جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Chevanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz
• Improvisation
• Jewish Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Chevan is a Professor in the Music Department at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), where he teaches Jazz History, American Music, and Jewish Music courses. He also offers applied instruction in improvisation for students of all skill levels and directs the SCSU Jazz Standards Ensemble. Academic Rank: Professor of Music Key Research Areas: Jazz, improvisation, Jewish music, ensemble pedagogy Performance Highlights: Co-founder of The Afro-Semitic Experience, Nu Haven Kapelye, and Theodicy Jazz Collective His scholarly work appears in the Grove Dictionary of American Music (2013), focusing on jazz musicians like Doc Cheatham and Scott LaFaro. Recent performances include concerts in Toronto, Italy, and at the Middletown Fireworks Festival (2024). He has received grants from CSU-AAUP for projects like Music for the Nu Haven Kapelye and Jazz Souls on Fire . Chevan's performances blend jazz with interfaith themes, including collaborations at venues like the State Capitol Building (Hartford, 2024) and the Great Synagogue of Florence (2023). He also explores improvisation pedagogy through presentations at conferences such as the College Music Society Northeast Chapter Meeting (2017).

• Sustainability
• Sustainable Consumption
• Energy Transition
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Marius Korsnes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the ERC-funded 'MidWay' project on sufficiency in meat and milk consumption in China and co-leads the NFR INTPART project 'Sociomaterial Transformations in Norway and East Asia (SoMaT)'. He is actively involved in the MEATigation, COJUST, and GreenBlack projects, and previously led research in the FME NTRANS center on deep decarbonization. His work bridges energy, sustainability, and socio-cultural transitions with a strong focus on Norway and China. BA in International Studies, University of Oslo (2009) BA in History, University of Oslo (2011) M.Phil. in Culture, Environment and Sustainability, University of Oslo (2012) PhD in Technology, Innovation and Culture, NTNU (2015) His research centers on sustainability transitions , energy use , renewable energy systems , consumer practices , and sufficiency , particularly in the context of China and Norway. He explores how socio-material practices shape energy and food systems, with attention to justice, inclusion, and policy implications. His work integrates Technology, Innovation and Society (TIS) perspectives and public engagement. His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong trend in energy citizenship , meat and dairy consumption , prosumerism , and sufficiency . These articles analyze low-income energy practices, policy injustices, and cultural dynamics in food and energy transitions. The research is interdisciplinary, combining social science, environmental studies, and policy analysis. ERC Starting Grant (MidWay project) Member, Academy for Young Researchers (AYF) NTNU Star Program Korsnes has advised Master’s students and contributes to transdisciplinary research, including using improvisational theatre for collaborative research. He has been involved in major research centers like FME ZEN and FME CenSES, and his work emphasizes public engagement and societal impact. His projects often involve international collaboration, especially between Norway and East Asia.

Pedro Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Open and User Innovation
• Patient Innovation
• Social and Impact Innovation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pedro Oliveira is a leading academic and administrator with diverse roles across institutions. He currently serves as Dean at Nova School of Business and Economics , where he holds the Cascais Chair in Operations, Technology, and Innovation Management . Additionally, he is a Professor MSO at Copenhagen Business School , Academic Fellow at Cornell University , and Adjunct Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management . He also founded the Patient Innovation platform and co-founded PPL Crowdfunding . Education: Ph.D. in Operations, Technology, and Innovation Management (2004), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Sc. in Operations Research and Systems Engineering (2000), Instituto Superior Técnico Licenciatura in Naval Engineering (1996), Instituto Superior Técnico Research Focus: Pedro Oliveira's work centers on Open and User Innovation , Patient Innovation , and Social and Impact Innovation , with a strong emphasis on Service Operations Management and Artificial Intelligence in Innovation . His studies often bridge Technology Strategy with Healthcare and Financial Services , exploring how users can drive innovation in resource-constrained environments. Publication Trends: His recent works emphasize collaborative innovation in public and semi-public domains , patient-driven healthcare solutions , and user innovation in digital finance . He has also published extensively on knowledge commons and innovation during crises , such as the COVID-19 pandemic . Leadership and Advisory Roles: Pedro has held significant administrative roles, including Senior Associate Dean for Faculty & Research and Director of the Research Unit in Business and Economics . He has advised the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology, and Higher Education and served on the Environment & Sustainability Council at EDP Energias de Portugal . He is also the President of the Open and User Innovation Society and a counselor on the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (CNCTI) and Economic and Social Council (CES) in Portugal. Labs and Teams: As founder of Patient Innovation , he has established a global platform for user-driven healthcare solutions. His work also includes collaborative digital health initiatives , such as the Saúde.Come Senior program addressing food insecurity in elderly populations through TV-based eHealth interventions.

Hannah Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Anthropology
• China Studies
• Labour Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hannah Bennett is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology and Convenor of the Anthropology BA Programme at SOAS University of London. She also coordinates the project 'Mursi: Encountering the Other'. Her academic background includes a BA in History (Oxford), MA in History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia (SOAS), MPhil in Social Anthropology (Cambridge), and a PhD in Social Anthropology (SOAS, 2024), funded by the ESRC. Her research focuses on gender, class, and professionalism among golf caddies in Southern China, emphasizing 'affective professionalism' as a theoretical framework. Key interests include migrant labor, vocational education, affective labor, and the anthropology of sport. She actively seeks collaborations on topics like feminization, improvisation, and global labor dynamics. Her ESRC-funded PhD thesis (2024) explores training regimes and labor dynamics in China’s golf industry, challenging conventional understandings of vocational education and migration. She teaches on programs such as the MA Anthropology of Global Futures and Sustainability, integrating fieldwork insights into pedagogy.

Dan Heatonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance Studies
• Communication Studies
• Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Heaton is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Capital University, where he has built a distinguished 30+ year career. Based in Huber Spielman Hall, Room 33, he is renowned as "Dr. Dan" for his dynamic mentorship and creative leadership, with contact email dheaton@capital.edu. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Performance Studies from Louisiana State University M.A. in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University B.A. in Communication Arts-Theatre and English-Literature from Carson-Newman University A.A. in Liberal Arts from Anderson University Dr. Heaton's research centers on autobiographical performance and communication pedagogy , with expertise in storytelling, improvisation, and community-engaged theatre. His work bridges academic theory and practical application through over 60 directed productions and 100+ Fat Tuesday Debutantes comedy shows, emphasizing performance as a tool for social change and identity exploration. His publications (1993-2005) reveal consistent innovation in narrative performance and communication education , with recurring themes of identity politics, cultural critique, and pedagogical experimentation. Articles frequently integrate popular culture with critical theory, demonstrating applied scholarship in classroom and community contexts. Key recognition includes: Leslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance (National Communication Association) Dr. Heaton actively mentors students through CU Theatre productions and the Masquers Outreach Ensemble, prioritizing collaborative creation. His sabbatical project featured the nationally toured one-person show "Almost Paradise," adapting contemporary poetry about pop culture figures into transformative performance experiences. He sustains impact through the Masquers Outreach Ensemble and Fat Tuesday Debutantes program, extending pedagogical reach into community performance festivals and regional conferences.

Karmenlara Ely Seidmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance and Artistic Research
• Ethics and Theater
• Relational Aesthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karmenlara Ely Seidman is a Professor and Artistic Director in Acting and Performance at the Norwegian Theatre Academy (NTA), Østfold University College, and a part-time Professor II at the School of Music, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (2008) and an M.A. in Performance Studies (2001) from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her research explores interdisciplinary intersections of performance, ethics, and cultural memory, with foci including: Relational aesthetics and embodiment in performance Intergenerational art practices and indigenous/diaspora knowledge systems Transatlantic archives and decolonial methodologies Experimental pedagogy and institutional reimagining Street performance and ritual/game structures Her publications emphasize performative archives, actor training, and ethical frameworks, frequently engaging with themes of cultural memory, embodiment, and institutional critique. Recent works demonstrate a strong focus on decolonial praxis and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads major funded projects including: Sea Matters (2023–2026): Performance research pedagogy laboratory Spectral Collaborations (2019–2022): Performative entanglement in Nordic Transatlantic Slavery archives Infinite Record (2013–2017): Archive memory and performance She mentors PhD students internationally, serves on evaluation committees across Nordic institutions, and has developed innovative study programs bridging artistic practice and scholarly research.

Daniel Fremontمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Methods
• Automated Reasoning
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Daniel Fremont is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he conducts research at the intersection of formal methods and autonomous systems. His work focuses on developing mathematical techniques to improve the reliability of software, hardware, and cyber-physical systems through precise specification, formal verification, automatic synthesis, and principled testing approaches. Dr. Fremont's research interests center on applications of logic in computer science, particularly using automated reasoning to enhance system reliability. His work spans formal methods for cyber-physical systems (CPS), especially autonomous systems that incorporate machine learning. Key research areas include algorithmic improvisation for creating systems with controlled randomness, probabilistic programming through the Scenic language for environment modeling, and formal verification techniques applicable to safety-critical autonomous systems. His group has successfully applied these methods to autonomous vehicles, aircraft systems, and robotics, with significant contributions to both theoretical foundations and practical implementations. The publication record reveals a strong trajectory from theoretical foundations of control improvisation toward practical applications in autonomous systems verification. Early work established the theoretical framework of control improvisation, while recent publications focus on applying these techniques to real-world challenges in autonomous driving, aircraft systems, and AI-based autonomy. A consistent theme across his research is the integration of formal methods with machine learning to address the verification challenges posed by complex, learning-based systems operating in uncertain environments. Best Paper Award at IoTDI 2016 for 'Control Improvisation with Probabilistic Temporal Specifications' Dr. Fremont leads a research group focused on formal methods for autonomous systems, with significant contributions to the development of tools like Scenic (a probabilistic programming language for scenario specification) and VerifAI (a toolkit for formal design and analysis of AI-based systems). His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering challenges in safety-critical autonomous systems, receiving funding from various sources supporting research at the intersection of formal methods and artificial intelligence. The group's approach combines theoretical algorithm development with practical implementation and testing, often collaborating with industry partners working on autonomous vehicle technology. The research group maintains active development of several open-source tools, including the Scenic language for scenario specification and VerifAI for formal analysis of AI systems. They have demonstrated applications across multiple domains including autonomous vehicles, aircraft systems, and robotics, with particular emphasis on simulation-based testing and verification approaches that can provide formal guarantees about system behavior.

• Digital Strategy
• Business-IT Alignment
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yolande E. Chan is the Dean and James McGill Professor at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. She previously served as Associate Dean of Research and held the E. Marie Shantz Chair at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business. Her academic career spans roles in research leadership, including Associate Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen’s and directorships in innovation centers. Chan’s expertise lies in digital strategy, business-IT alignment, and knowledge-driven innovation. She holds a PhD from Western University’s Ivey Business School, an M.Phil. from Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar), and degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration (MIS), Ivey Business School, Western University (1992) M.Phil. in Management Studies, University of Oxford (1984) S.M. & S.B. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT (1982) Her research focuses on digital innovation, IT alignment, and strategic improvisation. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles appear in top journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems and MIS Quarterly . Awards include the AIS LEO Award, Distinguished Cum Laude membership, and the James McGill Professorship. Chan’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing technology’s role in fostering agility and societal impact. Her leadership spans grants totaling millions, including SSHRC-funded projects on inclusive innovation and rural economic development. She co-edits the Journal of Strategic Information Systems and advocates for diversity and equity in academia. Chan’s career reflects a commitment to advancing both scholarly rigor and real-world business challenges.

Alexander Hunterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Open/Non-linear Music
• Open Music Notation
• Spectralism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Hunter is a Lecturer and Composition Convenor at the School of Music, Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in composition from Edinburgh Napier University (2014) and has taught composition, theory, and music history since relocating to Canberra in 2014. Hunter founded ANU's Experimental Music Studio, focusing on open-form compositions that engage performers in fluid interpretive roles. His research spans open musical forms, spectralism, acoustic ecology, and intersectional feminism, with a commitment to disability and autistic advocacy in the arts. Education includes studies at Northern Illinois University (BA 2006) and HNC from Colaisde Bheinn na Faoghla (2007). His work integrates multimedia collaborations with artists like Mike Parr and Martyn Jolly, exploring themes of dis/ability, environmental health, and Métis cultural heritage. Key projects include Helping the River Sing (2018–2021), linking river health with artistic expression, and AI-driven music composition research with Charles Martin. Hunter’s performance-led projects often involve magic lantern technology, reimagining 19th-century projection as a medium for contemporary ecological and historical narratives. Research interests also encompass New York School music, reductionist improvisation, and anarchist philosophies in composition. His collaborations with ensembles like Ensemble Dal Niente and the Edinburgh Quartet highlight his commitment to experimental performance practices. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore AI applications in music creation and interdisciplinary performance frameworks.

Vijay Iyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Cognition
• Black Studies
• Ethnomusicology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vijay Iyer is the Franklin D. and Florence Rosenblatt Professor of the Arts at Harvard University, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Music and the Department of African and African American Studies. His work bridges music studies, Black studies, and cognitive science, focusing on embodied music cognition and Afro-diasporic musical traditions. As a graduate advisor in Creative Practice and Critical Inquiry (CPCI), he mentors doctoral students at the intersection of artistic practice and academic research. PhD in Technology and the Arts (UC Berkeley, 1998) BA in Mathematics and Physics (Yale, 1992) A globally recognized composer-pianist, Iyer’s scholarship decenters Eurocentric paradigms in music cognition through case studies of West African and African-American musics. His creative outputs include 24 albums and commissions for ensembles like the Silk Road Ensemble and International Contemporary Ensemble. Current research explores speculative musicalities, digital culture, and the politics of spatial-temporal experience in Black music. Recent publications analyze microtiming in jazz, collaborative improvisation, and the ethical dimensions of musical practice. His accolades include a MacArthur Fellowship, Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, and multiple DownBeat Magazine Jazz Artist of the Year titles. At Harvard, he teaches courses like Black Speculative Musicalities and co-founded the CPCI doctoral program.

Benjamin D. Piekutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music and Sound Studies
• Critical Improvisation Studies
• Avant-Garde Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin D. Piekut is a Professor in the Department of Music at Cornell University, New York. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in historical musicology from Columbia University, M.A. in composition from Mills College, and B.A. in music and philosophy from Hampshire College. Research Focus: Music and performance after 1950, critical improvisation studies, sound art, and intersections of music with race/gender politics Key Publications: Experimentalism Otherwise (2011), Henry Cow: The World Is a Problem (2019), and The Oxford Handbook of Critical Improvisation Studies (2016) Recognitions: Whiting Foundation Fellow, MIT Press '50 Most Influential Articles' selection, and funding from NEH and Arts and Humanities Research Council Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Oxford Handbook, editor of Tomorrow is the Question, and special issues for Contemporary Music Review and Third Text Contemporary Engagement: Curatorial advisory board member at Blank Forms (NYC), contributor to Flash Art and Texte zur Kunst His recent work explores the 'vernacular avant-garde' concept, analyzing experimental music's relationship with commercial institutions and mass audiences. Research spans from 1960s New York avant-garde to 1970s European experimental rock band Henry Cow. Current projects include sound art preservation challenges and media-specific music analysis.

• Music Composition
• Ethnomusicology
• Music Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Hails is a Senior Lecturer and Reader in Music at Edinburgh Napier University , where he teaches aesthetics, music psychology, composition, and ethnomusicology. He holds a PhD in Music from Durham University (2008) and has trained under notable composers like Brian Ferneyhough and Richard Barrett. His research focuses on experimental composition, marginal musical practices, and interdisciplinary aesthetics. Educations: Bachelor’s and Master’s training at Durham University and University of Huddersfield PhD by Portfolio of Compositions (Durham University, 2008) Research Interests: John’s work explores unorthodox intonations, fixed media installations, and the intersection of composition with philosophy and ethnomusicology. He actively presents at international conferences on topics like post-structuralist critiques in music education and communal performance practices. Notable Works: His compositions have been performed by ensembles like the London Sinfonietta and broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Key pieces include enlightenment (microtonal trumpet and media) and Nine for ones in nine , reflecting his experimental approach. Awards & Grants: While no explicit awards are listed, his research is funded by Edinburgh Napier University. He is a core member of the Applied Music Research Centre . Supervision & Grants: He has supervised over 15 postgraduate projects, including PhDs on topics like Musical Cultures of Melanesia and Dialogical Music Systems . His supervisory roles span composition, ethnomusicology, and interdisciplinary studies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Applied Music Research Centre , focusing on creative practice and experimental music dissemination.

Sam Barrettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Medieval Music
• Latin Song
• Music Notation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Sam Barrett is the Professor of Early Medieval Music and Fellow and Director of Studies in Music at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. His expertise spans early medieval Latin song, music notation, performance practices, and jazz. He focuses on the intersection of text and music in late antique/medieval contexts and has pioneered analytical methods for assessing previously unstudied musical traditions. His research includes editing early song repertoires and collaborating with ensembles like Sequentia. He directs vocal groups in Cambridge and holds roles as a Trustee of De Profundis and Associate Director of Music at the Church of Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs. His teaching covers medieval music (e.g., plainchant, Hildegard of Bingen) and jazz (e.g., Miles Davis, blues history). He supervises PhD projects on topics like al-Kindi’s musical writings, Minnesang performance, and Winchester Troper sequences. His work bridges academic scholarship with performance practice, emphasizing how medieval song traditions inform modern interpretations. Key contributions include identifying new notated sources (e.g., Horace’s Odes), analyzing liturgical music from Farfa Abbey and Sankt Gallen, and exploring modal jazz economies. His articles (2000–2024) address notation, transmission, and reconstruction challenges in early music. He co-edits the Journal of Musicology and serves on editorial boards for Early Music History .

Barbara Pazurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Choral Improvisation
• Audiation in Music Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Barbara Pazur is a Professor at the Department of Choral Studies and Vocal Education, Faculty of Arts, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She specializes in Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory, focusing on audiation, choral improvisation, and early childhood music education. She leads the "Teoria uczenia się muzyki E.E. Gordona" scientific circle and serves as treasurer of the Lublin Division of Polish Choral Conductors' Association. Completed music education at Wrocław Music Academy (1985) Postgraduate studies in Vocal Emission and Choral Conducting Habilitated in Music Arts (Choral Conducting) at Fryderyk Chopin University (2014) Her research focuses on musical creativity development through Gordon's methodology, autism-friendly music approaches, and Polish folk/popular song adaptation for choral education. She pioneered the "Lubelski Festiwal Chórów Parafialnych" and co-developed national choral programs. Key awards include the Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi (2018), multiple Rector's Awards, and the Pro Maris Medal (2016). She has published numerous books and articles on Gordon-based pedagogy and choral arrangements.

Aric Rindfleischمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Printing
• New Product Development
• Consumer Values
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aric Rindfleisch is the John M. Jones Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of the Illinois MakerLab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Gies College of Business. He serves as area chair of marketing and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow. His research focuses on 3D printing, new product development, consumer values, and AI applications in marketing. Rindfleisch has held editorial roles across 10 journals and received teaching accolades, including recognition by Princeton Review as one of America’s top professors. Education: Bachelor of Science from Connecticut State University (1987) Master of Business Administration from Cornell University (1990) Doctor of Philosophy from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998) Rindfleisch’s research interests span innovation ecosystems, digital manufacturing, consumer behavior in the sharing economy, and materialism’s societal impact. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, particularly in leveraging technology like 3D printing for sustainable innovation. His recent publications highlight themes such as AI’s role in qualitative research, consumer responses to crises like the pandemic, and disruptive innovations in retail and transportation. Rindfleisch actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and serves as a thought leader in marketing strategy and innovation management. Awards: Princeton Review’s “The Best 300 Professors” (2020) His leadership at Illinois MakerLab drives hands-on innovation, emphasizing collaboration between academia and industry. Rindfleisch’s work integrates marketing, technology, and consumer psychology to address modern challenges in product development and societal consumption patterns.