Rolf Grossmann

Prof. Dr. Rolf Grossmann is a Professor at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, affiliated with the Institute of Culture and Aesthetics of Digital Media (ICAM). His research focuses on Sound Studies, Digital Cultures, and Cultural Informatics, exploring themes like media theory, music technology, and audio culture. He has organized conferences such as 'The Sound of Sound Studies' (2021) and contributed to projects like 'Instrumentality meets Materiality' (2019). Grossmann's publications span peer-reviewed journals like Paragrana and Positionen, as well as edited volumes on topics like sound art and media anthropology. He has been featured in media discussions about AI in music production, digital copyright, and the cultural implications of sampling. His work bridges musicology, media studies, and philosophy, addressing contemporary issues in digital sound culture.

Research Interests: Sound Studies investigates how sound shapes cultural practices and technologies. His work on digital cultures examines transformations in music production and consumption, while cultural informatics explores computational methods in media analysis. Key projects include analyzing the PRC's Social Credit System through media theory and critiquing sonic media's role in societal norms.

Media Contributions: Grossmann has participated in radio discussions (NDR, Deutschlandfunk) about AI's impact on music (2023), sampling ethics (2015), and digital music's future (2012). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding sound's societal role.