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Dr. Chris Payne is a Lecturer at Staffordshire University, specializing in music technology and game design. He holds a PhD from the University of Wolverhampton, where his research focused on integrating music, mathematics, and computing in primary education through visual programming systems. His academic background includes an MSc in Music Technology and PGCE from Staffordshire University, alongside a BA in Popular Music.
Education:
- PhD: 'Towards the Convergence of Music, Mathematics and Computing in the Primary School Through the Use of a Visual Programming System Designed for In-the-wild Delivery' (University of Wolverhampton)
- MSc Music Technology (Staffordshire University)
- PGCE (Staffordshire University)
- BA (Hons) Popular Music (University of Wolverhampton)
Research Focus: Payne’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary education, particularly through his MAMIC visual programming system. This system merges music, math, and coding for primary school curricula using gamification and visual programming. He also explores game sound design in Unreal Engine, algorithmic composition, and the application of biofeedback in musical performance.
Publications: His work spans academic papers on educational technology, game audio, and interdisciplinary curricula. Notable contributions include studies on visual programming for non-experts and posture feedback systems for musicians.
Awards: His institution has received recognition for facilities and social inclusion in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023, and his research is rated as 'Internationally Excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Labs/Teams: Central to his research is the MAMIC project, a collaborative effort to create accessible educational tools for young learners. His work often intersects with music technology and game design communities, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning solutions.
