جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Peter Friedrich Stephanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Transformation
• Social Transformation
• Design Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Peter Friedrich Stephan is a full Professor of Transformation Design at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM). His work focuses on digital and social transformation, leveraging design methodologies to address stakeholder concerns and artifacts. He co-founded the Computational Design program in 1994 and has held roles at institutions like the University of the Arts Berlin and St. Gallen. His research explores cognitive and emotional aspects of transformation, with projects funded by agencies such as BMBF and acatech. Education: Design, Business Communication, and Music (Berlin & New York) Key Roles: Professor at KHM since 1997 Guest Lecturer at University of the Arts Berlin (2002–2013) Consultant for Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, FWF, and DEGinvest Research Interests: Stephan’s work bridges design theory and practice, emphasizing tools like the Concern Canvas and Hypercycle of Transformation . He explores how design can mediate between societal concerns and technological systems, informed by Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Bruno Latour’s philosophy. His 2024 monograph Designing Concerns synthesizes these ideas, while earlier works like Knowledge Media Design (2005) and Events and E-Commerce (2000) address digital and commercial ecosystems. Publications & Awards: Over 50 articles, two edited books, and notable awards include the Cologne Design Award (2013) and CD-ROM of the Year (1999). Key projects include Intelligent Objects (2008–2009) and Medienquadrat (2002–2004). His work spans academic, artistic, and industrial collaborations. Labs & Teams: Active in KHM’s exMedia Lab, focusing on experimental design and digital transformation.

Seth Schermerhornمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Native American Studies
• Indigenous Religions
• Pilgrimage Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Seth Schermerhorn is an Associate Professor and Director of the American Studies Program at Hamilton College (on traditional Oneida territory). He specializes in interdisciplinary studies of Native American and Indigenous Peoples, particularly the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona and northern Sonora. His research focuses on Indigenous religious practices, pilgrimage, and the intersection of global Christianities with Indigenous knowledge systems. Education: Ph.D., Arizona State University M.A., University of Colorado B.A., Colorado State University Research Interests: Indigenous religious traditions and mobilities Pilgrimage and place-making Tohono O’odham cultural practices Comparative religious methodologies Awards & Grants: Franklin Research Grant (American Philosophical Society) Phillips Fund for Native American Research Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grants Hamilton College Faculty Research Awards Service & Affiliations: Founding Editor of Indigenous Religious Traditions Co-Chair, Indigenous Religious Traditions Unit (American Academy of Religion) Board Member, Edward H. & Rosamond B. Spicer Foundation Consultant for the documentary The Pilgrimage to Magdalena His scholarly work bridges religious studies, anthropology, and Indigenous sovereignty, emphasizing decolonial methodologies and the centrality of movement to Indigenous identity.

Tim Kuballمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Gerontology
• Social Psychology
• Ageism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim Kuball is a Researcher in the Applied Geropsychology and Cognition Professorship at Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on age stereotypes, intergenerational relations, technology usability, and the role of music as a psychosocial resource. Kuball holds an M.Sc. in Psychology from TU Chemnitz (2018) and a B.Sc. in Psychology from TU Dresden (2015). He has conducted internships in forensic psychiatry, cognitive neurology, and pain management, demonstrating clinical and applied research expertise. Teaching activities include seminars on ageism, social relations of older adults, gerontological psychology theories, and ambulatory assessment methods. His professional career began in 2019 as a Research Associate at TU Chemnitz, with prior involvement in the 'SoKonBe' project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. His work bridges theoretical geropsychology with practical applications in technology and music interventions. Key research trends in his publications address intergenerational dynamics, aging anxiety, and the psychological impacts of music. He actively contributes to the academic community through peer-reviewed journals and interdisciplinary collaborations. While no specific awards are listed, his involvement in funded projects underscores his scholarly impact. Kuball’s advising and grants are tied to his role in the professorship, though specific grants are not detailed. His work is embedded within the university’s broader initiatives in behavioral and social sciences, contributing to innovative research in aging populations and societal challenges.

James Maurelleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sculpture
• Video Art
• Photography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Maurelle is an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Clark University, with affiliations in the Visual and Performing Arts department. He holds an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. His practice bridges sculpture, video, and sound art, emphasizing labor-creativity correlations and jazz-influenced composition processes. Key research interests include material transformation, interdisciplinary methods, and cultural narratives through industrial materials. Educational Background: M.F.A., University of Pennsylvania (Weitzman School of Design), 2015 B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute (Film & Design), 2013 Postgraduate Apprenticeship, The Fabric Workshop (Philadelphia), 2015– Research Interests: Explores labor's intersection with creativity, using tools and materials as instruments. Jazz structures underpin his work ethic, with materials (wood, metal, blood) serving as 'staff paper' for compositions. Recent projects investigate industrial progress, cultural heritage, and material symbolism through installations and performances. Recent Exhibitions/Trends: Focused on durational performances (e.g., 24-hour installations) and site-specific works. Recent shows include POSSIBLE FUTURES (2024) and MOVEMENT at Clark University, emphasizing sound and spatial interventions. Material choices increasingly incorporate organic elements like blood, soil, and vegetation, reflecting ecological and bodily themes. Awards: 2022 Pew Fellowship 2024–2023 Higgins School Major Grants Skowhegan Fellowship (2015) Teaching & Grants: Currently teaches Studio Art at Clark University and has held lectures at Penn State and Rutgers. Recent grants fund experimental material projects and community-based installations. Active residencies include Vermont Studio Center (2024) and Windgate ITE (2022). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the Center for Art in Wood and the Fabric Workshop. Leads interdisciplinary projects blending sculpture, sound, and performance.

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.

Scott Talanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Media
• Digital Media
• Personal Branding
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Scott Talan is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations & Strategic Communication at American University's School of Communication. Specializing in social media, personal branding, and digital media, he integrates real-world experience from TV news, politics, nonprofits, and higher education into teaching. He holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University, a BA in Political Science and Economics from UC Davis, and broadcast journalism training from Stanford University. Education: Harvard University: Master in Public Administration (Kennedy School) University of California, Davis: BA in Political Science & Economics Stanford University: TV News Certificate Research focuses on social media's role in education, personal branding, and employer recruitment practices. Notable contributions include a TED-x talk on recruitment awareness and a 'Last Lecture' on personal branding. He emphasizes innovative teaching methods, using platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter since 2005. Awards: Jack Child Teaching with Technology Award (2016) Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar Advising and grants: Faculty advisor to the Social Media Club. Led student projects such as Comm Kid (movie trailer), SOC Style (music video), and a Fashion Magazine Capstone. Prior roles include adjunct teaching at George Washington and Johns Hopkins Universities, plus international teaching in China and Japan. Labs/teams: Collaborates with students on media literacy and branding initiatives through classroom projects and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Gascia Ouzounianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sound Studies
• Architecture and Urbanism
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Gascia Ouzounian is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Oxford and a Fellow and Tutor in Music at Lady Margaret Hall. Her work bridges sound studies, architecture, urbanism, and science/technology studies. She holds a doctorate in critical studies from UC San Diego and degrees in music technology and violin from McGill University. Research focuses on vibrational urbanism, sonic memory (e.g., Armenian Genocide), and experimental sound practices. Notable projects include the ERC-funded SONCITIES initiative exploring urban soundscapes and the Scoring the City workshop series. She edited volumes on sonic architecture and authored Stereophonica (MIT Press 2021), examining spatial sound from the 19th century to today. Her articles address topics like counterlistening, binaural technologies, and sonic resistance, appearing in Computer Music Journal , Architectural Review , and Journal of Sonic Studies . As a violinist, she performs experimental works including Music for Sleeping & Waking Minds , which translates brainwaves into sound. Teaching includes courses on acoustic cities, sound art, and experimental music history. Collaborations span institutions like DAAD, Sursock Museum, and Theatrum Mundi, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sound's role in urban and cultural contexts.

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Governance
• Strategic Alliances
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edward J. Zajac is the James F. Bere Professor of Management & Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds courtesy professorships in Sociology (Weinberg College) and Health Enterprise Management. His career spans roles from Assistant Professor (1986) to Distinguished Professor (1993-present). He has held visiting positions at institutions including Erasmus University, the Free University of Berlin, and the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on strategic alliances, corporate governance, and organizational adaptation, with over 39,000 citations and recognition as a 'most highly cited researcher.' Educated at the University of Pennsylvania (PhD, 1986), Zajac teaches courses on strategic alliances, corporate governance, and advanced strategic management. His consulting spans industries like healthcare (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), technology (IBM), and manufacturing (Caterpillar), with board roles at Scot Forge and Pioneer Surgical Technology. His research integrates economic and behavioral perspectives, addressing topics such as CEO risk behavior, institutional complexity in CSR, and contested practices like executive compensation. Over 79+ publications span journals like Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal. Key Awards: Honorary Doctorate (Free University Berlin), Academy of Management Distinguished Scholar Award, and multiple 'Best Paper' recognitions. Executive Education: Engages leaders globally in strategy formulation, governance, and alliance management. Zajac’s work bridges academia and practice, influencing corporate strategy and governance frameworks worldwide.

Ryan Dohoneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Modernism
• Experimental Music
• Music Philosophy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ryan Dohoney is a Professor of Musicology at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, serving as Director of Graduate Music Studies and Associate Dean for Faculty. He holds a PhD from Columbia University. His research focuses on 20th-21st century U.S. and European modernism, experimental music, and interdisciplinary artistic communities. Key areas include Morton Feldman’s collaborations, abstract ecumenism, and queer modernist networks. He explores affect theory, religious studies, and phenomenology through archival and ethnographic methods. Notable works include Saving Abstraction: Morton Feldman, the de Menils, and the Rothko Chapel (2019) and Morton Feldman: Friendship and Mourning (2022). His research has been supported by the Paul Sacher Foundation, ACLS, and the American Philosophical Society. Dohoney advises PhD students on topics like experimental music, LGBTQ studies, and science/technology studies. Affiliations: Institute for New Music, Critical Theory, Global Avant-Garde Studies, and Gender & Sexuality Studies clusters. Recent initiatives include biennial new music conferences and collaborations with Theaster Gates’ art projects. Publications span monographs, journal articles, and edited volumes, addressing figures like Julius Eastman, Joan La Barbara, and Philip Guston. His work bridges musicology with critical theory, queer studies, and material culture.

Margot van den Bergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
• Multilingualism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margot van den Berg is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, affiliated with the Humanities Institute for Language Sciences. She specializes in sociolinguistics, language contact, and creole studies, focusing on migration-driven language dynamics. As co-coordinator of the Language and Culture Studies program (awarded top education quality), she emphasizes interdisciplinary and community-engaged learning. Education Background: PhD in Linguistics (University of Amsterdam, 2007), with expertise in Early Sranan grammar. Research Themes: Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), Migration and Societal Change, particularly exploring language birth, variation, and policy in Suriname and the Caribbean. Her research integrates historical creolistics with contemporary sociolinguistic issues, such as language policies in multilingual contexts and the sociocultural implications of language contact. Recent work includes analyzing parliamentary discourse in Suriname and documenting African influences in Caribbean creoles. Publications span over 20 years, addressing topics like plant names in Maroon communities, creole formation theories, and language variation in Suriname. She collaborates internationally, contributing to edited volumes like Manual of Romance Languages in Africa (2023) and Surviving the Middle Passage (2015). Grants & Activities: Involved in research networks on language contact and migration, including projects on creole learner varieties and interdisciplinary education initiatives.

• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Weaver is a Visiting Professor at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London. His work spans interdisciplinary research areas including education technology, biomedical acoustics, and music/audio engineering. He is reachable at j.d.weaver@qmul.ac.uk and located in Room Eng 104, Engineering Building. His research interests integrate technical and applied domains. Key focuses include developing frameworks for student career development, exploring acoustic technologies in healthcare, and analyzing reverberation effects in musical performance. These studies bridge theoretical engineering principles with practical applications in education and the arts. Recent publications highlight trends in career-stage frameworks for institutional collaboration and innovative acoustic methodologies in music and medicine. His work demonstrates cross-disciplinary approaches to solving complex technical challenges.

Myra Fernandesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Studies
• Aging and Dementia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Myra Fernandes is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo, serving as the Research Area Head. Her work focuses on memory processes, cognitive aging, and encoding techniques, with a strong emphasis on neuroimaging and experimental psychology. She investigates how actions, drawing, and context affect memory retention, particularly in clinical populations like those with hippocampal damage or dementia. Her research also explores the cognitive and affective consequences of traumatic brain injury and the role of imagery in mental health conditions such as PTSD. Her studies often integrate behavioral experiments with neuroimaging to uncover neural mechanisms underlying memory formation and retrieval. Recent work highlights the 'drawing effect,' demonstrating how sketching information enhances recall across ages and cognitive conditions. She advocates for rigorous methodologies in research publishing, including registered reports to improve scientific transparency. Key research themes include the enactment effect, symbol superiority, and the impact of emotional and motoric engagement on memory. She has contributed to understanding age-related cognitive changes and the application of cognitive strategies to mitigate memory decline. Her lab's findings have implications for educational practices, clinical rehabilitation, and mental health interventions. Publications span topics from involuntary memory's mental health links to the neurobiological basis of mnemonic strategies. She collaborates widely, bridging cognitive neuroscience with clinical and educational applications. Her work underscores the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to advancing memory science.

Ryan Cecil Jobsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy and Extractive Resource Development
• Technology and Infrastructure
• Racial Capitalism in the Americas
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Cecil Jobson is the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, and the Center for Latin American Studies. His work focuses on energy and extractive resource development, technology and infrastructure, and racial capitalism in the Americas. He holds a PhD from Yale University (2017) and specializes in the Caribbean and the Americas, examining issues like climate change, sovereignty, and decolonization. Recent projects include a forthcoming book, *The Petro-state Masquerade: Oil, Sovereignty, and Power in Trinidad and Tobago* (2024), analyzing Trinidad and Tobago’s fossil fuel governance and its 'masquerade of permanence.' Jobson also works on a collection of essays on climate habitability in the Caribbean and a theoretical manuscript on anthropological methods amid climate extinction. His research critiques postcolonial state narratives, linking fossil fuels to political power while highlighting grassroots resistance. He has published widely on topics like petro-state dynamics, extractivism, and decolonial theory, with affiliations strengthening interdisciplinary engagement in race, culture, and global studies.

Lennon Mhishiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• Museum Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lennon Mhishi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Africa and its diasporas, museums, material culture, and the legacies of slavery and colonialism. He explores contemporary forms of exploitation, forced labor, and human rights through community-engaged, antiracist, and inclusive practices. Before UBC, he worked at the University of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum on the “Reconnecting Objects” project, collaborating across Africa, Europe, and the UK to reimagine colonial collections with diasporic communities. He holds degrees from the University of Zimbabwe, Monash University (Australia), and SOAS, University of London. His MPhil studied Zimbabwean youth mobility in South Africa, while his PhD examined music and belonging among Zimbabweans in the UK. Post-PhD, he joined the University of Liverpool’s Antislavery Knowledge Network, researching community-led approaches to combat modern exploitation across multiple African countries. Teaching highlights include courses like Culture, Colonialism and the Making of Heritage (ANTH 202G) and Anthropology of Music and African Diasporic Life (ANTH 303F). His work integrates indigenous, Black, and alternative methodologies to reframe relational sense-making and planetary coexistence.

• Music Perception
• Intercultural Music Dialogue
• Musicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Alex Chilvers is a Lecturer in Aural Skills at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney, and an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow in Macquarie University's Department of Psychological Sciences. He holds a PhD in Composition (2019), a BMus(Hons), BIT(Hons), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on music perception, intercultural musical dialogue, and the aesthetic role of folklore in Polish music. Chilvers composes for orchestras and ensembles like the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and co-founded the Bark Tin Band to explore cross-cultural musical collaborations. He coordinates aural perception units at the Conservatorium and supervises postgraduate research in music performance, composition, and musicology. Current projects include 'New Music Through Dialogic Intercultural Collaboration' with Dr Lulu Liu. Chilvers' work bridges musicology, psychology, and performance, with affiliations to the Music, Sound and Performance Lab and the Australian Music Centre. His compositions and research publications address themes of cultural identity, intercultural exchange, and the psychological impact of music. Publications include analyses of Szymanowski and Górecki's use of folklore, and empirical studies on cultural sensitivity in music appreciation. His teaching emphasizes aural skills development and interdisciplinary approaches to music education.