Alinka Greasley

Professor Alinka Greasley is a Professor of Music Psychology and Chartered Psychologist at the University of Leeds' School of Music, where she serves as Director of Research and Innovation. With over 30 years as a violinist in regional/national orchestras and 20 years performing as DJ Linkz in drum and bass, she bridges practical musical experience with rigorous psychological research to address real-world challenges in music perception and health.

Her educational foundation includes a PhD and BSc, complemented by professional qualifications as Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE). These credentials underpin her interdisciplinary approach spanning psychology, music technology, and healthcare.

Greasley's research revolutionizes understanding of music-listening behavior across diverse populations, particularly focusing on hearing impairment solutions. Her work integrates music psychology with audiology to develop practical interventions, while her electronic dance music culture studies explore wellbeing applications across age groups. This dual focus on clinical innovation and cultural practice defines her unique scholarly contribution.

• Runner-up for University Collaborative Teaching Award (2021)
• Nominated seven times for University teaching awards including 'Supervisor' and 'Inspirational Teaching' categories

She has secured over £2.5 million in research funding as PI/Co-I, including AHRC's £247k Hearing Aids for Music project (REF2021 impact case study), EPSRC's £1.6M Enhance Music initiative with BBC R&D/Google, and MRC's £688k Neural Code for Music collaboration with UCL. Her supervision of six doctoral researchers and leadership of the Music, Science and Technology group demonstrates significant academic mentorship.

Greasley directs the internationally recognized Aural Diversity network connecting 160+ researchers across music, healthcare, and technology sectors. Her partnerships with Sonova, Logitech, and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals translate research into clinical practice and consumer device innovation, particularly through freely accessible hearing aid fitting resources developed from her AHRC project.