جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Taylor Cole Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Television
• Broadcast History
• Media Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Taylor Cole Miller is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, directing the Communication and Media Lab (CaML). He holds a Ph.D. in Media & Cultural Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with degrees from the University of Texas–Austin and the University of Kansas. His research focuses on television histories, syndication, and queer media studies, with notable work on Bewitched and The Golden Girls . Education: Ph.D., Media & Cultural Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison (campus-wide teaching award) M.A., Radio, TV, Film, University of Texas–Austin (outstanding thesis award) B.S. & B.A., University of Kansas (with distinctions in Journalism/Media and Spanish) Non-USA Diplomas, University of Alcalá and University of Santiago de Compostela Research Interests: Television Syndication & Retextuality Queer and Feminist Media Criticism Broadcast History & Policy 1980s Television Cultures Awards: Wisconsin Teaching Fellow & Scholar (2022-23) Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Pi, and Kappa Tau Alpha honor societies Teaching & Labs: Directs CaML lab for digital media production and AI/virtual reality Teaches courses like Media & Sexuality, Digital Media Production, and 1980s TV seminars Media Projects: Co-edited The Golden Girls: Essays from the Lanai (forthcoming) Executive producer of Below Baldwin and Peabody Awards media initiatives

Daniel S. Traberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Popular Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel S. Traber serves as Professor of Maritime Studies within the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His teaching portfolio includes courses spanning American literature, cultural studies, and ethnic literature, with specific offerings such as ENGL 228 (American Literature, 1865 to Present) and ENGL 415 (Herman Melville's Sea Novels). His educational foundation comprises: Doctor of Philosophy in English and American Literature (University of Houston, 2000) Master of Arts in English and American Literature (University of Texas at El Paso, 1995) Bachelor of Arts in English with History minor (University of Texas at Austin, 1991) Traber's research interrogates the intersections of American literary traditions, subcultural formations, and identity politics. His scholarship consistently examines how marginalized communities negotiate power structures through cultural production, with particular emphasis on punk and ska subcultures as sites of racial, class, and gender resistance. This work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural phenomena. His publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with cultural paradoxes across two decades, evolving from early Hemingway studies to contemporary analyses of digital subcultures. Key thematic threads include the commodification of resistance, transnational cultural flows, and the performative construction of identity within consumer capitalism. The monograph Whiteness, Otherness, and the Individualism Paradox from Huck to Punk (2007) establishes foundational arguments connecting 19th-century American literature to modern subcultural practices. Traber actively disseminates research through national and international conferences including the Popular Culture Association, European Popular Culture Association, and International Melville Conference. His scholarly service includes election to the South Central Modern Language Association Executive Committee (2014-2016) as American Literature Representative.

• Music Composition
• Electronic Music
• Laptop Orchestras
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bruno Tucunduva Ruviaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University, where he has taught since Fall 2012. Originally from Brazil, Ruviaro is a composer and performer with a specialization in electronic music. Prior to joining Santa Clara, he studied and worked at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. Ruviaro's primary research focus is Music Composition with a strong emphasis on Electronic Music. His specific interests include electronic music composition, laptop orchestras, live-electronics, acousmatic music, and sampling & musical borrowing. He also explores secondary interests spanning theater, dance, linguistics, speech, radio art, Linux, intellectual (im)property issues, and the intersection of music & politics. His work demonstrates a consistent exploration of how technology transforms musical creation and performance. Ruviaro's scholarly output reveals a strong trajectory in electronic and computer music composition, with particular attention to laptop orchestras and musical borrowing practices. His recent works like Pós-Tudos and Mozart and the Elections demonstrate his continued innovation in contemporary composition, while publications such as From Schaeffer to* lorks and Intellectual Improperty reveal his theoretical engagement with the evolving nature of musical instruments and copyright in digital contexts. His compositions frequently incorporate technology in innovative performance setups, as seen in works utilizing smartphones and unconventional sound production methods. Ruviaro is the director of SCLOrk (Santa Clara Laptop Orchestra), continuing a tradition from his time at Stanford where he was part of SLOrk (Stanford Laptop Orchestra). He teaches courses including Intro to Electronic Music (MUSC 9), SCLOrk - Santa Clara Laptop Orchestra (MUSC 157), Music Theory III (MUSC 3), Experimental Sound Design (MUSC 115), Form and Analysis (MUSC 113), and Beginning Composition (MUSC 37), along with private composition lessons. His educational contributions include A Gentle Introduction to SuperCollider , making complex music programming more accessible to students.

Rohit Chopraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Media
• Cultural Identity
• New Media
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rohit Chopra is a Professor of Communication at Santa Clara University’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on global media, cultural identity, and new media’s role in shaping political movements, particularly Hindu nationalism and far-right digital communities. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University and has authored influential works on media’s intersection with religion, disability, and postcolonial politics. B.A. in English, St. Xavier’s College, University of Bombay (1994) M.A. in English and Aesthetics, University of Bombay (1997) Ph.D. in Liberal Arts, Emory University (2006) His research explores media and memory through projects like The Virtual Hindu Nation , examining digital platforms’ impact on nationalism. Recent work includes studies on disability in global media and the Babri Masjid demolition’s cultural memory. Chopra’s writing spans academic journals (e.g., New Media & Society , Cultural Studies ) and global media outlets like BBC, The Conversation, and Wire India . He advises organizations like The Center for the Study of Organized Hate and co-founded the India Explained podcast. Current roles include a Visiting Scholar position at Stanford University’s Center for South Asia (2024-25).

Douglas C. Orzolekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Instrumental Music
• Conducting
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Douglas C. Orzolek is Professor and Department Chair at the University of St. Thomas, where he directs the Graduate Programs in Music Education and serves as Symphonic Band Director. His academic affiliations include the College of Liberal Arts and the Music Department. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Mansfield University, Master of Education from Penn State University, and PhD from the University of Minnesota. His research explores music education methodologies, conducting pedagogy, assessment frameworks, and musical acoustics. Current investigations focus on innovative teaching strategies, ensemble pedagogy, and curriculum development in music education. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in pedagogical innovation, educational equity, collaborative learning models, and the integration of technology in music education. His scholarly work frequently addresses teacher development, curriculum reform, and inclusive practices. Minnesota Music Educators Association Hall of Fame (2014) Thomas Jefferson High School Fine Arts Hall of Fame (2016) Mansfield University Distinguished Young Alumni Award (2001) Distinguished Educator of the Year (2003) Dr. Orzolek advises graduate students at both master's and doctoral levels, supervising research papers and theses. He maintains active involvement with the Playful Learning Lab and OKGO Sandbox as music education advisor.

Joanna Dee Dasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance Studies
• Musical Theater
• Political Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joanna Dee Das is an Associate Professor in the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis. She serves as Director of the MFA Program in Dance and holds affiliations with African & African American Studies, American Culture Studies, the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Equity (CRE2), and History. Her research explores dance, musical theater, and popular entertainment’s role in social movements like the Black Freedom Struggle and modern conservatism. Education: PhD in History (Columbia University), MA in American Studies (NYU), BA (Columbia College). Her work bridges scholarship and practice, including choreography, dance film direction, and historical consultation. Notable publications include Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora (2017), which won the de la Torre Bueno Award, and an upcoming book on Branson, Missouri’s entertainment industry. Das has also produced creative projects like Seeking Josephine Baker , supported by Mellon funding, and presented work internationally. Grants/Awards: Mellon-funded Research Working Group, de la Torre Bueno Prize, Errol Hill Award Honorable Mention. Her research examines intersections of performance, politics, and identity, with a focus on Black diasporic cultural production and American regionalism.

Veronica Grahamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Virtual Reality Art
• Experimental Comics
• Climate Change Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Veronica Graham is a new media artist and printmaker serving as Lecturer in Stanford University's Department of Art & Art History. Based in Oakland and Portland, she founded the design studio Most Ancient in 2010, specializing in experimental comics and exploration games. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges digital media and analog print publishing through poetic world-building that confronts contemporary environmental and social challenges. Her research centers on virtual reality narratives, climate-focused printmaking, and surrealist comics that explore internalized fictions. Key projects include the VR experience Diatribes (2024), examining fears about global warming through a haunted house framework, and the Global Warming Agitprop Posters series (2020-present) using phosphorescent materials to visualize ecological instability. She employs techniques like Wang tile systems for pattern generation and split fountain printing to stretch technical boundaries. 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Writing Space, Chicago 2024 IndieCade Impact Award Nominee for Diatribes 2022 Oculus Launch Pad Grant Recipient 2019 Best American Comics Notable Comics selection 2017 Artist’s Book Residency Grant, Women’s Studio Workshop Graham’s work appears in MoMA, NYPL, and SFMOMA collections. Her VR projects have been presented at Kala Art Institute, Printed Matter (NYC), and Sónar+D. As an educator, she lectures on virtual reality at Stanford and has conducted workshops at institutions including Tufts University and UC Berkeley. Her studio Most Ancient functions as both creative laboratory and publishing platform, supporting collaborative projects like Real Milk (2023) which examines agricultural automation through translucent book design.

Florian Gassnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History of Central & Eastern Europe
• Music, Religion and Literature
• History and Theory of Censorship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Florian Gassner is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on the cultural history of Central & Eastern Europe, intersections of music, religion, and literature, and the history of censorship. He holds an M.A. from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2008) and a Ph.D. from UBC (2012). Dr. Gassner has held visiting professorships at the University of Kassel (2016/17) and has taught at Mount Allison University. He is a Fellow of the New Europe College in Bucharest and represented the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) at Donetsk National University. His work bridges interdisciplinary studies, including transnational literature and digital humanities, exemplified by his database Kasseler Liste documenting banned books. His research trends emphasize cultural memory, censorship across eras, and Germanophone literatures in Eastern Europe. Publications include monographs on Nikolaus Lenau and the cultural divide between Germany and Russia, alongside edited volumes on censorship and Eastern European studies. Media engagements highlight his expertise in Ukraine-Russia relations and the global impact of censorship. Teaching focuses on German cinema, cultural contrasts in Eastern Europe, and interdisciplinary themes like religion and literature. He actively contributes to public discourse through media commentary on Ukraine, censorship, and historical contexts of geopolitical conflicts.

• Architectural Acoustics
• Room Acoustics
• Acoustic Retroreflection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Densil Cabrera is affiliated with the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at The University of Sydney, where he directs the Audio & Acoustics Program. He holds a PhD in psychoacoustics from the University of Sydney, along with degrees from UTS and Sydney in music and communication studies. His research focuses on architectural acoustics, retroreflective surfaces, room acoustics modeling, and auditory environments in built spaces. He explores applications in concert halls, open-plan offices, and historical structures like Indian stepwells. Key areas include acoustic retroreflection for speech support, sustainable acoustic materials, and the integration of digital fabrication techniques. Recent work addresses acoustic comfort in open-plan offices, adaptive acoustic models, and the impact of materials like mycelium composites. He has led projects on robotic fabrication for acoustic surfaces and the psychoacoustic effects of room design. Grants: Australian Research Council (DP23), Australian Acoustical Society (2019) Expertise: Stage acoustics, auditorium design, noise control, virtual reality simulations Labs/Teams: Audio & Acoustics Program at Sydney School of Architecture, collaborations with robotics and material science teams.

Stephanie Pittsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Audience Studies
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephanie Pitts is a Professor of Music Education and Director of the Sheffield Performer and Audience Research Centre (SPARC) at the University of Sheffield. She holds a BA, MEd, PhD, PGCE, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work focuses on musical participation, concert audiences, and qualitative research methods. She leads the AHRC-funded 'Understanding Audiences for the Contemporary Arts' project, exploring engagement across UK cities. Pitts also investigates lifelong musical engagement, music education impacts, and lapsed participation. She has supervised numerous PhD students, many securing academic roles. Education: BA, MEd, PhD, PGCE Affiliations: SPARC, AHRC-funded projects, collaborations with Music in the Round, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, and Sheffield Music Hub Her research spans audience behavior, music education policy, and the cultural value of arts engagement. Notable studies include 'Valuing Musical Participation' (2005) and 'Chances and Choices' (2012). Awards include the Senate Teaching Excellence Award and FHEA. Teaching includes modules on music education, community engagement, and music psychology. She directs the MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing. Current projects examine leisure-time music groups' societal impacts and pandemic resilience in creative freelancers. Key Grants: AHRC grants totaling £500k+, including 'Understanding Audiences' (2017), 'Cultural Value' (2013), and 'Music, Place and People' (2013) Professional Roles: Honorary Professor at University of Queensland, editorial board member for multiple journals, and advisor to Ireland's Music Generation project SPARC serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on performers and audiences, bridging academia and arts practice.

Sarah Brunoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ethnography
• Performance Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Bruno is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Michigan State University. Her roles include the Diasporas Solidarity Lab Postdoctoral Fellow (2023) and prior fellowships at Rice University, Duke University, and the Franklin Humanities Institute. She specializes in ethnography, performance, and diaspora studies with a focus on Afro-Puerto Rican cultural forms like bomba. Her research bridges digitality, public anthropology, and Black Puerto Rican femme experiences. Her work emphasizes writing about resilience and healing in Puerto Rican diasporic contexts. She co-leads Taller Entre Aguas, a lab exploring Black Puerto Rican digital archives. Awards include the Vera Green Prize and ACLS fellowships. Key projects include Black Rican Dexterity , a manuscript analyzing bomba as both genre and methodology. Media contributions include a 2024 Washington Post article on reggaeton's global rise. Grants and fellowships highlight her interdisciplinary impact across cultural anthropology and humanities research.

Ansuman Biswasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Performance Art
• Cultural Hybridity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ansuman Biswas is a Lecturer in Live Art and Contemporary Performance at Queen Mary University of London’s School of English and Drama. He holds a BA (Hons) in Drama from Dartington College of Arts and has a multifaceted career spanning music, theatre, visual art, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work bridges science, art, and spirituality, emphasizing improvisation, consciousness, and Indian philosophical traditions. Notable roles include serving as External Examiner at Westminster University, Co-Chair of the Live Art Development Agency, and Trustee of Longplayer. His research explores vipassana meditation’s impact on artistic practice, with projects like the Horniman Museum’s Time Sculptor examining time manipulation through performance, installations, and poetry. Biswas has held residencies globally, collaborating with institutions like the European Space Agency, Schumacher College, and the National Institute of Medical Research. His creative practice includes composing for major theaters (e.g., Shakespeare’s Globe, Royal National Theatre) and touring with artists like Björk and Oasis. Biswas’s work often challenges boundaries between disciplines and cultures, fostering innovative intersections between art, technology, and ecology. Education: BA Hons in Drama from Manchester University and Music at Dartington College of Arts. Previous academic roles include Senior Lecturer at Dartington College of Arts (developing an MA in Arts & Ecology), Creative Director of the Tagore Centre UK (2013–2016), and Lecturer at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2017–2020). He has pioneered interdisciplinary projects at Hewlett-Packard’s Bangalore lab and been an artist-in-residence at NASA-related initiatives. His artistic collaborations span diverse fields, from neuroscientists in Arizona to nomadic shamans in the Gobi Desert. Research focuses on listening as a transformative practice, improvisation’s role in uncovering unconscious creativity, and the application of meditation principles in art. Recent work includes the pandemic-era Infectious Air series exploring Zoom-based improvisation and the Social Intimacy project with Theatre of Research. His projects often involve experimental venues (e.g., Gothic towers, underwater sculptures) and emphasize ethical engagement with communities and environments. Publications span performance theory, musicology, and interdisciplinary art criticism, with notable contributions to Posthuman Spiritualities in Contemporary Performance and Music & Consciousness . His artistic works have been exhibited at Tate Modern, the Whitechapel Gallery, and festivals worldwide. Biswas’s pedagogical approach integrates experiential learning, mentorship, and cross-cultural dialogue, reflecting his commitment to fluid identity and collaborative innovation.

Sander Bakkesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Game Design
• Serious Games
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sander Bakkes is an Assistant Professor and Game Researcher at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. He specializes in developing personalized games and interventions for healthcare and education, leveraging adaptive AI and game design principles. His work focuses on improving user engagement and intervention effectiveness through tailored game mechanics. Research Themes: Dynamics of Youth, Human-Centered AI, Serious Games Key Projects: HUB 'Playing = Growing Up Healthy', games for children with chronic illnesses, crisis management training tools Research Interests: Game-based learning, AI-driven game adaptation, and the psychological impact of games on health and behavior. His studies explore how play can enhance coping mechanisms for youth with chronic conditions and improve social integration. Publications span gamification, player experience modeling, and serious games, with contributions to conferences like FDG and GALA. He teaches courses on Game Design and Gamification, and actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare and AI.

Riccardo Simionatoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Deep Learning
• Audio Modeling
• Sound Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Simionato is a Research Fellow in the Department of Musicology at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a MSc and BSc in Computer Science and Information Engineering from the University of Padova, Italy, and conducted research at Aalto University, Finland (2017–2018). His research focuses on nonlinear audio modeling using deep learning, particularly addressing low-latency interactive solutions for acoustic and electronic musical instruments/devices. Education: 2018: MSc in Computer Science Engineering, University of Padova 2015: BSc in Information Engineering, University of Padova Research Interests: Deep Learning , Audio Modeling , and Sound Synthesis . He explores how deep learning can approximate complex nonlinear phenomena in audio systems, balancing computational efficiency with interpretability. Recent work emphasizes hybrid neural-audio effects, time-variant systems, and physics-informed methods for piano modeling. Publications highlight advancements in optical compressor modeling, piano analysis, and tools for generating audio effect datasets. His work bridges machine learning and music technology, aiming for practical applications in real-time audio processing and electronic instrument emulation. Grants and advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed in the provided text. Collaborations include projects with Prof. Stefano Fasciani and teams at UiO’s Department of Musicology. Labs/Teams: Active within UiO’s Sound and Music Computing research group, focusing on interdisciplinary projects combining computer science and music technology.

Andrew McPhersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Computing
• New Interfaces for Musical Expression
• Digital Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew McPherson is a Professor of Musical Interaction at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science and the Centre for Multimodal AI. He leads the Augmented Instruments Laboratory, a research team focused on music technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges electrical engineering, composition, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing the creation of new tools for musicians through hardware/software interfaces and expressive performance modeling. McPherson's research interests include augmented instruments, digital signal processing, and the design of intuitive musical interfaces. He has pioneered projects like the Bela embedded platform and the Magnetic Resonator Piano, emphasizing practical applications in traditional and experimental music venues. Collaborations with artists and industry inform his approach, ensuring research outputs are artistically relevant and accessible. Education & Expertise: Trained in electrical engineering and composition, McPherson combines technical proficiency with artistic sensibility. His lab’s projects, such as the TouchKeys and hackable instruments, highlight his focus on democratizing music technology. Grants & Awards: He holds a Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship (2021–2026) and an ERC Consolidator Grant (2023–2027). He co-leads the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music, fostering future researchers in AI-driven music innovation. Labs/Teams: The Augmented Instruments Lab collaborates across disciplines, with dual affiliation at Queen Mary and Imperial College London’s Dyson School of Design Engineering. The lab’s work spans from foundational research to industry partnerships, including spinout company Augmented Instruments Ltd, which supports maker communities and industry consultancy.