جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Ethnomusicology
• Hindustani classical music
• Rhythmic analysis
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Professor Martin Clayton is a leading scholar in Ethnomusicology at Durham University's Department of Music. He holds a BA in Music and Hindi (1988) and a PhD in Ethnomusicology (1993) from SOAS, University of London. His research focuses on Hindustani classical music, rhythmic analysis, and embodied musical interaction, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches combining computational methods and ethnographic fieldwork. Clayton has directed major research projects including the AHRC-funded 'Interpersonal Entrainment in Music Performance' and the EU's EnTimeMent initiative. He is a former editor of the British Journal of Ethnomusicology and has served on committees for the British Forum for Ethnomusicology and European Seminar in Ethnomusicology. His work bridges ethnomusicology, music psychology, and computational analysis, with key contributions to understanding entrainment in music performance across cultures. Recent publications explore rhythmic structures in North Indian rāga performance, computational analysis of musical gestures, and cross-cultural comparative studies. His research often employs innovative methodologies like automated video analysis and motion capture to study performer interactions. Clayton was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2020 and currently holds a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship. His advising spans projects on Indian classical music, Afro-Brazilian ritual music, and global guitar practices. Notable collaborations include work with computational music researchers and movement scientists, yielding datasets on entrainment in diverse musical contexts. Clayton’s work has been disseminated through edited volumes, software tools like movementsync , and international conferences.

• Ethnomusicology
• Hindustani Classical Music
• Rhythmic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Martin Clayton is a leading scholar in Ethnomusicology at Durham University's Department of Music. He holds a BA in Music/Hindi (SOAS, 1988) and a PhD in Ethnomusicology (SOAS, 1993). His work focuses on Hindustani classical music, rhythmic analysis, and embodied musical interaction. He has directed major research projects like the EU-funded EnTimeMent and AHRC-funded 'Interpersonal Entrainment in Music Performance.' Clayton is a Fellow of the British Academy (2020) and former editor of the British Journal of Ethnomusicology. His research explores cross-cultural musicology, computational analysis of performance, and rhythmic entrainment across global traditions. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music and Hindi (SOAS, University of London, 1988) Doctor of Philosophy in Ethnomusicology (SOAS, University of London, 1993) Research Interests: Clayton’s work bridges ethnomusicology with computational methods, focusing on rhythmic structures in Indian classical music, embodied performance practices, and cross-cultural musical interactions. His studies analyze gesture-sound relationships, temporal frameworks in rag performance, and the social dimensions of musical entrainment. Recent projects integrate machine learning and computer vision to classify ragas and analyze performer movements in ensemble contexts. Publications Overview: His 15+ years of research span theoretical works (e.g., Time in Indian Music , 2000), edited volumes (e.g., Experience and Meaning in Music Performance , 2013), and interdisciplinary studies combining ethnography with computational analysis. Recent work emphasizes multimodal data collection to study synchronization in global music traditions, including Japanese gagaku and Indian khyal. Awards: British Academy Fellowship (2020), Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral students focusing on Indian music, global guitar practices, and embodied music interaction. He led a £1.2M AHRC grant (2016–2018) on interpersonal entrainment and co-investigated projects on Khyal music and South Asian cultural networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the Interpersonal Entrainment in Music Performance (IEMP) initiative, developing tools such as the movementsync R package for synchrony analysis. Active in global music research networks, including ESEM and the British Forum for Ethnomusicology.

• Rhythm Perception
• Pattern Recognition
• Music and Entrainment
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Nashra Ahmad is a Research Fellow at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Music and the Institute for Medical Humanities. She is a PhD candidate supported by the Durham Doctoral Studentship and holds a Master's in Cognitive Science from IIT Gandhinagar (2021) and a BA in Psychology (First Class Honours) from Aligarh Muslim University (2018). Her research focuses on rhythm perception, consonance/dissonance dynamics, and music cognition, combining neuroscience and interdisciplinary approaches. She is an active member of the Music and Science Lab and an editorial assistant for DURMS . Additionally, she teaches Psychology at the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). Key research interests include: rhythmic entrainment in North Indian classical music, sensorimotor synchronization, and neural correlates of musical perception. Her work bridges cognitive science, musicology, and technology, with publications in Data in Brief , Frontiers in Neurorobotics , and Music & Science . Awards include the Sabarmati Bridge Fellowship (2021) for pre-doctoral research and the Durham Doctoral Studentship (2022). Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (First Class Honours), Aligarh Muslim University, 2018 Masters in Cognitive Science, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, 2021 Her publications analyze EEG responses to music, resonance strategies in AI design, and beat prediction from neural data. She has presented at international conferences such as the International Conference of Students of Systematic Musicology (2023) and the Max-Planck-Institut für empirische Ästhetik (2022). Awards: 2022: Durham Doctoral Studentship 2021: Sabarmati Bridge Fellowship Teaching and Outreach: She teaches Psychology to foundation-year students at DCAD and has prior experience teaching guitar and music theory in India. Her creative interests include landscape painting and sculpting, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with art and science.

Navin Chettriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Music
• World Music
• Percussion Performance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Navin Chettri is a Lecturer of Music at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho, where he also serves as Manager of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and ACMS, and Artistic Director of the World Music Celebration. He holds both a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance & Composition from the same institution. His research and creative interests center on jazz, world music, percussion performance, and cross-cultural fusion . As a performer and composer, he blends Western jazz with global traditions from Nepal, India, Brazil, West Africa, and the Americas, creating innovative musical forms such as 'Tabla Forro' and 'The Himalayan Duo.' The trends in his creative output reflect a deep engagement with cultural hybridity, improvisation, and global jazz networks , emphasizing collaboration across continents and traditions. His work often explores the intersection of traditional rhythms and contemporary jazz sensibilities. His accolades include: Best Pop/Rock Composition, Hits FM Music Awards (2014) Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year, Hits FM Music Awards (2014) Chettri has mentored students through ensemble instruction and studio courses at the University of Idaho and has taught jazz percussion at Washington State University. He has led major grant-funded initiatives through festival management and international artistic projects, though specific grants are not detailed. He leads the Cadenza Collective and has founded key festivals including Jazzmandu and Drum Jatra in Nepal. He is actively involved in global music labs and ensembles, including: Cadenza Collective (Nepali Afro-Funk) Goonj (Nepali folk-jazz fusion) NepaMali (Swiss-Nepali collaboration) Tabla Forro (Brazilian-Indian fusion) The Himalayan Duo (jazz-sitar ensemble)

Jonathan Pagetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Australian music
• Guitar performance
• Historical performance practices
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Associate Professor Jonathan Paget serves as Associate Dean (Music) at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University. A classical guitarist with international performance experience, he leads the classical guitar program and is a member of the Centre for Keyboard Heritage and Performance Research. His research focuses on Australian music, 19th-century guitar works, and historical performance practices. Doctor of Musical Arts (Eastman School of Music, 2003) Master of Arts and Master of Music (USA, 2002 and 1998) Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours (University of Western Australia, 1996) Paget’s research explores intersections between historical guitar traditions and contemporary performance, with particular emphasis on Bel Canto repertoire and Australian composers. His 15 most recent outputs span book chapters on 19th-century guitar manuscripts, cross-cultural collaborations with Chinese musicians, and analytical studies of Romantic guitar works. He investigates historical authenticity in Napoleonic-era compositions, Australian minimalist guitar works, and the application of Sonata Theory to Bel Canto music. Scientific awards include the Beazley Medal , Hackett Studentship , and Fulbright Postgraduate Award . He has won international competitions like the Shell Darwin and Rantucci Guitar Competitions. Grants highlight his leadership in projects such as the Historic Keyboard Instruments Restoration ($350,000) and Cross-Continental Inspirations in Australia-China collaborations. As a research supervisor, Paget mentors PhD candidates exploring topics like Beethoven performance traditions in China and Gilbert Biberian’s influence. He has held leadership roles with organizations including the Classical Guitar Society of Western Australia and contributes to the Fulbright Alumni Association .

Helen Seddon-Grayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Composition
• Cross-cultural music studies
• 20th Century Music Studies
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Helen Seddon-Gray is a Lecturer in Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), specializing in composition and cross-cultural music studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her research explores harmonic language, polarities in music, and the intersection of belief systems with artistic creation. She has collaborated extensively with RNCM alumni and staff on projects like the virtual performance of Lalit and Shahana . Teaching roles: Music theory, music history, performance studies, composition/improvisation Coordinates Personal Tutoring Provision Supervises Masters Projects and PhD reviews Her compositions are published by editiondb.com and include works for piano, horn, and percussion. Current projects include a book of contemporary horn studies focusing on extended techniques.

• Ethnomusicology
• Cognitive Ethnomusicology
• Rhythm Perception
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Udo Will is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at the School of Music, Ohio State University, supported by an Academic Enrichment Award. His roles include being president of the European Seminar in Ethnomusicology and serving on the editorial board of the British Journal for Ethnomusicology. He previously held teaching positions at the University of Bielefeld (Music/Sociology) and the University of New England, Australia. Dr. Will’s research focuses on cognitive ethnomusicology, rhythm perception, cultural studies of music, and the intersection of neuroscience with musical practices. Key themes include rhythmic entrainment, cross-cultural musical analysis, and the evolutionary history of vocal/instrumental music. His work bridges disciplines through EEG methodologies, linguistic studies, and comparative cultural frameworks. His articles (2018–1997) explore topics like rhythmic memory mechanisms, neural synchronization to music, and cultural influences on musical perception. Notable works include studies on North Indian alap improvisation, Australian Aboriginal pitch systems, and tonal language processing. Awards include the Academic Enrichment Award (School of Music). His contributions span theoretical frameworks in cognitive ethnomusicology and applied research in music neurocognition.

Darren Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Adapting Carnatic Rhythms to Drum Set
• Improvisation
• Electronic Music
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Darren Moore is a Senior Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts, Faculty of Performing Arts. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Edith Cowan University. His work bridges teaching, professional practice, and research in improvisation, experimental music, and Carnatic rhythm adaptation. Education : Doctorate of Musical Arts (2013, Griffith University), Bachelor of Music (1998, Edith Cowan University), Associate Diploma of Jazz Performance (1995, Edith Cowan University), Certificate in Classical Percussion (1993, Edith Cowan University) Dr. Moore's research focuses on integrating Carnatic Indian rhythms into drum set language, exploring AI-driven creativity, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. His recent publications, including works on surrogate musicianship and cybernetic art, reflect these themes. He has been active in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe, contributing to global dialogues on experimental music and pedagogy. His 2023-2020 articles examine AI's role in performance, neural networks, and multimedia integration. Earlier works (2016-2013) highlight his foundational research in Carnatic rhythm adaptation and experimental practices. Dr. Moore has curated symposia like Arrhythmia and presented at international conferences, including Biennale Musica and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. His professional activities span performances at festivals in Germany, Taiwan, and Indonesia, alongside tours with artists like Akira Sakata and Yong Yandsen.

Paramalingam Balakumarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ethnomusicology
• World Music
• Indian Classical Music
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Paramalingam Balakumar is a distinguished percussionist and educator renowned for his mastery of konnakol (South Indian rhythmic vocalization), Kanjira, and Morsing, with a significant presence in both the percussion and world music communities. He collaborates with prominent artists such as L. Subramaniam, Gilles Apap, and Dominique Di Piazza, blending Indian classical traditions with cross-genre musical explorations. His primary academic affiliation appears to be with the HarMa+ Erasmus Mundus program, where he contributes as a faculty member (HarMa+ Faculty) and participates in educational initiatives like seminars and masterclasses. His teaching focuses on Indian rhythmic systems and percussion techniques, cementing his role as a key exponent of mridangam in Europe. Research and pedagogical interests include: Ethnomusicology World Music Indian Classical Music Percussion Studies Rhythm Analysis Music Education Through his performances and instructional activities, Balakumar bridges traditional Indian music with contemporary global practices, though no scientific awards or publications are mentioned in the provided text.

Shawn Mativetskyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Percussion
• Indian Classical Music
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Shawn Mativetsky is a Course Instructor (Percussion) and Course Lecturer in the Department of Music at McGill University's Schulich School of Music. He is a leading exponent of the tabla and pioneer in bridging Indian classical music with Western traditions. Based in Montreal, he teaches percussion and promotes tabla through workshops, lectures, and performances globally. His research focuses on cross-cultural music collaboration, electronic music integration with traditional instruments, and music education. Notable projects include the album Rivers (2017), rooted in Benares tabla tradition, and Temporal Waves (2024), exploring tabla with electronic effects. He has commissioned over 50 new works for tabla and developed a standardized notation system with composer Payton MacDonald. Mativetsky has performed worldwide at festivals like the Pharos Contemporary Music Festival (Cyprus) and Sound Symposium (Canada). He collaborates with ensembles such as the Attar Project and trio Mativetsky, Amiri & Pagé. His work spans theater (Geordie Theatre’s Brahm and the Angel), dance accompaniment (kathak and Odissi), and interdisciplinary projects blending technology with traditional music. As an educator, he hosts annual summer tabla workshops at McGill and lectures globally at institutions including Yale, University of Nottingham, and Université de Montréal. His book Rudimentaal (2017) features snare drum compositions inspired by North Indian tabla techniques.

John Myersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz Composition
• Ethnomusicology
• Interactive Arts
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John Myers is a Professor in the Division of the Arts at Bard College at Simon's Rock, specializing in jazz composition, ethnomusicology, interactive arts, and world music. His work bridges Western classical traditions with global influences, notably in cross-cultural projects like The West Lake Cycle (2012 Alice Parker Award winner) and animations for orchestral works. Myers composes and performs extensively, with recordings such as Look In and collaborations with ensembles like Crescendo and Winds in the Wilderness. His research includes Chinese lute music ( Way of the Pipa ) and technology-mediated music education ( Tabla CD-ROM). Current projects focus on community-engaged performances integrating jazz, gospel, and Baroque elements, emphasizing audience participation and improvisation. He mentors students in bimusicality but lists no formal advisees.

Karin Binduمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Ethnology of India
• Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean
• Anthropology of Rhythm
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Karin Bindu serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna. An active cultural anthropologist and percussionist since 1991, she integrates fieldwork from Trinidad and India into both academic instruction and musical performance, specializing in cross-cultural rhythm studies across South Asia, the Caribbean, and West Africa. Her educational foundation includes a Mag. Dr.phil. degree with dissertation Percussion Art Forms: Aspects of the Production and Communication of Southindian Talas in the Kutiyattam (LIT Verlag, 2013), establishing her expertise in South Indian percussion systems. This academic trajectory bridges rigorous scholarly research with practical musical mastery. Dr. Bindu's research program centers on Music Ethnology of India, Indian Diaspora communities in the Caribbean, and Anthropology of Rhythm, with specialized investigations into healing contexts, performing arts, Trinidadian Orisha religion, Afghan refugee music, and women's drumming practices. Her work uniquely combines art-based research methodologies with anthropological theory to examine rhythm as cultural knowledge. Publication trends (2013-2019) reveal sustained focus on Mizhavu percussion within Kerala's Kutiyattam tradition, expanding to diaspora communities through Trinidadian and Afghan migration studies. She consistently explores rhythmic systems' spiritual dimensions, intercultural transmission mechanisms, and cognitive aspects of tala structures across diverse cultural contexts. As a performing artist, she collaborates with the female ensemble 'Weltenmusik Trio' and various music groups while maintaining active membership in the International Council for Traditional Music (ICTMÖ), demonstrating seamless integration of academic scholarship and artistic practice within global music networks.

Aqeel Bhattiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tabla
• Indian Classical Music
• Kathak Dance Accompaniment
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Aqeel Bhatti serves as a Lecturer in the Department of South Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2005. He additionally joined Swarthmore College's Dance Department in 2011 to provide tabla accompaniment for North Indian Kathak dance classes. Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Bhatti received tabla training under Khalfa Irshad Ali—son and disciple of Mian Nabi Baksh of the Punjab gharana. His formative education occurred within Pakistan's traditional gharana system, focusing on classical North Indian percussion techniques. Bhatti's professional work centers on tabla performance and pedagogy within South Asian classical music traditions. His artistic practice bridges rigorous traditional training with contemporary cross-cultural collaborations, emphasizing the tabla's role in both solo performance and Kathak dance accompaniment. He actively engages with the technical, rhythmic, and expressive dimensions of Indian percussion. As a lecturer, Bhatti mentors students in tabla technique and repertoire. His extensive performance career includes engagements with Radio and National Television of Pakistan, TV Asia, Sahara TV, and Voice of America, alongside international tours across the United States, Caribbean, Canada, and collaborations with artists from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

• Motor Control
• Cognitive Control
• Parkinson's Disease Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arun Singh serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences and Department of Neuroscience at the Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying motor and cognitive impairments in Parkinson's disease using advanced neurophysiological techniques and neuromodulation approaches. Dr. Singh's educational background includes: Postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Emory University (2016) Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich (2011) M.S. in Biotechnology from Devi Ahilya University (2006) B.S. in Biology from Bundelkhand University (2002) His research program investigates the oscillatory nature of fronto-cortical regions and associated networks in Parkinson's disease, with particular emphasis on how cerebellar and cortical oscillations relate to motor and cognitive symptoms. The Singh Lab employs EEG and non-invasive neuromodulation (TMS/tES) to study gait, balance, and cognitive control in Parkinson's patients, with special focus on freezing of gait phenomena. Current projects examine neural correlates during dual-task performance and the effects of various neuromodulation approaches on motor and cognitive function. Analysis of Dr. Singh's publication record reveals consistent focus on neural oscillations in Parkinson's disease, particularly cerebellar and cortical activity patterns during motor and cognitive tasks. His work increasingly incorporates advanced analytical approaches including graph theory and machine learning to identify biomarkers and improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for movement disorders. Dr. Singh's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including multiple travel awards from the Movement Disorder Society and World Parkinson Congress, a Best Publication Award from LMU Munich, and prestigious fellowships from German and Indian research organizations. Dr. Singh leads the Motor and Cognitive Control Laboratory, founded in March 2020 at USD with a second location opened in Sioux Falls in March 2023. His current research is supported by grants from the Seed for Success Foundation (2023) and Center for Brain and Behavioral Research (2021-2022). The lab actively recruits graduate students and research assistants for ongoing projects examining motor-cognitive interactions in neurodegenerative conditions using state-of-the-art neurophysiological equipment including wireless EEG, fNIRS, and neuromodulation systems.