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Boo Fredrik SahlanderView profile

Associate Professor

• Jazz Studies
• Music Education
• Improvisation Techniques
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Boo Fredrik Sahlander is an Associate Professor in the Department of Popular Music at the University of Agder. His academic role focuses on music pedagogy, jazz studies, and digital platforms for musical learning. He holds a PhD in Popular Music from the University of Agder (2017), with his thesis exploring jazz methodology through improvisation and digital tools. Research interests include improvisation techniques, digital music education, and the intersection of technology with performance. His work emphasizes practical applications of theory in live settings, particularly in jazz and ensemble performance contexts. Sahlander actively engages with both academic and artistic communities through concerts, workshops, and collaborative projects. Recent activities include organizing and performing in over 50 concerts across Norway, including series with South City Stompers, jazz festivals, and experimental projects like Art’s Resonance Across Continents . These performances highlight his commitment to historical repertoire revival, cross-genre experimentation, and community engagement through music. Notable collaborations include work with Runar Nørsett Trio and Tini Flaat, exploring Norwegian jazz traditions and modern improvisation. His events often blend educational outreach with artistic expression, reflecting his dual focus on teaching and performance. Future projects include expanding digital pedagogy initiatives and continuing research on improvisation methods in contemporary music education.

Bernt Andre MoenView profile

Professor

• Jazz Performance
• Music Education
• Contemporary Music
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Bernt Andre Moen is a Professor at the Department of Popular Music, University of Agder, Faculty of Fine Arts. His primary roles include teaching piano and ensemble performance. He holds a multifaceted career as a pianist/keyboardist, composer, arranger, and producer, with extensive international touring and recording experience. Moen's research focuses on performance practices in jazz and contemporary music, reflected in his numerous concerts and albums. He has collaborated with artists across genres and countries, performing in venues like the National Jazz Scene in Oslo, Roadburn Festival, and international tours in Europe and beyond. His contributions to music education emphasize practical skills and improvisation techniques for pianists. Key highlights include leading the Red Kite ensemble, releasing nine solo/trio albums, and contributing to over 100 performances annually. Moen’s work bridges academic teaching with active participation in the global music scene, emphasizing artistic innovation and cultural exchange.

Adib MehrabiView profile

Lecturer

• Audio Signal Processing
• Acoustic Engineering
• Machine Listening
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Adib Mehrabi is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London and Principal Audio Researcher at Sonos Inc. His research focuses on audio signal processing, vocal imitation systems, and acoustic environment modeling. Mehrabi holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London and has contributed extensively to spatial audio technologies, room acoustics analysis, and binaural rendering systems. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied audio engineering, including projects on vocal mimicry for content retrieval, multichannel audio calibration, and real-time head-tracking systems. Mehrabi's research emphasizes practical applications in smart home audio systems and perceptual audio quality assessment. Key technical contributions include room-informed binaural rendering algorithms, self-calibrating playback device systems, and phase-based acoustic parameter estimation. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise spanning signal processing, machine learning, and sociolinguistic studies of bilingual speech patterns. Advising and grants: No specific advising roles or grant information provided in source texts. Current affiliations include dual roles at Queen Mary and Sonos Inc., indicating industry-academia collaboration in audio innovation. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sonos' research division and Queen Mary's Linguistics department research groups focused on experimental phonetics and computational linguistics.

Jonathan FitzgeraldView profile

Lecturer

• Classical Guitar
• Experimental Music
• Multimedia Performance
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Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is a Lecturer and Chair of Guitar at the University of Western Australia's Conservatorium of Music, overseeing one of Australia's most active guitar programs. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music and has received multiple teaching awards, including the Jack L. Frank Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UWA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. His research and performance interests span classical and experimental electric guitar, multimedia concerts (e.g., Electroluminescence ), and commissions inspired by WA landscapes. He has secured grants from WA government bodies and the UWA Alumni Fund for projects like West Australian Landscapes , featured on ABC Classic. Dr Fitzgerald’s awards include the Museums and Galleries National Award for Sound from the Ground (2017) and the WA State Heritage Award finalist recognition. He actively collaborates with ensembles like the Perth Guitar Quartet and mentors students through initiatives like the Accelerate! program. His education includes studies under Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux (Cleveland Institute of Music) and historical performance specialist Paul O’Dette (Eastman). He teaches Music Language, Guitar Pedagogy, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics, emphasizing performance courage and interdisciplinary artistry.

Rosemary NewmanView profile

Lecturer

• Art and Sustainability
• Multidisciplinary Art Practices
• Technology in Art
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Rosemary Newman is a Lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based in Inverness, with a focus on Art and Design and Supported Education. She holds a Master’s in Art and Social Practice from UHI Shetland and a qualification in TQFE from the University of Stirling, alongside a Fine Art degree from Camberwell College of Arts, specializing in sculpture and installation. Her research explores interdisciplinary art practices that bridge technology, sustainability, and human connection to nature. Notable projects include a VR installation reconnecting communities with local landscapes and an art residency in Macedonia investigating technology’s role in wellbeing and environmental awareness. Recent works involve submerging steel plinths in Cromarty’s harbor to study natural processes on materials. In 2018, she was awarded the UHI Research and Scholarship Scheme, supporting her collaboration with a gaming company on an immersive art project exhibited at UHI’s 2019 Staff Conference. Her work often integrates sound, sculpture, and participatory elements to foster dialogue about ecological and cultural heritage. Rosemary’s teaching spans further and higher education over 17 years, emphasizing creative methodologies to address sustainability challenges. She collaborates across disciplines, including gaming technology and environmental science, to innovate in art-based environmental advocacy.

Anna NelsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Medical Law
• Gender Studies
• Reproductive Rights
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Dr. Anna Nelson is a socio-legal researcher at the University of Manchester, specializing in issues of consent, choice, and care in childbirth. Her work bridges healthcare law, gender studies, and ethics, with particular focus on reproductive technologies and maternity care. She has teaching experience in criminal law and health law & ethics, and has supervised LLM dissertations. Her research explores gendered experiences in healthcare systems, examining how medical authority shapes patient autonomy during childbirth. Current projects investigate digital harms in FemTech surveillance and ethical frameworks for emerging reproductive technologies like ectogestation. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on medical jurisprudence, with recent work examining legal definitions of health, barriers to person-centered care, and GDPR implications for gender-specific technologies. Her scholarship combines empirical analysis with normative frameworks to address power imbalances in healthcare settings. She received the prestigious President's Doctoral Scholar Award in 2019. Current research projects include ConnecteDNA and gendered digital harms associated with FemTech surveillance.

• Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• Multisensory Integration
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Dr. Marcus Ghosh is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He holds an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and PhD in Neuroscience from University College London. His multidisciplinary research focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to understand biological systems, particularly multisensory integration in the brain. Research interests span: Computational neuroscience and neural network modeling Multimodal sensory processing and integration mechanisms Bioinformatics approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on neural computation of sensory inputs and zebrafish models of neurological conditions, with applications in brain-computer interfaces and neurogenetics.

• Vocal Learning
• Auditory Physiology
• Speech Perception
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Frederic Theunissen is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley , and holds an Affiliated Faculty role. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of vocal communication in both songbirds and humans, including auditory physiology, speech perception, and the effects of environmental noise on sound recognition. Contact him via email or visit his website ; his office is located at 2121 Berkeley Way, Room 3328. Education: PhD in Psychology from UC Berkeley. Research Interests: Neuroscience and Neuroethology of vocal communication Auditory physiology and speech perception in humans and songbirds Neural coding principles for natural sounds, including timbre adaptation and categorical perception Development of computational models (e.g., BILSTM networks) and tools like the BioSound Python library Effects of noise and environmental degradation on individual vocal recognition Advising & Grants: No information provided on advisees or grants in the text. Labs/Teams: Contributed to the development of the BioSound library and collaborated on a US-French project exploring auditory computations in communication signals (2013).

• Musicians' Health
• Performance-Related Injury Prevention
• Biomechanics
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Associate Professor Bronwen Ackermann is a specialist in musicians' physiotherapy and biomedical science at the University of Sydney's School of Medical Sciences. She focuses on performance-related injury prevention, anatomical and biomechanical mechanisms in music performance, and enhancing musicians' health literacy. Her work spans clinical, research, and educational roles, with collaborations in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. Education & Roles: PhD in Physiotherapy Management of Violinists (2003) Joined academia in 2006 Director of 'Sound Practice: Australian Musicians Health in Performance' research group Adjunct roles at Hochschule Osnabrück (Germany) Research Interests: Strategies to promote health and enhance performance capacity; injury prevention and management; health professional education in musicians' care. Key areas include applied anatomy, music biomechanics, and translational health education. Publications & Impact: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including systematic reviews on ergonomics and warm-up effects. Notable projects include the 'Sound Performers' e-health initiative and the 'MusAARP' retraining program for focal dystonia. Her work bridges clinical care and academic research, emphasizing evidence-based solutions. Awards & Leadership: Winston Churchill Fellowship (2002) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2019-2021) Past Editor-in-Chief of Medical Problems of Performing Artists Founder of the Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare Grants & Collaborations: ARC Linkage Project ('Sound Practice'), NHMRC equipment grants, and international consortiums on health literacy. Active in organizations like the Performing Arts Medicine Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at Sydney Medical School and collaborates globally on projects like dystonia retraining and musicians' health curricula.

Edgar ChoueiriView profile

Professor

• Applied Physics
• Electric Propulsion
• Plasma Dynamics
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Edgar Choueiri is a tenured Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, Director of the Electric Propulsion and Plasma Dynamics Laboratory (EPPDyL), and Director of the 3D Audio and Applied Acoustics (3D3A) Lab. He holds affiliations with the Astrophysical Sciences Department and Program in Plasma Physics. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1991. His research spans advanced spacecraft propulsion, plasma dynamics, and 3D audio technologies. Key areas include magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters, lithium-fed propulsion systems, and spatial audio innovations like the BACCH 3D Sound technology. He has led over 40 research projects funded by NASA, AFOSR, and private entities, with two space experiments on the Space Shuttle and APEX spacecraft. Choueiri has authored over 220 publications and patents, advised over 100 students (10 PhD graduates), and developed novel courses in astronautics and plasma propulsion. His honors include a knighthood from Lebanon and leadership roles in the Electric Rocket Propulsion Society and AIAA’s Electric Propulsion Technical Committee. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University (1991) Notable Projects: 3D3A Lab’s BACCH Sound, high-power lithium MPD thrusters for Mars missions Grants: Over $50M in funding from NASA, AFOSR, and NSF Awards: Knight of the Cedar (Lebanon), Lebanese Academy of Sciences President (2008) His labs focus on plasma thruster development, acoustic innovations, and space propulsion systems for future missions.

Christopher SainsburyView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Composition
• Australian Indigenous Music
• Contemporary Guitar Composition
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Christopher Sainsbury is an Associate Professor in Composition, Songwriting, and Australian Indigenous Music at the School of Music, The Australian National University (ANU). He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Ngarra-burria First Peoples Composers Program, recognized nationally and internationally for advancing Indigenous representation in classical music. His roles include leadership in music education and community engagement, with a focus on Indigenous cultural narratives and regional musical traditions. Education: Dip Mus (1984-86), BA in Composition (1988), Grad Dip Ed (1991), M Mus (1999-2000), PhD (2009-2012). He has held positions such as Head of Arts & Media at the Eora Centre, an Indigenous tertiary college in Sydney. Research interests span Regionalism in music, contemporary Indigenous music practices, guitar composition, surf music, and culturally-informed education. His works include orchestral commissions, albums, and academic publications, such as the 2024 co-authored chapters in Decolonising and Indigenising Music Education and Cambridge Companion to Music in Australia . Awards include the 2020 APRA Art Music National Luminary Award. His projects include the First Nations Space to Create residency and The Two Way Project , fostering Indigenous community partnerships. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and ABC Classic.

• Computer Vision
• 3D Reconstruction
• Neural Rendering
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Dr. Miaomiao Liu is a Research Fellow at the School of Computing, The Australian National University. Her research focuses on computer vision, 3D reconstruction, and neural rendering, with applications in robotics, autonomous systems, and renewable energy forecasting. She leads multiple projects including Next-Generation Aviation Safety Net Air Traffic Management, Machine Vision Techniques for Solar Power Forecasting, and 3D Vision Geometric Optimization in Deep Learning. Her work integrates cutting-edge techniques such as neural radiance fields, depth estimation, and self-supervised learning to address challenges in dynamic scene reconstruction, motion forecasting, and image deblurring. She has pioneered methods for mining supervision signals in dynamic regions and developing language-driven deblurring networks. Key Projects: Aviation safety systems, solar irradiance prediction, and geometric optimization in deep learning Research Themes: 3D scene understanding, human motion prediction, and neural rendering Technical Expertise: Neural networks, multi-view stereo, and physics-based modeling Dr. Liu's research has been published in top-tier venues like CVPR and IEEE conferences, with over 2,450 citations. While not explicitly listed as part of a lab, her work demonstrates strong collaboration with industry partners such as CSIRO and aerospace stakeholders. She actively supervises research students in areas like 3D vision and energy systems.

Thomas Ray WillisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Painting and drawing
• Installation art
• Performance art
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Thomas Ray Willis is an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, based in the Division of Communication, Art, and Media. He holds an MFA from New York University and a BA from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Willis’s work spans painting, sculpture, performance, and installation, often exploring themes of light’s social function, urban identity, and material recontextualization. His research interrogates how art intersects with consumption, memory, and cultural dichotomies, particularly through his Las Vegas upbringing. Education: MFA in Studio Art, New York University (2019) BFA in Painting and Drawing, University of Nevada Las Vegas (2009) Research Interests: Light as a transcendent social tool (from fire to LED) Reimagining utilitarian objects as art (e.g., Garden Paintings, Canvas Kite) Performance art interrogating art-world critique processes (NYU MFA Art Critique project) Critical engagement with consumer culture through participatory installations Biographical narratives embedded in public art Recent Works & Exhibitions: Thoughts and Prayers Casino (2018): LED light installation interrogating spectacle and community NYU MFA Art Critique (2018-2019): Conceptual performance involving stenographic documentation Residency at Yonkers Artist Residency Project Works in MoMA Archives, Whitney Museum Library, and New York Public Library Teaching & Professional Experience: Former faculty at Rhode Island School of Design, NYU Steinhardt, and Bentley University Course offerings: Advertising Design, Sculpture, Art as Social Intervention Labs/Teams: Active in New York and Las Vegas art communities, collaborating with spaces like deCordova Sculpture Park and Dorchester Art Project.

John DarbyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Human Movement Analysis
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Dr. John Darby is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). He serves as the programme leader for the MSc Computer Science and teaches AI and machine learning modules. His research focuses on non-invasive Computer Vision techniques for analyzing human movements, spanning from skeletal muscle analysis to behavior classification and human-object interactions. He holds a PhD from MMU and has industry experience as a Software Engineer at Echostar Europe. Education: BSc Hons. in Computational Physics (University of Edinburgh, 2000–2003), MSc in Mobile and Distributed Computer Networks (Leeds Metropolitan University, 2003–2004), and a PhD from MMU (2006–2010). Postdoctoral roles included Research Assistant at IRM (2010–2011) and Research Associate at SCMDT (2011–2013). Research Interests: His work integrates Machine Learning, Image Processing, and Particle Filtering to address challenges in surveillance, biomechanics, and healthcare. Key applications include markerless motion tracking, implement recognition, and clinical decision support systems. He collaborates with the Image and Sensory Computation Group on interdisciplinary projects. Advising & Grants: While specific student names or grant details are not listed, his role as a Senior Lecturer and programme leader implies involvement in supervising postgraduate students and securing research funding. His projects often involve clinician-led approaches and industry partnerships. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Image and Sensory Computation Group, focusing on human movement analysis and healthcare technology applications.

Andrea MazzarielloView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Composition
• Community Engagement

Andrea Mazzariello is an Assistant Professor of Music at Carleton University , where he has fostered artistic collaborations between students and youth from the Northfield community through initiatives like Locally Found Sound . His work emphasizes active listening and community-driven creativity. His research interests focus on Music Composition and Community Engagement , bridging academic practice with grassroots artistic expression. By partnering with organizations such as the Northfield Union of Youth ("The Key"), he highlights the value of marginalized voices in music creation.