Find Academic Supervisors

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Sustainable Interaction Design
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Professor David Benyon, affiliated with the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University, is a leading researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX) Design, and Blended Spaces. His work bridges digital and physical environments to create sustainable interaction frameworks, notably integrating permaculture principles into UX design. Primary Affiliation: School of Computing, Edinburgh Napier University Research Themes: Sustainable HCI, Blended Spaces, Digital Tourism, Collaborative Interactive Environments Key trends in his publications include: 2024: Explored database concepts and narrative-driven blended experience frameworks 2022: Analyzed spatial interaction, conceptual blending, and medium-specific design theories 2021: Advanced sonification techniques for planetary orbit visualization 2017: Pioneered sustainable HCI through permaculture integration in user experience

Henry IvryView profile

Lecturer

• Black Studies
• Environmental Humanities
• Literary Criticism
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Dr. Henry Ivry is a Lecturer in 20th/21st Century Literature at the Department of English Literature , University of Glasgow. Previously, he was a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh and held teaching/research roles at the University of Toronto after earning his PhD there in 2019. He holds postgraduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Edinburgh. PhD in English (University of Toronto, 2019) MA/BA in English (University of Edinburgh) His research synthesizes Black studies , environmental/infrastructural humanities , and literary criticism . The 2023 monograph Transscalar Critique examines intersections between climate change and anti-Black violence through scales of representation. Current work includes a Stanford UP monograph on infrastructure as both object and method in African American literature from the 19th century to today. He collaborates with Glasgow International Festival, Counterflows Festival, and National Library of Scotland on community music infrastructure projects, including online radio station archiving with Clyde Built Radio. Supervision focuses on African American/Black diaspora literature, environmental humanities, and interdisciplinary contemporary literature projects.

A. IannielloView profile

Researcher

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Industrial Design Engineering
• Emerging Materials
• +5 more

A. Ianniello is a researcher active in interdisciplinary domains spanning industrial design, human-robot interaction, and emerging materials engineering. Their work bridges speculative design methodologies with applied research in robotics, healthcare, and immersive technologies. Research Focus: Human-Robot Interaction, Speculative Design, Medical Simulation, Augmented Reality Collaborations: Academic-industry partnerships in systemic design and urban mobility Methodologies: Experiential counterfactuals, co-design frameworks, immersive environments Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in speculative design for sustainability, spatial robotic experiences, and systemic approaches to healthcare and urban planning. They explore intersections of technology, ethics, and human-centric resilience through design-led interventions in smart cities and rural regeneration.

Scott PetersenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer Music
• Electronic Music
• Digital Signal Processing
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Scott Petersen is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Yale University and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Computing and the Arts program. His work bridges computer science, electronic music, and open-source advocacy through teaching, technical experimentation, and artistic creation. Yale University, Department of Computer Science Director of Undergraduate Studies, Computing and the Arts His research interests span computer music, Linux audio systems, and analog electronics. He actively explores SuperCollider and Faust programming while documenting hardware hacking experiments in circuit bending and DIY synthesizer design. Recent projects include the CAFFEINE framework for networked electronic art and the Open Music Initiative workshops promoting FLOSS tools. The articles section reveals his focus on Linux audio (Pipewire/KDE), envelope generation in SuperCollider, and hardware-software integration. His technical blog posts analyze system configurations, troubleshoot compatibility issues, and document collaborative projects with students. While no explicit awards are listed, his activities demonstrate grant-funded initiatives like the Yale Open Music Initiative and CAFFEINE project. He mentors undergraduates in experimental electronics and maintains a lab dedicated to music technology and open-source development.

Eamonn BellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Music Technology History
• Computational Musicology
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Eamonn Bell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University, specializing in the digital humanities and the history of technology in music production. His research examines the intersection of computational methods with musicology, including early uses of digital computers in musical analysis and the cultural impact of formats like the CD. Previously, he was a postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), funded by the Irish Research Council (2019–2021). Bell holds a PhD in Music Theory from Columbia University (2019), where he explored computational approaches to musical scores under Joseph Dubiel, and a B.A. (Mod.) in Music and Mathematics from TCD (2013). His work spans topics such as the socio-technical history of CD audio formats, algorithmic creativity in early AI research, and the preservation of obsolete digital media. He teaches across computer science curricula, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods in digital humanities. Bell’s research has been supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and smaller institutional grants, and he contributes to projects like DRI initiatives for UK-based arts researchers. Key awards include the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship. His teaching experience includes courses on digital music critique and music theory fundamentals at Columbia, alongside workshops in data visualization and music technology. Bell’s lab and team collaborations focus on emerging technologies in musicology, such as AI’s role in cultural analysis and the challenges of preserving born-digital artifacts.

Vincent LostanlenView profile

Researcher

• Machine Learning
• Audio Content Analysis
• Computer Music
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Vincent Lostanlen is a Researcher (chargé de recherche) at CNRS, affiliated with the LS2N laboratory located at Centrale Nantes engineering school. He also serves as a visiting scholar at New York University. His research focuses on developing artificial intelligence for audio analysis, emphasizing machine listening systems, bioacoustic monitoring, and computer music. Key projects include the BirdVox platform for avian migration monitoring and the Kymatio Python library for wavelet scattering transforms. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from École Normale Supérieure (2017), supervised by Stéphane Mallat; MSc in Acoustics & Music Informatics from Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (2013); Dipl. Ing. in Signal Processing from Télécom ParisTech (2013). Research interests span audio representation learning, environmental sensor networks, and generative models for sound. Notable contributions include the SONYC-UST urban sound dataset and the PCEN signal frontend for robust acoustic sensing. Scientific awards include the 2019 AFIM Young Researcher Award, 2016 SFA Best Poster Prize, and 2015 IEEE MLSP Best Paper Award. He advises graduate students across computer science and music technology domains, with former advisees working in academia and industry. Current activities include developing green AI for audio processing and collaborating on bioacoustic sensor networks for biodiversity monitoring. His work bridges signal processing theory with practical applications in music, ecology, and biomedical engineering.

Andy SimionatoView profile

Lecturer

• Visual Communication Design
• Digital Media Art
• Fine Arts
• +7 more

Dr. Andy Simionato is a Lecturer in the School of Design at RMIT University, specializing in computational art, design, and experimental publishing. Collaborating with Karen ann Donnachie since the 1990s, their work explores human and nonhuman collaborative systems, focusing on language, books, and technology. They are art editors for Art+australia , the longest-running art journal in Australia, and have won the Tokyo TDC Award three times and the Tokyo Type Directors Club Grand Prize (2024). Their research interests include human-nonhuman collaborative practices enabled by AI/ML, autonomous-art-systems, robotic drawing, and electronic literature. Teaching areas include electronic literature, the future of the book, machinic drawing, and speculative design. Their artworks and designs are exhibited internationally, with notable collections at the German Museum of Books and Reading (Leipzig) and the National Library of Germany. Simionato is open to supervising Masters and PhD research in these areas. Awards: Tokyo TDC Award (3×), Tokyo Type Directors Club Grand Prize (2024) Key Projects: Art+australia editorial role, autonomous-art-systems research, exhibitions in solo/group shows globally. Research focuses on intersections of technology, art, and publishing, emphasizing experimental methodologies and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Karolina PrawdaView profile

Lecturer

• Room Acoustics
• Audio Signal Processing
• Acoustic Measurement Technology
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Karolina Prawda is a Lecturer in Audio Engineering for Creative Technologies at the University of York. She holds a BSc and MSc in Acoustic Engineering from AGH University of Kraków (2016–2017), a BA in Interior Architecture from Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (2017), and a PhD in Acoustics and Audio Signal Processing from Aalto University (2022). She conducted postdoctoral research at Aalto University until 2024. Her research focuses on robust acoustic measurements, artificial reverberation algorithms, room impulse response post-processing, and active acoustics for performance spaces. Key areas include optimizing feedback delay networks, improving non-stationary noise removal techniques, and developing methods for analyzing room acoustics in dynamic environments. Publications highlight advancements in reverberation synthesis, acoustic measurement robustness, and open-source tools for audio processing. Her work bridges theoretical acoustics with practical applications in architectural acoustics and creative technologies. No scientific awards are listed. Her advising and grants section remains unspecified. Collaborations involve Aalto Acoustic Labs, evidenced by datasets like the Arni variable acoustics room measurements.

Miguel Molina SolanaView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Energy Management
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Dr. Miguel Molina-Solana is an Associate Professor (Prof. Titular) at the Department of Computer Science and AI, Universidad de Granada (Spain) and Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College London's Data Science Institute. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and AI from Universidad de Granada (2008-2012) and an MSc in Computer Science from the same institution (2002-2007). His academic journey includes roles as Marie Curie Research Fellow (2017-2019 at Imperial College), Research Associate at the Data Science Institute (2015-2017), and postdoctoral researcher at UGR (2012-2015). Research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , Data Science , Energy Management , and Disinformation Analysis . Notable projects include SINERGY (deep learning for energy simulation), IBERIFIER (EU-funded disinformation observatory), and IA4TES (AI applications for sustainable energy transition). He co-leads the SAIL Lab at UGR and has led research groups in visualization and energy systems. Publications span Angewandte Chemie , Energy and Buildings , and Applied Soft Computing , covering topics like physics-informed neural networks, HVAC control optimization, and Telegram-based disinformation analysis. His work bridges machine learning with domain-specific challenges in energy, music informatics, and smart built environments. Outreach activities include science communication projects (e.g., 'The Sound of Mars' art installation) and education initiatives through Native Scientist. Current roles involve advising PhD students on energy and AI projects, with active grants from Spanish and EU programs. Labs/Teams: SAIL Lab (Universidad de Granada), Data Science Institute (Imperial College London collaborations), and interdisciplinary teams in energy and disinformation research.

Megan VolpertView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Popular Culture
• Philosophy
• Music Criticism
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Megan Volpert serves as part-time Adjunct Faculty in the MFA Writing program at Reinhardt University's College of Humanities, Sciences, & Technology and concurrently holds a part-time Assistant Professor position in Interdisciplinary Studies at Kennesaw State University. She is also a Fellow at the American Institute for Philosophical and Cultural Thought and Director of Insights for Halo Media. Her research traverses popular culture through interdisciplinary lenses, blending philosophy with music criticism, television analysis, queer theory, and creative writing. Notable projects include anthologizing philosophical examinations of cultural phenomena like Tom Petty's music and RuPaul's Drag Race, establishing her as a cross-disciplinary scholar. Volpert's creative-academic output includes 15+ books recognized with significant honors: Two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist American Library Association honoree 2019 Georgia Author of the Year for poetry collection Boss Broad

Caio Miguel JiacominiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Video Game Sound Design
• Audio Software Development
• Sound Effects Implementation
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Caio Miguel Jiacomini is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music's Screen Scoring program. A São Paulo native with expertise in the full game audio pipeline, he combines creative sound design with audio programming to enhance gaming experiences. His work spans AAA titles like Rocket League (seasons 11-12) and indie projects such as Taste of the Past , where he handled music, sound design, and audio programming. Co-developed CsoundUnity extension library for real-time audio synthesis in games Created proprietary Wwise plugins and audio tools for game development Specializes in immersive world-building through soundscapes and environmental audio Jiacomini's research interests focus on video game audio technology , procedural sound synthesis , and interactive music systems . His work demonstrates mastery in both technical implementation and artistic expression, particularly evident in his use of Brazilian field recordings for Rocket League 's Estadio Vida environment and innovative sound effect creation using unconventional sources like vuvuzelas. His recent publications at the International Csound Conference highlight his contributions to game audio middleware integration and plugin development . While not explicitly listing current advisees, his teaching emphasizes helping students discover career paths in game audio through curiosity-driven learning. Game Audio Network Guild Scholarship recipient Recognized for technical creativity in developing audio tools for Unreal Engine 5 Active in the Game Audio Boston community as co-organizer

Zenon MojżyszView profile

Assistant Professor

• Musicology
• Early Music
• Baroque Opera
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Dr. Zenon Mojżysz is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Art Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Silesia in Katowice. He has been affiliated with the university since 2006, initially in the Faculty of Arts in Cieszyn, and currently in the Faculty of Humanities. His research spans historical musicology, regional Silesian music, and contemporary digital media. His primary research interests include early music, Protestant and baroque music in Silesia, Johann Adolf Hasse, and the role of music and sound in video games and historical films. His work bridges historical scholarship with modern cultural interpretation, particularly in the context of sound environments in digital media. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary musicology, combining archival research on 18th-century Protestant music in Cieszyn with innovative studies on performance practices in electronic music and sound design in historical video games. His work demonstrates a unique blend of traditional musicological rigor and contemporary cultural analysis. National Science Centre Grant: Evangelical music culture of Cieszyn Silesia in the first half of the 18th century (N N105 328539) Dr. Mojżysz has been actively engaged in academic outreach through the edition and revival of baroque music, including works by Johann Adolf Hasse and cantatas from the Cieszyn Jesus Church. These efforts have led to public performances, lectures, and exhibitions, significantly contributing to the cultural visibility of historical Silesian music. He has not listed specific students, but his monograph and research leadership suggest advisory roles. He maintains active scholarly profiles on Google Scholar, Academia.edu, and ORCID.

Jennifer A. FerrettiView profile

Lecturer

• Critical Librarianship
• Critical Race Theory
• Digital Libraries
• +14 more

Jennifer A. Ferretti is a Lecturer at the San José State University School of Information, where she teaches INFO 281: Seminar in Contemporary Issues with a focus on critical librarianship, information ethics, and diverse communities. She is also a Senior Program Officer at the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the founder of We Here®, an initiative dedicated to advancing equity and representation for BIPOC individuals in the LIS field. Education: Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS), Pratt Institute School of Information, 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography, Maryland Institute College of Art, 2007 Her research and teaching are guided by critical praxis, focusing on dismantling systemic inequities in libraries and archives. Key areas include critical race theory, digital libraries, archival stewardship, information literacy, and the ethics of knowledge production. She is particularly interested in non-Western epistemologies and artist-led research methodologies. Her recent publications explore themes such as vocational awe, neutrality in librarianship, and the role of libraries in social justice. These works reveal a consistent trend toward interrogating power structures within the LIS profession and advocating for transformative change. Selected Scientific Contributions: Coined and popularized critical discourse on "vocational awe" and its ties to white supremacy in libraries. Advocated for the recruitment and retention of BIPOC professionals through We Here®. Published in leading LIS journals such as Communications in Information Literacy and Library Trends . Jennifer advises on issues of equity and inclusion in LIS education and practice. She has presented widely and is active in professional development through workshops and leadership roles. Her work is supported by her dual expertise in fine art and librarianship, enabling a unique, interdisciplinary approach to information science. She is the founder and creative director of We Here®, which functions as both a research project and advocacy platform. The initiative fosters community, mentorship, and visibility for underrepresented voices in the profession.

• Silent Cinema
• Film Studies
• Media Theory
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Claire Dupré La Tour is an affiliated researcher at Utrecht University's Media and Performance Studies department within the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry. Her work focuses on silent cinema, particularly the role of intertitles in narrative construction and film theory. Doctoral research on intertitle evolution in American narrative films (1895-1916) Co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal Iris (1994-2013) Member of DOMITOR (International Society for Early Cinema Study) and The Magic Lantern Society Her scholarship analyzes how intertitles functioned beyond mere dialogue replacement, emphasizing their role in character development, narrative continuity, and cinema's linguistic processes. She has conducted archival research at institutions including MoMA, Library of Congress, and Cinémathèque française, with key publications in The D.W. Griffith Project and Scrittura e immagine: La didascalia nel cinema muto . Current research explores intertitle restoration practices and their implications for film historiography. She has organized international colloquia like "Intertitle and Film. History, Theory, Restoration" (1999) and contributed to major publications on cinematic intertitles across multiple languages.

Alex HarkerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Audio Programming
• Spectral Domain Audio Processing
• Convolution and Deconvolution
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Alex Harker is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Music Technology at the University of Huddersfield, affiliated with the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts and the School of Arts and Humanities. He serves as Director of the Creative Coding Lab and is part of the Centre for Research in New Music and Centre for Experimental Practices (CXP). His work bridges music composition, creative programming, and audio technology, with international recognition for software tools like the HISSTools Library and the Fluid Corpus Manipulation Toolbox. University: University of Huddersfield Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Projects: FluCoMa (2017-2023), TAAT (2025) Harker’s research focuses on the intersection of computational methods and musical expression, including spectral processing, convolution techniques, and real-time audiovisual systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and cross-domain collaboration. He supervises PhD students and has contributed to conferences like the International Computer Music Conference and Sound and Music Computing Conference. Recent publications include software tools (HISSTools Library, Fluid Corpus Manipulation Toolbox), compositions (e.g., drift shadow ), and interactive installations (e.g., Tell It To The Trees ). His software solutions are used globally in academia and industry for applications ranging from psychoacoustics to audio DJing.