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• Teacher Training
• Didactics of Experimental Sciences
• Environmental Education
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Desamparados Hurtado Soler is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Teacher Training, University of Valencia, where she is affiliated with the Department of Experimental A in the area of Didactics of Experimental Sciences. She is actively involved in educational research, particularly in teacher training, interdisciplinary learning, and the integration of soundscapes and school gardens as pedagogical tools. She is a member of two research groups: iMUSED (Investigating Music Education) and 'didacies' (Research group in science education and science teacher training). Her research interests focus on innovative educational practices, including the use of virtual and augmented reality, digital competencies, environmental education, and emotional and social development in teaching. She explores how soundscapes, music, and multisensory experiences can enhance learning across disciplines, especially in science and arts education. Her work emphasizes sustainability, gender equality, and interdisciplinary approaches in teacher training. Her recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in using sound and visual landscapes, school gardens, and digital tools to foster competence development in pre-service teachers. Themes include auditory analysis, emotional identification, environmental awareness, and digital innovation in education. Her research bridges science, music, and technology, promoting holistic and experiential learning. She has contributed to numerous educational innovation projects, such as the 'Paiso' and 'L’Hort-Ieducarts' initiatives, which integrate real-world contexts into teacher education. These projects focus on sustainability, community involvement, and interdisciplinary curriculum design.

Dobrawa Lisak-GębalaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Polish Literature
• Intermedial Studies
• Sound Studies
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Dobrawa Lisak-Gębala is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Polish Philology, University of Wrocław. She specializes in contemporary Polish literature, intermedial studies, sound studies, memory studies, and the theory of the essay. Her research explores the intersections between literature, visual art, and auditory experience, particularly in 20th and 21st-century Polish cultural production. Her research interests include: Intermediality in literary texts Sound and audio-spheres in literature Memory and trauma in post-war Polish writing The essay as a literary and cognitive form Visual culture and ekphrasis Gender and autobiography in contemporary prose Her recent publications analyze the essayistic reception of Chopin, the rhetoric of travel, kitsch in Polish culture, and photo-literary collaborations. The articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining literary analysis with cultural theory, philosophy, and sensory studies. She frequently examines how literature engages with other art forms, especially painting, photography, and music. She has been recognized with a scholarship for young eminent researchers by the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2018–2021). She has also led the research project 'Poetical thanatosonics – on the grounds of Polish literature (1939–1945)', funded by the National Centre of Science, and collaborated on the 'New regionalism in literary research' project. She has contributed to various academic volumes and journals such as Poznańskie Studia Polonistyczne , Przestrzenie Teorii , Pamiętnik Literacki , and Zagadnienia Rodzajów Literackich . Her monographs Ultraliterature (2014) and Visual Springboards: Contemporary Polish Essays on Paintings and Photographs (2016) are key contributions to the field.

• Consumer information processing
• Judgment and decision making
• Branding
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Kaisa Lund is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School of Business and Economics , Linnaeus University. Her teaching focuses on sensory marketing, digital marketing, scientific methods, and bachelor theses supervision. Research Interests: Consumer information processing Judgment and decision making Branding Sensory marketing Retail atmospheric strategies Food and health marketing Scientific Awards: Finalist, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Best Paper Award (2019) Award for Best Paper in 'Food and Health' Track at the AMA Winter Conference (2018) Industry Collaborations: Extensive experience with Beiersdorf AG (Nivea producer) and ICA (Sweden's leading food retailer). Has presented to executives at IKEA, Beiersdorf AG, ICA, and the Swedish Marketing Confederation. Media Coverage: Research (notably in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) has been featured in over 100 outlets including New York Times , Washington Post , Newsweek , and Fox .

Alice EldridgeView profile

Professor

• Ecoacoustics
• Acoustic Ecology
• Music Technology
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Prof Alice Eldridge is Professor of Sonic Systems (Music) at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities. She holds leadership roles including Director of the Sussex Humanities Lab and Co-director roles in interdisciplinary research centers. Her academic journey includes a BSc Psychology (University of Leeds), MSc Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems, and PhD in Computer Science and AI (University of Sussex). Research focuses on ecoacoustics, soundscapes, and music-technology intersections with ecology. Key areas include acoustic complexity analysis, participatory conservation projects (e.g., WILDSENS projects), and feedback musicianship. Fieldwork spans tropical, temperate, and Arctic regions including Indonesia, Ecuador, and Swedish Lapland. Collaborates with indigenous communities and organizations like Peck Labs and Emute Lab. Music performance includes free jazz, chamber compositions, and pop bassistry with groups like Collectress and Feedback Cell. Grants include AHRC/NERC/EU funding for projects like WILDSENS Arctic mapping and environmental wellbeing studies. Over 70 publications span ecoacoustic methodologies, digital humanities, and sound-based conservation. Labs affiliated with: Sussex Humanities Lab, Peck Labs (ecology), Emute Lab (music tech). Teaching includes BA Music Technology and MA Sonic Media programs.

Florian HeckerView profile

Lecturer

• Sound Art
• Electro-Acoustic Music
• Post-War Modernity
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Florian Hecker is an Affiliate and Lecturer at the Art, Culture, and Technology Program within MIT's School of Architecture and Planning. His work bridges post-war modernist composition, electro-acoustic music, and interdisciplinary art, exploring how sound shapes perception and space. Born in 1975, Hecker holds a diploma in Fine Arts from the Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Vienna, and studied Computational Linguistics and Psycholinguistics at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich. His research focuses on sonic installations and performances that isolate auditory events to challenge material boundaries, creating immersive works that evoke memory and sensation. He has exhibited globally, including solo shows at MMK Frankfurt, IKON Birmingham, and Chisenhale Gallery London, and participated in dOCUMENTA (13) and Venice Biennale collaborations. Notable projects include No night No day (2009) with Cerith Wyn Evans and Chimerizations (2013), a book co-authored with MIT's Stefan Helmreich. Hecker’s discography spans over 25 releases, collaborating with artists like Aphex Twin and Yasunao Tone. His MIT-linked project Chimerization (MIT Project) (2011) exemplifies his integration of academic and artistic methodologies. Performances include venues such as Tate Modern, MIT Media Lab, and ZKM Karlsruhe.

• Digital Signal Processing
• Audio Technology
• Acoustics
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Jakob is a faculty member at Berlin University of Technology , affiliated with the Department VII - Electrical Engineering - Mechatronics - Optometry. His academic role spans teaching and research in digital signal processing, audio technology, and acoustics. Digital Signal Processing Audio Technology Acoustics Active Noise Control His research focuses on active noise control , simulation of moving sound sources , and audio signal processing , with applications in robotics, building acoustics, and medical devices. Publications include advancements in anti-noise window systems , sound source localization , and acoustic measurement techniques . His recent work explores real-time auralization for educational robotics and nonlinear acoustic modeling with neural networks. The 15 most recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on acoustic simulation , active control systems , and sound propagation modeling , with conference contributions at DAGA, NAG-DAGA, and international acoustics events. Topics range from dental drill noise reduction to active sound design in musical instruments , reflecting interdisciplinary applications. He supervises numerous Master's and Bachelor's theses in areas like real-time signal processing, deep learning for sound recognition, and virtual acoustics. His lab at TU Berlin explores multi-loudspeaker systems , acoustic beamforming , and active noise cancellation for both industrial and consumer applications.

• Audio-Visual Interface Design
• Sound Synthesis
• Cymatics and Sound Visualization
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Dr Gregory Leplatre serves as a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. He is actively involved with two major research groups: the Centre for Interaction Design and the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems. His work spans across multiple interdisciplinary domains where technology meets human experience. Leplatre's research interests focus on the intersection of sound, visualization, and human interaction. He has made significant contributions to audio-visual interface design, particularly in developing tools that translate sound into visual representations through cymatics. His work extends to therapeutic applications, especially in using real-time 3D graphics to enhance music therapy sessions for individuals on the autism spectrum. Leplatre also investigates speech articulation, soundscape mapping, and multimodal interfaces that create natural cross-modal mappings between visual inputs and sound synthesis. His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory exploring how visual representations of sound can enhance user experience and therapeutic outcomes. Over the past decade, his research has increasingly focused on therapeutic applications for autism spectrum disorder, while maintaining strong foundations in sound synthesis techniques and interface design principles. The work demonstrates a progression from theoretical exploration of audio-visual correspondences to practical implementations with real-world impact. As an academic supervisor, Leplatre has directed or co-supervised numerous doctoral projects, including research on sketching interfaces for sound synthesis, real-time 3D graphic augmentation of music therapy, and emotion recognition in conversational agents. His grant portfolio includes projects like 'Micro-phonics' funded by the Scottish Funding Council and 'Personalisation and the ATM' funded by Innovate UK, demonstrating his ability to secure research funding across different domains. Within the Centre for Interaction Design and the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems, Leplatre contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem focused on creating meaningful human-computer interactions through innovative visualization and sound techniques. His work bridges artistic expression with technical innovation, creating tools that make sound visible and tangible for both therapeutic and creative purposes.

Marianne TouchieView profile

Associate Professor

• Building Science
• Sustainable Buildings
• Indoor Environmental Quality
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Dr. Marianne Touchie is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Departments of Civil & Mineral Engineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. She serves as Director of the Building Energy and Indoor Environment Lab and holds the Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Urban Housing. Dr. Touchie earned her BASc (2009) and PhD (2014) in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto, with postdoctoral work at Toronto Atmospheric Fund. Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary program centers on optimizing building performance through energy-efficient retrofits that enhance indoor environmental quality. Key areas include: HVAC system optimization and ventilation efficacy in high-rises Thermal/acoustic comfort and occupant well-being metrics Lifecycle analysis of sustainable housing forms Climate-resilient building codes and policy frameworks Publications: Her recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on field-based validation of retrofit strategies, climate adaptation in building codes, and holistic assessment of housing sustainability. Dominant themes include multi-unit residential building (MURB) performance, co-benefits quantification of retrofits, and occupant-centered design. Awards & Honors: McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction (2022) Early Career Teaching Award (2022) ASHRAE New Investigator Award (2018) OBEC Rising Star Award (2021) Clean 50 – Canada (2020) Leadership: She leads 15+ projects with industry/government partners (e.g., Toronto Community Housing), supervises 40+ graduate students, and serves as President of the Building Science Specialist Board of Canada. Her lab develops novel assessment tools like Photovoice and CONTAM simulations for retrofit validation.

• Urban Ecology
• Landscape Management
• Nature-Based Interventions
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Marcus Hedblom is a Professor in Landscape Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden. His academic career focuses on the intersection of urban ecology, landscape management, and human well-being, with extensive research on how people interact with and benefit from urban green spaces. Professor Hedblom's research interests span several interconnected domains related to urban environments and human-nature interactions. His primary focus areas include urban ecology and biodiversity conservation in cities, landscape management for recreational purposes, and the psychological benefits of nature exposure. He has made significant contributions to understanding soundscape perception in urban forests, children's interactions with natural environments, and the development of nature-based interventions for health and well-being. His work often employs multisensory approaches to studying how visual and auditory elements of landscapes affect human experiences and stress recovery. The trends in Professor Hedblom's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of landscape research. His work increasingly focuses on design frameworks for multifunctional green spaces, particularly those serving children's developmental needs through nature-based play environments. He has developed innovative approaches like the Contemplative Landscape Model for assessing therapeutic outdoor settings and has conducted cross-continental studies on urban wildlife adaptation. His research consistently bridges ecological science with social science perspectives, examining how landscape characteristics correlate with human perceptions and behaviors in urban settings across different cultural contexts. Professor Hedblom has contributed extensively to the understanding of urban bird ecology, particularly how species like house sparrows adapt their vocalizations to urban noise environments. His work on "play biotopes" represents a significant practical application of ecological principles to landscape design, creating synergistic environments where children's development and ecological functions reinforce each other. Recent publications also address the challenges of balancing traditional lawn maintenance with more sustainable alternatives in the face of climate change.

Baptiste BacotView profile

Researcher

• Musicology
• Electronic Music Production
• Music Technology
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Baptiste Bacot is a Researcher at the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on electronic music production, groove design, and the intersection of music technology with creative practices. He holds a PhD in Music, History, Society from EHESS and IRCAM in Paris, with prior roles at CNRS labs in Lille and Paris. Education: PhD in Music, History, Society (EHESS/STMS-Ircam, Paris), Masters in Art/Music Theory (EHESS), Bachelors/Masters in Philosophy (Grenoble University). Research interests revolve around how sound technologies reshape music creation through material and digital mediums. Current projects include studying bass music producers' rhythmic approaches and the 'Groove design in Bass music' project exploring electronic music production practices. Methods include fieldwork, interviews, and digital data analysis. Publications span topics like electronic music instrumentation, hacking in music tech ethics, and historical acoustic research in Marseille. His work bridges musicology, technology, and philosophy, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches. Advising and grants: Postdoctoral fellowships at CRIStAL lab (Lille) and STMS lab (Paris), supervised by Prof. Marc Chemillier and Dr. Nicolas Donin. Active in collaborative projects like the Dezrann music corpus platform. Labs/Teams: RITMO Centre, Algomus team (Lille), Analysis of Musical Practices team (Paris), and STMS lab collaborations.

Marchegiani Maria LetiziaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
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Maria Letizia Marchegiani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Parma , affiliated with the Department of Engineering and Architecture . Previously, she held academic positions at Aalborg University (2019) and Oxford Robotics Institute (2014-2018). Education: PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Sapienza - University of Rome , MSc/BEng in Computer Engineering Her research interests span signal processing , machine learning , and their applications to robotics , autonomous systems , intelligent transportation , and intelligent healthcare . She explores intersections between auditory perception , cognitive modeling , and energy-efficient wearable systems . Recent publications demonstrate expertise in acoustic event localization , ML-SDWSN architectures , thermal camera integration for vehicles, and privacy-preserving wearable systems . Her work addresses challenges in network reliability , urban soundscapes , and human-robot collaboration .

Thomas BellerView profile

Professor

• Creative Writing
• American Literature
• Urban Studies
• +4 more

Thomas Beller is a Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at Tulane University. His work spans creative writing, urban studies, environmental issues, and sports journalism, with a focus on New York City and New Orleans. His research and writing explore Urban narratives and environmental justice Biographical and memoir techniques Sociocultural dimensions of basketball Literary nonfiction and essay writing Recent publications analyze lead contamination, pandemic urban life, and NBA culture. He has won the New York City Book Award for Biography/Memoir. Scientific awards include New York City Book Award for 'J.D. Salinger: The Escape Artist' Thomas Beller contributes to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other major publications, blending personal essayism with rigorous academic inquiry.

Paul WhittyView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Sound Arts
• Field Recording
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Paul Whitty serves as Professor of Music and Head of the School of Arts at Oxford Brookes University, where he leads the Sonic Art Research Unit (SARU) and co-directs audiograft, Oxford's Festival of experimental music and sound art. His academic leadership spans composition pedagogy, sound arts research, and institutional strategy within the arts faculty. Whitty's research explores experimental composition through sonic ethnography and environmental sound practices. Key projects include Sound Diaries (2008-present), examining everyday soundscapes with Dr. Felicity Ford; somewhere a field (2013-2017), investigating rural Devon soundscapes; and Get Some Chalk On Your Boots! (2016-2018), documenting grassroots football's sonic cultures. His methodology integrates field recording, site-specific interventions, and collaborative practices to challenge conventional boundaries between composed and environmental sound. Recent creative output demonstrates persistent exploration of recompositional strategies and sonic archaeology, particularly in works like The Morning (2023) and Nature is a language - can't you read? (2015), which rework historical materials through contemporary sound art lenses. These projects consistently engage with themes of perception, cultural memory, and environmental interaction. Scientific recognition includes: Arts Council of England award AHRC award Britten-Pears Foundation award British Council award Whitty actively supervises PhD candidates in experimental composition and sound arts, with recent graduates including Malcolm Atkins (Anglo-American experimental tradition), Felicity Ford (domestic soundscapes), and Sam Thomas (bass guitar in contemporary composition). His research has secured substantial funding from ACE, AHRC, British Academy, Britten-Pears Foundation, Cross-River Partnerships, RVW Trust, and Tate. He directs SARU's collaborative research environment and co-founded the experimental ensemble [rout], which tours internationally and appears on BBC Radio 3. Through audiograft and SARU, Whitty cultivates Oxford's experimental music ecosystem, connecting academic research with public engagement.

Eoin DevereuxView profile

Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Media Studies
• Popular Music Studies
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Professor Eoin Devereux is a Cultural Sociologist and Creative Writer at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and an Adjunct Professor in Contemporary Culture at the University of Jyvaskylä, Finland. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture. His research focuses on media representations of poverty, homelessness, and community development, alongside critical analyses of popular music (e.g., David Bowie, The Fall, Morrissey). He teaches modules on media sociology, creative writing in community settings, and community development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Affiliations: University of Limerick (Professor), University of Jyvaskylä (Adjunct Professor) Education: Expertise in sociology and cultural studies, though specific degree details are not explicitly listed. His creative writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The Irish Times and Poetry Ireland anthologies. Awards include Excellence in Teaching (2004) and Service to the Community (2005). He has supervised numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like L-Pop: Mapping Popular Music in Limerick City and media poverty studies. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality and community development. Key research themes include media framing of social welfare, cultural sociology of music, and creative writing’s role in community engagement. Over 140 academic publications span journals, books, and edited volumes addressing media discourse, music studies, and social policy.

Veronica GrahamView profile

Lecturer

• Virtual Reality Art
• Experimental Comics
• Climate Change Art
• +5 more

Veronica Graham is a new media artist and printmaker serving as Lecturer in Stanford University's Department of Art & Art History. Based in Oakland and Portland, she founded the design studio Most Ancient in 2010, specializing in experimental comics and exploration games. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges digital media and analog print publishing through poetic world-building that confronts contemporary environmental and social challenges. Her research centers on virtual reality narratives, climate-focused printmaking, and surrealist comics that explore internalized fictions. Key projects include the VR experience Diatribes (2024), examining fears about global warming through a haunted house framework, and the Global Warming Agitprop Posters series (2020-present) using phosphorescent materials to visualize ecological instability. She employs techniques like Wang tile systems for pattern generation and split fountain printing to stretch technical boundaries. 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Writing Space, Chicago 2024 IndieCade Impact Award Nominee for Diatribes 2022 Oculus Launch Pad Grant Recipient 2019 Best American Comics Notable Comics selection 2017 Artist’s Book Residency Grant, Women’s Studio Workshop Graham’s work appears in MoMA, NYPL, and SFMOMA collections. Her VR projects have been presented at Kala Art Institute, Printed Matter (NYC), and Sónar+D. As an educator, she lectures on virtual reality at Stanford and has conducted workshops at institutions including Tufts University and UC Berkeley. Her studio Most Ancient functions as both creative laboratory and publishing platform, supporting collaborative projects like Real Milk (2023) which examines agricultural automation through translucent book design.