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Nicolas DoninView profile

Professor

• Musicology
• 20th- and 21st-Century Music History
• Compositional Process
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Nicolas Donin is a Professor and Chair of Musicology at the University of Geneva and a Senior Researcher at IRCAM (Paris), leading the 'Analysis of Musical Practices' team within STMS Labs. He specializes in interdisciplinary musicology, focusing on 20th- and 21st-century musics, compositional processes, and the intersection of music history with social sciences. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2020, he has held key roles such as Head of IRCAM’s Research Group and Pedagogical Board Member at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. His research explores post-Wagnerian listening practices, post-spectral aesthetics, and ethnography of creative processes. He led major French research programs (MuTeC, GEMME) and founded the Tracking Creative Process in Music conference series. Over 100 publications span music analysis, composition theory, and interdisciplinarity, with edited volumes like *L’Analyse musicale, une pratique et son histoire* (2009) and *Théories de la composition musicale au XXe siècle* (2013). As an associate member of Oxford University’s Faculty of Music and the Centre de Recherche sur les Arts et le Langage, he contributes to musicological discourse and institutional leadership. His work bridges empirical research, historical analysis, and social science methodologies.

• Solar-Terrestrial Physics
• Space Weather
• Coronal Mass Ejections
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Emilia Kilpua serves as Professor in Space Physics at the University of Helsinki since 2020, following her progression from University Lecturer (2015) to Associate Professor (2015-2020). She currently leads the Doctoral Programme in particle physics and universe sciences, co-leads the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Sustainable Space (2018-2026), and coordinates the Marie Skłodowska-Curie SWATNET network (2021-2025). Her academic foundation includes a PhD in theoretical physics (space plasma physics) from the University of Helsinki (2005), with formative research at Max-Planck-Institute of Aeronomie and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center during doctoral studies. Professor Kilpua's research program centers on solar-terrestrial interactions , with particular emphasis on: Coronal mass ejections and solar eruptions in interplanetary space Solar wind-magnetosphere coupling mechanisms Van Allen radiation belt dynamics and geomagnetic storm evolution Space weather forecasting and auroral phenomena Her extensive publication record (approximately 200 peer-reviewed articles, 6400+ citations, h-index 43) demonstrates consistent contributions to space physics, recently expanding to planetary science through her 2023 appointment as Principal Investigator for the BepiColombo solar X-ray instrument targeting Mercury observations in 2025. Major recognitions include: Väisälä Prize from the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2021) Membership in the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2020) and Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters (2023) ERC Consolidator Grant funding excellence (2016) As Doctoral Programme Head, she oversees PhD training in particle physics while leading major collaborative initiatives including the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence and EU SWATNET network. Her grant portfolio demonstrates exceptional success in securing competitive funding for space weather research and instrumentation development. Her research group operates within the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence framework, focusing on space weather impacts and sustainable space operations, with current instrumentation development highlighted by the BepiColombo mission leadership.

Stefan HagelView profile

Research Fellow

• Ancient Greek Music
• Music Archaeology
• Musical Instrument Reconstruction
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Stefan Hagel is a Research Fellow at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and Privatdozent at the University of Vienna, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman music. His work bridges archaeology, philology, and digital reconstruction to analyze ancient musical instruments, notation systems, and performance practices. His research focuses on: Reconstruction of auloi (double-pipes) and hydraulis (water organs) Computational analysis of instrument acoustics Cross-cultural transmission of musical technologies Ancient harmonic theory and notation decipherment He leads major projects including Ancient Music Beyond Hellenisation (ERC Advanced Grant), Digitising Aspects of Graphical Representation in Ancient Music (FWF), and the European Music Archaeology Project . Hagel has developed specialized software for instrument analysis and serves as editor for the Journal of Music Archaeology . His publications demonstrate consistent focus on technical aspects of ancient music through interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Gamma-Ray Astronomy
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Anita Reimer is a Full Professor at the Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics, University of Innsbruck. Her research focuses on theoretical astroparticle physics, particularly high-energy phenomena in active galactic nuclei (AGN), blazars, gamma-ray bursts, and cosmic-ray acceleration, with strong involvement in major international collaborations such as Fermi-LAT, H.E.S.S., and the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA). Her research interests center on multi-messenger astrophysics, exploring the connections between gamma rays, neutrinos, and cosmic rays. She develops theoretical models for particle acceleration and emission in relativistic jets, photohadronic interactions, and neutrino production in AGN. Her work often bridges theoretical predictions with observational data from space- and ground-based telescopes. The recent publications of Prof. Reimer span topics such as TeV gamma-ray emission from Eta Carinae, periodic modulation in blazars, cosmic-ray electron spectra, and dark matter searches. These works reflect a strong emphasis on observational constraints for theoretical models, multiwavelength analysis, and the physics of extreme astrophysical environments. She has delivered numerous invited talks at international conferences on topics including neutrino-emitting blazars, multi-messenger astronomy, and theoretical modeling of AGN jets. She collaborates extensively with leading research groups worldwide and contributes to major catalog efforts like the Fermi-LAT source catalogs. She advises students and junior researchers in high-energy astrophysics and is actively involved in large-scale projects such as the Cherenkov Telescope Array, contributing to both instrumentation and science preparation. Her work is central to advancing our understanding of particle acceleration and emission in the most energetic sources in the universe.

• Musical Acoustics
• Medical Acoustics
• Music Therapy
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Matthias Bertsch is a faculty member with expertise spanning musical acoustics, medical acoustics, and ethnomusicology. His work bridges musicology, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications. Academic leadership in structured doctoral programs Research on brass instrument mechanics and NICU sound environments Interdisciplinary focus on music-physiology and psychoacoustics Research Interests: Specializing in the acoustic properties of musical instruments, therapeutic sound applications for premature infants, and physiological analysis of brass players. His work combines empirical measurement with clinical and cultural implications. Article Trends: Publications emphasize brass instrument biomechanics , incubator sound optimization , and music's physiological effects , with recurring themes in virtual acoustics and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Britta BauerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Music Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Instrumental Teaching Methodology
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Roles & Affiliations: Britta Bauer is an Adjunct Professor of Flute at Mozarteum University, serving as Head of the Pre-College and Chair of the Curriculum Committee (Performance). She holds leadership roles in academic governance, including Deputy Department Head for Wind/Brass/Percussion and Senate Representative. Her international teaching spans institutions like the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and Redlands University, California. Education: She completed studies in flute performance, music pedagogy, and medicine across Bonn, Köln, Berlin, Paris, and Salzburg, earning top honors in all university degrees. Key mentors include Marianne Geise, James Galway, and Pierre Yves Artaud. Research & Pedagogy: Specializes in flute didactics and body-instrument physiology, developing concepts like 'The Body Sounds' for physical awareness in playing. Active in interdisciplinary performances blending music with dance, poetry, and light installations through her SIRIUS-Trio ensemble. Professional Contributions: Founded the International Flute Competition for Youth (2018), serves on national and international juries (Jugend Musiziert, EMCY), and publishes in journals such as Üben und Musizieren and Flöte aktuell . Her 2017 SCHOTT edition of Kolbris remains a pedagogical reference. Administration: Served as Deputy Department Head (2017–2022), Senate Vice-Chair (2018–2019), and initiated the annual 'Fachdidaktik Flöte' workshop at Mozarteum. Current roles include leadership in the German Flute Society (DGfF) and the International Flute Council (IFC).

Ingrid KrumphalsView profile

Professor

• Physics Education
• Science Education
• Educational Technology
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Ingrid Krumphals is a Professor of Physics Education at the University of Education Styria, leading the NATech research center. She specializes in curriculum development, teacher training, and the integration of technology in STEM education. Her work focuses on designing remote laboratories, fostering diagnostic skills in educators, and improving physics teaching methodologies. She actively engages in national and international projects such as ProQ-STEAM and OnLabEdu, aiming to enhance educational quality through innovative practices. Her research addresses students' conceptual understanding in physics, teacher professional development, and bridging theory with classroom practice. Position: Full Professor of Physics Education Research Center: Director of NATech (Natural Science and Technical Education Research) Key Projects: ProQ-STEAM (Teacher Professionalization), OnLabEdu (Remote Labs) Her research interests span learning processes, design-based research, and professionalization of educators. Recent work includes remote lab implementations for schools, studies on cognitive load in physics learning, and global surveys on fluid dynamics perceptions. She emphasizes context-based teaching, such as using weather phenomena and wind mechanics to illustrate physics principles. Her contributions bridge academic research with practical educational tools, benefiting both teachers and students.

Anton MittermayrView profile

Professor

• Music Performance
• Percussion
• Timpani
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Anton Mittermayr serves as a University Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna within the Faculty of Music's Wind Instruments and Percussion Department. He has held the position of principal timpanist at the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic since September 1996, and at the Vienna Court Orchestra since September 2005. His educational foundation began with music education teacher training in 1990, followed by percussion studies under Prof. Horst Berger starting in 1992. During this period, he gained extensive professional experience as a substitute musician at major institutions including the Vienna State Opera, Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Vienna Volksoper. Professor Mittermayr's expertise centers on percussion performance with specialization in timpani, orchestral repertoire, and instrumental pedagogy. His career uniquely bridges elite orchestral performance with academic instruction, having taught at MUK since 2001 while maintaining active performing roles. He has also conducted international masterclasses in Japan and the USA, contributing to global percussion education. Throughout his tenure, he has mentored numerous percussion students within the university's instrumental programs. His professional network extends across Vienna's premier musical institutions, where he continues to influence both performance practice and pedagogical approaches in percussion studies.

• Musical Acoustics
• Physical Modeling of Musical Instruments
• Wind Instrument Aerodynamics
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Professor Vasileios Chatziioannou serves as Faculty Member and PhD Supervisor within the Department of Music Acoustics at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. His academic leadership spans the Faculty of Music, where he guides doctoral candidates through the Structured Doctoral Program Performing Matters. His institutional role encompasses supervision across Ethnomusicology, Music in Society, and Musicology programs. His research focuses on the physics of musical instruments, with particular expertise in wind instrument aerodynamics and string-bow interaction mechanics. He employs advanced experimental techniques including particle image velocimetry (PIV) and high-speed motion capture alongside computational modeling. His work bridges theoretical acoustics with practical instrument design considerations, examining phenomena from tone hole geometry effects to friction dynamics in bowed strings. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on energy-stable numerical methods for real-time simulation of musical instrument physics. His work consistently addresses the challenge of balancing computational efficiency with physical accuracy, particularly in modeling nonlinear phenomena like stick-slip friction and collision dynamics. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of experimental validation with computational models. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, his sustained publication record in high-impact acoustics journals demonstrates significant scholarly contribution. His work regularly appears in specialized forums like the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, particularly within special issues on musical instrument modeling. Professor Chatziioannou's supervision activities focus on computational and experimental approaches to musical instrument physics. His research program involves interdisciplinary collaboration between acousticians, instrument makers, and performers. Current projects include robotic replication of bowing techniques and 3D-printed instrument component optimization, reflecting his commitment to translating theoretical findings into practical applications for musicians and instrument designers.

• Orchestral Music
• Viola Performance
• Classical Music
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Milan Radic is a Lecturer in Orchestra Training (Viola) at the Strings Department of the Mozarteum University. He has been teaching there since 2008 and is a member of the Mozarteum Quartet. As a violist, he has been a soloist with prominent orchestras across Europe and Japan, including the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg since 1998. His performances include works like Giya Kancheli's 'Vom Winde beweint' with the RSO Bratislava and Berlioz's 'Harold in Italien' with the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. He also collaborates with the œnm - Österreichisches Ensemble für Neue Musik, focusing on contemporary music. Education Affiliations: Mozarteum University (current faculty). His research and performance interests span orchestral training, viola repertoire, and chamber music. He actively promotes Slovak musical heritage through solo performances in his native country. No specific grants or awards are listed, but his extensive performance history highlights his contributions to classical and contemporary music. He is involved with the Mozarteum Quartet and teaches within the School of Music & Art Education, emphasizing practical orchestral and instrumental training.

Palmroth MinnaView profile

Professor

• Space Physics
• High-performance Computing
• Space Plasma Simulations
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Minna Palmroth is a Professor in Computational Space Physics at the University of Helsinki (since 2017) and Director of the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space (2018–2025). Previously, she held roles including Research Professor at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) (2013–2016), Head of Earth Observation Department at FMI (2011–2016), and Academy Research Fellow (2008–2013). She earned her PhD in Physics from the University of Helsinki in 2003 after doctoral studies at FMI. Research Interests : Focused on space weather dynamics, solar wind interactions, and large-scale numerical simulations like the Vlasiator model. Her work combines observations from spacecraft and ground instruments with high-performance computing, addressing plasma turbulence and space weather impacts. She pioneered kinetic plasma simulations in 6-dimensional space, supported by extensive computational resources (e.g., 168 million CPU hours from the Finnish Centre of Scientific Computing and 190 million from PRACE). Awards & Grants : Awarded the ERC Starting (2008) and Consolidator Grants (2016), Väisälä Prize (2016), and the J.V. Snellman Prize (2022). Recognized as a member of multiple prestigious academies, including the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2018). Leadership & Infrastructure : Led the Earth Observation Department at FMI and developed Vlasiator, enabling breakthroughs in space plasma dynamics. Active in securing large-scale computing resources critical for her simulations. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations and public outreach, bridging computational science with space exploration challenges.

Florian MüllerView profile

Lecturer

• Percussion Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Dance Pedagogy
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Florian Müller serves as a Contract Teacher for percussion instruments at Mozarteum University's Department of Wind & Percussion Instruments, a position held since 1994 with formal contract status since 2003. He teaches instrumental pedagogy (IGP), school music, and music/dance pedagogy. Previously, he taught at Salzburg Music Academy (1995-2006) and chaired its percussion department (2001-2006). Müller also contributes to teacher training at Salzburg University of Education and chairs the Working Group for Equal Opportunities at Mozarteum since 2017. His research focuses on percussion pedagogy, interdisciplinary music education, and dance pedagogy, with artistic extensions into jazz, rock, and contemporary music performance. He maintains active performance engagements across orchestral, chamber, and experimental genres. Artistic Recognition: • City of Fürth's Cultural Promotion Prize (1993) Professional Engagements: • Annual jury member for Austria's Prima la Musica competitions • Orchestra performances with Nuremberg Symphony, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, and Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic • CD recordings with Salzburger Hofmusik and Blassticks Brass Band • Dance collaborations with Palindrome Dance Company NY (1989-1995)

• Sensors Technology
• Electromagnetic Modeling
• Thermal Systems
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Roman Beigelbeck is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Center for Modelling and Simulation. He specializes in sensor technology, electromagnetic systems, and thermal modeling. His work focuses on advanced sensor development for applications in energy efficiency, aerospace, and biomedical engineering. Current research includes leading the Correlated Analysis System for in-vivo Inspection of Semiconductor Process Wafers (FFG-funded, 2022–2025). He has contributed to projects like optimizing building energy efficiency via non-invasive sensors and advancing MEMS thermal wind sensor accuracy. His expertise spans computational materials science, electromagnetic shielding, and nanomechanical actuation. Publications highlight contributions to Measurement Science and Technology , IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine , and MDPI Sensors . Key topics include electric field sensor design, Faraday cage shielding efficiency, and thermal flow sensor optimization. His lectures include advanced thermal models for LED modules and bulk viscosity sensing at international conferences. Notable collaborations involve FFG-funded projects and academic partnerships, such as TU Wien and TU Sofia. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical industrial applications, emphasizing innovation in sensor technology and computational methods.

Frédéric Alvarado-DupuyView profile

Lecturer

• Classical Clarinet Performance
• Contemporary Music
• Ensemble Performance
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Frédéric Alvarado-Dupuy is a clarinetist and lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), affiliated with the Faculty of Music's Wind and Percussion Instruments department. Since 2018, he has taught clarinet and ensemble performance, emphasizing boundary-breaking approaches across classical, contemporary, folk, and avant-garde music. His pedagogical focus mirrors his eclectic performance career with his ensemble 'Federspiel' and collaborations like 'Postwirtmusi.' Education: Classical clarinet studies in Vienna and Utrecht, Netherlands. Performance highlights include international tours and original compositions when existing works fail to meet his criteria. His teaching integrates artistic innovation with scholarly rigor, reflecting MUK's emphasis on artistic-scholarly research. No specific awards or grants are listed, but his active role in ensemble training and cross-genre projects underscores his contributions to contemporary music education and performance.

Jean BeersView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Piano Performance
• Artistic Research
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Jean Beers is a British-German Professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), where she founded the Ensemble Improvisation Experimentell and created a "safe space" for composer-performer collaboration. She holds a PhD in Composition from King's College London (2018 monograph Ambiguity in Music ), a postgraduate concert diploma from Hanover, and degrees from Royal Academy of Music, Conservatoire de Luxembourg, and Cologne University of Music. Doctorate in musical ambiguity via deconstructivist methodologies Specializes in piano performance, cross-genre improvisation, and electronic integration Active in international festivals and concert halls Her academic work focuses on inclusive artistic collaboration , interdisciplinary research , and redefining performance norms through multimedia and improvisation. She participates in the DFG-funded Zaddach Network (2021–2024) and Vienna's Elfriede Jelinek Research Network (since 2022). Key scientific awards include: Mozarteum Prize (Salzburg) Tim Stevenson Prize Alan Bush Prize Purcell Orchestral Piece Prize She leads two ensembles (ReALM & Ensemble Improvisation Experimentell) and has premiered works at venues including Southbank Centre , Salzburg Festival , and Beijing NCPA . Her research on musical ambiguity and inclusive performance practices has been published and broadcast internationally.