جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ed Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Music Technology
• Historical Music Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ed Hughes is a Professor of Composition in Music at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. His roles include Head of Music (2013-2018), Deputy Head of School, and Associate Dean for Education. He holds a BA from Cambridge University (1987-1990), an MPhil (Cambridge), and a PhD in Composition from Southampton (2000-2004). His research focuses on composition techniques, music technology, and interdisciplinary projects like Syncphonia, a notation system aiding ensemble performance. Notable works include operas like States of Innocence (2024) and orchestral pieces inspired by landscape, such as Music for the South Downs (2022). He has received grants from AHRC, Arts Council England, and the South Downs National Park Authority. Hughes has supervised numerous PhD students in composition and music technology. His awards include the British Composer Award (2014) and commissions from Brighton Festival and the Mahogany Opera Group. Collaborations with psychologists and educators highlight his commitment to music education and accessibility.

Alla Voskoboynikovaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Piano Performance
• Keyboard Studies
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alla Voskoboynikova is an Associate Teaching Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). She holds a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from Voronezh Music College (Russia) and a Master’s from Moscow’s Gnessins Academy of Music. Her career includes solo performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborative work with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Union Avenue Opera Company. She has organized cultural exchange concerts in Russia and directs UMSL’s Summer Keyboard Camp. Education: Voronezh Music College (BA, 199?), Gnessins Academy (MA, 1996) Research focuses on piano pedagogy, chamber music collaboration, and Russian/Ukrainian musical heritage. Notable projects include Shostakovich’s 100th-anniversary recitals and Mendelssohn bicentennial performances. She actively mentors students in competitions and international tours. Recent performances include collaborations with Arianna String Quartet, Stella Markou, and Christine Brewer. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes cultural exchange and interdisciplinary artistry, with students performing at major St. Louis venues like Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Maria Fuchsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Film Music
• Sound Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Maria Fuchs is a musicologist affiliated with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where she currently directs the research project Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (2024–2028). Previously, she held lecturing positions at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2015–2023), Berlin University of the Arts, and University of Salzburg. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from the University of Vienna (2015), focused on silent film music in the Weimar Republic, and a master's degree in musicology, comparative literature, and gender studies from the University of Vienna and Freie Universität Berlin. Education : University of Vienna (MA, 2009), Freie Universität Berlin (MA), University of Vienna (PhD, 2015) Research Grants : DAAD/University of Vienna doctoral scholarships, Erwin Schrödinger Fellow (FWF, 2020–2022), FWF Elise Richter grant (2024–2028) Fuchs' research spans three core areas: silent film music (analyzing intermedial relationships and early scoring practices), soundscapes of Heimat (exploring musical signifiers in German/Austrian regional cinema), and sonic imaginaries of Africa (critiquing colonial legacies in film soundtracks). Her work bridges media studies, postcolonial theory, and audiovisual cultural analysis. Current projects include Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (FWF RIC 4006324), examining sound archives and colonial power in African film scoring, and Soundscapes of 'Heimat' (completed, 2020–2023), which mapped musical signatures in Heimatfilm and Bergfilm. Her publications include monographs on silent film music theory and co-edited volumes on postcolonial global music approaches. Key Collaborations : Lautarchiv Berlin, Royal Anthropological Institute, ifk Graz Methodological Focus : Archival research, transcultural analysis, critical theory of colonialism

Anna Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Music Information Retrieval
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the PI Core/Dual program. Her research focuses on AI-driven music technologies, including human-AI collaboration, generative music models, and interactive creative tools. She specializes in developing frameworks for real-time music jamming, adaptive accompaniment systems, and novice-friendly AI co-creation platforms. Huang has contributed to projects like the Bach Doodle and the AI Song Contest , demonstrating scalable applications of machine learning in music composition. Her work bridges computer science and musicology, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural music generation (e.g., Hindustani classical music modeling) and expressive control mechanisms for generative systems. Key areas include MIDI signal processing, source separation algorithms, and the design of user interfaces that empower both professionals and novices to co-create with AI. Huang’s publications emphasize interdisciplinary innovation, with trends spanning reinforcement learning for music performance, hierarchical generative modeling, and ethical considerations in AI-assisted creativity. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her impactful projects suggest recognition in computational music research. Her research also involves dataset development (e.g., MAESTRO dataset) and open-source tools like Coconet, fostering reproducibility and community engagement in music technology.

Marek Kamolaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

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

Marek Kamola (born 1979 in Lublin) serves as a lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where he teaches piano performance and collaborates with contemporary composers through the Polish Composers' Union. His international career spans solo recitals and orchestral performances across Poland and abroad. His educational foundation includes: Graduate of the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Prof. T. Szebanowa Postgraduate Piano Studies with Prof. E. Pobłocka Master classes with M. Drewnowski, T. Szebanowa, L. Nagel, and W. Mierżanow Kamola specializes in cross-era piano repertoire with emphasis on modern compositions, leveraging his partnership with the Polish Composers' Union to premiere new works. His chamber music expertise is particularly noted in vocal accompaniment contexts, where he has received specialized recognition. Key honors include: 2nd Prize at the 1st Interschool Piano Competition in Łódź (1997) Honorable mention at the 5th International IJ Paderewski Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz (2001) J. Lefeld Prize for outstanding accompaniment at the 4th IJ Paderewski Vocal Competition (2012) Lublin City Hall and Mayor's Scholarship for artistic development His institutional support from Lublin authorities has directly enabled international touring and collaborations with living composers, strengthening the academy's contemporary music initiatives through performance-based research.

Christine Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architectural History
• Early Christian Architecture
• Medieval Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christine Smith is the Robert C. and Marian K. Weinberg Professor of Architectural History at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD), Department of Architecture. She specializes in Early Christian, Medieval, and Italian Renaissance/Baroque architecture. Her research explores architectural descriptions, liturgical spaces, and the intersection of architecture with ethics, aesthetics, and literary culture. Education: BA (Vassar College, 1966), MA (NYU Institute of Fine Arts, 1968), PhD (NYU, 1975) with a dissertation on the Baptistery of Pisa. Her teaching spans Early Christian architecture, Tuscan Romanesque, Leon Battista Alberti, and courses on Michelangelo, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and Boston’s Gilded Age architecture. Research highlights include a 2019 book translating Maffeo Vegio’s text on Old St. Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by digital reconstructions. Her current project investigates the experience of wonder in architecture across 23 centuries, using primary sources to trace societal perceptions of awe-inspiring buildings. She collaborates with scholars like Joseph O’Connor on architectural historiography and translation projects. Notable publications include Architecture in the Culture of Early Humanism (1992), Retrospection: Baccio Bandinelli and the Choir of Florence Cathedral (1997), and articles on Alberti’s theories, Byzantine poetics, and Pisan cathedral design. She has curated interdisciplinary events, such as Sounds of Medieval Cluny , blending musicology, architecture, and art history. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary relevance, emphasizing architecture’s role in cultural narratives and ethical discourse.

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Zolotareff is a Conservatory Teacher at Rider University's Westminster Conservatory of Music since 1986. She has over five decades of teaching experience, including private instruction, public school music education, and piano faculty roles at multiple institutions. Graduate of Conservatory of Music in Bauru, Sao Paolo Bachelor and Master degrees from Manhattan School of Music Advanced training at Mozarteum (Salzburg) and French Piano Institute (Paris) Her performance career includes recitals at Biltmore Hall and Goodhue Hall, televised appearances at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, and collaborations with artists like John M. McLean and Tony Posk. She has served as Artistic Advisor for the Greater Princeton Steinway Society and participated in cultural delegations to Russia. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Ms. Zolotareff's pedagogical focus spans piano performance, music education, and chamber music coaching. Her students have received accolades including placements in Young Artists Honor Programs and solo performances with the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra.

• Film Studies
• Canadian Cinema
• Film Festivals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Czach is an Associate Professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. She previously served as a programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival (1995-2005) and as president of the Film Studies Association of Canada. Her research focuses on film festivals, Canadian cinema, and amateur films/home movies, with a particular emphasis on women's contributions to travel lecture filmmaking. Current projects include a monograph on Quebec auteur Lea Pool's *Emporte Moi* and an archive-driven study on women travel filmmakers titled *Your Ticket to Adventure*. She co-edits the *Canadian Journal of Film Studies* and has published widely in film historiography and cultural studies. Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on film analysis, Quebec cinema, animation, and feminist television studies. Recent courses include FS 201 (Film History I), ENGL 578 (Film Studies), and FS 407 (Topics in Film History). Her pedagogical approach emphasizes historical contextualization and critical engagement with cinematic forms. Research highlights include co-editing *Cinema of Pain: On Quebec's Nostalgic Screen* (2020) and a special issue on 16mm film in Canada (2022). Her work interrogates intersections between amateur film practices, national identity, and archival methodologies. Ongoing investigations explore the materiality of home movie soundtracks and the cultural labor of film festival curation. Czach's publications address diverse topics from Quebec heritage film to the transnational career of actress Geneviève Bujold. Her scholarship consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates in media studies, emphasizing underrepresented voices in film history.

Ronald Sadoffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Screen Scoring
• Film Music Composition
• Music Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ronald Sadoff is an Associate Professor of Music and Music Education at New York University's Steinhardt School, and Director/Founder of NYU's Screen Scoring programs. He pioneered curriculum development for BM, MM, and PhD degrees in Screen Scoring, and led departmental initiatives as Chair of Music and Performing Arts Professions (2014–2019). His work includes strategic partnerships with NYU Tisch's film programs, NYU Paris/Prague campuses, and collaborations with institutions like IRCAM and École Normale Cortot. As a composer, Sadoff has scored Academy Award-winning films (e.g., The Moon and The Son ) and Emmy-nominated documentaries (e.g., Daughters of the Troubles ). His music appears in CNN's Obama Revealed and public radio broadcasts like What's On Your Mind? . He co-founded the NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop with Buddy Baker, now a cornerstone for industry training. Research interests include film music pedagogy, post-production practices, and digital media sound design. He co-edits the Music and the Moving Image journal and authored influential articles on music editing roles and collaborative modalities in digital scoring. His work bridges academic scholarship and industry practice through conferences, publications, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable contributions include co-editing The Routledge Companion to Screen Music and Sound (2017) and serving on advisory boards for the World Soundtrack Awards. Sadoff’s legacy spans film composition, education innovation, and fostering global networks in screen music through NYU’s expanding LA programs and international initiatives.

Aaron Einbondمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Composition
• Sound Installation
• Interactive Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aaron Einbond is an academic and composer affiliated with City St George's, University of London, where he teaches. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has held positions at Columbia University, Harvard University, and the University of Huddersfield. His research explores intersections between instrumental music, field recording, sound installation, and interactive technology, focusing on spatial sound, timbre, and AI applications in music. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2002-2009) M.Phil., University of Cambridge (2000-2001) A.B., Harvard University (1996-2000) His work emphasizes collaborations with ensembles like Yarn/Wire and Dal Niente, and he has received prestigious awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and Giga-Hertz Förderpreis. As Co-Artistic Director of Qubit New Music, he leads interdisciplinary projects in New York. His publications and compositions span academic journals and artistic works, with a focus on AI-driven spatial sound synthesis and music technology.

Martha Balagueraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Borders
• Migrations
• Transnational feminisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martha Balaguera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on collective political struggles in violent contexts, transborder activism in the Americas, and feminist perspectives on migration, border enforcement, and social movements. She is currently working on an ethnographic book project examining migrant encounters with humanitarianism and civil society across the 'integral frontier' of Central America, Mexico, and the United States. Research Interests: Borders, Migrations, Transnational feminisms, Critical carceral studies, Social movements, Violence Email: m.balaguera@utoronto.ca Publication Trends: Her work spans critical analyses of hemispheric frontier regimes, racialized displacement, and legal accompaniment at borders. Recent articles explore Haitian migration trajectories (2023), queer/trans migration frameworks (2022), asylum law critiques (2022), and pandemic-era carceral politics (2021). Earlier scholarship traces her expertise in Mexican student activism (2015), border ethnography (2018), and transnational protest theory (2016). Collaborative Projects: Co-authored works include 'Racial Frontiers' with Luisa Farah Schwartzman and Luis Van Isschot (Antipode, 2023), and contributions to collective manifestos like '13 Theses on Feminist Protest' (2024). Her research engages with hemispheric governance structures, racialized migration, and trauma-informed methodologies for LGBTQ+ migrant studies.

Robin Humphreysمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Coaching
• Opera
• Accompaniment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robin Humphreys is a Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music and a senior music coach within the School of Vocal Studies and Opera . He holds a BMus Hons from the University of Birmingham and a prestigious Diploma in Professional Performance (PPRNCM) from the Royal Northern College of Music. Education : BMus Hons, University of Birmingham Diploma in Professional Performance, Royal Northern College of Music Humphreys has had a 40-year career as an accompanist and répétiteur, praised as "world-class" by Louise Flind for "Opera Today". His work spans classical and operatic repertoire, with notable collaborations including the Manchester Camerata , Feelgood Theatre Productions , and Clonter Opera Theatre in Cheshire. As a vocal coach, he specializes in 1-1 coaching , excerpt preparation , and operatic repertoire performance. He served as chief répétiteur for most college opera productions from the late 1990s until 2013 and toured globally with Opera & Concert Productions (Worldwide) Ltd from 1990–2000. His affiliations include the British & International Federation of Festivals , where he was a member for 35 years, and the RNCM , where he studied piano accompaniment under David Lloyd.

Katarina Mikaelssonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physiotherapy
• Health Promotion
• Physical Activity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katarina Mikaelsson is a Senior Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Health, Education and Technology. Her research focuses on physiotherapy, health promotion, and physical activity, particularly in the context of active school transportation (AST) and post-stroke rehabilitation. Academic Role: Senior Lecturer, Head of Division (Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation). Contact: katarina.mikaelsson@ltu.se . Research Interests span psychosocial factors in AST, gamification for health behavior change, digital interventions for stroke recovery, and school-based health promotion. She emphasizes independence, peer support, and technology-driven solutions to enhance physical activity. Recent Publications highlight her work on co-designing persuasive games for AST, scoping reviews of psychosocial barriers/facilitators, and feasibility of internet-based self-management programs for stroke patients. Collaborations include Vinnova-funded projects and international studies. Advising and Grants include contributions to doctoral theses (e.g., Eva Savolainen’s AST research) and grants from Vinnova and the Swedish Stroke Association. She explores implementation challenges like flexibility, support systems, and visual progress tracking.

• Healthcare Design
• Inclusive Design
• Engineering Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor P. J. Clarkson serves as Professor of Healthcare Systems in the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. He also maintains a Research Associate position at the University of Cambridge (2022-2026). Previously, he was Director of the Engineering Design Center at Cambridge since 1997 and became a Full Professor there in 2004 after returning from a seven-year tenure at PA Consulting Group's Technology Division. Clarkson's research focuses on engineering design methodologies addressing specific design challenges including healthcare design, inclusive design, process management, change management, and automotive design. His work bridges engineering principles with human-centered approaches, emphasizing accessibility and system-level thinking in design processes. His Human-Centered Design and Human Factors expertise informs his approach to creating systems that accommodate diverse user needs. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward healthcare systems design and inclusive design applications, with significant emphasis on practical implementation of design tools like the Inclusive Design Wheel. His work increasingly integrates systems thinking with healthcare improvement, as evidenced by his leadership in developing 'Engineering Better Care' - a systems approach to health and care redesign. Scientific Awards: 2024: Commander of the British Empire (For services to Engineering and Design) 2024: Reviewer's favorite award for the paper 'Exploring indicators of system-of-systems resilience' 2023: President's Medal (for significant contributions to the Academy's goals) 2018: Sir Misha Black Medal (for distinguished services to design education worldwide) 2013: Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Clarkson leads a major initiative with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and the Academy of Medical Sciences to develop 'Engineering Better Care' and an accompanying toolkit for 'Improving Improvement.' His work bridges academic research with practical healthcare system improvements, demonstrating significant impact beyond traditional academic boundaries. His laboratory and team work focuses on design methodology development, particularly for healthcare applications and inclusive design. The Engineering Design Centre at Cambridge and his current work at TU Delft represent hubs for transdisciplinary research connecting engineering design with healthcare systems improvement.

Sara Koopmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Peacebuilding
• Geographies of Peace
• Social Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sara Koopman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, within the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on geographies of peace, social movements, and the socio-spatial dynamics of conflict. She holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of British Columbia. Her work emphasizes inclusive peacebuilding, particularly in Colombia, and explores how spatial practices can foster reconciliation. Notable projects include the Mapping May 4th initiative, a digital dialogue memorializing the Kent State shootings, and collaborative research with social movements in Colombia and beyond. She also maintains a blog, Decolonizing Solidarity , addressing colonial patterns in international solidarity work. Koopman’s teaching includes courses on nonviolence, reconciliation, and peacebuilding, reflecting her commitment to bridging theory and practice. Her recent publications analyze topics like tropicality, whiteness, and the weaponization of research, contributing to critical debates in peace studies and geography.