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• Autism Research
• Developmental Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Studies
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Dr. Marieke de Vries is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , affiliated with the Development & Education of Youth in Diverse Societies chair. Her work bridges Autism Research , Cross-Cultural Psychology , and Executive Functioning studies, with a focus on cultural influences on autism diagnosis, parental stress, and cognitive development. Current projects explore cultural differences in autism screening with PhD students Omidreza Fani and Wee Shin Ying Investigates language impacts on executive functions and music-autism trait relationships Previously studied neuropsychological consequences of pediatric diseases at Amsterdam Medical Centers Research Interests include autism's interaction with culture, multilingualism, and music; parental stress in neurodiverse families; and executive function interventions. She employs mixed-method approaches across clinical and educational contexts. Her recent publications analyze cultural validity of autism questionnaires , music's cognitive effects , and executive function training outcomes . Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands, Malaysia, and international research networks. Academic Collaborations involve: Prof. Dr. Marian Jongmans (Utrecht University) University of Nottingham Malaysia Academic Medical Center Amsterdam Laboratory & Team Involvement : Lead researcher in Executive Function training games (e.g., Braingame Brian) Key player in the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research program Co-developer of cross-cultural autism assessment protocols

Colin AndrewsView profile

Lecturer

• Art and Design
• Film and Television
• Technology and Perception
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Colin Andrews is a Lecturer at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University. His practice spans video, photography, installation art, sound, and light media, with works presented in galleries, cinema screenings, commissions, and public art contexts. He employs metaphor and analogy to explore connections between past/present/future and disparate subjects through visual, narrative, and aural associations. Research focuses on perception, uncertainty, time, memory, and technology's impact on human identity Investigates technological mediation of experience through recording devices, social media, and algorithms Active in the Art and Design Research Centre and Centre for Creative Practice Research Scientific Awards Fellow of The Higher Education Academy AHRC film award finalist (Innovation category) Recipient of multiple visual arts awards International artist residency in Ingolstadt, Germany His recent publications include contributions to the Journal of Design Practice and Research , while his creative works demonstrate expertise in interactive installations, light-based art, and site-specific interventions.

• Music Analysis
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
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Lukas Haselböck is an Austrian composer and musicologist born in Vienna in 1972. He has been an assistant professor at the Institute for Musicology and Interpretation Research at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts since 2000. His academic career includes teaching, research, and significant contributions to musicological scholarship. He served as a visiting professor of music theory at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz from 2007 to 2008. His institutional activities include board membership in the ÖGMW (2006-2009) and ongoing service on the works council of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He earned his Dr.phil. in musicology in 1997 with a dissertation on 'Analytical Investigations into Motivic Logic in Max Reger' and his Mag.art. in composition in 1999, studying under Iván Eröd and Erich Urbanner in Vienna. His scholarly work focuses on music analysis, aesthetics, and philosophy, with particular emphasis on 20th-century music, especially French music. His 2009 book on Gérard Grisey was the first German-language monograph on this composer, representing a significant contribution to spectral music scholarship. Since organizing the 'Sound Perspectives' symposium in 2009, Haselböck has increasingly focused on dimensions of sound and timbre in music analysis, addressing an area long neglected in traditional approaches. His methodological diversity bridges analytical, historical, and philosophical perspectives. His scholarly output spans from analyses of Max Reger's motivic logic to contemporary explorations of spectral music and timbre. His publications reveal a consistent exploration of spectral music, timbre analysis, and the intersection of philosophy and music, with a particular interest in how sound, atmosphere, and textual levels interact in musical composition. The most recent works demonstrate continued engagement with timbre studies, ecological perspectives in music, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary composition. 1998 Promotion Prize from Theodor Körner Foundation 1999 Ministry Appreciation Prize and scholarship from the Federal Chancellery 2000 Working Scholarship from the City of Vienna and Promotion Prize from the Czibulka Foundation 2001 Vienna Symphony Orchestra Composition Scholarship and grants from the Alban Berg Foundation 2019 Recognition Prize from the State of Lower Austria Haselböck has organized significant academic events including the Friedrich Cerha Symposium (2004) and 'Sound Perspectives' (2009). Since 2010, he has organized the Viennese New Music concert series 'cercle.' He serves on boards of musicological organizations including the ÖKB, ÖGZM, and IGNM, and acts as a musicological advisor to the Wiener Collage ensemble. His dual career as composer and musicologist provides him with a unique perspective that informs both aspects of his professional life.

Raphaël MagrouView profile

Lecturer

• Theatre architecture
• Scenography
• Performance-space design
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Raphaël Magrou is a Lecturer in the Théories et pratiques de la conception architecturale et urbaine (TPCAU) field at the École nationale supérieure d’architecture Paris-Malaquais, a constituent school of PSL University. A DPLG-qualified architect specialising in performance venues and scenography, he created and leads the Master Studio on theatre architecture in partnership with the Comédie-Française. Education: DPLG architect diploma DEA (post-master) in History of modern and contemporary architecture Research interests: Magrou’s work interrogates the prospective evolution of performance spaces, morphological mutations of theatres, stage technology, stage writing, and the spectator’s constructed gaze. His on-going doctoral project, supervised by Sandrine Dubouilh at Université Bordeaux-Montaigne, analyses spatiality in the productions of author-director Joël Pommerat, focusing on the auditorium-stage relationship and the notion of the theatrical fourth wall. He is an active member of the ACS research laboratory at ENSAPM, the ARTES research group at Bordeaux Montaigne, and the International Federation for Theatre Research (Working Group Theatre & Architecture). He regularly contributes essays on new stage spaces to the magazines Théâtre(s) and La Scène . Recent publications (2021-22): Across four refereed chapters and journal issues, Magrou has explored how scenographic, acoustic and geometric innovations reshape live-performance venues. Recurring themes include the agency of scenographic models, the influence of sound on spatial perception, and the historical persistence of circular or centred stage forms. Advising & grants: No specific doctoral or master’s students are listed in the supplied text, and no grant information is provided. Labs & teams: Magrou carries out his research within the ACS laboratory of ENSAPM and the ARTES team of Université Bordeaux-Montaigne, collaborating with scholars in architecture, theatre studies and performance design.

Andrew NormanView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Classical Music
• Orchestral Composition
• Non-linear Narrative in Music
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Andrew Norman is a Grammy-nominated composer and Professor at the USC Thornton School of Music, renowned for his genre-defying orchestral works that blend cinematic storytelling with architectural metaphors. His compositions have been performed by leading ensembles including the LA Philharmonic and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Academic Affiliation: Faculty member at USC since 2013 Major Works: Play (Grawemeyer Award winner), The Companion Guide to Rome (Pulitzer finalist), Switch, Split, Suspend Norman's research explores: Non-linear narrative techniques in music Extended instrumental techniques and physical gesture Temporal manipulation and hierarchical control systems Architectural and video game-inspired formal structures Interactive audience perception dynamics Human agency in orchestral performance His works feature in prominent festivals like Ojai and Tanglewood, with recent premieres at Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, and international venues. Key collaborators include Gustavo Dudamel, Jeffrey Kahane, and Colin Currie. Major recognitions include: Musical America Composer of the Year (2017) Grawemeyer Award for Play (2017) Guggenheim Fellowship (2016) Rome Prize (2006) and Berlin Prize (2009) Three-time ASCAP award winner Pulitzer Prize finalist for The Companion Guide to Rome (2012) Norman actively champions music education through: LA Phil’s Composer Fellowship Program Educational residencies nationwide Compositions for youth ensembles Collaboration with music education initiatives

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Auditory Processing
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Patrik Wikman is a Research Fellow at the Neuroscience Research Center of the University of Helsinki . He supervises doctoral candidates in programs like Brain & Mind and Human Behavior . His research focuses on Psychology and Neuroscience , particularly auditory, visual, and audiovisual attention mechanisms. Wikman's recent articles highlight multimodal perception , neural processing , and database creation for studying eating behaviors. His work bridges fMRI evidence , genetic associations in dyslexia, and natural auditory perception in humans and animal models. He leads projects such as Wikman SKR 2024-2025 (Finnish Cultural Foundation funding) and contributes to initiatives like Äänicocktail and Harmony of the brain . Wikman actively reviews for journals including Brain Research and Frontiers in Neuroscience , with over 29 academic activities documented.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr. János György Horváth is a Professor at the Department of General Psychology and Methodology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University. He also serves as a Scientific Advisor and Group Leader at the Experimental Psychology Research Group within the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at HUN-REN Natural Sciences Research Center. His academic journey includes positions at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology (2008-present), University of Leipzig (2006-2008), and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Psychological Research Institute (1998-2006). Horváth completed his PhD in Cognitive Psychology at Eötvös Loránd University in 2002, with his dissertation focusing on acoustic environmental regularities in auditory memory using event-related potential studies. He holds dual MA degrees in Physics and Psychology from the same institution (1997, 2002). His research primarily investigates attention and distraction mechanisms, particularly in the auditory modality, along with action regulation, intentional action, and perception-action interactions. He employs experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience methods, with a strong emphasis on event-related potential analysis. Horváth has been principal investigator on numerous significant research grants including NKFIH projects on proprioceptive and motor functional brain connectivity during stroke rehabilitation (K 134787), sensory-motor reflections of intentional action (K 128083), and action-induced changes in perceptual processing (K 108783). His publication record shows consistent high-impact output, with research focusing on motor adaptation, action-effect integration, auditory distraction, and the neural correlates of perception-action interactions. Bolyai plakett, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2015 János Bolyai Research Scholarship of the HAS (2015-2016) János Bolyai Research Scholarship of the HAS with Bolyai plakett award (2011-2014) Horváth serves as co-editor of Psychophysiology (since 2016) and was associate editor of the Hungarian Journal of Psychology (2012-2017). He has supervised doctoral students including Márta Volosin (ELTE, 2019), Bence Neszmélyi (BME, 2020), Sámuel Varga, and Fanni Dóra Kovács. His research group focuses on experimental approaches to understanding the neural mechanisms underlying attention, distraction, and action-perception integration.

Anna MlasowskyView profile

Professor

• Glass Art
• Ceramics
• Contemporary Art
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Anna Mlasowsky is a Professor in Glass and Ceramics at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design, where she serves as Area Coordinator and supervisor for Master's level students (Master 1 & 2) in the Department of Crafts. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, she maintains an active dual practice as both an academic and exhibiting artist. Her artistic research focuses on glass art, ceramics, and contemporary artistic expression, with numerous projects exploring perception, materiality, and spatial relationships. Notable works include Things that Talk , Book of Breath (Noon) , 4 Feet Apart , and Heimat , which demonstrate her interest in how objects communicate and how space shapes experience. Mlasowsky has initiated two significant art projects: Das Schaufenster , an experimental window space in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood created during the pandemic to provide exhibition opportunities for artists, and Das Fernglas , a digital subscription-based project featuring monthly glass art delivered via email. These initiatives reflect her commitment to creating platforms for artistic expression beyond traditional gallery settings. Her work has been presented internationally, with projects spanning topics from private geographies to wind resonance and metamorphosis, often exploring the intersection of material practice and conceptual inquiry. Mlasowsky actively supports emerging artists through her projects, particularly focusing on immigrant artists, activist artists, and recent MFA graduates who lost exhibition opportunities during the pandemic. She has received grants including a SmArt Venture Grant from the Office of Arts and Culture and a Mini Grant from the Awesome Foundation to support these initiatives.

• Archaic and Classical Greek Art
• Attic and Italiote Ceramics
• Dionysian Imagery
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Pascale Jacquet-Rimassa is a Lecturer in Ancient Art History at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (UT2J), affiliated with the Patrimoine, Littérature, Histoire (PLH) research unit. Her work focuses on Archaic and Classical Greek art, particularly Attic and Italiote ceramics from 440-300 BC, with a strong emphasis on Dionysian imagery, symposium culture, and anthropological approaches to visual representation. Education: 1996: Doctorate in Ancient Sciences (University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès) 1992: DEA in Ancient Sciences (University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès) 1991: Master's in History of Art and Archaeology (University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès) Jacquet-Rimassa's research explores three interconnected domains: Dionysian iconography in Greek ceramics, particularly Campanian and Paestan production; anthropological approaches to visual representation, focusing on rituals and social dynamics; and gender/childhood studies through ceramic imagery. Her recent publications analyze spatial representation in Archaic art, Athenian visual culture, and the evolution of Dionysian symbolism. Scientific activity trends show a sustained focus on: Attic and Italiote ceramics (1995–2022) Dionysian and symposium themes Visual semiotics and anthropological interpretation Continuity in journal Pallas. Revue d'études antiques (1995–2022) Interdisciplinary methodology combining art history, archaeology, and sociology Jacquet-Rimassa has contributed to edited volumes and academic conferences, including co-organizing the 2008 Travels in Antiquity miscellany dedicated to Hélène Guiraud. She maintains active participation in the PLH scientific project and has been involved in digital humanities initiatives like HAL and SpirHAL.

Matti NiinimäkiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Interactive Art
• Media Art
• Digital Creativity
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Matti Niinimäki is a Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Art and Media within the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Based in Espoo, Finland, he actively contributes to the Media Lab's legacy through artistic innovation and curation, as evidenced by his recent 2025 award for the Media Lab 30th Anniversary Exhibition. His research centers on interactive and media art, exploring sonic interfaces, memory representation, and digital archaeology through immersive installations. Key themes include urban soundscapes, alternative realities, and the intersection of technology with human experience, often manifested in collaborative exhibitions that challenge conventional interaction paradigms. From 2017-2021, his artistic output reveals a trajectory of experimental projects like Sonic Microscope and Media Lab Timeline, blending media archaeology with contemporary digital tools to create thought-provoking experiences that examine memory, urban environments, and perception. Niinimäki's excellence has been recognized with: Artistic Activity Award: Media Lab 30th Anniversary Exhibition (March 2025) Teacher of the Year (December 2022) Teacher Award 2020 (February 2021) Vuoden käsityöläinen 2015 (Craftsman of the Year, January 2015) As an educator, he has received multiple teaching accolades reflecting his dedication to student development. His work with the Media Lab underscores his pivotal role in fostering digital art innovation through projects like Alt+Ctrl+Aalto and Äänimuseo 10, which engage public audiences with experimental interfaces and sound installations.

Jules GimbroneView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Sonic Arts
• Installation Art
• Transgender Studies
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Jules Gimbrone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Sonic Arts department at the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts, Queens College . Their practice combines sound, sculpture, and conceptual frameworks to explore the intersections of sensory perception, gender, and ecological systems.

Morten BreinbjergView profile

Associate Professor

• Sound Studies
• Media Architecture
• Digital Design
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Morten Breinbjerg serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies within Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture. His academic work bridges sound studies, digital design, and urban informatics with a focus on public space dynamics and sonic citizenship. His research centers on the ecological and political dimensions of sound in urban environments. He investigates how sonic practices shape citizenship through messy and fragile negotiations in public spaces, examining media architecture aesthetics, participatory sound art, and dynamic sound atmospheres. His methodological approach emphasizes ecological frameworks for understanding sound's role in civic engagement, combining fieldwork with theoretical analysis of sound's political potential. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent interdisciplinary work spanning sound studies, urban sociology, and digital design. Recent outputs focus on pandemic-era soundscapes and sonic citizenship frameworks, while earlier work established foundations in media architecture participation and ecological sound methods. His research demonstrates longitudinal commitment to understanding sound as a civic medium across evolving technological and social contexts. Breinbjerg has secured significant research funding through major projects including Sonic Citizenship (2021-present), Objects humans and the Rift (2014-2016), PIT: Participatory IT Center (2012-2017), Ekkomaten (2012-2014), Atmosphere (2009), DUL: Digital Urban Living (2008-2012), and Interface Aesthetics projects (2004-2007). These initiatives involved cross-institutional collaborations examining digital-physical urban interactions. He contributes to research collectives focused on sonic citizenship methodologies and media architecture evaluation, developing ecological approaches for sound art in public spaces and advancing theoretical frameworks for understanding sound's role in contemporary civic life.

• Aerodynamic Unsteadiness
• Road and Racing Car Aerodynamics
• Advanced Wind Tunnel Instrumentation and Analyses

Professor David Sims-Williams is a faculty member at the Department of Engineering within the Faculty of Science at Durham University . His research focuses on Aerodynamic Unsteadiness , Road and Racing Car Aerodynamics , and the Development of Advanced Wind Tunnel Instrumentation and Analyses . He is actively involved in experimental and computational studies of fluid dynamics, vehicle aerodynamics, and aeroacoustic noise. Academic Rank: Professor Research Keywords: Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Noise Control His recent work includes studies on flow-induced vibration of polygonal cylinders , piezoelectric actuator integration in wind turbines , and beamforming techniques for noise source localisation . He frequently publishes in journals like SAE International Journal of Passenger Vehicle Systems , Journal of Fluids and Structures , and Physics of Fluids . His collaborations span fluid-structure interactions, transient flow analysis, and automotive noise reduction strategies. He has presented at major conferences including the International Vehicle Aerodynamics Conference , UK Fluids Conference , and SAE World Congress . His methodologies combine large eddy simulations , wind tunnel experiments , and machine learning for flow visualisation .

Warren SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Naval Architecture
• Ship Design and Safety
• Engineering Design Education
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Associate Professor Warren Smith is a faculty member in the School of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus. He serves as the Naval Architecture Coordinator and has held various leadership positions including Head of School from 2003-2009. With a background in naval architecture and operations research, Professor Smith has established himself as a leading educator and researcher in maritime engineering and design education. Professor Smith holds a PhD in Operations Research from the University of Houston, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, and a BE in Naval Architecture with First Class Honours from UNSW Sydney. His extensive professional experience includes 20 years as a Naval Architect with the Australian Department of Defence (1978-1998), where he held various specialist engineering, research and managerial positions. Professor Smith's primary research interests span Naval Architecture, Ship Design and Safety, Engineering Design Education, and Complex Systems. He has pioneered authentic and immersive experiential learning approaches, particularly through student design competitions. His work in systems modeling, decision-based design, and optimization methods has contributed significantly to both naval architecture and engineering education fields. Professor Smith has developed innovative frameworks for ship design optimization, particularly for high-speed planing craft, and has explored the application of evolutionary algorithms to complex engineering problems. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a continued focus on naval architecture education, maritime engineering, and interdisciplinary applications of optimization techniques. Professor Smith has expanded his research into aircraft proximity systems and air traffic management, showing the transferability of his systems engineering approach across domains. His work consistently bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in both maritime and aerospace contexts. AGM Michell Medal, Mechanical College Board of Engineers Australia for outstanding service to mechanical engineering (2018) Australian Council of Engineering Deans National Award for Engineering Education Excellence Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Founder's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the F1inSchools Program (2017, 2013) Australian Society for Operations Research Conference Best Paper Award (2016) UNSW Canberra Community Engagement Award for Services to the F1inSchools Program (2013) UNSW Canberra Rector's Commendation for Excellence in Classroom Teaching (2010) ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2008) AAEE Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2008) Ship Shape 2000, Royal Institution of Naval Architects Walter Atkinson Prize (1993) Professor Smith has been instrumental in developing and leading numerous student design competitions that provide authentic learning experiences. He has served as Faculty Advisor for the Formula SAE Student Design & Build Competition (2003-2013 at UNSW Canberra, 2013-2014 at University of Oklahoma) and as National Coordinator for the Warman Design & Build Project & Competition (2002-2021). He currently chairs the Re-Engineering Australia National Rules Committee and serves as Chair of Judges for F1inSchools and Subs in Schools competitions. His educational leadership extends to mentoring first-year engineering students and researching the development of student teamwork competencies. Professor Smith leads the UNSW Canberra Warman Design and Build Project & Competition (1998-present) and is actively involved with the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation as ACT Hub Chair (2007-present). His work connects academic research with practical engineering challenges through student competitions that engage thousands of participants annually. These initiatives form an integrated ecosystem for engineering education that spans from primary school through to university level.

• Japanese Language
• Intercultural Communication
• Applied Linguistics
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Dragana Špica is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies , Juraj Dobrila University in Pula . She specializes in Japanese language education and intercultural communication, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses including Japanese language through media, conversational practice, and intercultural communication. Her research focuses on Phonetic challenges in Japanese language acquisition Cross-linguistic comparisons between Japanese and Croatian Lexicography and bilingual dictionary development Online language teaching methodologies Adjective-verb interactions in Japanese Recent publications examine vowel length perception, nasal sound articulation, and educational technology applications. She supervises student projects related to Japanese language and culture. Contact: dragana.spica@unipu.hr