جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alice Reaganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Directing
• Performance Studies
• New Play Development
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Alice Reagan is Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Theatre at Barnard College, Columbia University. She teaches directing, performance, and seminars on Zora Neale Hurston, Black performance, and AIDS activism, while also directing professionally across the U.S. Education: B.A., Bates College M.A., Tisch School of the Arts, New York University M.F.A., Columbia University, School of the Arts Her research and artistic practice centers on theatre directing, adaptation, new play development, and ensemble-based work , with a strong commitment to feminist and socially engaged theatre. She founded New Plays at Barnard , commissioning works by women-identified playwrights. Her recent and upcoming productions include Evelyn Brown (A Diary) , Cherry Orchard , Measure for Measure , and The Thanksgiving Play . Her recent publications and public scholarship focus on the revival of María Irene Fornés' work and the ethics of white educators teaching Black diasporic material, especially her influential 2019 article Teaching While White . The articles reflect a consistent engagement with race, pedagogy, classical reinterpretation, and feminist performance . Selected Awards & Honors: Named to Kilroys List, 2023 Individual Artist Grant, NYSCA, 2023 Cherry Orchard Teaching Excellence Award, 2022 Princess Grace Award Drama League Directing Fellow Berkshire Theatre Award nominations (9) She advises student productions and leads the New Plays at Barnard program, shaping the next generation of theatre artists. She has received grants from the Shubert Foundation and NYSCA. Her professional affiliations include Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, New Georges, and Wingspace Design. She is deeply involved in lab programs such as the Lincoln Center Directors Lab and Mabou Mines/SUITE. She leads the New Plays at Barnard initiative and collaborates with professional ensembles like Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble and Shakespeare & Company, bridging academic and professional theatre.

Enrica Dall'Araمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Practice-based research
• Public space design
• Urban renewal
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Dr. Enrica Dall'Ara serves as the Associate Dean of Planning and Landscape Architecture and an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice, exemplified through her firm PARC, which specializes in public space design, urban renewal, and the rehabilitation of industrial sites. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating fields like environmental engineering and biology into landscape architecture. Education: Laurea in Architettura (Master Degree equivalent in Architecture), University of Ferrara, Italy Master in Landscape Architecture, ETSAB, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain PhD in Landscape Design, University of Florence, Italy Research Interests: Dr. Dall'Ara focuses on practice-based research, public space design, service landscapes, and the integration of cultural advocacy into landscape architecture. Her work explores site-specific design solutions, the role of agriculture in urban-rural dynamics, and the preservation of traditional rural landscapes. She advocates for designs that serve life through poetic, functional, and culturally sensitive approaches. Contributions: Through her teaching, Dall'Ara encourages students to view design as research, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue. Her firm’s projects, such as the roundabout gardens in Imola, Italy, demonstrate her commitment to merging ecological, functional, and aesthetic considerations in landscape interventions. Professional Affiliations: Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) Associazione Italiana di Architettura del Paesaggio (AIAPP) Ordine degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (Province of Forlì-Cesena, Italy)

Paul Richardsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Orchestral Music
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Paul Richards is a Research Foundation Professor of Music and head of the composition and theory area at the University of Florida since 1999. He previously served as Visiting Professor at Florida State University (2016) and taught at Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin. His academic roles include teaching courses in composition, music theory, and orchestration, along with supervising graduate students. He earned a DMA in Composition from the University of Texas at Austin and degrees from the University of Arizona. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Composition, University of Texas at Austin, 1998 Master of Music (MM), Theory and Composition, University of Arizona, 1993 Bachelor of Music (BM), Theory and Composition, University of Arizona, 1991 Research Interests: Richards’ work spans orchestral, vocal, chamber, and theatrical compositions, including operas and wind ensemble pieces. His style blends eclectic influences—from Jewish sacred music to modernist techniques—resulting in works praised for their "strong melodic gift" and innovative orchestration. Commissions have come from prestigious organizations like the Florida Orchestra, Boston Brass, and White Snake Projects. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of numerous international composition prizes, including the St. Mary’s College/Kaplan Foundation Commission Competition and Second Prize in the International Horn Society Composition Competition University of Florida Research Foundation Professorship (2017–2020, 2010–2013) Finalist in the National Opera Association’s Dominic Argento Chamber Opera Competition (2023) Advising and Grants: Richards has advised over 40 graduate students and chaired multiple PhD committees. His grants include support from the University of Florida and the Research Foundation. He has also served as a mentor in composer-in-residence programs, including the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Fresh Ink Competition. Labs and Collaborations: He co-founded the Florida Contemporary Music Festival (2013–2018), fostering collaboration between composers and performers. His work integrates interdisciplinary projects, such as music for dance and film, and he actively collaborates with choreographers and theater artists.

Kate Sicchioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Choreography
• Wearable Technology
• Live Coding
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Dr. Kate Sicchio is Associate Professor of Dance and Media Technologies at Virginia Commonwealth University, serving as Graduate Director for Kinetic Imaging. Her interdisciplinary work explores choreography-technology interfaces. Research areas include: Wearable technology for performance Live coding systems for dance Human-robot choreography Real-time video systems Recent publications examine movement notation systems and collaborative live coding platforms, with performances exhibited internationally at venues including London's V&A Museum.

Emily Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Studies
• Dance Studies
• Cultural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily Wilcox is the Margaret Hamilton Professor of Chinese Studies at William & Mary and core faculty in the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Program. She holds affiliations with the University of Michigan’s Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies and multiple interdisciplinary programs. Her research focuses on modern Chinese performing arts, cultural diplomacy, and Cold War transnational networks. Wilcox earned degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and UC Berkeley. She has held roles as Interim Chair of Modern Languages at William & Mary and Associate Chair at the University of Michigan. Her awards include the 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship and the 2019 de la Torre Bueno Prize. Her research explores Sino-Japanese cultural diplomacy, Cold War dance exchanges, and the role of performance in Asian geopolitics. Recent work includes analyzing the Matsuyama Ballet’s White-Haired Girl adaptation and China’s Bandung-era dance diplomacy. Wilcox has authored six books and over 30 articles, co-curated major exhibitions on Chinese dance history, and directs the Chinese Dance Collection at the University of Michigan. Her work bridges dance studies, cultural history, and East Asian studies.

Ross Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musculoskeletal screening
• Hypermobility
• Systematic reviews
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Ross Armstrong is an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal and Population Health at the University of Cumbria's Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, serving as Programme Lead for the Master of Research programme. He previously held roles at Edge Hill University and has extensive clinical experience in NHS, private practice, professional sports (including Liverpool FC and Gillingham FC academies), military, and international events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. His research focuses on musculoskeletal screening, hypermobility, systematic reviews, and dance medicine. He leads the Healthy Ageing Research Team and co-leads the Rehabilitation and Healthy Lives Group and Systematic Review Group. Education: BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Physiology (University of Leeds, 1998); MSc Physiotherapy (Teesside University, 2002); MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine (Queen Mary University, 2013); PhD (Musculoskeletal Screening: Implications for Injury and Performance, Edge Hill University). Research interests include injury prevention, clinical prediction rules, and dance medicine. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, Cochrane reviews, and book chapters. Current roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Telethusa and Frontiers in Sport and Active Living , plus external advisory roles for physiotherapy programs. Grants: £50,000 co-applicant for the EPSRC NortHFutures 2025 project on digital health technologies for frailty monitoring. Active in supervising PhD candidates with a focus on musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation. Labs/Teams: Leads the Healthy Ageing Research Team and collaborates with the Brazil/UK Dance Medicine and Science Network and Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain networks.

James Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Philosophy
• Music Aesthetics
• Music Perception
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James Wright is a Professor in the School for Studies in Art and Culture at Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from McGill University and is a distinguished scholar and composer with a focus on music philosophy, aesthetics, film music, 20th-century music, and post-tonal theory. His research and creative work bridge academic and artistic domains, with international recognition for both scholarly publications and musical compositions. Ph.D., McGill University Dr. Wright’s research interests include music philosophy and aesthetics, music perception, film music, 20th-century music history, post-tonal analysis, dance and music, and the history of music theory. His interdisciplinary approach connects music with philosophy, literature, visual art, and cultural studies. He has published extensively on Schoenberg, Wittgenstein, and Canadian composers like Eldon Rathburn, exploring the intersections of music, identity, and modernity. His recent creative and scholarly works span books, edited volumes, and compositions. Notably, his 2022 co-edited volume Monstrosity, Identity, and Music examines music in horror and speculative media, while his 2023 string quartet Ellen at Scattergood received the 2022 Petrichor Prize. His compositions have been performed globally and recorded by ensembles such as the Gryphon Trio and Quatuor Andara. He has also composed choral works, art songs, and pieces inspired by Canadian art and social themes. Governor-General’s Gold Medal, McGill University Lewis Lockwood Award, American Musicological Society 2022 Petrichor Prize for Composition University of Toronto Louis Applebaum Distinguished Visiting Professor in Composition (2019) James Wright has hosted major academic events, including the international conference “Music and Antifascism,” and his works have been featured in CBC Music, Fanfare Magazine, and international performances. He teaches courses in Western music history and mentors emerging musicians. He is also active in community music initiatives, including collaborations with youth choirs and educational programs. Dr. Wright leads creative projects that integrate music with dance, visual art, and social commentary. His work A Gallery of Song was choreographed and performed at the National Gallery and National Arts Centre, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. He continues to compose and publish, with upcoming works such as What Angels See (2025) for cello and piano.

• Ballet
• Choreography
• Classical Ballet Restaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jong-Hoon (Jay) Kim serves as a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Dance at the University of Utah, holding this position since 2020 after progressing from Assistant Professor (2012-2020). A former principal dancer with Universal Ballet Company, Korean National Ballet, and Dayton Ballet Theatre, he integrates professional performance experience into his academic practice. His educational foundation includes: BA in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, and Korean Folk Dance from Sejong University (1996) MFA in Teaching and Choreography from the University of Utah (2011) Full scholarship training at Kirov Academy of Ballet ABT® National Training Curriculum Certification Kim's research examines classical ballet restaging through historical authenticity and contemporary adaptation, particularly Marius Petipa's masterworks under Oleg Vinogradov's mentorship. His choreographic innovation integrates martial arts and contemporary dance, while biomechanical studies with Kinesiology and Mechanical Engineering departments apply motion capture and AI to enhance training methodologies. The 2022 production Carmen earned recognition as POINTE magazine's 'Standout Performance of 2023'. Analysis of his 15 most recent works reveals dual trajectories: preservation of classical repertoire (Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake) and original contemporary creations (Carmen, Transcendence, Metamorphosis), demonstrating consistent integration of cultural diversity and technological innovation across both domains. His artistic recognition includes: Multiple international gold medals as a professional dancer POINTE magazine's Standout Performances of 2023 Director's Choice Choreography Design competition finalist (2018) Choreography Design Competition finalist (2017) As an educator, Kim mentors students through courses like Ballet Pedagogy, Partnering, and Choreography I, emphasizing technical precision alongside psychological well-being. His outreach initiatives include free school performances for 600 students funded by the Sorenson Foundation, private lessons for recruiting male dancers, and serving as liaison between university programs and professional companies like Salt Lake Contemporary Dance. Kim leads international collaborations including the Korea International Ballet Competition (steering committee 2012-2024) and the 2019 Songdo Global Campus Gala in Korea featuring Korean National Government Senators and Heima dance crew (World of Dance finalists), demonstrating sustained commitment to global ballet education and cultural exchange.

Angela Begganمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physical Activity and Health
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Postqualitative Inquiry
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Angela Beggan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Life Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University. Her academic work centers on Physical Activity and Health, Narrative Inquiry, and Behaviour Change, with a focus on Postqualitative Inquiry and Human-centred Design. University: Liverpool John Moores University School: School of Health and Life Sciences Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Her research interests span Qualitative Research Methods , Co-Production , and Ageing and Physical Activity . She actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through her work. Recent publications (2025) include explorations of Compostable Interventions , Posthuman Walking Rhythms , and Stress in Professional Cycling . Her 2024 article on Birdsong in Physical Activity Interventions highlights innovative methodological approaches. Angela’s academic activities include invited talks , peer-review , and examination roles in postgraduate research. She has served on the Board of Directors for South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture since 2005, demonstrating long-term community engagement.

Catherine Marie Davalosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Dance
• Choreography
• Dance History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Marie Davalos serves as Professor of Dance and Director of the Dance Program at Saint Mary's College of California within the School of Liberal Arts. Since developing the program from inception in 1997, she has established comprehensive offerings including traditional undergraduate dance training, the LEAP professional dancer program, and MFA degrees in Dance: Creative Practice and Design and Production. Her nationally recognized leadership culminated in the Saint Mary's College Dance Company's 2010 Kennedy Center performance at the National College Dance Festival. Her academic credentials feature foundational training at California State University, Long Beach: B.A. in Philosophy and Dance (1985) M.F.A. in Dance (1995), honored as "Most Outstanding Graduate for the College of the Arts" Davalos's research manifests through choreographic practice interrogating Chicana identity, heteronormativity, and feminist perspectives. Her work explores the tensions of being a "Mexican American Princess"—navigating invisibility and visibility as a brown-skinned Californian—while celebrating nonconforming bodies, races, and sexual identities. This scholarship bridges dance history, criticism, and community activism, centering Latina voices through embodied research that challenges dominant cultural narratives. Analysis of her 2017-2018 scholarly outputs reveals a cohesive trajectory in Chicana feminist dance praxis. These works demonstrate sophisticated integration of site-specific performance, cross-cultural collaboration, and social justice frameworks. Key patterns include transnational partnerships (notably with Italy's City of Panicale), community-engaged curation (Radical Acts of Love festival), and theoretical exploration of dance companies as laboratories for intersectional identity work. Her methodology consistently merges artistic creation with critical analysis of gender, race, and immigration. Her distinguished recognition includes: Artist OF NOTE: The Immigrant Issue international selection (2014) Most Outstanding Graduate for the College of the Arts (CSU Long Beach, 1995) Davalos mentors dancers across Saint Mary's undergraduate and graduate programs while securing substantial research funding through competitive grants. Her artistic projects have received significant support including: National Endowment for the Arts grant (2011) for full-evening work "Volver" Zellerbach Family Fund Community Arts Grant (2006) Ongoing sponsorship from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Saint Mary's Faculty Development Office As founder of the Davalos Dance Company (1994), she cultivates an artistic ecosystem spanning the Festival of Latin American Contemporary Choreographers (where she serves as founding member), international collaborations with Italian cultural institutions, and Bay Area performance networks including CounterPulse and ODC. This infrastructure actively produces community-focused work praised by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times while advancing her vision of dance as radical social practice.

Joanna Dee Dasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance Studies
• Musical Theater
• Political Performance
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Joanna Dee Das is an Associate Professor in the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis. She serves as Director of the MFA Program in Dance and holds affiliations with African & African American Studies, American Culture Studies, the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Equity (CRE2), and History. Her research explores dance, musical theater, and popular entertainment’s role in social movements like the Black Freedom Struggle and modern conservatism. Education: PhD in History (Columbia University), MA in American Studies (NYU), BA (Columbia College). Her work bridges scholarship and practice, including choreography, dance film direction, and historical consultation. Notable publications include Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora (2017), which won the de la Torre Bueno Award, and an upcoming book on Branson, Missouri’s entertainment industry. Das has also produced creative projects like Seeking Josephine Baker , supported by Mellon funding, and presented work internationally. Grants/Awards: Mellon-funded Research Working Group, de la Torre Bueno Prize, Errol Hill Award Honorable Mention. Her research examines intersections of performance, politics, and identity, with a focus on Black diasporic cultural production and American regionalism.

Matteo Acclavioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Proof Theory
• Logic in Computer Science
• Concurrency Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matteo Acclavio is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex, affiliated with the Foundations of Software Systems (FoSS) research group. A logician specializing in proof theory and its applications to computer science, his work bridges mathematical logic with concurrency theory and process calculi. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Aix-Marseille University, France Master in Discrete Mathematics and Foundations of Theoretical Computer Science, Aix-Marseille University Master in Mathematics, Roma Tre University, Italy Bachelor in Mathematics, Roma Tre University His research focuses on graphical proof systems, linear logic, modal logic, and concurrency theory. Publications highlight contributions to deep inference, sequent calculus, and the intersection of logic with distributed systems. Recent work explores logical frameworks for concurrency, such as choreographic programming, and graphical models for proof systems. He teaches courses like Operating Systems and maintains active collaborations in theoretical computer science.

Mara Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Composition
• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
• Contemporary Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mara Gibson is an Associate Professor of Composition at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Music, where she serves as area coordinator with tenure. Originally from Charlottesville, VA, Dr. Gibson completed her Ph.D. at SUNY Buffalo after graduating from Bennington College. She has also studied at London College of Music, L'École des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleau, France, and the International Music Institute at Darmstadt, Germany. Dr. Gibson's creative work spans contemporary composition with emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaborations. Her music has been described as "shocking, gripping and thought-provoking... conjuring a flurry of emotions" (PARMA Recordings). She is a regular collaborator with choreographers, visual artists, writers, and filmmakers, with notable projects including the ArtSounds initiative which ran for 11 years at UMKC. Her recent compositions demonstrate consistent innovation in technique and interdisciplinary approaches. Works like Escher Keys (2021), a bassoon concerto inspired by M.C. Escher, and Galetea's Dream (2021/23), a staged song cycle, showcase her ability to merge visual art concepts with musical expression. Her compositions often draw inspiration from poetry, visual arts, and natural phenomena, resulting in works that are both technically sophisticated and emotionally resonant. Dr. Gibson has received numerous prestigious awards including: LSU Provost Fund for Innovation in Research ($7,500 for "The Devil's Dream" opera, 2024) GRAMMY nomination eligibility for "Unseen World" album (2024) ATLAS grant through Louisiana Board of Regents ($32,000 for bassoon concerto project, 2021) MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2016) Virginia Center for the Arts residency (2015) Yale University Distinguished Music Educator Award (2015) As an educator, Dr. Gibson has significantly expanded the composition program at LSU, more than doubling its size since her arrival. She founded the Constantinides New Music Ensemble, which debuted at Carnegie Hall in April 2022. Previously, at UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, she coordinated undergraduate composition and tripled enrollment in the program. She is currently working on her first opera, "The Devil's Dream," based on Lee Smith's novel and inspired by the country music powerhouse Carter family.

• Digital Art
• Ecology
• Interdisciplinary Art and Science
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Prof. Anne Quirynen is a Berlin-based artist and professor at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, specializing in Media Design and Moving Image. She leads the 'Europäische Medienwissenschaft (B.A.)' program and holds roles including Pro-Dekanin for special tasks. Her work bridges art, science, ecology, and queer-feminist practices, often focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations with choreographers like William Forsythe and Enno Poppe. Key projects include Venus Mission (2012), exploring Rio Tinto’s ecological impacts and Mars colonization, and Reflections into a Thousand Pieces (2015), a book-installation hybrid. Her installations like Interzone (2007) and The Way of the Weed (1997) blend film, music, and performance, addressing themes of body politics, postcolonialism, and surrealism. Awards include the 1997 Film+arc.Graz New Visions Award. Quirynen’s research emphasizes raw material extraction’s ecological consequences and queer-feminist critiques. She collaborates on projects like GenderArtNet , an online archive linking feminist/queer artists. Her exhibitions span global venues like MoMA (New York) and the Centre Pompidou (Paris).

• Cultural Management
• Music Education
• Cultural Animation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anna Janosz is a distinguished academic at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, specializing in rhythmics and music education. She holds a PhD (1998) and postdoctoral degrees (2003, 2013), and was appointed Professor in 2011. Her roles include teaching Promotion of Cultural Goods, Event Organization, and Pedagogy, while leading the Department of Rhythmics & Piano Improvisation since 2020. She is internationally recognized for her research in movement interpretations of 20th/21st century music, publishing a monograph Sound in Movement Interpretations... (2012) and over a dozen academic articles. Her work bridges music, movement, and education through the Dalcroze method, with engagements in Austria, Spain, China, and Serbia. Awards include the Rector’s Award and Poland’s 'Meritorious for Polish Culture' honor badge. Research focuses on rhythmic expression, sonorist timbres, and music’s impact on movement. She leads workshops globally and organizes community music initiatives. Professional activities span university teaching, international conferences, and cultural management projects under Erasmus programs.