جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

James Rendellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Screen Media Audiences
• Fan Studies
• Digital Media Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Rendell is a Lecturer in Creative Industries at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries and the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group. He serves as course leader for the Media, Culture and Journalism undergraduate programme and teaches on the MA in Visual Journalism. His research focuses on screen media audiences, participatory cultures, digital media technologies, horror/cult media, and media inclusion/diversity, including projects like dementia-friendly cinema initiatives and analyses of race/gender representation. Teaching modules: Contemporary Popular Television, TV Drama, Media Audiences and Fandom, Transmedia Industry collaborations: RNIB, Aardman, Fictioneers, The Democracy Box Professional roles: HEA/Advance HE Fellow, Industry Liaison Officer for Media/Culture/Journalism Research highlights include publishing in journals like New Review of Film and Television Studies , East Asian Journal of Popular Culture , and his monograph Transmedia Ters in Post-TV Horror . He has led projects like the Audience of the Future initiative collaborating with Fictioneers on Wallace and Gromit. Awards: HEA/Advance HE Fellow Grants/Projects: Sensory Impairment & Digital Tech Engagement (Swansea University/RNIB), Making Media Collaborative (AHRC)

Alexis Kirkeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Music Technology
• Computational Music
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Alexis Kirke is a Senior Research Fellow in Computer Music at the School of Art, Design and Architecture (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business) at the University of Plymouth. As a composer-in-residence, he specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of music, computing, and healthcare. His work includes developing adaptive music systems like RadioMe for dementia care, applying quantum computing to music composition, and exploring affective computing through brain-computer interfaces. Teaching roles include associate lecturer positions in modules such as Collaborative Practice (BA Sound and Music Production), Psychology (BA Music), and MRes Computer Music. He has supervised five PhD students as a second supervisor and served as an internal PhD examiner. His research focuses on algorithmic composition, music technology for healthcare, quantum computing applications in music, and multi-agent systems inspired by natural phenomena like humpback whale song evolution. Recent projects include the Plymouth Marine Institute collaboration and the Cloud Chamber performance involving real-time interaction with subatomic particles. Key contributions include innovative systems like RadioMe, which combines adaptive radio with reminder systems for dementia patients, and Q-Muse, a quantum computer music system. His work bridges computational creativity with human-centric applications, emphasizing ethical and accessible technology. Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but active in collaborative research projects Lab/Teams: Plymouth Marine Institute, Cloud Chamber Project

Angela Rieckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Children's Play
• Aesthetic Experience
• Aesthetic Learning Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Rieck is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning at Østfold University College, Norway. She holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (2017) and a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Theatre Communication (2014), both from Oslo and Akershus University College. Her academic interests focus on children’s play, aesthetic experiences, and learning processes, particularly for children aged 0-3 years. Rieck has extensive practical experience, including 21 years in kindergarten roles such as educational leader and drama educator. Her research emphasizes toddler science (småbarnsvitenskap), exploring how aesthetic and sensory experiences shape early learning. She co-leads the Regional Arrangements for Competence Development (REKOMP) project, promoting partnerships between kindergartens and higher education institutions. Rieck teaches courses like Children’s Development, Play and Learning and Bachelor Thesis in the Early Childhood Education program. Rieck’s publications span academic articles and book chapters on topics such as bodily interactions in early childhood, pedagogical documentation ethics, and aesthetic learning processes. She actively contributes to podcast discussions on aesthetics and play. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical pedagogical innovations, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to early childhood education.

Justin Timothy Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cinema and Television History
• British Film Culture
• Cult Film and Fandom
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Justin Timothy Smith is Professor of Cinema and Television History at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. He is also Director of the Research and Innovation Institute in Arts, Design and Performance. His research is centered in the Cinema and Television History (CATH) research group, where he leads significant projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). His work spans British film and television history, music video culture, cult cinema, and archival studies. Smith holds a PhD in Cult Films and Film Cults in British Cinema, 1968-86 from the University of Portsmouth (2006), an MA in Popular Culture (The Open University, 2000), a PGCLTHE (2005), and a BA in English and American Literature (University of Kent, 1986). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to cultural and media studies. His research interests include post-war British cinema and television, cult film fandom, cultural identity, popular memory, censorship, and the cultural industries. He is primarily an archival historian, drawing on extensive primary sources to explore how media shapes national and personal identity. His work often bridges academic research with public engagement, particularly through film archives and educational outreach. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on British music video history, Channel 4’s cultural impact, literary adaptation (especially Middlemarch and Jane Austen ), and cult film stardom. His articles frequently appear in leading journals such as Journal of British Cinema and Television and Adaptation , demonstrating sustained scholarly influence in film and media studies. Smith has received notable recognition, including: Appointment to the AHRC Peer Review College British Academy Overseas Conference Travel Grant (2010) Krasna Krausz Publication Award (2009) He has supervised PhD students, served as external examiner for MA Film Studies at Leicester and Southampton, and acted as project advisor for AHRC-funded initiatives. His grants include major PI roles on AHRC projects such as Fifty Years of British Music Video and Channel 4 and British Film Culture , with partnerships at the BFI, British Library, and Channel 4. He has organized academic conferences and contributed to public-facing outputs like the Power To The People DVD box-set. Smith is also active in professional societies, including the Royal Television Society and the Creative Industries Federation. He leads the CATH research group and has fostered collaborations with national institutions to digitize and preserve media heritage. His current and recent projects continue to shape the understanding of British screen culture through interdisciplinary and archival methodologies.

Sam Plutaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Music
• Electronic Music Composition
• Interactive Performance Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sam Pluta is Associate Professor and Chair of Music, Technology & Media at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. He is a composer, sound artist, and performer specializing in computer music and live electronics, with a focus on integrating reactive digital sound environments into instrumental and improvisational contexts. His research and artistic work centers on the development of interactive musical systems that enable shared agency between human performers and computers. His expertise spans composition, software engineering (particularly in SuperCollider, C++, Python, and Rust), real-time neural network inference for audio, and extreme time-stretching techniques. He has developed custom software, VST plugins, and SuperCollider UGens for oversampling oscillators and live performance. Pluta’s performances and compositions have been presented at major international venues and festivals including the Lucerne Festival, Moers Festival, Donaueschingen Festival, Bimhuis, Warsaw Autumn, and The Vortex. He has collaborated with leading figures in new music and improvisation such as George Lewis, Peter Evans, Ikue Mori, Craig Taborn, and Evan Parker, and is Technical Director and principal electronics performer for the Wet Ink Ensemble. He has previously taught at the University of Chicago, Bennington College, Manhattan School of Music, and The Walden School. His work bridges the domains of composition, performance, software development, and audio engineering, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary computer music practice.

David Borgoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Improvisation
• Ethnomusicology
• Jazz Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

David Borgo is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he has been a faculty member since 2002. He is affiliated with the Integrative Studies and Jazz and Music of the African Diaspora programs, and holds joint affiliations in Ethnic Studies and Cognitive Science. His interdisciplinary scholarship bridges music, cognitive science, and cultural theory. B.M. in Jazz Studies, Indiana University M.A. and Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, UCLA David Borgo’s research focuses on musical improvisation through the lenses of complexity theory, cybernetics, embodied cognition, and distributed agency. His acclaimed book Sync or Swarm: Improvising Music in a Complex Age won the 2006 Alan P. Merriam Prize and was reissued in 2022. His scholarly work appears in leading journals such as Jazz Perspectives , Journal of Consciousness Studies , and Parallax , and in major handbooks including The Oxford Handbook of Critical Improvisation Studies . His work consistently explores the intersections of cognition, technology, and collective creativity in musical practice. His recent publications reveal a deep engagement with themes such as embodied musicianship, ecological approaches to music education, distributed agency in performance, and the philosophical implications of improvisation. Articles like 'Embodied, Situated and Distributed Musicianship' and 'Openness From Closure' illustrate his theoretical sophistication and interdisciplinary reach. His research often employs frameworks from second-order cybernetics, systems theory, and enactive cognition to analyze improvisational dynamics. Alan P. Merriam Prize (2006) 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Teaching Award (UCSD) 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award International John Coltrane Competition Winner As an educator and administrator, Borgo served as Department Chair from 2017 to 2020 and has been recognized for innovative teaching, particularly in jazz and improvisation. His artistic practice is equally robust: he is an active saxophonist and composer, performing in the electro-acoustic duo KaiBorg and the polyrhythmic ensemble Kronomorfic. He has released over 17 albums and toured internationally. While no specific students are listed, his role as professor and mentor implies significant advising responsibilities in graduate and undergraduate programs. David Borgo leads a vibrant research and artistic practice centered on the complex dynamics of improvisation, integrating performance, theory, and technology in a uniquely interdisciplinary manner.

Stace Constantinouمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Popular Music
• Music Composition
• Electronic Music
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Stace Constantinou is a Senior Lecturer in Popular Music and Programme Leader for the Popular Music course at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies within the Culture school. He holds a PhD from Kingston University and is actively engaged in creative research, supervision, and public engagement. PhD, Processes of creative patterning: a compositional approach, Kingston University (2015) His research centers on the intersection of music, technology, and artificial intelligence. He explores AI through programmatic electronic music, develops analytical tools for popular song, and investigates the adaptation of mathematical symmetry into digital signal processing. His creative work emphasizes spatial sound, immersive performance, and the materiality of the audio-object within DAW environments. Key themes include musical creativity, novelty, patterns, and the philosophical implications of AI in music. His recent creative outputs form a thematic arc exploring AI, rebellion, and human identity, most notably through The SAPIAN Trilogy and Rebel-Misfit . These works blend electronic composition with narrative depth, often inspired by thinkers like Zylinska, Bostrom, and Kurzweil. His publications and compositions reflect a consistent focus on sound as a medium for knowledge exchange and conceptual exploration. His scientific recognition includes the Ricordi Prize for Best Composition and the Schillinger Composition Prize. Ricordi Prize for Best Composition Schillinger Composition Prize He supervises two practice-based PhD students: Gemma Boaden, exploring hybrid voice practices for actors, and Michael W. Bell, researching experiential soundtracks using spatial audio technologies. He has secured internal funding for the LIPSY: Live Immersive Performance Soundscape project (2024–2025), demonstrating active grant involvement. His work extends to public engagement through podcasts, radio programs, and exhibitions with the Royal Society of Arts. Dr Constantinou is actively involved in a creative research lab focused on immersive and spatial sound, leading the LIPSY project. His work is inherently collaborative, involving partnerships with artists, film directors, and institutions like Resonance FM, Angel Studios, and The Podcast Company.

Charles Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Guitar Performance
• Music Composition
• Rock Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Charles Hansen is an Assistant Professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, specializing in professional performance, composition, and music education. With 40 years of experience as a touring and recording guitarist, he brings practical expertise to his teaching. Alumni: Ray Davies (The Kinks), Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie), Leslie West (Mountain) Recordings: Member of Ross Phasor and Rock Bottom Recordings; includes album Gold Is Dead His research interests include guitar performance , music composition , and rock music . He emphasizes self-teaching methodologies and studio techniques in his pedagogy. Notable collaborations include performances with Kevin Barry and Tim Jackson, alongside contributions to DownBeat through articles like Twentieth-Century Guitar . Hansen focuses on balancing improvisational skills with structured writing and arranging.

David Scottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Songwriting
• Popular Music History
• Scottish Music Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Scott is Head of Division at the School of Business and Creative Industries , University of the West of Scotland. As a widely published academic and practitioner , his work spans songwriting, performance, broadcasting, and practice-based research. He has originated academic programs, developed knowledge exchange projects, and contributed to discourse on Scottish music culture through BBC Radio Scotland and 6 Music documentaries.

• Digital Storytelling
• Creative Technology
• Analog Synthesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Harding is a Lecturer in Creative Audio at the School of Arts & Humanities , Ulster University, based at the Magee Campus in Derry-Londonderry. His academic profile focuses on intersections between creative practice, audio technology, and interdisciplinary education. Institution: Ulster University Department: Creative Audio Location: Magee Campus, BT48 7JL, UK Harding's research spans digital storytelling, analog synthesis interfaces, and innovative teaching strategies. Key contributions include: Design of the CTRL interface for analog synthesis (2018) Development of the SceneMaker digital storytelling platform (2017) Advocacy for active learning in interdisciplinary contexts (2015) Pioneering the SEPTAR audio breakout circuit for multichannel guitar (2015) Mathematics education through play-based tools like Izak9 (2015) His work aligns with the university's emphasis on creative technology and transdisciplinary innovation. Contact: j.harding@ulster.ac.uk

Sandor Ostlundمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music
• Double Bass Performance
• Early Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sandor Ostlund is Professor of Double Bass at Baylor University's School of Music, where he chairs the Performance Department and directs the Instrumental Studies Division. An internationally recognized performer, he serves as Principal Double Bassist for the Waco Symphony, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra San Antonio, while maintaining an active solo and chamber music career. His recent solo CD 'Leap of Faith' showcases his artistic contributions, and he has collaborated with prestigious ensembles including the Houston Grand Opera and Australian Chamber Orchestra. Studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (BM) with Richard Davis Advanced degrees from Rice University (MM/DMA) under Paul Ellison Recipient of performance diplôme and teaching certificate from François Rabbath's International Institute of Double Bass As a dedicated educator, Dr. Ostlund has previously taught at West Texas A&M University and Shenandoah Conservatory. He plays a leadership role in the International Society of Bassists, serving as Chair of Competitions after multiple director board terms and editorial contributions.

Robin André Rolfhamreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Music
• Music Pedagogy
• Performance Practice
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Robin André Rolfhamre is a Professor in the Department of Classical Music and Music Education at the University of Agder, Faculty of Fine Arts. His work bridges performance, pedagogy, and research, with a focus on Early Modern music (c. 1400–1700) and its contemporary relevance. His research interests include: Early Modern Music and Performance Practice Music Pedagogy and Digital Education Rhetoric and Performativity in Music Organology and Tone Production Interdisciplinary Approaches to Musicology Historically Informed Performance (HIP) His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digital music education, the social dimensions of early music, and the philosophical underpinnings of performance. He explores how rhetoric shapes musical expression, how digital tools can enhance conservatory training, and how performance functions as a form of democratic and social engagement. His work often combines historical analysis with contemporary pedagogical and ethical reflection. Scientific awards received: Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters’ Research Prize for Young Researchers Vest-Agder County Council’s Artist Scholarship The Norwegian Arts Council’s Artist Scholarship (Diversestipend) He is an elected member of the Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters and has supervised Master’s and PhD students. He has led significant projects such as the SERVICE project on digital learning in music education and is the organiser of the REMP (Reconfiguring Early Modern Performance) research group. He is also involved in the Arts in Context research platform and the Research Group for Song Lyrics. He is actively engaged in performance as a lutenist and guitarist, is a composer and producer, and serves as a Pyramid Historical Strings Artist, performing on Lauri Niskanen instruments.

Jan Bangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electronic Music
• Jazz Studies
• Live Sampling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jan Bang serves as Professor in the Department of Rhythmic Music at the University of Agder (UiA), Norway, with office K2022 at Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand. A prominent Norwegian composer, musician, and producer of international standing, he co-founded and directs the Punkt Festival with Erik Honoré since 2005. The festival's live sampling concept has been presented in 25 cities globally including London Jazz Festival, Paris' Banlieues Bleues, and San Sebastian Jazz Festival. His primary research interests focus on Electronic Music, Jazz Studies, Live Sampling, and Music Production. Bang explores real-time remix methodologies, the intersection of silence and sound, and political dimensions of art. His work emphasizes technological innovation in performance contexts while maintaining strong ties to Norwegian and global jazz traditions through collaborative improvisation and cross-genre experimentation. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated activity in live electronic performance documentation, festival curation, and artistic responses to global conflicts. Collaborations with Ensemble Modern and Eivind Aarset dominate output, alongside politically engaged commentary like his 2025 La Stampa piece on Gaza. Themes consistently address latency as creative material, cultural memory in sound, and the role of electronic processing in contemporary music ecosystems. Bang conducts international masterclasses (Barcelona, Rome) but no formal graduate students or specific grant projects are documented in the source text. His advising appears practice-based through festival workshops and performance collaborations rather than traditional academic supervision. He co-founded the Punkt Festival as a primary creative platform, operating as both artistic director and research vehicle. Additionally affiliated with UiA's Electronic Music and Songwriting and Production research groups, his work integrates festival operations with academic inquiry through projects like Stillefeldt vs Punkt (with Birmingham City University) and Global Jazz Studies networks.

Felix Tanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Platforms
• Information Systems for Good
• Sports Digitalization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Felix Tan is an academic in the School of Information Systems and Technology Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney Business School . As Associate Dean (International) and founder of UNSW UNOVA , he leads transdisciplinary research initiatives. Research Interests: Digital Platforms, Information Systems for Good, Sports Digitalization, E-Commerce, Enterprise Systems Editorial Roles: Information and Management (Associate Editor), Information Systems Journal (former Associate Editor) Leadership: SAP Academic Alliance Board (Asia-Pacific & Japan) Research Trends examine digital transformation across business and social contexts, including FinTech ecosystems in Indonesia, AI ethics in sports, and platform governance during crises. His work connects digital infrastructure with sustainable development goals. Scientific Awards Australia's top researcher in Business, Economics & Management (2021) Best Paper (PACIS 2014) UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Student Learning (2015) SAP Academic of the Year (2016) Advising & Collaborations include editorial service for top journals and leadership in global research projects. His recent publications analyze smart nation platforms (Singapore), healthcare IT alignment, and digital innovation in Japan.

John Supkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Generative Art
• Electronic Music
• Artificial Intelligence in Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Supko is an Associate Professor of Music and Theater Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He also serves as Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and previously held roles like Interim Director of the PhD Program in Computational Media, Arts & Culture. Educated at Indiana University (B.Mus., 2002), Princeton University (M.F.A., 2005; Ph.D., 2009), he specializes in generative music that blends human creativity with algorithmic processes. His research explores intersections of chance, traditional notation, and real-time score generation. Notable projects include s_traits (a generative environment based on Bill Seaman’s text) and USINE (a 24-hour work combining ensemble and algorithmic electronics). His work has been hailed as 'spellbindingly beautiful' and 'hypnotic' for its fusion of sound, text, and technology. Recent artistic works include Time Becomes Again (2024) and Crossed Shadows (2024), emphasizing algorithmic innovation. Awards include the Hunt Family Publication Award (2013) and the Leo Kaplan Award (2008). Teaching spans composition, generative media, and arts entrepreneurship, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary creativity. Supko’s collaborations extend to computational media and experimental performance, with works exhibited globally. His lab focuses on using technology to disrupt conventional musical frameworks, advocating for 'exuberant rule-breaking' in artistic exploration.