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Simon Waite is a Senior Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator at Falmouth University, where he has been since 2019. Previously, he served as a full-time staff member at Staffordshire University (2011–2019) and held part-time lecturer roles prior. He holds a PhD in Music from De Montfort University (2019), an MRes from Keele University (2011), and a BA(Hons) from University College of Wales, Swansea (1997).
Education:
- PhD, Music, De Montfort University (2019)
- MRes, Keele University (2011)
- BA(Hons), University College of Wales, Swansea (1997)
Research Interests: His work focuses on songwriting, liveness in performance, and interactive audio-visual systems. He specializes in music production, programming for sound design, and music for visual media. His expertise spans experimental music practices, post-disciplinary arts theories, and noise-based artistic exploration.
Collaborations & Awards: He has collaborated with industry figures such as Nick McCabe (The Verve), Mark Ralph, and Aamir Yaqub. His accolades include the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017) and a Teaching Excellence Fellowship (2016).
Teaching: He teaches courses in Creative Music Technology, Popular Music, and Computer Music Techniques, contributing to programs like BA(Hons) Creative Music Technology and BA(Hons) Popular Music.
Advising & Labs: While no specific advisees are listed, he founded Planet Sound (1998), a participatory arts organization. His work often intersects with experimental arts collectives like Geese Theatre Company and Wolf Collective.
