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Professor Philip Samartzis is a sound artist, researcher, and curator at RMIT University's School of Art, specializing in environmental and cultural soundscapes. His work focuses on remote regions like Antarctica, the Swiss Alps, and Australia's Kimberley, using advanced audio technologies to document ecological changes. He leads a 20-year Antarctic sound study and authored Antarctica: An Absent Presence, a seminal text in soundscape studies. Awards include the RMIT Research Award for Engagement and Impact (2024) and the ACUADS Distinguished Research Award (2021). His research is exhibited globally and supported by grants like the Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowship and Creative Australia International Engagement Grant.
Key projects include collaborations with institutions such as the Australian Antarctic Division, Verbier 3-D Foundation, and Martumili Arts. He supervises research students exploring topics like mangrove ecosystems, glacial melt visualization, and sonic ontologies. Samartzis co-leads the Sound Art and Auditory Culture Lab (SAAC) and Centre for Art and Social Transformation (CAST). His work bridges art and science, emphasizing sound as a tool for understanding environmental and cultural shifts.
- Research Focus: Eco-Acoustics, Antarctic Soundscapes, Alpine Ecologies, Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Key Collaborations: Australian Antarctic Division, Swiss National Science Foundation, Verbier 3-D Foundation
- Exhibitions: Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Victoria
- Awards: 2024 RMIT Engagement Award, Prix ARS Electronica Honorary Mention (2019)
Samartzis teaches in RMIT's Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) program and actively mentors students in sound art, experimental music, and acoustic ecology. His creative outputs span installations, soundscapes, and published works, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental advocacy.
