جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrea Szigetváriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Electronic Music
• Electroacoustic Composition
• Computer Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Szigetvári is a researcher and composer affiliated with the Academy of Music at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). Her work focuses on electronic, electroacoustic, and computer music, blending artistic creation with technological innovation. She participated in BME's residency program for the 2023-24 academic year, collaborating with visual artist Katinka Hajas to explore intersections between sculpture and sound. During the program's final exhibition and concert on June 8, 2024, she presented compositions developed during her residency, including works performed at the Budapest Music Center. Szigetvári has organized interdisciplinary events, such as a meeting between ZAK and BME lecturers, and shared her research through blog posts detailing her creative processes in sound recording, editing, and experimental audio techniques. Her research interests emphasize the technical and aesthetic dimensions of sound design, including sound file collection methodologies and the application of technology in musical performance. While no formal grants or lab affiliations are specified, her residency highlights experimental collaborations and public presentations of avant-garde music.

Bianca Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immersive technologies
• Digital media
• Gamification
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bianca Wright is an Associate Professor at Coventry University 's School of Arts & Creative Industries . Specializing in immersive technologies , digital media , and gamification , her work bridges academic research with industry applications. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , she has published extensively in journals like Online Information Review and Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics . Education: DPhil in Media Studies (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa) MPhil in Science and Technology Journalism (Stellenbosch University) BA (Hons) in English Literature and BA in English and French (University of Port Elizabeth) Research interests span digital storytelling , serious games , and collaborative knowledge building in online environments. Her projects include VR journalism ( Playing the News VR: Coventry Blitz ) and social media analytics for health monitoring ( A real-time biosurveillance mechanism ). Her scientific contributions reveal trends in digital media theory , social network analysis , and media literacy across African contexts. Awards include Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship . She actively supervises PhD students in immersive technologies and digital media projects.

Andrew Spackmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Experimental Music Composition
• Electronic Music
• Avant-Garde Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Spackman is an Assistant Professor at the CAS School of Arts & Creative Industries. His research focuses on experimental, electronic, and avant-garde music composition alongside interdisciplinary visual and performing arts practices. He explores musical instrument design, video art, and performance art through projects like The Habsburgs and OHMMM. External Roles: External Examiner at Bath Spa University (2018–present) and University of Northampton (2015–2019). Key Achievements: Shortlisted for a £500k Arts Council project (2009), commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for Coventry's 2018 New Year's Eve performance at Coventry Cathedral, and featured in major festivals like Ideas of Noise and In-Time experimental music symposiums. His music appears on BBC Radio 3/6, Resonance FM, and international platforms. Exhibitions: MAC Birmingham, Hull City of Culture (Fountain 17), Axis Arts Centre, Ethnographic Museum Krakow, and Bangkok Arts & Cultural Centre. Notable works include the 'Grass Covered Hill' proposal and mini-guitar installations. Media Presence: Featured in Electronic Sound Magazine, The Wire, Mojo, and blogs like Monolith Cocktail and I Heart the Music. His work explores intersections between sound, space, and technology.

Monty Adkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Music
• Electronic Music Composition
• Sonic Art Installations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Monty Adkins is a Professor and currently Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Huddersfield. He also serves as Dean of the Graduate School. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts within the School of Arts and Humanities. Adkins is a composer, performer, and academic specializing in electronic and experimental music, with notable works released by labels like Cryo Chamber and empreintes DIGITALes. His research explores intersections between digital music, sound art, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: He studied music at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, followed by electronic music studies at the University of Birmingham and University of East Anglia. Key roles include Principal Investigator for AHRC-funded projects like 'Ernest Berk: An Expressionist Outsider' and grants from the Leverhulme Trust and British Academy. Research interests span digital music aesthetics, experimental composition, and sound spatialisation. His artistic collaborations involve video artists, photographers, and performers such as Claire Barber and Yan Wang Preston. Awards include the Stockholm Electronic Arts Award and multiple prizes at the Bourges Competition. He actively curates concerts and publishes on music technology and education. Recent projects include the TAAT archive tool analysis (2025) and the 'Lost Voices of Electronic Music' conference (2025). His creative works often address environmental themes and dark ambient genres, exhibited globally in festivals and biennials.

Johanna Bramliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sound Art
• Music Composition
• Improvisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Johanna Bramli is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art and Media at the University of Brighton. Her creative practice spans sound art, music composition, and performance-based research, focusing on textures, noise, audience interaction, and sensory perception. She co-founded electronic band Fröst, all-female noise choir The Larsens, and MAMI (Mamas Across Music Initiative). Education: Master's in Music (2009–2011), Goldsmiths College, London Bachelor's in Music (2000–2003), Goldsmiths College, London Research interests include site-specific performances, improvisation, and exploring the intersections of women’s roles in technology and creative industries. Her work often integrates installations and participatory elements, as seen in projects like Invisible Voices and collaborations with dance theatre. Her artistic outputs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending music, visual art, and social commentary through initiatives like MAMI that address gender representation in music.

Stephen Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Real-Time Visuals
• Motion-tracking Technologies
• Physical Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Gibson is an Associate Professor in Innovative Digital Media at Northumbria University, Newcastle. His research focuses on transdisciplinary collaborations between art, design, and computing, with specializations in tactile interfaces, motion-tracking systems, and live visual performance. He has led projects such as the ERDF-funded Northern Dance audio-visual collaboration ( Ephemera ) and co-authored Live Visuals: History, Theory, Practice (Routledge, 2022). Education: PhD in Other Technologies (1992), MA in Music (1987), BA in Music (1984). Professional roles include Curator/Director of Interactive Futures (2002–2007) and Creative Director of Limbic Media Corporation (2007–2014). He has exhibited globally at venues like Ars Electronica and the Whitney Museum. Key research areas include real-time visuals, motion-tracking technologies, and physical computing interfaces designed to foster healthier human-technology interaction. His work explores gesture-based control systems, immersive environments, and the theoretical implications of live audio-visual performance. Grants include AHRC funding for a real-time visuals research network (2013–14) and multiple ERDF grants with Northern Dance. Supervised PhD student Emily Kirwan’s project on virtual reality dance performances. Active in academic service: editorial roles, conference organization (e.g., Extended Senses Symposium 2022), and advisory boards for journals like Sonic Scope .

• Sound Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Darrell Gibson is a Senior Lecturer in the Creative Technology Department at Bournemouth University, specializing in the intersection of computing and the arts. He holds a PhD in Sound Design (2022) from the University of Southampton, an MSc in Music & Sound Technology (2010) from the University of Hertfordshire, and a BEng in Electronic Engineering (1994) from the University of Westminster. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction in sound design, particularly graphical interpolators for synthesizer parameter mappings. He explores how visual interfaces influence sound design workflows and aims to improve usability through better interface design. Key areas include real-time audio visualization, parametric control systems, and user-centric interface development. Recent work includes studies on game sound design practices and emerging audio technologies for immersive storytelling. His publications span conferences like ACM and IEEE, with a focus on synthesizer visualization paradigms and usability metrics. Grants: Digital Humanities Small Grant (2013) Teaching Roles: Programme Leader for BSc Music & Audio Technology and BSc Media Technology. Consultancy: VHDL/Verilog workshop training and methodology design. He is a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET).

• Visual Arts
• Media Studies
• Photography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philip Harris is a Senior Lecturer in Media Research at the University of Derby’s College of Arts, Humanities and Education. His work spans interdisciplinary visual research, focusing on media theory, installation art, and political visualisation. Key projects include the ‘Dreaming of the Tender Earth’ series (2024) exploring site-specific installations, and the ‘Ukraine Lives’ exhibition/conference presentations (2023) addressing conflict documentation. He has participated in global initiatives like FORMAT international photography festivals and Nevada residencies, blending traditional and digital media. Research interests emphasize obsolete media’s role in political representation, as seen in A profound difference... (2020). His outputs combine performance art (e.g., 2022’s ‘Lockdown Apple Blossom’), sound installations, and pandemic-era documentation. Over 1,204 outputs have been viewed, with 1,050 downloads, underscoring his impactful academic and artistic contributions. While no formal grants or awards are listed, his active participation in exhibitions like the Exposure Festival (2020) and symposiums such as InDialogue (2019) highlights collaborative, community-focused practices. His work often critiques geopolitical narratives through creative mediums, merging academic rigor with public engagement.

Robert Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Community Music
• Jazz
• Popular Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. He leads the BA (Hons) Performing Arts course and specializes in community music, jazz, and music for media. With over four decades of experience, he has performed globally and founded the community jazz big band Wonderbrass in 1992. His research explores improvisation, music pedagogy, and cultural politics. Education: PhD (Glamorgan), M.Mus (Wales), B.A. Hons (Nottingham). Teaching focuses on popular music analysis, composition, and film music. Collaborations span international musicians and projects like 'Biophony' (2017) and the BAFTA-winning film score for 'The Portrait' (2014). Recent research highlights include studies on Welsh jazz culture, spirituality in community music, and utopian musical practices. Awards include recognition for his film score and contributions to music education. He actively engages in grants and symposia, such as the 2016 'Music, Pedagogy and Community' symposium.

Damien Roachمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Fine Art
• Design & Creative Direction
• Publishing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Damien Roach is an Associate Lecturer in MA Illustration and Visual Media at the London College of Communication (part of the University of the Arts London). His practice spans Fine Art, Design, Publishing, sound/music, and AudioVisual projects. He is pursuing a PhD in 'Acid Realism' at the Royal College of Art (2023–2026), funded by LAHP/AHRC, focusing on AI, Machine Vision, and Nonhuman Planetary Perspectives. Recent projects include immersive performances at London's ICA and Tate Modern, AV installations at Sonic Acts (Amsterdam), and collaborations with institutions like the Bergen Centre for Electronic Arts and the Sandberg Instituut. His work explores technology's intersection with art, culture, and environment. Key engagements include a 2025 audiovisual installation 'Grounding' curated by Beth Greenacre, a 2024 lecture series on curating digital cultures, and a 2023 symposium on environmental art and technology. His research and exhibitions often address posthumanism, digital identity, and interdisciplinary practices. No formal awards are listed, but his extensive exhibition history and academic engagement highlight his contributions to contemporary art discourse. His PhD research and cross-disciplinary projects underscore his focus on emerging technologies and nonhuman perspectives in art.

• Music Technology
• Interactive Media
• Digital Sound Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nick Hwang is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, affiliated with the Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Communication. His research focuses on music technology, interactive media, and collaborative performance systems, emphasizing innovations in sound diffusion, telematic music, and digital instrument design. He actively engages in interdisciplinary projects such as the Collab-Hub system for remote musical collaboration and the RhumbLine project exploring zoomorphic musical robots. Dr. Hwang’s academic contributions span over a decade, with notable work on the Actuated Embedded Musical Instrument (AEMI) and web-based creative coding education. His teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered learning, tailoring material to individual backgrounds while pushing technical and artistic boundaries. Though no awards or grants are explicitly documented here, his publications reflect a commitment to advancing technologies at the intersection of music, computing, and human interaction. His lab environments and collaborative projects foster experimentation with emerging tools like mobile node controllers (MoNoDeC) and spatial audio systems. While specific student advisees or grant details are not listed, his teaching within media and game development programs underscores a dedication to preparing students for evolving creative industries.

• Contemporary Music Studies
• Latin Music
• Jazz
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Waldo Fabian Garrido is a Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University's School of Humanities & Communication Arts, where he bridges academic research with creative music practice. Holding a PhD in Contemporary Music Studies from Macquarie University and a Master of Design Science from the University of Sydney, his work spans Latin music, jazz, world music, and electronic production. PhD in Contemporary Music Studies, Macquarie University Master of Design Science, University of Sydney Bachelor of Arts, Macquarie University As both a scholar and performer, Dr. Garrido explores cultural psychology through musical fusion, with a focus on migration and multiculturalism. His creative output includes over 20 albums and singles, distributed globally through HIGHRESAUDIO, Native Music UK, and Electric Friends Germany, featuring collaborations with Grammy-winning artists like Frank Gambale and Alex Acuña. His research interests include: Latin music innovation Jazz fusion techniques Electronic sound design Cultural identity in music Global collaboration frameworks Music industry dynamics Selected for prestigious fellowships including the Elizabeth Wood Research Fellowship (2024) and AIAS Visiting Fellowship (2022), Dr. Garrido also contributes to international film scores and maintains active industry partnerships with BMG Publishing and Arabic Berlin-based musicians.

Toni Amadeus Bechtoldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Perception
• Groove
• Rhythm
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Toni Amadeus Bechtold is a Lecturer in Music Research at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), Switzerland, specializing in music perception and groove studies. He holds a PhD candidacy at the University of Birmingham (since 2019) under Maria Witek and Ben Curry. Previously served as a Research Associate (2014-2024) and Research Assistant (2013-2014) at HSLU's Music Performance Research Competence Center. Education includes a Master's in Performance (Lucerne School of Music, 2014) and a CAS in Music Research (2013-2014). His work bridges academic research with professional music performance, focusing on groove, catchiness, rhythm, and popular music psychology. He leads projects like the Lucerne Groove Research Library and co-organized the 2023 Groove Workshop. Research spans empirical studies on drum patterns, psychological models of groove, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. His publications appear in PLoS ONE , Psychology of Music , and Music & Science . Active in jazz and popular music scenes as a saxophonist, he collaborates with ensembles like the Zurich Jazz Orchestra and Roberto Bossard New Group.

Jason Bolteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Technology
• Electroacoustic Music
• Electronic Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jason Bolte is a Professor and Director of the School of Music at Montana State University, within the College of Arts & Architecture. He specializes in Music Technology, Composition, Electroacoustic Music, and Art/Science intersections. He holds a D.M.A. in Music Composition from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and degrees from Ball State University. His research explores the Mountain West, modular synthesis, and intersections of music, art, and science. He teaches courses in Electronic Composition and Music Technology. Awards include nominations from SEAMUS and ASCAP, and recognition from the Ball State Alumni Achievement Citation. Grants include 'ArtSci Nexus' and 'Scoring Einstein’s Symphony.' He serves on boards for Intermountain Opera and National Music Executives. His music is featured on labels like New Focus and ABLAZE, and his work spans live electronics, fixed media, and collaborative art-science projects.

Jennifer Todd Reevesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Experimental Film
• Avant-Garde Cinema
• Mental Health Representation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Todd Reeves is an Adjunct Professor at The Cooper Union School of Art, specializing in experimental film and avant-garde cinema. Her work explores themes such as mental health, socio-political critique, feminism, and ecological decay through innovative techniques like optical printing and direct film manipulation. Reeves has exhibited globally at institutions including MoMA, Sundance, and Berlinale, and her films have garnered awards including the Barbara Hammer Feminist Filmmaker Award (2023). Her current projects include the expanded cinema work THE GLORIA OF YOUR IMAGINATION (premiering in 2024) and the Princess Grace Award-supported feature YANQUIS GO SOUTH . Reeves has collaborated with composers such as Marc Ribot and performed live with musicians like Skúli Sverrisson at venues like the Sydney Opera House. Teaching since 1997, she has instructed at Cooper Union, Bard College, and Yale, emphasizing hands-on film production and interdisciplinary creativity. Her technical expertise spans cinematography, editing, and sound design, with a focus on analog film preservation.