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Ken Feinstein serves as Associate Professor of Art & Design at the School of Design, University of Leeds, where he holds the position of Programme Leader for the MA in Art & Design. With 25+ years of teaching experience across Southeast Asian and North American universities, he instructs modules in media theory, practice-led research, and design while maintaining an active profile as a media artist and award-winning filmmaker.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD (magna cum Laude) in Media Philosophy, European Graduate School, Switzerland
- MA (cum laude) in Communications, European Graduate School, Switzerland
- BA in Film and Photography, Hampshire College, USA
- IRB Member Certification, CITI Program
Feinstein's research critically examines ethical relationships to Otherness through technological mediation, investigating how spatial design physicality creates intimate viewer engagements with media works. His expertise spans theoretical frameworks in media philosophy alongside hands-on practices in experimental film, installation art, and digital book arts, with recurring themes of testimony, witness ethics, and multisensory media experiences.
No specific scientific awards beyond his recognition as an award-winning filmmaker were documented in the source material.
He has supervised MA and PhD candidates across diverse creative domains including film, essay photography, game design, and multisensory installations. As Programme Leader, he oversees curriculum development for the MA Art & Design program while maintaining active research supervision. Professional affiliations include membership in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Research infrastructure details including dedicated laboratories or formal research teams were not specified in the available documentation.
