Computer-Mediated Music Performance Professors and Supervisors

Ellen Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)United States

Ellen Thomas is an Associate Professor at the MT School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and startup survival, with a particular emphasis on pivoting strategies, social capital, and new product development. She has contributed to understanding how startups navigate pivots, leverage investor relationships, and sustain growth through strategic pivots and ecosystem integration. Thomas has led or co-led research projects including the NSF-funded I-Corps initiative on microfluidic design education, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical industry applications. Her work spans theoretical frameworks in behavioral game theory and practical studies on digital product consumption influenced by online group dynamics. Her research outputs consistently address critical challenges in entrepreneurial ventures, including the timing of pivots, the role of innovation ecosystems in startup success, and the interplay between strategic orientation and product development outcomes. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to entrepreneurship and management literature. Thomas has advised on projects involving collaborative new product development, strategic alliances, and supplier integration. She actively participates in institutional initiatives such as the NJIT committee addressing gender imbalance in faculty hiring, underscoring her commitment to academic equity and organizational development.

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David Loberg Codeمشاهده پروفایل

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Western Michigan UniversityUnited States

David Loberg Code is Professor and Head of Music Research and Cultural Studies at Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. He holds a PhD from University of Maryland and MM/BM degrees from University of Illinois. Research explores computer-mediated live performance, non-standard tuning systems, and Norwegian folk traditions. Developed the Groven Piano (36-tone interactive network) and founded KLOrk (Kalamazoo Laptop Orchestra). Publications appear in Perspectives of New Music, Computer Music Journal, and Studio Musicologica Norvegica. Fulbright Scholar to Norway specializing in folk music performance and interdisciplinary applications of technology in music.

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Harry Lehmannمشاهده پروفایل

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University of LuxembourgLuxembourg

Harry Lehmann is a Research Fellow (postdoctoral researcher) in the Department of Humanities at University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. His research bridges philosophy of art, music theory, and digital aesthetics, with specific interests in algorithmic culture, political dimensions of art, and transformations in musical ontology. Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate: Theoretical examinations of digital music cultures and algorithmic creativity Critical analyses of political art in polarized societies Interdisciplinary studies connecting philosophy, technology, and aesthetics Fluent in German, English, and Russian, he contributes to international discourse on contemporary aesthetic theory and digital humanities.

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Ana Clementeمشاهده پروفایل

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University of the Balearic IslandsSpain

Ana Clemente is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Germany) and McGill University (Canada), specializing in cognitive neuropsychology and auditory cognitive neuroscience. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Evolution and Cognition from the University of the Balearic Islands (Spain) and an M.Mus. in Solo Performance from the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf (Germany). Her research focuses on creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, multisensory integration, and the neuroscientific basis of evaluative judgment. Key academic roles include a Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–23) and a La Caixa INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowship (2017–21). She has held teaching positions at music conservatories in Spain, including roles as Head of Department and Erasmus Program Coordinator. Her work spans high-impact journals like Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts and Emotion , with a focus on audiovisual aesthetics, perceptual mediation of liking, and curvature effects in visual perception. She received the Frank X. Barron Award (2022) for her doctoral thesis on aesthetic sensitivity. Active in interdisciplinary research, Ana has collaborated with institutions like KTH Stockholm and Queen Mary University of London. Her current projects explore hedonic evaluation of multisensory objects and the biocultural evolution of aesthetic preferences.

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Ulrik Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

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Roskilde UniversityDenmark

Ulrik Schmidt is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Communication and Arts, specializing in sound studies, media philosophy, and audiovisual aesthetics. He holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen (2010), an MA in Modern Culture (2005), and a BA in Music and Sociology (1998). His research explores intersections between sound art, media archaeology, and environmental soundscapes, with notable works including A Philosophy of Ambient Sound (2023) and Media Aesthetics (2020). Key research areas include sonic environmentality, materiality, and the aesthetics of production. He co-edited The Ambient: Sensation, Mediatization, Environment (2013) and has organized major events like the 2026 Ambient Music Conference . Schmidt is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Citizenship and contributes to projects like the ongoing Seismograf/DMT initiative. His recent publications (2023–2026) focus on ambient sound theory, mass comedy, and interdisciplinary artistic practices. While no formal student advisees are listed, his collaborative projects involve extensive scholarly networks and public engagement through media appearances and academic conferences.

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Anders Fribergمشاهده پروفایل

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KTH Royal Institute of TechnologySweden

Anders Friberg is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing. His research focuses on music communication, perception, and modeling, encompassing topics such as music performance, expressive timing, and the interplay between music and emotion. He leads projects in computational models for music analysis, audio signal processing, and the neuroscience of music. His work bridges musicology, computer science, and cognitive science. Research Interests: Music perception and modeling Expressive performance analysis Audio feature extraction Music emotion and crossmodal perception Neuroscience of singing and vocal production Key Contributions: Development of the KTH rule system for musical performance Studies on jazz swing rhythms and ensemble timing Computational models for accent salience and dynamics Investigations into insula connectivity in trained singers Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with recent work on vocal sound imitation models, child-computer interaction in music learning, and neural correlates of musical expression.

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Sid Felsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Sid Fels is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He leads the Human Communication Technologies Laboratory and was the director of the Media and Graphics Interdisciplinary Centre (MAGIC) from 2001 to 2012. His academic rank is Professor, and he is actively involved in faculty roles without any indication of retirement or former status. Education: BASc in Electrical Engineering (University of Waterloo, 1988), MSc and PhD in Computer Science (University of Toronto, 1990 and 1994 respectively). He has been at UBC since 1998 and was recognized as a Distinguished University Scholar in 2004. Research Interests: Focuses on human-computer interaction, biomechanical modeling, neural networks, medical applications, speech synthesis, and interactive arts. His lab explores topics like 3D displays, surgical simulation, and vocal tract modeling. Key projects include mandibular reconstruction simulations and biomechanical modeling for speech production. Publications: Over 150 articles, including recent works on mandibular reconstruction efficacy, AI in education, and vocal tract acoustics. Notable articles from 2025 include studies on surgical planning and chatbot-mediated critical thinking. Awards: Distinguished University Scholar (UBC, 2004). His work bridges computer science, engineering, and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary projects. Students: Supervised over 20 graduate students, including those in biomechanical modeling, medical imaging, and human-computer interaction. Notable advisees include authors of theses on video-based learning tools and surgical simulation systems. Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Communication Technologies Lab and co-founded MAGIC. Collaborates with clinical partners on projects like mandibular reconstruction and sleep apnea modeling.

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Aleksander Väljamäeمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TartuEstonia

Aleksander Väljamäe is an Associate Professor in Physiological Computing at Tallinn University's School of Digital Technologies (HCI group) and a Grant Consultant at Tartu University. His research focuses on multisensory perception, physiological computing, and neurofeedback applications in brain disorders, BCI, and neurocinema. He has held postdoctoral roles at institutions like Pompeu Fabra University and Graz University, and was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow (2013–2015). He actively participates in EU projects (e.g., Future BNCI) and art-science collaborations, such as the Multimodal Brain Orchestra. His administrative roles include chairing Tallinn University’s internal research committee and advising for the European Commission and Italian Ministry of Health. Education: PhD in Applied Acoustics (Chalmers University, 2007) M.Sc. in Digital Communication (Chalmers, 2003) BSc in Radio Engineering (Tallinn University of Technology, 2000) Research Interests: Developing novel methods for diagnosing brain disorders (e.g., depression, migraine) using audiovisual media and BCI. Explores wearable technologies, affective computing, and the psychophysiology of emotion. Recent projects include SoniWeight Shoes (2024) and Magic Lining (2019), which investigate body-perception modulation via wearable devices. Grants & Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie International Outgoing Fellowship (2013–2015). Active in EU-funded initiatives like POEMS and BrainAble. Labs/Teams: Leads the HCI group at Tallinn University, collaborating with institutions globally. Co-developed the eXperience Induction Machine for mixed-reality interaction studies.

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Judith Irmela Haugمشاهده پروفایل

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University of OsloNorway

Judith Irmela Haug is an Associate Professor in Music before 1900 at the Department of Musicology, University of Oslo, where she has held a permanent position since September 2023. Her academic career spans European and Ottoman musical traditions with a specialized focus on transcultural exchange during the early modern period. Her primary research interests include: Notation systems and oral tradition in musical transmission Intercultural music encounters and cross-cultural perception of sound Global music history with particular emphasis on Ottoman-European exchanges Music history of the Ottoman Empire and neighboring regions Music iconography and historically informed performance practice Dr. Haug's scholarly work demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary breadth, connecting musicology with medical history, diplomatic studies, and cultural anthropology. Her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with 17th-century Ottoman musical culture, particularly through the lens of ʿAlī Ufuḳī (Albertus Bobovius), examining how musical notation functioned within Ottoman society and how music intersected with medicine, food culture, and diplomatic practices. She teaches several courses including EXFAC03-MUS 24V Faculty Examination for Musicology, MUS2445 24V Deep dive into the music soundtrack, MUS2301 24H Song Cultures Before 1600, and MUS1445 24H History of music. Dr. Haug serves as grant awarding coordinator for COST Action CA21161 EarlyMuse and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Musicological Society. Her current research projects include 'BærUt! Competence hub for sustainable digital scientific publications' and 'CA21161 - A new ecosystem of early music studies (EarlyMuse)', reflecting her commitment to both historical scholarship and contemporary academic infrastructure development.

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Jason E Geistweidtمشاهده پروفایل

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State University of New York at BuffaloUnited States

Jason E Geistweidt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Study at the University at Buffalo's College of Arts and Sciences. His work intersects electroacoustics, physical computing, and experimental practices with a focus on digitally mediated experiences. Education: PhD in Electroacoustic Composition from Queen's University Belfast, MA in Music Technology from University of Limerick, BMusEd from Southwestern University Geistweidt's creative practice explores intimate encounters through sound art using contact microphone recordings and human voice. His telematic practice interconnects spaces via sensor arrays for ambient sonification/visualization, while generative systems employ natural language processing for text/image recontextualization. Chance operations and experimental processes define his approach, emphasizing audience activation through embodied experiences as described in John Dewey's Art as Experience . Specialties include sonic arts, networked performance, live electronics, and happenings. He designs digital tools for remote artistic projection and ambient data collection.

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Maya Livioمشاهده پروفایل

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American UniversityUnited States

Maya Livio is Assistant Professor of Climate, Environmental Justice, Media and Communication and Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University. Her work bridges environmental studies, media theory, and digital technology through an intersectional feminist and justice-oriented lens. Dr. Livio's research examines the contact zones between ecosystems and technological systems, with particular focus on media technologies used for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Livio's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Colorado-Boulder, an MA from the University of Amsterdam, and a residency at Caltech. Her professional experience extends beyond academia to include curatorial work at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Media Archaeology Lab, where she developed expertise in environmental media and digital justice. Dr. Livio's research interests center on climate and sustainability, environmental equity and justice, and the intersection of media technologies with ecological systems. She examines how tools like camera traps, digital twins, and AI for conservation operate within complex social and ecological contexts, with particular attention to issues of power, access, representation, and Indigenous sovereignty in conservation efforts. Her work challenges conventional approaches to environmental technology by applying intersectional feminist perspectives that highlight the importance of community knowledge and Indigenous sovereignty in conservation efforts. Dr. Livio's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple venues, with publications spanning academic journals, conference proceedings, and art catalogs. Her work shows a clear trajectory toward examining the ethical dimensions of environmental technologies, with increasing focus on avian conservation, queer ecology, and feminist approaches to data and technology. Greenberg Faculty Fellowship (2023-2025) Airlie Research & Innovation Award (2023) Caltech-Huntington Art + Research Residency (2023) Creator Development Fund from New Music USA (2022) INSITE Fund from RedLine Contemporary Art Center and Andy Warhol Foundation (2019-2020) Dr. Livio actively mentors students through research projects and has served as co-PI on grants that support collaborative knowledge production. Her approach to supervision emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and justice-oriented research practices. She has been involved in organizing symposia and workshops that create spaces for feminist and critical approaches to media technology and environmental studies. Currently, Dr. Livio is leading several significant projects including a feature film and paper on AI for avian conservation through queer ecology, a multimodal research project on camera trapping in Los Angeles, and a book on digital conservation. She also serves as curator for 'Data Rich, Dirt Poor,' a museum-wide exhibition at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (2025-2026).

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John Fassمشاهده پروفایل

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University of the Arts LondonUnited Kingdom

John Fass is a Senior Lecturer in MA User Experience Design at the London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London. He also serves as a Course Leader for the MA User Experience Design program and previously led the BA Hons Information and Interface Design program. Additionally, he holds positions as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art. His educational background includes a PhD from the Royal College of Art (2018, AHRC funded), an MRes with Distinction in Information Environments from London College of Communication, and a BA (Hons) in Photography, Film, Video and Animation from West Surrey College of Art and Design. Fass's research focuses on digital experiences, technology production cultures, and the politics of digital interfaces. His work explores how digital interfaces mediate human perceptions of self, friends, and the world, with particular attention to the power dynamics between service providers and users. He employs design methods to elicit personal interpretations of digital experiences, such as having people draw comic book versions of their browser history. His research output spans topics including digital news, internet culture, citation methods, data visualization, and the relationship between UX designers and machine learning data scientists. His most recent work involves designerly abstractions and sensitizing concepts in the context of digital experiences. Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA) Member of the Design Research Society Fass has presented research at major conferences including CHI, NordiCHI, DIS, and IEEE Vis. He has extensive professional experience, having worked with clients such as Google, Arup, TED, Universal Music, and IBM. His work has been exhibited at institutions including The Photographers Gallery, FACT, Moderna Museet, and Bozar. He has also been a visiting lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, Leicester University, ECAL+EPFL, and Bauhaus Oassau.

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William Friedمشاهده پروفایل

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Davidson CollegeUnited States

William Fried is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Music at Davidson College, specializing in piano performance with research emphases in French repertoire and postwar Avant Garde traditions. His work bridges electroacoustic experimentation, dance collaboration, and unconventional notation systems. D.M.A. from University of California, San Diego M.M. from New England Conservatory B.S. in Mathematics from Brown University Fried's research manifests through performance practice, focusing on 20th-21st century French composers and experimental notation techniques. As a specialist in new music, he has premiered over 50 contemporary works and recorded for Mode Records and Carrier Records, while his electroacoustic duo with percussionist Scott Deal explores computer-mediated sound environments. His 2022 album "vues féeriques" synthesizes Bach, Fauré, and Messiaen interpretations with avant-garde sensibilities. Fried maintains active performance ties through residencies at Atlantic Music Festival and Charlotte's Sensoria Festival, while serving as a clinician across North Carolina. His teaching encompasses applied piano instruction for credit and non-credit students at Davidson College, emphasizing both traditional repertoire and contemporary techniques.

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Seth Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Massachusetts LowellUnited States

Seth Adams is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts Lowell within the College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, specializing in instrumental music education, modern band pedagogy, remote music making, and telematics. His work integrates formal and nonformal learning practices through genre-crossing musical experiences. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University (2024) M.M. in Music Education from Boston University (2012) B.M. in Percussion Performance and Music Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2005) Adams' research centers on community-engaged musical practice, networked music performance, creativity-based pedagogy, and music's social bonding effects. He examines the philosophical aesthetics of music education and the lived experience of real-time network-mediated music, emphasizing how technology expands musical access while preserving aesthetic depth. His approach deliberately combines formal instruction with informal community practices. His recent publications analyze the phenomenology of advanced networked performance and practical strategies for integrating telematics into music education. The research trend reveals growing scholarly attention to digital tools for synchronous/asynchronous music making, addressing technical challenges like latency while exploring how remote contexts reshape aesthetic encounters and pedagogical frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Modern Band Higher Education Fellowship at Music Will Adams mentors graduate and undergraduate music education students while building partnerships with local public schools through the Modern Band program. His prior roles as a Ravinia Teaching Artist and UIC College Preparatory band director inform his community-focused teaching philosophy and outreach initiatives. He founded the Temporal Displacement Orchestra (which premiered Frank Ticheli's "In C-Dorian" virtually in 2020) and co-founded Animal Farm, an award-winning children's music act. His professional background spans 15 years as a bassist/drummer in Boston/Chicago scenes and five years as a DCI front ensemble arranger.

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