Miguel Machulla

Miguel Machulla is a Researcher at the Department of Journalism and Communication Research, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media. His academic background includes a Master's in Biology, Music, and Education from Ruhr University Bochum and Technical University Dortmund. He has held research positions at TU Dortmund, University of Cologne, and currently contributes to the BMBF-funded project Degree 5.0 focused on digital teacher education.

Research Interests: Machulla's work bridges music psychology, gender/queer studies, and media interactions. He investigates how music shapes intergroup dynamics, supports LGBTQ+ identity formation, and enhances educational methodologies. Key themes include queer music analysis, media's role in environmental advocacy, and video-based reflective practices in pedagogy.

Publications: His recent articles and conference papers (2023-2025) demonstrate empirical rigor in studying music's sociocultural impact, particularly through quantitative analysis of queer music characteristics, music functions in identity development, and innovative task designs for music education. Methodologically, he employs structural equation modeling, discourse analysis, and cross-cultural comparisons.

Affiliations: Active member of the German Society for Music Psychology (DGM), Society for Music Research (GfM), and Research Hub at Hanover University. Associated with the Cologne Systematic Musicology Lab and BMBF project Degree 5.0.