جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joshua Nallمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Scientific instruments
• History of the British instrument trade
• Forgery of scientific artifacts
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Joshua Nall is the Director of the Whipple Museum of the History of Science at the University of Cambridge's Department of History and Philosophy of Science, a role he has held since 2022. Previously, he served as Curator of Modern Sciences at the same museum from 2013. His research focuses on the material culture and mass media of the physical sciences, particularly exploring how scientific instruments and media shaped modern astronomy and imperial science. He has curated major exhibitions like Astronomy and Empire (2017) and co-edited influential volumes such as Victorian Material Culture: Science and Medicine (2022). Nall's 2019 book News from Mars won the Philip J. Pauly Prize, analyzing how mass media influenced 19th-century astronomical debates about potential life on Mars. His work bridges museum curation, historical scholarship, and digital humanities, notably through projects like Tools of Knowledge , which used data analysis to study the British instrument trade. He is also a leading voice in forgery studies, examining counterfeit scientific artifacts. Key interests include the history of scientific instruments, British imperial astronomy, and the social dimensions of science communication. His collaborative work extends to exhibitions like Craftswomen: Uncovering Hidden Labour in the History of Science , which highlighted overlooked contributions of women in scientific craftsmanship.

Kerrin v. Engelhardtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History of Education
• History of Science
• Educational Film Studies
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Dr. Kerrin v. Engelhardt is an Associate Scientist at the Humboldt University Berlin's Department of History of Education within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She also holds roles as Project Leader in the BMBF-funded collaborative project 'MythErz' and as a lecturer in science history at the Technical University of Berlin. Her research focuses on Cold War educational practices, historical pedagogical technologies, and the Abitur examination system in Germany. She has held positions including Research Assistant at the Humboldt University’s Institute of Education Studies and the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, and led projects on educational film analysis and university collection utilization. Education: PhD in History of Natural Science from Friedrich-Schiller University Jena (2013), M.A. in Cultural History/Folklore Studies (2011), and Diploma in Fine Art from Bauhaus University Weimar (2003). Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to explore the intersection of education, science, and cultural history. Research Interests: Cold War pedagogical media, history of educational assessment practices, cultural history of science education, and institutional practices in historical education systems. She emphasizes praxeological methods to analyze historical educational materials and rituals. Key Projects: Leadership in the 'MythErz' project examining GDR educational myths through films; co-coordination of the 'Abitur examination practices' project; development of interdisciplinary teaching strategies using university collections. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics such as East German educational spaces, historical examination rituals, and Weimar-era art education. Notable works include analyses of GDR science education films and the socio-cultural dimensions of Abitur practices.

Helle Hochscheidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Greek Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Cultural Heritage
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Helle Hochscheid is a University Lecturer in antiquity and heritage at University College Roosevelt, a Liberal Arts & Sciences college within Utrecht University in Middelburg. She holds an affiliation with the Humanities Research Institute for History and Art History and the Department of Ancient History and Classical Civilization. Her academic roles include coordinating the Archaeology in the Classroom project and serving on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Netherlands Institute in Athens, the Editorial Board of PHAROS: Journal of the Netherlands Institute at Athens , and the Advisory Board of Theran Press. Her research expertise spans Greek archaeology, ancient history, cultural heritage, and women’s history, with a focus on craft production (particularly sculpture and musical instruments like auloi) in ancient Greek societies. She investigates social contexts of craftsmanship, including the roles of non-elite groups and women in Athenian artistic networks. Key themes include gender diversity, migration’s societal impact, and the intersection of craft labor with early knowledge economies. Hochscheid regularly collaborates with undergraduate students, co-editing volumes such as The World on Walcheren (2024). She teaches courses including Academic Internship , Greek Art & Archaeology , and Making Society in Archaeology , emphasizing interdisciplinary education and community-engaged learning. Her work bridges academic research and public heritage through projects like Archaeology in the Classroom , which introduces transferable skills via archaeology to primary school children. Her professional contributions include organizing sessions at the EAA Annual Conference (2024) and presenting on topics like women’s work in ancient Athens. She is a member of the Engendering Ancient Economies Network (EAEN) and the TEXNH research collaboration, exploring economic and social dimensions of ancient Mediterranean crafts.

Tom Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Sonification
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Tom Mitchell is a Professor of Audio and Music Interaction at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol . As leader of the Creative Technologies Laboratory , his research focuses on interactive technologies for creative expression, blending computer science, music, and artificial intelligence. He is the principal investigator for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project "Sensing Music Interactions from the Outside-In" and co-investigator for the Bridge , a £3M creative technology facility. His research spans digital musical instrument design , GPU-accelerated audio processing , and sonification of scientific data . Recent work includes accessibility improvements in virtual environments, AI-driven DMI development, and interdisciplinary collaborations like the MiMU Gloves with Imogen Heap. He also contributes to robotics teleoperation through auditory feedback systems. Selected publications highlight trends in GPU acceleration for audio , generative AI in musical contexts , and human-robot collaboration via sonification. As a software developer , he specializes in C++ and the Juce library , with applications in live performance systems and scientific visualization projects like Soma and danceroom Spectroscopy . UKRI Future Leaders Fellow Active in AHRC and WECA-funded projects Best paper nominations at EvoMUSART and International Faust Conference Mitchell collaborates with institutions including the Bristol Robotics Laboratory , Computer Science Research Centre , and Pervasive Media Studio . His work bridges academic research with commercial applications through ventures like May Productions and x-io Technologies.

Huib Zuidervaartمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Scientific Instruments
• History of Academic Institutions
• Early Modern Science
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Huib Zuidervaart is a Guest Researcher at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), affiliated with the Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands. His career spans roles at institutions including Huygens ING, Utrecht University, and Leiden University, with expertise in the history of scientific instruments and academic institutions. Educated at VU University Amsterdam and Utrecht University, he holds a Ph.D. on Dutch astronomy in the Eighteenth Century. His research focuses on Early Modern Science, particularly the role of instruments, academic communities, and collections. Notable projects include co-editing the Collected Letters of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and analyzing Dutch contributions to optical and astronomical innovations. His work bridges technical craftsmanship, institutional history, and cultural contexts of scientific advancement. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary connections between science, art, and society, such as exploring Vermeer’s Delft paintings through a scientific lens. His articles frequently address knowledge circulation in Dutch cities like Middelburg and Delft, highlighting regional networks of scholars, artisans, and collectors. Collaborations include international projects on instrument history and editorial roles in journals like ISIS . His writings span technical analyses, historical biographies, and critical reviews, reflecting a commitment to preserving and interpreting the material and intellectual heritage of early modern science.

Alexander Marrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Renaissance Studies
• Early Modern Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Marr FSA holds the position of Professor of Renaissance and Early Modern Art and is Head of the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow and Dean of Discipline at Trinity Hall, and previously taught at the University of Southern California and University of St Andrews. His research focuses on European art from 1400 to 1800, with an emphasis on intellectual and literary contexts, science, and social history. Key areas include the intersection of art and science, humanist patronage, and the transformation of ingenuity into Romantic genius. Educated at Sotheby's Institute of Art and the University of Oxford (MSt and DPhil in Modern History), Marr has directed major research initiatives such as the ERC-funded Genius before Romanticism project. His awards include the Philip Leverhulme Prize and a Senior Fellowship at the Paul Mellon Centre. Marr leads the Leonardo da Vinci Society and serves as a Trustee of the Walpole Society. His recent publications include Rubens's Spirit (2021) and Logodaedalus (2018), with an upcoming monograph on Holbein's wit. Marr's work explores topics like visual puns in Holbein's portraits, the cultural history of ingenuity, and Descartes' philosophical legacy. He directs research projects at CRASSH and collaborates with institutions like the Van Abbemuseum.

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• History of Technology
• Philosophy of Technology
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Leopoldo Iribarren is a Lecturer at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS), Paris, and serves as Vice-President in charge of International Relations. He holds a PhD in philology and history of Greek philosophy from EHESS (2009) and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University (2011-12) and the Sorbonne (2013). His research focuses on ancient Greek conceptions of technology and their intersection with modern philosophical debates. He previously taught at Leiden University (2014-18). His research explores how ancient Greek thought addresses technology’s role in shaping human-nature relationships, labor systems, and instrumental rationality. He bridges learned discourses (poetry, philosophy) with artisan practices, analyzing their theoretical and practical gaps. He also examines modern thinkers like Hegel, Heidegger, and Stiegler to understand technology’s symbolic and instrumental dimensions. Key publications include *Fabriquer le monde* (2018), analyzing archaic Greek poetry’s cosmogonic visions, and articles on Hesiod, Parmenides, and Prometheus mythology. His work spans philosophy, anthropology, and literary analysis of ancient texts. Awards: None explicitly listed. Fellowships include Marie Curie (Sorbonne) and Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies. Teaching and advising: Leads ANHIMA (Anthropology and History of the Ancient Worlds). His courses integrate historical and modern perspectives on technology’s societal impacts.

Jane Kershawمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Viking-Age Archaeology
• Early Medieval Archaeology
• Scandinavian Settlements in Britain
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Jane Kershaw is the Gad Rausing Associate Professor of Viking Age Archaeology at the University of Oxford, specializing in Early Medieval and Viking-Age archaeology with a geographic focus on Northwest Europe, particularly Britain and Scandinavia. Her work centers on Scandinavian settlements in Britain, Viking silver economies, and gender/cultural identity through interdisciplinary archaeological, archaeometric, and numismatic approaches. Her research critically examines the Viking Age (c. 750-1050 AD) through material culture analysis, with core interests in silver provenance, bullion economies, and gender dynamics. She integrates scientific methods like lead isotope analysis with traditional archaeology to investigate trade networks, resource exploitation, and cultural interactions across Eurasia, emphasizing how material practices shaped identity and social structures in frontier zones of the Viking world. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in archaeometric silver studies (80% of works), with strong focus on provenance methodologies, bullion economy mechanics, and cross-cultural exchange networks. Key themes include Islamic dirham circulation, Scandinavian settlement patterns, and innovative analytical techniques for non-destructive metal analysis, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary rigor across temporal and geographic scales. Her scientific awards include: ERC Starting Grant (Silver and the Origins of the Viking Age, 2019-ongoing) Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (Britain’s Viking Silver Hoards, 2017–2019) British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowship (The Bullion Economy of Viking England, 2012-2017) Junior Research Fellowship, Balliol College, Oxford (2012-2014) Randall MacIver Studentship, Queen’s College, Oxford (2010-2011) Dr Kershaw actively supervises doctoral research including Anthony Del Rio's DPhil on Viking-Age Scandinavian settlement in northern England. Her ERC-funded project coordinates an international team conducting large-scale silver analysis, while her British Academy and Leverhulme fellowships established foundational research on Viking bullion economies. She maintains extensive museum collaborations for hoard analysis and public engagement through media appearances. She leads the ERC-funded "Silver and the Origins of the Viking Age" project with a dedicated research team, maintains an active research blog for public dissemination, and engages in knowledge exchange through BBC Radio 4's In Our Time program on Viking historical impacts.

Madeline Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Costume Practice
• Fashion Design
• Emotional Intelligence in Design Collaboration
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Dr Madeline Taylor is a Lecturer in Fashion at the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has over a decade of teaching experience across QUT, the University of Melbourne, and the University of the Arts London. She is a co-director of The Stitchery Collective and is currently undertaking a prestigious Marie Curie-Sklodowska Postdoctoral Fellowship at Aalto University, Finland. Her research is affiliated with QUT’s Design Lab and TextileR: Future Textile Industries. Doctor of Philosophy (University of Melbourne) Bachelors Honours (Queensland University of Technology) Dr Taylor’s research focuses on uncovering hidden potentials in creative practices, particularly in contemporary costume and fashion. Her work explores emotional intelligence in collaborative design, the social and sustainability benefits of digital gift economies, linguistic ethnography as a research methodology, and critical fashion practices. She is deeply engaged in issues of circularity, sustainability, and community wellbeing within the fashion and performance industries. Her recent publications span topics such as costume production, emotional labour, secondhand clothing, digital gift economies, and costume pedagogy. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges design, sociology, performance, and environmental sustainability, often emphasizing grassroots initiatives and human-centered approaches. Marie Curie-Sklodowska Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) QS Reimagine Education Global Education Award (2021) Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Student Learning (2021) Creative to Go grant ($20,000) (2021) Veronica Kelly Prize - Honourable Mention (2018) Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellence - Partnerships and Engagement (2013) Dr Taylor is actively involved in research supervision, currently accepting Honours, Masters, and PhD students, particularly in projects related to hyperlocal gift economies and secondhand clothing. She has been instrumental in developing innovative transdisciplinary units like the Impact Labs, which connect students with real-world community and industry challenges. Her grants include a $20,000 Creative to Go grant for a remote artist residency project. She is a key member of the Design Lab and contributes to the TextileR: Future Textile Industries research network, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in textile and fashion research.

Robin André Rolfhamreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Music
• Music Pedagogy
• Performance Practice
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Robin André Rolfhamre is a Professor in the Department of Classical Music and Music Education at the University of Agder, Faculty of Fine Arts. His work bridges performance, pedagogy, and research, with a focus on Early Modern music (c. 1400–1700) and its contemporary relevance. His research interests include: Early Modern Music and Performance Practice Music Pedagogy and Digital Education Rhetoric and Performativity in Music Organology and Tone Production Interdisciplinary Approaches to Musicology Historically Informed Performance (HIP) His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digital music education, the social dimensions of early music, and the philosophical underpinnings of performance. He explores how rhetoric shapes musical expression, how digital tools can enhance conservatory training, and how performance functions as a form of democratic and social engagement. His work often combines historical analysis with contemporary pedagogical and ethical reflection. Scientific awards received: Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters’ Research Prize for Young Researchers Vest-Agder County Council’s Artist Scholarship The Norwegian Arts Council’s Artist Scholarship (Diversestipend) He is an elected member of the Agder Academy of Sciences and Letters and has supervised Master’s and PhD students. He has led significant projects such as the SERVICE project on digital learning in music education and is the organiser of the REMP (Reconfiguring Early Modern Performance) research group. He is also involved in the Arts in Context research platform and the Research Group for Song Lyrics. He is actively engaged in performance as a lutenist and guitarist, is a composer and producer, and serves as a Pyramid Historical Strings Artist, performing on Lauri Niskanen instruments.

• Southeast Asian Studies
• Travel Writing
• Gamelan Music
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Assoc Prof Jan Mrázek is an Associate Professor in Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has been teaching since 2003. His research spans travel writing, Javanese performing arts, and Czech colonial encounters in Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Southeast Asian Studies from Cornell University; undergraduate degrees in Art History (Southeast Asia) and Japanese Language/Literature from the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Intersections of travel, maritime life, colonialism, and cultural representation. His work explores Czech travelers' narratives in Indonesia and the evolution of Javanese wayang kulit in modern media. Recent Publications examine container shipping as historical metaphor, Czech ethnographic paradoxes in Malaya, and the phenomenology of gamelan performance. He also founded the NUS Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble . Teaching emphasizes experiential learning through travel, music, and creative writing, challenging students to question colonial legacies and engage with non-Western epistemologies.

Alice Martignonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Art Market
• History of Collecting
• Decorative Arts
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alice Martignon is a Research Fellow and Subject Expert at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she coordinates the ARMID@Venezia research project. She holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Udine and previously served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery. Her museum experience includes collaborations with the Fondazione Musei Civici Venezia and the Regional Directorate of Museums of Veneto. Martignon's research focuses on the art market, historical collecting practices, decorative arts, and cultural heritage conservation, with specialized expertise in non-invasive diagnostics and digital humanities. Her work frequently examines 19th-20th century Venetian art markets and the legal frameworks surrounding cultural goods. Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approaches, combining art historical analysis with scientific techniques like multispectral imaging and spectroscopy. Recent works emphasize digital restoration methods, material characterization of historical artifacts, and responses to cultural heritage emergencies like the 2019 Venice floods. Scientific Recognition: Finalist in the 2023 National Art Competition sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Culture for the ARMID@Venezia project She coordinates the ARMID@Venezia initiative, funded through the National Art Bonus program, focusing on digitization and virtual restoration of damaged music manuscripts. As a Senior Teaching Assistant, she supervises graduate theses and has developed courses on provenance research and digital humanities methodologies. Martignon leads the Materials Characterization Laboratory research group and serves on scientific committees including ICOM Italia's Provenance Working Group and the Venice Centre for Digital and Public Humanities. She maintains international collaborations through memberships in The International Art Market Studies Association and The Society for the History of Collecting.

Catherine Abou-Nemehمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Modern European History
• History of Science
• Intellectual History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Abou-Nemeh is a Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington. She joined Victoria University of Wellington in 2013 after teaching in the Department of History at Princeton University, bringing significant international experience to her role. Her educational background includes: BSc (Hons) from Northwestern University, Evanston, United States MA from Princeton University, Princeton, United States PhD from Princeton University, Princeton, United States Dr. Abou-Nemeh's research focuses on early modern European intellectual history and the history of science, particularly examining the intersection between philosophy, natural knowledge, and craft practices. She is currently completing a book manuscript on the Dutch natural philosopher and lens-maker Nicolas Hartsoeker (1656-1725). Her work demonstrates how figures like Hartsoeker bridged practical craft knowledge and theoretical scientific inquiry, challenging traditional distinctions between 'makers' and 'thinkers' in early modern science. She has presented her research at leading universities worldwide including Princeton, Harvard, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Queensland, Auckland and Otago. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the history of scientific communication, the development of scientific methodology, and the relationship between philosophy and practical knowledge in early modern Europe. Her scholarship frequently examines how early modern thinkers conceptualized uncertainty, conjecture, and the limits of knowledge - themes that remain relevant to contemporary scientific practice. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the history of scientific communication and the intellectual networks of the early modern period. Dr. Abou-Nemeh has received several prestigious research fellowships: Dibner Research Fellow in the History of Science and Technology at the Huntington Library (2012) Visiting Scholar in the History Department at Harvard University (2016) Visiting research fellowship at École Normale Supérieure, Paris (2008-2009) Scaliger Institute, Leiden University (2009) Edward Worth Library in Dublin (2011) Dr. Abou-Nemeh actively supervises Masters and PhD students in early modern history. Her international reputation is evidenced by her extensive presentation record at major academic institutions worldwide. She has also engaged with public audiences through media appearances including Radio New Zealand and The Conversation, demonstrating her commitment to public scholarship and the application of historical perspectives to contemporary issues such as euthanasia, pandemic responses, and university funding.

• Musicology
• String Instrument Construction
• Luthiery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariusz Derewecki serves as a full Professor ( prof. dr hab. ) within the Institute of String Instruments, operating as research and teaching academic staff ( Nauczyciel badawczo-dydaktyczny ). His institutional affiliation centers on specialized research and pedagogy in string instrument craftsmanship. His scholarly focus encompasses the technical and artistic dimensions of string instruments, with particular emphasis on: Traditional luthiery techniques and materials science Acoustic optimization of violins, violas, and cellos Historical restoration methodologies for period instruments Musicological analysis of string instrument evolution No scientific awards, student supervision records, or grant activities were documented in the source material. The institute functions as his primary research environment without mention of auxiliary laboratories or collaborative teams.

• Ethnomusicology
• Musicology
• Alpine Music Traditions
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Yannick Wey is a Lecturer at the Competence Center for Music Education Research (CC MER) within the Lucerne School of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). His roles include academic teaching, research coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration in musicology and ethnomusicology. He holds a PhD from the University of Innsbruck, an MA and BA in Trumpet Performance from Zurich University of the Arts, and has conducted extensive research on Alpine music traditions. Education: PhD in Musicology, University of Innsbruck (2019) MA and BA in Trumpet Performance, Zurich University of the Arts His research focuses on Swiss folk music traditions , including yodeling, alphorn performance, and the cultural history of instruments like the Büchel. He examines musical transcription practices, cognitive aspects of folk music learning, and the intersection of music education with digitalization. Current projects explore Amazonian sound collaboration, KI applications in Alpine music, and safeguarding musical heritage archives. Notable contributions include studies on alphorn tonal reconstruction, dulcimer cultural development, and machine learning classification of yodel styles. His work appears in journals like Music & Science , Journal of Music Research Online , and Anthropos . Awards: SEMPRE 50th Anniversary Commemorative Collection recognition (2022) Nominated for Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (2022) He actively organizes academic events like the Performing, Engaging, Knowing conference and chairs the ICTM Study Group on Multipart Music. His research integrates fieldwork, archival studies, and cross-cultural analysis to preserve and reinterpret Alpine musical heritage.