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Associate Professor Jon Drummond is an academic, composer, and sound artist at the University of Newcastle's School of Creative Industries. His work bridges music, computing, and environmental science through sonification and data visualization. He holds a PhD in interactive electro-acoustics and has led projects like 'Oratorio for a Million Souls' (environmental bee conservation) and the Bundanon mineral analysis sound installation. Current research includes using BCI devices for stress relief through sound. He has supervised 12+ students and secured over $1.8M in grants, including the ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Sydney
- Bachelor of Music, Sydney Conservatorium
- Master of Science (Honours), Macquarie University
Research Interests:
Focuses on sonification, interactive electroacoustics, robotics in music, and environmental sustainability. Projects combine art and science to make data accessible. Recent collaborations include stress measurement via biofeedback systems and playable city design for urban social innovation.
Grants & Awards:
- Lead on $250K ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub (2022–2026)
- $1M Smart City Innovation Challenge (2023)
Labs/Teams: Active in transdisciplinary networks like TRAIT (Art & Interface Technology) and collaborations with Hunter Medical Research Institute.