جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Actor Training
• Screen Acting
• Motion Capture Acting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Darren Daly is a Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MA in Screen Acting at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. With 20 years of professional acting experience across stage, screen, and digital media, he operates as a practitioner-researcher integrating industry practice with academic training. His educational background includes: BA (Hons) Performance & Media Arts (1996-1999) Graduate Diploma in Acting (2003-2004) MA in Text & Performance (2008-2009) PhD in Dramatising a Learning Theatre (2016-2020) Daly's research centers on actor training methodologies for digital performance contexts. Key interests include applying Stanislavski's tempo-rhythm to screen acting, adapting Michael Chekhov's techniques for motion capture, and developing industry-higher education collaborative training models. His work examines how actors maintain psychological presence and physical expressivity when performing with emerging technologies like Unreal Engine. Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory exploring the intersection of traditional acting techniques with digital performance tools. Daly investigates temporal dynamics in screen acting, actor-camera intimacy, and virtual body representation through motion capture systems. His outputs consistently address practical training applications while theoretically engaging with performance philosophy and technology studies. Daly actively supervises PhD students on actor training, screen performance, and motion capture topics. As Programme Leader for the MA Screen Acting, he shapes curriculum development emphasizing industry-relevant skills through partnerships with regional theatres and technology companies. His affiliation with the Creative Technology Research Centre facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration on digital performance innovation.

Marc C-Scottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media and Communication
• Television Studies
• Media Policy and Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Marc C-Scott serves as Deputy Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching at Victoria University's College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT. He chairs the Bachelor of Screen Media and Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects programs and co-leads postgraduate Block Teaching courses. A prominent media commentator, Marc contributes to national discussions on Australian television, media policy, and sports broadcasting through television, radio, and publications. Marc's academic qualifications include: PhD from CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Design (Multimedia) with Honors from an Australian institution Marc's research focuses on media and communication, with expertise in television studies, media policy, and sports broadcasting rights. He examines the historical and contemporary shifts in television, the impact of streaming on media consumption, and the pedagogical innovations of the Block Model. His work addresses critical issues in Australian media, including local content regulation and the evolving viewing behaviors of young audiences. His recent publications (2024-2025) concentrate on enhancing the Block Model for media education, assessment strategies, and professional development. Earlier works (2016-2020) analyze television history, sports media rights, and digital piracy. A unifying thread is the transformation of media landscapes in the streaming era, with emphasis on Australian contexts and educational applications. Marc supervises Masters and PhD students in Creative Arts, History, Language and Communication, and Education. His leadership in the VU Block Model® Professional Learning program reflects his commitment to educational innovation, though specific grant details are not provided.

• Communication
• Journalism
• Multimedia Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mario Benedetto is a Journalist and Senior Advisor at Luiss University, holding a teaching position in Theories and Techniques of Integrated and Multimedia Communication at Luiss Business School and serving on the Scientific Committee of the Executive Programme in Creativity and TV Format Management. His professional experience spans: Journalism: writing for Quotidiano Nazionale and appearing as a guest on Mediaset's talk shows Television: as a TV author for formats and series (including "Don Matteo") Radio: hosting "Generazione Nova" on Rai Radio Uno Management: as Communications Director at Confagricoltura (contributing to Expo 2015) Arts: serving on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Fine Arts in Lecce Benedetto's research interests lie in Communication, Journalism, Multimedia Communication, TV Format Management, and Audiovisual Media, where he integrates academic theory with practical industry applications through authored books, essays, and media production work.

Christian Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Editing
• Experimental Film
• Found Footage Techniques
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christian Becker (born 1971) serves as Technology/Postproduction Editor at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), where he manages edit suite bookings and technical post-production facilities. He previously held the position of acting professor for film editing at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences during the 2022/23 academic year. Becker's research centers on the auditory and visual design possibilities of film editing, with particular focus on the surprising/unexpected and process-based nature of montage. His work spans feature films, documentaries, experimental formats, industrial films, music videos, and installations. He explores found footage techniques and experimental narrative structures, emphasizing editorial innovation as a creative force. His filmography demonstrates consistent engagement with montage as an artistic medium, evolving from early experimental shorts to contemporary feature productions. Key thematic threads include biographical documentation, musical integration, and non-linear storytelling approaches across diverse cinematic genres. NRW Prize at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen City of Duisburg Prize at the Duisburg Film Week Becker has contributed to academia through guest lectures at multiple institutions and his temporary professorship at FH Dortmund. His technical role at KHM involves maintaining post-production infrastructure including editing stations, recording studios, and film laboratories across multiple floors of the Filzengraben facility.

• Anatomy
• Figure Drawing
• Painting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eugene Clark is a Lecturer of Art in the Department of Art, Art History and Design at Oakland University. He teaches courses in drawing, painting, and anatomy, with a focus on interdisciplinary art practices spanning traditional and contemporary mediums. Education: MFA, Wayne State University, 1994 (Drawing, Installation, Performance) BFA, College for Creative Studies, 1988 (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking) Post Graduate Study, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 1989–1990 (Printmaking) Research Interests: Clark's work integrates anatomical precision with expressive techniques across drawing, painting, printmaking, and performance art. His practice explores the human form through figurative studies, multimedia installations, and public performances, often bridging scientific inquiry with artistic expression. Awards & Grants: Multiple Artist Grants from Michigan Humanities Council (2009, 2011, 2013) Artist/Performer Award, Wayne County Arts Commission (2007) Fellowship, Matilda Wilson Dodge Foundation (1987) He has exhibited internationally, including in Germany and New York City, and co-founded the performance duo 'Artists on Pavement'. His grants consistently support projects merging art with anatomical and humanities themes.

Amanda Bayleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intercultural Music Practices
• Contemporary Music Analysis
• Music and Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amanda Bayley is Professor of Music at Bath Spa University, leading the interdisciplinary research group Intercultural Communication through Practice . Her work spans intercultural music collaboration, performance analysis, and the intersection of music with ecology. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and has been Co-Investigator on ERC-funded projects like Beyond East and West (2015-2023) and Interactive Research in Music as Sound (2017-2023). Recent projects include the ESRC/AHRC-funded Ecotones: Soundscapes of Trees (2022-23) and NERC-supported Hear Water , exploring environmental empathy through sound. She has received the Ruth A. Solie Award (2011) for her book Recorded Music: Performance, Culture, and Technology . Education: PhD (University of Reading) MMus (University of Surrey) BA (Hons) (Dartington College of Arts) Research Interests: Intercultural music practices and composer-performer collaborations Rehearsal analysis and contemporary string quartet performance Ecological music studies (e.g., Interspecies Listening , Ecotones ) Historical performance practices (Bartók, Lutosławski) Grants & Projects: ERC, ESRC/AHRC, NERC-funded interdisciplinary research British Academy project on Finnissy’s string quartets (2007-2009) AHRC Impact Accelerator Awards (2023-2024) International collaborations in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Korea Editorial & Editorial Roles: Co-editor, Routledge Transcultural Music Practices series Reviews Editor, Ethnomusicology Forum Humanities Editor, Journal of Interdisciplinary Music Studies Teaching & Supervision: Specializes in 20th-century music history, world music, and ethnomusicology. Currently supervising five PhD candidates on topics ranging from Paraguayan polca to Nubian music traditions.

• Digital Storytelling
• STEAM Education
• Game-based Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tharrenos Bratitsis is a Full Professor at the University of Western Macedonia's Department of Early Childhood Education, specializing in ICTs in Education. He earned his Electrical Engineering and Computer Science degree from the Polytechnic School of the University of Patras in 1994 and completed his doctorate in 2007. His research spans Digital Storytelling, STEAM Education, Game-based Learning, Educational Robotics, and Technology Enhanced Learning. His research focuses on integrating advanced technologies into educational settings to enhance collaborative learning, computational thinking, and sustainable development education. Key areas include gamified STEAM approaches for early childhood, algorithmic thinking through hybrid games, and entrepreneurship training programs. His work emphasizes pedagogical innovation and digital literacy. Awards and recognitions include participation in EU-funded projects like Erasmus+. His research demonstrates consistent focus on technology-enhanced pedagogies and interdisciplinary educational strategies. Key laboratories include the CrInTE lab, where he leads projects on educational technology. Future initiatives involve expanding research on sustainable development education and digital storytelling applications across diverse age groups.

Marijel Meloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Innovation in Academic Libraries
• Equitable Makerspace Design
• STEM Education Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marijel (Maggie) Melo is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina's School of Information and Library Science (SILS), specializing in equitable makerspace design and critical maker culture. She directs the Equity in Making (EITM) Lab and is a 2020 NSF CAREER Award recipient for her work on makerspaces' spatial equity. Her research focuses on creating inclusive STEM-rich learning spaces in academic libraries, particularly addressing gender and diversity inclusion through spatial analysis and pedagogical innovation. Education: B.A., California Lutheran University M.A. in English, California State University of Northridge PhD in English, University of Arizona (AAUW Fellow) Research emphasizes makerspace design's impact on user demographics, with key projects including the University of Arizona's iSpace/CATalyst Studios expansion and the Southwest's first women-only hackathon. She explores themes like 'pedagogical violence,' VR integration challenges, and post-pandemic makerspace adaptations. Awards include the Deborah Barreau Teaching Excellence Award (2020) and the Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Award (2017). She co-authored Re-making the Library Makerspace and has presented at venues like the Google Developer Group Summit and MIRA conference. Teaching focuses on information literacy, diversity in services, and maker pedagogy through courses like INLS 490: Real-time Data Science in Makerspaces.

Stacey Copelandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• The Politics of Sound and Listening
• Radio and Podcast Studies
• Media Cultures of Gender and Sexuality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stacey Copeland is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage & Identity at the University of Groningen within the Creative Industries Department of the Faculty of Arts. Her work bridges queer feminist media studies with sound studies, focusing on the politics of listening, podcasting, and audio archives. She holds a Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University (2022) and has been awarded SSHRC funding for her research on queer media histories. Education: Ph.D. in Communication (2022), Simon Fraser University MA in Communication & Culture (2017), Ryerson York Universities B.A. in Radio & Television Arts (2014), Toronto Metropolitan University Research Interests: Her work explores the intersections of sound, gender, and sexuality through radio/podcast studies, queer feminist production, and media archives. Notable projects include co-directing the Amplify Podcast Network and co-chairing the RAMP SIG at SCMS. Key Contributions: Over 15 publications since 2017, including work in Radio Journal and Canadian Journal of Communication . Her upcoming book Lavender Sounds (2025) examines queer feminist sound practices. Labs/Networks: Co-Director, Amplify Podcast Network (SSHRC-funded) Co-Chair, Radio, Audio Media & Podcasting SIG (SCMS) Founder of FemRadio (Toronto-based feminist radio collective) Grants & Collaborations: Involved in multiple SSHRC projects (e.g., Livable Soundscapes) and has produced award-winning podcasts like Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo . Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods and public-facing scholarship.

Peter V. Swendsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Music
• Digital Arts
• Soundscape Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter V. Swendsen is an Associate Professor of Computer Music and Digital Arts at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, part of Oberlin College. His work bridges music composition, digital arts, and interdisciplinary performance, often collaborating with dance and visual media. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, an MFA from Mills College, and a BM from Oberlin Conservatory. Swendsen's research focuses on soundscape composition, ecoacoustics, and interactive technologies. Notable projects include What Noises Remain (a multimedia piece with Jennifer Torrence) and scores for dance works like Valence and LUNA . His compositions blend live instruments with electronics, emphasizing spatial and environmental themes. Teaching highlights include courses on electroacoustic music, real-time performance, and interdisciplinary collaborations. He has mentored over 20 students listed on his site, many of whom continue in music composition and performance fields. His work has been presented globally, including at the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) and festivals in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Swendsen’s creative output spans film scores, chamber music, and installations. Recent works include Fireboys (2020 documentary soundtrack) and How Forests Think (2020 album liner notes). He actively engages with community outreach, including workshops for K-12 students and collaborations with institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and GroundWorks Dance Theater.

Jill Walker Rettbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Culture
• Machine Vision
• Artificial Intelligence Narratives
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jill Walker Rettberg is a Professor of Digital Culture at the University of Bergen, Norway, and Co-Director of the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN), a Norwegian Center of Excellence funded by a €15M grant (2023–2033). She leads the ERC Advanced Grant project AI STORIES (2024–2029) and previously directed the ERC Consolidator project Machine Vision in Everyday Life (2018–2024). Her research focuses on how technologies like AI and machine vision shape narratives and cultural practices. Education and Background: Rettberg holds a PhD in Humanistic Informatics from the University of Bergen and has a background in Comparative Literature. She has been a pioneer in digital culture studies since the late 1990s, winning awards such as the Ted Nelson Newcomer Award (1999) and the John Lovas Memorial Award (2017). Research Interests: Her work spans AI narratives, machine vision ethics, social media storytelling, electronic literature, and the societal impacts of algorithms. Recent projects include analyzing generative AI’s cultural biases and exploring how machine vision influences human perception. Publications: Rettberg authored Machine Vision: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We See the World (2023), Seeing Ourselves Through Technology (2014), and Blogging (2008). Her articles and datasets investigate topics like AI-generated narratives, facial recognition bias, and digital art interfaces. Grants and Awards: Besides ERC grants, she has been recognized with the Meltzer Foundation Prize (2006) and serves in leadership roles at UiB AI and LEAD AI networks. Teaching and Mentoring: Rettberg supervises PhD students in digital culture, including work on conversational apps for chronic patients and haptic interfaces in digital art. She teaches courses on machine vision, critical digital theory, and AI ethics.

Caroline Intrupمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Theatre Pedagogy
• Voice Training
• Performance Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline Intrup is an artistic-scientific employee in Theatre Pedagogy at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock since April 2024, teaching Voice Training since 2019. She studied Speech Art and Voice Training at the Stuttgart State Academy of Music and Performing Arts, complemented by four years of acting training and internships at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts Berlin and Deutschlandfunk Radio. As a freelance performer, voice artist, and trainer, she focuses on interdisciplinary projects for stage, media, and audiobooks. Her work includes performance collaborations with backsteinhaus Produktion (Stuttgart) and the electronic-percussive duo Holunda & der Schurke (VIA! Awards nominee 2015). She also contributes to co-direction, dramaturgy, and theatre pedagogy initiatives. Education: Speech Art & Voice Training (Stuttgart), Acting Training (Berlin) Key Roles: Voice Coach for Audiobook Narration, Performer in Dance Theatre (e.g., 'Wolfgang' - Seoul Festival 2018) Her research interests bridge traditional theatre pedagogy with modern interdisciplinary practices, emphasizing vocal techniques for performance and multimedia contexts. Collaborations include innovative projects merging text with electronic music and movement-based theatre. Recipient of notable recognition for creative works, including international festival invitations and awards nominations.

Matthew Schultzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Literary Modernism
• Comparative Literature
• Poetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew Schultz serves as Director of First-Year Writing and the Writing Center at Vassar College, alongside his role as Adjunct Associate Professor of English. He holds a B.A. and M.A. from John Carroll University and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Saint Louis University, specializing in Irish Studies, Literary Modernism, and Postcolonial Theory. His research explores genre, medium, and epistemology, with a focus on Modernist/Modernity, poetics, speculative fiction, and process-based writing. Dr. Schultz’s scholarly work spans academic articles and creative writing, including poetry collections like Pipe Smoke (2025) and An Oblique Voice (2024), as well as novels such as We, The Wanted (2020). His interdisciplinary projects include Haunted Historiographies (2014), analyzing postcolonial Irish fiction, and Postcolonial Star Wars (2020), examining imperial narratives through a cultural lens. His articles address topics from James Joyce’s Ulysses to the aesthetics of video games like Bloodborne . Research Highlights: Modernist poetics, Irish literary history, and speculative fiction. Grants & Awards: Recipient of Teagle/NEH Grant (2022), Walter J. Ong Award (2010), and multiple Tatlock Fund grants for publication. As an educator, he has redefined writing center practices through grants like the Frances Fergusson Teaching with Technology Exploration Grant and has co-developed First-Year Writing programs at Vassar since 2011. His pedagogical innovations emphasize multimodal storytelling and hybrid disciplines. Matthew Schultz’s work bridges creative and academic realms, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue through literature, media, and cultural critique.

• Geomatic Engineering
• Cartography
• GIScience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor William Cartwright is an Honorary Professor at the School of Science, RMIT University. His research focuses on geomatic engineering, cartography, web mapping, and the synergies between art and cartography. He has contributed extensively to the field through publications in the International Journal of Cartography and other leading journals, exploring topics such as cartographic history, multimedia applications, and interdisciplinary approaches to mapping. His academic career includes roles in editorial leadership, such as co-editing anniversary issues of the International Journal of Cartography . He actively participates in international conferences like the International Cartographic Association meetings, contributing to discussions on spatial data visualization and geographic information systems. Professor Cartwright’s teaching interests emphasize the integration of interactive media in geography education and the design of web-based mapping tools. He is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in these areas. His research often bridges historical and contemporary cartographic practices, examining iconic maps like Beck’s London Underground design and analyzing their cultural and scientific impacts. Collaborations with international researchers highlight his commitment to advancing geospatial science and education.

Jane Turnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Dance and Choreography
• Self-Organizing Systems
• Complexity and Emergence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jane Turner is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University and an acclaimed choreographer, researcher, and director of the dance company TURNING WORLDS. With a career spanning dance, theatre, film, and interdisciplinary collaborations, she merges art, science, and technology to pioneer innovative performance practices. Education: PhD in Complexity as Choreographic Model (University of Chichester, 2012) Professional Affiliations: External Examiner at University of Bedfordshire and ESART Barcelona; collaborator with Cambridge University Computer Laboratory, British Embassy Warsaw, and Imperial College London Her research focuses on self-organizing systems, complexity, and emergence in choreography, showcased through projects like Gog Magog (2020) and Marconi’s Leap (2021). Recent articles and performances highlight her work in digital performance, environmental art, and intercultural praxis. Jane’s work has earned recognition, including the Pavilion Dance South West’s Joie de Vivre Bronze Award (2016). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and facilitates collaborations with organizations like Duckie, National Portrait Gallery, and CAST. Teaching Expertise: Specializes in dance, choreography, and creative practice with diverse communities, including prisoners, over-60s, and young people. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international artists, scientists, and technologists; leads seminars at institutions like University of Cambridge and University of Essex.