جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Phil Kirkmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Leadership
• Teacher Education and Development
• Professional Enquiry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phil Kirkman is an Associate Professor at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Education, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He serves as course leader for ARU's MBA in Educational Leadership and Management and manages education partnerships with schools and colleges. His research integrates teacher development with organizational learning to advance equity in education through evidence-informed practice. Education: PhD Education, University of Cambridge MPhil Educational Research, University of Cambridge PGCE, University of Durham BA (Hons) Music, University of Durham His research centers on Professional Enquiry, Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Technology-Mediated Development. Kirkman develops frameworks for organizational learning where teachers and leaders co-create research-informed practices that address educational inequities. His work bridges theory and practice through collaborative projects with schools. Recent publications (2020-2023) reveal consistent focus on research-informed practice in educational leadership, pandemic impacts on school transitions, and digital technology integration. His Norwich Opportunity Area projects demonstrate applied research in transition management, while his theoretical work advances reflective practice models like Self-Reflective Shapes. Scientific Awards: Fellow of Society for Education and Training Fellow of Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Professional Affiliate of the Chartered College of Teaching Rising Stars Public Engagement Fellowship Kirkman actively supervises doctoral research on professional enquiry, teacher development, and leadership. His grant portfolio includes: Academically asymmetrical paired mentoring (EEF, 2023-2024) Primary teachers' social media perceptions during pandemic (ARU, 2021-2023) Norwich Opportunity Area transitions (Norfolk CC, 2021-2023) Teacher development through blended learning (Erasmus, 2013-2015) He serves on the Cambridgeshire Hub Board, Cambridge Teaching Schools Network, Leadership East, and Cambridgeshire Culture Foundation, while contributing to the Dialogic Pedagogy journal editorial board. His community engagement extends to local charity trusteeships and international educational consultancy.

Jessica Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Composition
• Viola Performance
• Music Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jessica Meyer is an award-winning violist and composer currently serving on the viola faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. She has developed a distinctive career path that bridges performance, composition, and education, creating approximately 80 works over the past decade. Her research and creative interests span multiple domains of contemporary music practice: Developing innovative techniques for solo viola performance using loop pedals Creating contemporary classical compositions ranging from solo works to orchestral pieces Exploring improvisation across diverse musical traditions including jazz, baroque, and contemporary classical Integrating music technology with traditional string performance Developing pedagogical approaches that emphasize creativity and self-expression Meyer's recent compositional output shows remarkable diversity, with works like Spirits and Sinew (2023) inspired by New Orleans Voodoo traditions, the orchestral Turbulent Flames (2024), and specialized commissions for ensembles like the Exponential Ensemble and Juilliard's pre-college division. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on creating music that serves specific performers while pushing technical and expressive boundaries. As an educator, Meyer emphasizes the importance of trusting one's creative instincts and building musical community. She has developed classroom approaches that encourage students to create their own music, believing that 'choosing yourself and what makes you your unique self' is central to developing as a musician. Award-winning composer recognition Specialist in loop pedal technology for solo performance Advocate for creative music education approaches Meyer maintains an active performance schedule while continuing to develop her compositional voice, with her work demonstrating a consistent commitment to exploring the full expressive potential of the viola across diverse musical contexts.

• Textile Design
• Craft Education
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elisabeth Freiss serves as University Professor of Didactics / Design: Technology.Textile and Deputy Director of the Institute at Mozarteum University's Department of Fine Arts and Design within the School of Music & Arts Education (SOMA), a position held since 2017. Her research critically examines handcraft and fashion through the lenses of gender and national identity formation, with particular emphasis on DIY (do-it-yourself) and collective production methodologies. Key research domains include: Textile Design as socio-political practice Craft Education pedagogy Gender performance in material culture Nation-building through fashion Alternative production economies Community-based making strategies No documented scientific awards, student advisement records, or laboratory affiliations were present in the source material.

Carson Landryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Carillon Performance
• Music Performance
• Social Justice in Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carson Landry serves as Lecturer of Music and University Carillonist at the University of Rochester, performing on the Hopeman Carillon in Rush Rhees Library and teaching carillon performance to students. He actively leverages the instrument for social advocacy through performances by diverse composers and solidarity partnerships with community causes. His academic preparation includes: Master’s degree in carillon performance from the University of Michigan (studied with Drs. Tiffany Ng and Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra) Diploma from the Royal Carillon School in Belgium (Fulbright scholar) BA in music studies from Principia College Landry’s work centers on expanding carillon artistry through social justice frameworks, emphasizing underrepresented composers and community dialogue. His performances bridge historical carillon traditions with contemporary activism, creating unique public engagement opportunities that challenge conventional perceptions of the instrument. Professional recognition includes: The Diapason magazine’s 20 Under 30 (2023) Fellowships at Bok Tower Gardens and Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon As an educator, he trains emerging carillonneurs while serving the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America as corresponding secretary and chair of the Professionalism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. His leadership drives initiatives promoting ethical standards and inclusive practices within the global carillon community. Landry maintains an active performance schedule across the United States and Europe, using concerts to advance his mission of making carillon artistry relevant to modern social discourse through repertoire innovation and collaborative projects.

Alvaro Alvarez-Delgadoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Engineering Education
• Digital Humanities
• Natural Language Processing in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alvaro Alvarez-Delgado serves as an Adjunct Researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Humanities and Education (Campus Santa Fe), where he pioneers interdisciplinary approaches merging digital humanities with engineering education. His work focuses on developing innovative pedagogical frameworks that integrate storytelling, natural language processing, and cultural studies to enhance STEM learning outcomes. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Hispanic Languages and Literature from Universidad Veracruzana (Poza Rica-Tuxpan) Master in Hispanic Literature from El Colegio de México PhD in Hispanic Literature from El Colegio de México Alvarez-Delgado's research program centers on Education 4.0 challenges, specifically investigating how digital literacy, metacognitive awareness, and creative thinking can be cultivated in engineering students through transdisciplinary methods. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in applying humanities perspectives to technical education, with particular emphasis on Industry 4.0 skill development and soft skills cultivation. Analysis of his 2018-2023 publications reveals three dominant thematic clusters: (1) NLP applications for learning assessment in STEM, (2) storytelling/art-based techniques for developing critical thinking, and (3) Education 4.0 frameworks for soft skills development in engineering. These strands converge in his development of micro-workshops and serious-storytelling methodologies that bridge humanities and engineering curricula. His expertise directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education (SDG 4) through innovative pedagogical frameworks Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) via Industry 4.0 skills research Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) through engineering education applications Alvarez-Delgado teaches specialized courses including 'Cultural Imaginaries of Mexico', 'Symbolic Structures in Image, Literature and Music', and 'The Myths that Inhabit Us', while maintaining active research collaborations evidenced by his 112 Mendeley readers and conference presentations at IEEE EDUCON and FIE. His work represents a significant contribution to humanizing technical education through humanities integration.

Michael Bucklesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Violin
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Buckles serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs while maintaining his faculty appointment as Professor of Music at McNeese State University, where he has been a core academic figure since 2002. Previously leading the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts from 2011-2017, he successfully navigated National Association of Schools of Music accreditation and secured $25,000 in endowed faculty development funds. His educational foundation includes a Doctor of Musical Arts from Louisiana State University, Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music from Tulane University. These qualifications underpin his dual expertise in academic administration and performance artistry. Dr. Buckles' professional focus centers on violin performance and innovative music education methodologies, particularly through community engagement. He established McNeese's National String Project Consortium site—a $10,000 grant-funded initiative making it Louisiana's sole participant among 40 national universities—specializing in accessible string instrument instruction for underserved communities. His approach integrates performance pedagogy with service-learning principles, evidenced by his UL System Service-Learning Council membership. His recognition includes: McNeese President’s Award for Outstanding Community Service Dr. Buckles has secured significant external funding including the National String Project grant and previously served as university service-learning coordinator. His leadership extends to board positions with the F.G. Bulber Youth Orchestra and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School, demonstrating commitment to arts education beyond campus boundaries. As an active performer, he maintains concertmaster roles with the Lake Charles Symphony and principal violin positions in multiple regional ensembles including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, bridging academic scholarship with professional artistry through regular collaborations with the Lake Charles Civic Ballet and Louisiana Choral Foundation.

• Music Psychology
• Music-Induced Movement
• Action-Perception Coupling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edith Van Dyck serves as a Postdoctoral researcher in systematical musicology/music psychology at IPEM, Ghent University, and lecturer in music history at the Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema and Sound (RITCS), Erasmushogeschool Brussel. Her research centers on action-perception coupling in musical interaction, specifically examining how musical features and human emotions influence movement in contexts like dance, running, and walking. Research Focus: Her work bridges Music Psychology and Motor Rehabilitation, with core investigations into music-induced movement dynamics. Key projects include personalized music interventions for Parkinson's disease gait rehabilitation, entrainment of physical cadence to musical rhythms, and the social-cognitive aspects of musical performance. She employs interdisciplinary methods from psychology, neuroscience, and musicology to analyze embodied responses to auditory stimuli. Publication Trends (2019-2021): Recent articles reveal three dominant themes: (1) Clinical applications of music in neurological rehabilitation (particularly Parkinson's), (2) Real-world movement entrainment to music in activities like running and walking, and (3) Social dynamics of musical interaction during pandemic restrictions. Her collaborative work spans institutions including Montreal University and the University of Antwerp, emphasizing translational research from laboratory to therapeutic settings. Scientific Recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in source materials Academic Engagement: Active in editorial roles as Review Editor for Performance Science at Frontiers in Psychology, with no current information on grant funding or student supervision. Her network includes prominent researchers like Simone Dalla Bella (Montreal) and Jeska Buhmann (Antwerp). Research Environment: Core affiliation with Ghent University's Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM), a leading center for empirical musicology. Collaborates extensively with clinical teams on rehabilitation projects and participates in international consortia studying music-movement relationships.

Ivar Grydelandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Improvisation
• Artistic Research
• Ensemble Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ivar Grydeland (b. 1976) is Head of Department and Professor of Improvisation at the Norwegian Academy of Music. He teaches improvisation and ensemble performance while supervising students at bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels. Grydeland currently directs the PhD program in Artistic Research (KUST) and serves on the board of the Norwegian Artistic Research School. His research interests center on improvisation, collaboration, human-machine interaction, music technology, and artistic research . Grydeland has published numerous articles, book chapters, and online expositions in artistic research. Since 2023, he has led a work package in the Centre for Excellence in Creative Use of Technologies in Music Education (CreaTeME) at the University of Agder and previously coordinated the Norwegian Artistic Research Program (2015-2017). Grydeland's recent publications reveal a strong focus on networked music performance , particularly exploring latency in remote collaboration as a creative element rather than a technical limitation. His work bridges practical artistic creation with theoretical reflection, examining both ensemble and solo improvisation frameworks. Nordic Council Music Prize nomination (2015) for album 'Canopée' with ensemble Dans les arbres Grydeland actively supervises students at all academic levels and has served on assessment committees for PhD candidates. His significant projects include 'RAPP Lab' (2020-2023), 'Goodbye Intuition' (2017-2020), and 'Ensemble & Ensemble of Me' (2011-2016), which examined the relationship between ensemble and solo improvisation. As a performing musician, he is a member of the ensembles Huntsville and Dans les arbres, with whom he has toured internationally for over 25 years.

Freya Vassمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• cognitive dance studies
• visuo-sonority in contemporary dance
• performativity
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Freya Vass is a Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent, specializing in Drama and Theatre Studies. Her academic work bridges performance arts and cognitive sciences, focusing on dance as a visuo-sonic art form and perceptual dimensions of choreographic practices. Dr. Vass's research interests include: Cognitive dance studies and perception of dance Visuo-sonority in contemporary dance Performativity, scenography, and dramaturgy Devising processes and creative practices Gesture studies and embodied cognition Arts/sciences interdisciplinarity Her scholarship demonstrates a sustained engagement with William Forsythe's choreographic methods, analyzing works including Decreation (2003), You made me a monster (2005), Heterotopia (2006), and Yes we can't (2008), as well as ensemble creations like Whole in the Head (2010). She has developed frameworks for understanding dance as fundamentally visuo-sonic, revealing how expanded scenography—lighting, sound, space, and movement—collectively shapes audience perception. Her research shows how contemporary ballet reveals not only energy and effort but also the intense embodied experience of dance practice. Dr. Vass has made significant theoretical contributions including the concept of 'perceptual performativity' (Vass-Rhee 2011), which describes how performance recalibrates audience perception. Her publications explore how performing arts training develops perceptual skills enabling performers to direct attention across multiple information sources while performing, inviting audiences to experience beyond everyday perceptual limits. Her notable contributions include: First book-length cognitive study of William Forsythe's work Conceptualizing visuo-sonic choreographic processes Establishing connections between somatic approaches and cognitive science Editing the special issue 'On Perception' for Performance Research As both scholar and former dramaturg with The Forsythe Company, Dr. Vass brings practical experience to her academic work, demonstrating how choreographic research acknowledges the skill, power, pleasure, and joy inherent in dance practice.

Gerd Bayerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early modern narrative prose fiction
• Postmodern and contemporary British novel
• Holocaust studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gerd Bayer is an Academic Director at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), leading the Department of English and American Studies. He holds a habilitation (2012) and has held academic positions across Europe and North America since 1998, including roles at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toronto. His research focuses on early modern prose fiction (especially Restoration epistolarity), Holocaust studies, postmodern literature, heavy metal culture, and narrative theory. Education: M.A. & 1st Staatsexamen (1998) PhD in English Studies (2003) Habilitation (2012) Research Interests: Restoration narrative forms, Holocaust cinema and literature, postcolonial cosmopolitanism, metal studies, and epistolary theory. Current projects include textual editions of Peter Motteux’s Gentleman’s Journal and David Mitchell’s postcolonial works. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural, historical, and ethical inquiries. Publications: Over 60 books and articles, including Novel Horizons: The Genre Making of Restoration Fiction (2016) and edited volumes on Holocaust film and heavy metal culture. Recent work explores epistolary practices in early modern fiction and the ethics of survival in contemporary narratives. Awards & Grants: 2017: Elected Member, Academia Europaea (Literary & Theatrical Studies) 2013: Harry Ransom Center Research Fellowship Long-term DFG grant (2009–2012) and Thyssen Foundation support for epistolarity projects Advising & Leadership: Supervises graduate research in his fields. Served as Academic Director since 2016, overseeing departmental strategy and international collaborations. Editorial board memberships include Journal of Postcolonial Writing and Humanities . Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on early modern prose and Holocaust representation, collaborating with institutions in Spain, Poland, and the U.S.

Jonathan Birchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Sentience
• Evolution of Altruism
• Philosophy of Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Birch is a Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Principal Investigator of the Foundations of Animal Sentience project. He joined LSE in 2014 after serving as a Junior Research Fellow at Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he earned his PhD in 2013 with a dissertation on Kin Selection: A Philosophical Analysis . His research focuses on animal sentience, cognition, welfare, and the evolution of altruism and social behavior. He has also explored ethical implications of AI and consciousness in non-human entities. Birch’s work led to the UK’s Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 , which extended legal protections to cephalopods and decapods. He has authored two influential books: The Philosophy of Social Evolution (2017) and The Edge of Sentience (2024). He received the Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2014 for his contributions to interdisciplinary research. His research integrates philosophy, biology, and ethics, addressing topics like invertebrate welfare, AI sentience, and the precautionary principle. He collaborates across disciplines to advance evidence-based policies and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies and animal welfare.

Huanping Daiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Auditory Perception
• Psychophysics
• Speech Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Huanping Dai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on auditory perception, psychophysics, and the neural mechanisms underlying sound detection and discrimination. His work explores topics such as spatial hearing, temporal integration, and the influence of sensory cues on perceptual decisions. Key areas of investigation include interaural time and level differences (ITD/ILD), the impact of training and experience on auditory skills, and the theoretical foundations of signal detection in complex acoustic environments. He has extensively studied how temporal and spectral features of sounds affect detectability and discrimination thresholds. Dr. Dai’s recent studies highlight sex differences in auditory perception and the role of learning in refining binaural processing. His research also addresses optimal decision-making strategies in sensory systems, combining empirical data with advanced statistical modeling. His lab investigates signal detection mechanisms in both expected and unexpected contexts, with applications to hearing aid design and understanding auditory disorders. Collaborative work focuses on bridging psychophysical findings with computational models of auditory processing.

David Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 18th Century Literature
• Theatre History
• Political Satire
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Taylor is an Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford's Faculty of English, specializing in 18th-century literature and culture. His research focuses on the intersections of theatre, politics, and visual culture, with particular attention to parody, satire, and textual-image relationships. He has authored influential books on Richard Brinsley Sheridan and the history of literary caricature. Current projects include editing Joseph Addison's plays and exploring spectacle's role in mediating text-image interactions. His academic journey reflects a deep engagement with both historical texts and contemporary performance practices. Taylor's work bridges literary analysis with visual studies, examining how political ideologies manifest in theatrical spaces and graphic satire. He actively participates in scholarly discourse through book reviews and conference presentations, maintaining strong ties to theatrical communities through live performance critiques. Though his publications span decades—from a 1994 medical study on congenital sarcomas to recent explorations of 21st-century theatre experiments—his primary focus remains on Enlightenment-era cultural dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach enriches understandings of how literary forms interact with socio-political contexts, making him a key figure in 18th-century studies.

Shayna Silversteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance
• Dance Studies
• Ethnography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shayna Silverstein is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She specializes in the politics and aesthetics of sound, movement, and performance in the contemporary Middle East, particularly focusing on South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA). Her research examines how sonic and performative practices articulate social, political, and cultural dynamics, with a focus on Syria and the diaspora. Education: PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Chicago (2012), BA in History from Yale University (2000). She has held fellowships from the Mellon Foundation, NEH, and Fulbright programs. Research Interests: Dance studies, sound studies, MENA Studies, ethnography, and social theory. Her book Fraught Balance: The Embodied Politics of Dabke Dance Music in Syria (2024) explores how Syrian dabke dance music shapes societal structures and conflict. She also investigates diasporic performances and sonic praxis in global contexts. Awards: Includes the Marcia Herndon Article Award (2022), AMS Book Subvention (2023), and Kaplan Institute Fellowship (2018-19). She serves on editorial boards for Northwestern University Press, Bloomsbury’s Sound Studies series, and the Society for Ethnomusicology. Teaching: Courses include Sound Cultures, Sonic Practices of the Middle East, and Sound Ethnography. She integrates performance pedagogy with critical theory. Labs/Teams: Core faculty in Northwestern’s Program in Middle East and North African Studies. Collaborates with interdisciplinary research groups on sound and migration, and co-authored works on race-making in Egyptian, Syrian, and German cultures.

Catherine Cosbeyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Violin Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music

Catherine Cosbey serves as a Course Instructor in Violin within the Department of Music Performance at McGill University's Schulich School of Music. An accomplished chamber musician, she is currently a member of the Cavani String Quartet and has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and international festivals across North America and Europe. Her professional focus centers on violin performance and chamber music within the classical tradition, with performances described by the Strad Magazine as "polished, radiant, and incisive." She maintains an active performance career while contributing to music education through her faculty role. Ms. Cosbey has received significant recognition: Gold Medal and Grand Prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition ProQuartet Prize at the 9th Borciani String Quartet Competition Additionally, she co-directs the Regina Chamber Music Festival and was a founding member of the Linden String Quartet, demonstrating her commitment to artistic leadership and collaborative music-making.