جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lorenzo Medelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Piano Performance
• Collaborative Piano
• Chamber Music Coaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Medel is a pianist and instructor currently pursuing his Doctorate in Piano Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music, where he also completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He teaches through the Eastman Community Music School and has served as a teaching assistant in Secondary Piano and Class Piano. His career highlights include awards in prestigious competitions, a focus on Filipino music advocacy, and roles as a collaborative pianist and chamber coach. Eastman School of Music: Pursuing Doctorate in Piano Performance and Literature Eastman School of Music: Bachelors and Masters in Piano His research and professional interests span piano performance , collaborative piano , and chamber music coaching , with a dedication to music education and community engagement . Medel actively promotes Filipino classical compositions in concerts and has taught at Silliman University in the Philippines. His accolades include scholarships and competition victories in the Philippines, alongside recognition for excellence in accompanying. Howard Hanson Scholarship Avis H. and Vaughan Scholarship V. R. Gray Scholarship George Eastman Grant 2018 Excellence in Accompanying Award Medel has participated in festivals such as Art of the Piano, Chautauqua Institution, and Bowdoin Student Music Festival. He combines his musical expertise with a passion for card magic, envisioning future interdisciplinary performances.

Jie Luمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Piano Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Lu serves as Professor (Lecturer) of Piano at the University of Utah's School of Music since 2019, following progression from Adjunct Assistant Professor (2009-2013) to Associate Professor (Lecturer) (2013-2019). An internationally acclaimed recitalist, she performs globally and acts as piano ambassador for the Gina Bachauer Piano Foundation, presenting over 100 outreach recitals annually. Education: DMA, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Music Diploma, Wuhan Conservatory of Music (China) Her artistic focus centers on virtuosic piano performance across solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire, with recent programs featuring demanding works like Bach's "Goldberg" Variations. As a dedicated pedagogue, she develops innovative teaching methodologies that prepare students for elite conservatories through rigorous technical training and interpretive depth. Her performances consistently blend scholarly rigor with emotional resonance across classical and contemporary genres. Artistic Output: Dr. Lu's recent creative works demonstrate consistent exploration of collaborative piano formats, with 63% of performances since 2021 involving duo/chamber configurations. Her programming balances canonical masterworks with contemporary compositions, reflecting commitment to repertoire expansion while maintaining technical excellence in traditional forms. Honors: 36th National Young Artist Competition-Jefferson Concerto Competition Spokane Greater Music National Competition (college division) International Tourgee-Debose Piano Competition University of Colorado Concerto Competition Colorado MTNA Piano Competition SummerArts Piano Competition Gina Bachauer Piano Foundation Ambassador Dr. Lu mentors award-winning students accepted to Juilliard, Peabody, and Cincinnati Conservatory, with recent graduates winning MTNA and Gina Bachauer competitions. Her Bonnie Beesley Foundation grant funded European concert tours (2008-2010), while ongoing adjudication roles include the Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition. She regularly presents masterclasses at institutions including Vienna's Haydn Conservatory and Frankfurt Conservatory. As principal keyboard collaborator with the Salt Lake Symphony and Utah Philharmonic, Dr. Lu maintains active performance partnerships across North America and Asia, frequently appearing at Temple Square and Salt Lake Recital Hall as part of the University Faculty Concert Series.

• Opera
• Piano Performance
• Vocal Coaching
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Olga Wołkowa serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, Poland, with a career spanning over four decades in opera and concert performance. She has held positions as repetiteur at Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz since 1993 and previously served as chief repetiteur and Artistic Council member at the Donetsk Opera and Ballet Theatre (Ukraine) from 1984 to 1993. She graduated from the Kharkiv Conservatory (Ukraine) in 1978 under Professor Maria Yeshchenko's piano instruction. Wołkowa's professional expertise encompasses: Opera preparation and performance across major works including Mozart's Don Giovanni, Rossini's The Barber of Seville, and Ravel's The Child and the Spells Vocal competition accompaniment for prestigious events like the S. Moniuszko Competition and Ada Sari Competition International concert performances as both soloist and collaborator throughout Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Estonia, Italy, and Germany Her contributions include extensive radio/television recordings, preparation of harpsichord/celesta parts for operas, and accompaniment for the Festival of Music Competition Winners in Bydgoszcz.

Benjamin Bergeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Education
• Choral Conducting
• Peacebuilding through Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Bergey is an Associate Professor of Music at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), where he conducts the Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and University Choir, while teaching Music Theory and Conducting. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) from James Madison University and a Master of Music and Bachelor of Arts from EMU. His research focuses on music as a tool for peacebuilding, particularly through ensemble collaboration to foster empathy and dialogue between diverse groups. He advises EMU’s new Music and Peacebuilding major and leads workshops globally on this topic. Prof. Bergey is active in the Mennonite Church, serving as Music Editor for Voices Together (the denomination’s hymnal) and contributor to its accompaniment editions. He also directs the Rapidan Orchestra and serves as assistant conductor for the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. His awards include Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” Music Educator Award (2024) and the American Prize for Choral Conducting (2023). His professional service spans roles in the College Music Society, American Choral Directors Association, and leadership in Mennonite worship initiatives. He has presented at global conferences, led retreats, and conducted ensembles across the U.S. and internationally, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement in music.

Christopher D. Azzaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Improvisation in Music
• Jazz Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher D. Azzara is the Eisenhart Professor of Music Teaching & Learning at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He holds affiliate roles in Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media and Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion. His research focuses on creativity, improvisation, and music pedagogy. Azzara earned a B.M. from George Mason University (1981), M.M. (1988), and Ph.D. (1992) from Eastman. Previously, he taught at The Hartt School (1991–2002) before joining Eastman's faculty in 2002, later serving as Chair of Music Teaching & Learning (2010–2018). He has received prestigious awards, including the Edward Peck Curtis Award (2022) and the Eisenhart Professorship (2023). His academic work emphasizes the integration of listening, creating, improvising, and composing in music education. Key publications include Developing Musicianship through Improvisation and Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series . Azzara’s arrangements are published by GIA and Oxford University Press. He performs with the Chris Azzara Trio and collaborates with Eastman faculty and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Internationally recognized, Azzara has conducted workshops in over 20 countries, including TEDxRochester and Carnegie Hall. His engagements in 2024–2026 include teaching clinics in Germany, the U.S., and Australia, emphasizing creativity-driven music education. His research appears in journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education and Oxford Handbooks Online . Azzara advocates for innovative teaching methods, blending academic rigor with practical performance experiences.

• Piano Performance
• Collaborative Piano
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phillip Shovk is a Lecturer in Piano and Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. A renowned concert pianist, chamber musician, and pedagogue, he holds a Master of Fine Arts from Moscow State Conservatory under Valery Kastelsky. His accolades include the 1987 Vanni di Motta Competition Laureate, Hephzibah Menuhin Prize (1988), and Best Accompanist at the 1994 Tchaikovsky Competition. Education: Began studies with Anatole Mirosznyk, continued at Sydney Conservatorium High School under George Humphrey, then Moscow State Conservatory with Valery Kastelsky. Research interests focus on piano performance, collaborative music, and pedagogy, particularly exploring Russian and European classical traditions. His performances span 20+ countries, emphasizing Romantic and 20th-century repertoire. Teaching roles include positions at Paris' Conservatoire Rachmaninoff, Australian Institute of Music, and Chetham’s School of Music. He has adjudicated major competitions like the Sydney International Piano Competition and Singapore National Piano Competition. Recordings include Tchaikovsky/Mussorgsky (Master Performers) and Mozart Violin Sonatas for two pianos (Toccata Classics).

• Vocal Music
• Chamber Music
• Piano Performance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Mikolon is a Professor at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, where she serves as Head of the Inter-Faculty Department of Accompaniment since 2022. She also works as a pianist-repetiteur in the Faculty of Vocal and Acting and as a piano teacher and accompanist at the Complex of Music Schools in Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz. PhD in Musical Arts (2018) Doctoral studies at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk Graduated from Grażyna Bacewicz State Primary School of Music and Fryderyk Chopin State Secondary School of Music Her research focuses on Vocal Music , Chamber Music , and Music Pedagogy , with notable monographs on the interpretation of Shostakovich's works and the role of imagination in pianist education. Recent publications explore Ukrainian influences in Noskowski's piano music and social impacts of children's songs. Anna's artistic career spans 1,300+ concerts across Europe, including collaborations with the Baltic Opera and participation in festivals like Gdańsk Music Summer. She has received the Cultural Scholarship of the City of Gdańsk and multiple competition awards as an accompanist. Her scientific awards include: First Prize, Early Music Competition (Łódź) First Prize, Solfeggio Competition (Łódź) Cultural Scholarship of the City of Gdańsk (2017) She has contributed to numerous student awards through her accompaniment and teaching, and her work integrates interdisciplinary influences from theatre, literature, and visual arts into musical interpretation.

Karen Flintمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Early Music
• Baroque Music
• Historical Performance Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Flint serves as an Adjunct Professor of Harpsichord at the University of Delaware’s School of Music, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She is the founder and artistic director of Brandywine Baroque, Delaware’s leading early music ensemble, and established the Dumont Concerts—a festival showcasing harpsichord performances on antique instruments. Flint also created the recording label Plectra Music, which focuses on Baroque repertoire performed on period instruments. Her work includes acclaimed series like Le Clavecin Français and notable albums such as Les Pièces de Clavessin and Corelli Violin Sonatas . Her professional engagements include performances with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and UD Chamber Orchestra. Brandywine Baroque’s annual concert series spans locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with guest appearances at major venues like the Boston Early Music Festival and Winterthur Museum. Flint’s recordings frequently highlight French Baroque composers and explore underappreciated works, demonstrating her commitment to historical performance practices. Flint’s contributions extend beyond performance to include educational outreach through the University of Delaware and community programs such as the Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble. Her discography reflects a dedication to preserving and revitalizing early music traditions, with projects ranging from Handel’s duets to Telemann’s lesser-known works. She remains an influential figure in the revival of 17th- and 18th-century music through both performance and scholarship.

Clare Sutherlandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Baroque Music Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Historical Keyboard Instruments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clare Sutherland is a Lecturer in Piano at the Conservatoire, specializing in teaching Piano and Accompaniment on the BEd course. She maintains a dual career in education and performance, with long-term teaching roles at the Purcell School of Music, junior RSAMD, Napier University, the University of East Anglia, and Morley College in London. Her expertise spans both traditional piano instruction and historical keyboard instruments like the harpsichord. Clare’s education includes studies at the Royal College of Music, where she trained under Bernard Roberts for piano and Ruth Dyson for harpsichord. She later received an Arts Council scholarship to deepen her harpsichord studies with Trevor Pinnock, further establishing her specialization in Baroque performance practices. Her professional highlights feature solo performances and collaborations with leading Baroque ensembles across Europe, including prestigious venues like the Vatican, the Eiffel Tower, and cultural landmarks in Bordeaux and Kingston, Jamaica. Additionally, she has contributed as a pianist to stage productions at the National Theatre and Lyric Theatre in London, showcasing her versatility in theater and classical music. In mentoring and professional development, Clare has examined for ABRSM, taught at Marlborough and Oxenfoord International Summer Schools, and served as a freelance teacher and repetiteur. No specific grants or scientific awards are documented in the text.

• Migration Studies
• Im/mobility
• Translocal Livelihoods
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nanneke Winters is an Assistant Professor at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she conducts research and teaches on migration, im/mobility, and multimethod approaches. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, rooted in anthropology, feminist geography, and critical development studies, with a regional focus on Central America and transnational migration routes. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Antwerp, a MA in Development Studies (with Cultural Anthropology) from Radboud University Nijmegen, and a MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Amsterdam. Her academic journey reflects a sustained commitment to understanding migration through ethnographic and translocal lenses. Her research explores the intersections of migration, care work, racialization, and displacement, particularly in contexts of securitization and informal humanitarianism. She employs multi-sited ethnographic methods, including financial diaries, social mapping, and longitudinal fieldwork, to capture the complexity of migrant experiences. Her work contributes to critical debates on the migration-development nexus and the lived realities of people on the move. The recent body of her publications reveals a strong thematic focus on racialized politics of migrant accompaniment, place-making among mobile populations, and the ambivalent dynamics of emplacement in border zones. These works highlight conceptual innovations in understanding migration beyond linear trajectories, emphasizing temporality, informality, and localized agency. MA Thesis Award 'Gerrit Huizer' (2007) She has supervised and co-organized research initiatives, including the Migration Research Seminar Series and Development Research Series at ISS. Her collaborative projects, such as the African trajectories across Central America study funded by the German Research Foundation, demonstrate her engagement with international research networks and interdisciplinary teams. She welcomes PhD candidates interested in migration, im/mobility, and ethnographic methods. Her work is closely aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reducing inequalities, promoting decent work, and fostering inclusive communities. She continues to advance critical perspectives on migration through field-based research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Patrick Coyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Peace Studies
• Conflict Resolution
• Nonviolent Action
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick Coy is a Research Professor at the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University. He serves as the Director of the Center for Applied Conflict Management (CACM) and has contributed extensively to nonviolent action theory and conflict resolution through publications, research, and organizational collaboration. Roles: Director of CACM, Research Professor Key Affiliation: Kent State University, School of Peace and Conflict Studies Research Interests Coy’s work focuses on nonviolent accompaniment , unarmed civilian protection , and constructive conflict management . His scholarship examines the intersections of international peace teams , radical politics , and social justice , with a particular emphasis on Peace Brigades International and Christian Peacemaker Teams . He analyzes identity dynamics , privilege in peace interventions , and democratic practices within peace movements. Article Trends Coy’s publications span from 2022 to 1982, with recent work emphasizing nonviolent accompaniment , unarmed protection , and conflict transformation . His research bridges political activism , peace pedagogy , and organizational analysis , often critiquing power structures and advocating for intersectional praxis in peacebuilding. Labs & Teams He collaborates with organizations like Peace Brigades International and has studied nonviolent intervention in regions such as Sri Lanka. His work involves comparative analyses of international peace teams and their impact on human rights and political space .

James Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Philosophy
• Music Aesthetics
• Music Perception
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

Hao-Wen Dongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Generative AI
• Multimodal Learning
• Music Generation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hao-Wen Dong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Performing Arts Technology at the University of Michigan, with an affiliation to the Computer Science and Engineering Department. His research focuses on Human-Centered Generative AI for content creation, emphasizing music, audio, and video domains. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCSD, advised by Julian McAuley and Taylor Berg-Kirkpatrick. Affiliations: University of Michigan (Primary), UCSD (Ph.D.), National Taiwan University (B.S.) Research Pillars: Generative AI models for new domains, AI-assisted creative tools, and multimodal content creation His work spans music generation (e.g., MuseGAN), audio synthesis (e.g., ViolinDiff), and multimodal systems (e.g., TeaserGen). He has led over 25+ publications in top venues like ISMIR, ICASSP, and ICLR. He advises students in interdisciplinary projects and teaches courses on AI Music and Generative AI for Music/Audio Creation. Notable awards include the Doctoral Award for Excellence in Research (2024) and Rising Stars in AI (2024).

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Psychosocial Risk Prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine Jeoffrion is a Professor of Occupational Psychology at Université Grenoble Alpes, where she directs the Doctoral School of Human Sciences and leads the "Risk and Change Accompaniment" axis at the Inter-university Psychology Laboratory. With extensive international engagement through organizations like EAOHP and IAAP, her work bridges occupational health, organizational psychology, and psychosocial risk prevention. Key affiliations: Université Grenoble Alpes, Université de Tours, INRS, CNAM Leadership roles: Doctoral School Director (2024+), CNU member (2024-2028), HCERES expert (2023+) Her research focuses on workplace psychological and physical health, examining organizational factors affecting well-being through 15+ funded projects like ANR PacBot (€670k) and CDP BOOT (€850k). Current PhD students explore virtual reality interventions, prison worker coping mechanisms, and organizational transformations for meaningful work. Recent publications analyze cobot impacts on work quality, telework dynamics, and bullying consequences. She has co-edited special issues for International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and Psychologie du travail et des Organisations . Her 2023 Légion d'honneur recognition underscores her field leadership. As a thesis advisor, she has directed 34+ doctoral candidates across France and Gabon, including works on intercultural competence, healthcare worker stress, and managerial innovation. She contributes to European research networks through symposium organization and journal editorial boards.

Xia Ningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xia Ning is a Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering , the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy (College of Pharmacy), and the Department of Biomedical Informatics at The Ohio State University . She also holds affiliation with the Translational Data Analytics Institute at OSU. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2012) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities M.S. in Statistics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.S. in Computer Science, Chu Kechen Honors College, Zhejiang University, China Research Focus : The Ning Lab pioneers data-driven Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big-Data analytics with targeted applications in drug discovery, medical informatics, health informatics, and e-commerce . Recent thrusts include generative AI for molecule design, graph neural networks for retrosynthesis, large-language models specialized for chemistry (LlaSMol) and e-commerce (eCeLLM), and reinforcement-learning frameworks for precision-medicine drug selection. The lab’s methodologies are intentionally generalizable, enabling spill-over benefits to domains such as social networks and system monitoring. Publication Trends : Over the past four years Professor Ning has released a steady stream of high-impact articles spanning retrosynthesis planning, LLM instruction tuning for scientific domains, reinforcement learning for drug discovery, and COVID-19 health-analytics . These works repeatedly integrate cutting-edge AI techniques (deep RL, graph Transformers, large-scale instruction datasets) with rigorous experimental validation in chemistry and biomedicine. Scientific Awards & Honors : Sanofi iDEA-TECH Award (2024) 10-Year Highest-Impact Award, International Conference on Data Mining (ICDM, 2020) Grants & Collaborations : Funding includes the Sanofi iDEA-TECH Award and collaborative grants with Amazon Web Services for COVID-19 knowledge graphs. Her open-source datasets (ECInstruct, SMolInstruct, CTKG) and models (G2Retro, LlaSMol, eCeLLM) are publicly released on HuggingFace and GitHub, fostering broad academic and industrial adoption. Labs & Teams : Professor Ning heads the Ning Lab at OSU, a multidisciplinary team focusing on AI/ML methodology and translational applications in health and medicine. The lab actively releases code and interactive web portals to accompany each major publication.