Kathryn Emerson

Dr. Kathryn Emerson is a Lecturer at City St George's, University of London, affiliated with research in Human Communication Sciences. Her academic journey is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging music, psychology, and communication sciences.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Human Communication Sciences, University of Sheffield (2018)
• MSc in Music, Mind and Brain, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2012)
• BA (Joint Honours) in Music and Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London (2010)

Dr. Emerson's research centers on the psychology of music and its intersection with language and social interaction. She applies Conversation Analysis to understand how choral conductors shape musical performance through verbal and non-verbal communication during rehearsals. Her work spans interdisciplinary domains including Music Psychology, Conversation Analysis, and Gesture Studies. She has presented her findings at international conferences across these fields, highlighting the integrative nature of her scholarship.

Her professional recognition includes Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2018), affirming her teaching excellence in higher education. She previously taught Research Methods and Statistics at the University of Sheffield before joining City St George's in November 2019.

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