Tom Rojo Poller

Prof. Dr. Tom Rojo Poller is a Visiting Professor of Composition at Universität der Künste Berlin affiliated with the Institute for Musicology, Music Theory, Composition, and Sound Engineering. His educational background includes Diplom and Meisterschüler degrees in composition from Universität der Künste Berlin, studies at Royal College of Music London, a Master's in German Literature and Philosophy from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and a doctorate in Musicology/Music Theory.

His research explores musical time perception, intermedial transmission processes, and musical 'Essayismus,' focusing on the integration of extra-musical elements into compositional structures. Recent scholarly work examines contemporary compositional techniques, vocal synthesis, and cross-disciplinary artistic strategies.

Publications demonstrate sustained engagement with avant-garde composers including György Kurtág, Oliver Schneller, and Clarence Barlow, analyzing compositional techniques across musical temporality, linguistic translation, and mathematical structures.

• Villa Aurora Los Angeles Stipendium
• Deutsche Akademie Rom/Casa Baldi Residency
• Brandenburg Art Prize
• Berlin Senate Composition Grant

His works have been performed internationally at venues including Staatsoper Berlin, MaerzMusik Festival, and Cité des Arts Paris, collaborating with ensembles like Ensemble Megaphon and Ensemble Adapter.