جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Lisa Ruchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Chronicles
• Legend and History in the Middle Ages
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Lisa Ruch, a Professor of Humanities and Assistant Dean of Humanities and General Education at Bay Path University since 2000, specializes in medieval literature and chronicles, with a focus on the interplay between legend and history in the Middle Ages. She teaches courses in literature, writing, and film studies. Master’s in English, Indiana University Doctoral degree in Comparative Literature, Pennsylvania State University Her research spans medieval literature , manuscripts , Arthuriana , and comparative literature . Her publications include a monograph and articles on topics such as the Albina legend, chronicles of Louth Park Abbey, and the role of folklore in medieval texts. Recent works (2023-2025) explore layered historical narratives and conspiracy theories as literary forms. She received Bay Path University’s Faculty Outstanding Research, Scholarly Activity, and Creative Works Prize in 2013. A member of the Medieval Academy of America, Early English Text Society, and other scholarly organizations, she also volunteers with non-profits like Pioneer Valley Cappella, Inc. and Hybrid Vigor Music, Inc., while pursuing interests in horse care and choral singing.

Dina Lentsnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Contemporary Music
• Musico-Literary Analysis
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Dina Lentsner is a Professor at the Conservatory of Music of Capital University , where she joined the faculty in 2004. Her research focuses on the intersection of music and literature, particularly in contemporary classical music. PhD in Music Theory from The Ohio State University Graduate studies in Composition at Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory Bachelor of Music in Music Theory from Pskov Province School of Music Her research spans musico-poetic analysis of works by composers like György Kurtág, George Crumb, and Lepo Sumera, with publications in journals across France, Hungary, Switzerland, Canada, and Georgia. She has taught seminars at the University of Basel and Estonian Academy of Music and received a research grant from the Paul Sacher Foundation. Recent publications address: Kurtág’s use of paratext and Russian influences Crumb’s Gothic aesthetic in madrigals Sumera’s Estonian folk vocal cycles She has contributed book chapters to Centre and periphery, roots and exile (Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2011) and translated Stravinsky’s Pulcinella facsimile (A-R Editions, 2010). 2007 Inspiring Female Teacher Award, National Organization for Women-Capital University Dr. Lentsner champions Dee Fink's "significant learning" approach, integrating active engagement and interdisciplinary projects in courses like: Group/Private Composition Lessons Musicianship I-IV Music History I & II Form & Analysis Counterpoint Research in Music & Education

Robert Spittalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Composition
• Conducting
• Wind Ensemble
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Robert Spittal, D.M.A., serves as Professor of Music at Gonzaga University specializing in Music Theory and Conducting. He directs the Creative Music Lab Ensemble and previously led the Bands program from 1992-2019, directing the Gonzaga Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, and Jazz Ensemble (1992-1998). His educational credentials include: D.M.A. in Conducting Performance from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music M.M. from Baylor University B.M. from The Ohio State University Additional studies at The University of Michigan, Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, Cleveland Institute of Music, and University of Colorado Dr. Spittal's research centers on wind ensemble literature, particularly the works of Igor Stravinsky and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Harbison. His scholarly contributions appear in the "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" series, while his creative output spans contemporary classical composition, jazz history, and American music studies. He maintains active collaboration with performers globally through commissioned works. His recent compositions demonstrate continued innovation in wind literature, with the 2025 "Concerto for Wind Ensemble" performed at the CBDNA conference and the "Partita for Oboe & Wind Ensemble" premiere showcasing evolving techniques in solo-ensemble integration within contemporary classical frameworks. As an award-winning composer, Dr. Spittal's works are published by Boosey & Hawkes, Maestro, and Fox Music, and performed internationally by ensembles including The Bay Brass, Borealis Wind Quintet, and North Texas Wind Symphony. Dr. Spittal has shaped Gonzaga's music program through 27 years of ensemble direction and currently cultivates experimental approaches through the Creative Music Lab Ensemble, providing students with collaborative performance opportunities that bridge traditional and contemporary practices.

Jasmin Hartmann-Straußمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medieval Musicology
• Music Theory
• Codicology
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Jasmin Hartmann-Strauß is a Researcher at the Institute for Music Research within the Faculty of Philosophy at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. She has held a temporary research assistant position at the Chair of Musicology II since the summer semester of 2021. Hartmann-Strauß completed her master's degree in Musicology at Würzburg (2012-2019), focusing her thesis on 'Notation as a form of knowledge and its role in the transmission of knowledge about pitch orders'. Her doctoral research examines Types, Formations and Transformations of diagrammatic items in Boethius' De institutione musica . Primary research interests include: Liturgical Chant of the Latin Middle Ages Antique and Medieval Music Theory Medieval verse-music relationships Ancient Near Eastern musical sources Notation theory and paleography Her publication record demonstrates specialization in medieval liturgical tropes, particularly Benedicamus chants in the Lucca 603 manuscript, with analyses spanning musical, notational, and codicological dimensions.

Bård Torgersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fiction Writing
• Poetry
• Multimedia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bård Torgersen serves as Associate Professor at the School of Arts, Design and Media, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, specifically within the Westerdals Department of Creativity, Storytelling and Design. Born in 1967, he emerged from Norway's post-punk underground as co-founder of Nemlig Hemlig and electronica pioneers Superskill before establishing himself as a major literary figure following his 2005 novel debut Everything Must Go Away . His creative practice centers on avant-garde literature , multimedia narrative experimentation , and subcultural expression , consistently dissolving boundaries between music and text. Torgersen's work explores sound poetry integration , experimental fiction structures , and interdisciplinary artistic forms , reflecting his dual background in electronic music and literary innovation. His international performances across Europe, Japan, and North America demonstrate the global resonance of his boundary-pushing approach. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals escalating complexity in narrative form and thematic depth, with recent works like Eat Earth (2024) and the forthcoming Let's Do This Together (2025) demonstrating sophisticated integration of multimedia elements and subcultural critique. His bibliography consistently engages with contemporary Norwegian society through experimental lenses while maintaining international relevance through translations in Germany, USA, and England.

• DIY Filmmaking
• Horror Films
• Music Documentaries
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Lucas Ostrowski is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an MFA in Film Production from Ohio University (2009) and dual BS degrees in Film/Video Production and Communications from Grand Valley State University (2005). Education: Master of Fine Arts - Film Production, Ohio University (2009) Bachelor of Science - Film/Video Production, Grand Valley State University (2005) Bachelor of Science - Communications, Grand Valley State University (2005) His research interests center on horror films and music documentaries , with a focus on analog filmmaking techniques ( 16mm, Super 8mm, VHS ) and mixed media. His work reflects Midwest industrial and rural landscapes, blending narrative, documentary, and experimental forms. Additional interests include animation (rotoscope and stop motion), and eco-friendly film processing . His creative output has been screened at regional, national, and international film festivals. Lucas teaches courses in cinematography, editing, sound design, and film production, including THFM 2550 Cinematography, THFM 2560 Editing Image and Sound, and THFM 4840 Cinema Sound. Past courses include screenwriting, music video production, and script analysis.

Immanuel Noverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Literature
• Pop Literature
• Literary Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Immanuel Nover serves as a full-time lecturer in literary studies and literary didactics at the Institute of German Studies, University of Koblenz. His academic work bridges literary analysis with political theory, focusing on contemporary cultural phenomena and historical literary movements. Nover's research profile centers on Contemporary Literature and Pop Culture , with specialized expertise in Political Theory within literary contexts. He investigates aesthetic-totalitarian dynamics , avant-garde movements around 1900 , and depressive aesthetics across text and film. His methodology emphasizes intermediality —examining connections between text, video, and authorial persona—while critically engaging with concepts of purity in literary production. This interdisciplinary approach reveals how literature negotiates political structures across historical periods. His publication trajectory since 2012 demonstrates consistent focus on German-language cultural production, evolving from analyses of authors like Bret Easton Ellis and Christian Kracht toward broader investigations of pop culture (Rammstein, German pop music) and political aesthetics. Recent works increasingly incorporate interdisciplinary frameworks, blending literary theory with psychology (depression studies) and media studies. Nover has secured significant research funding through competitive grants, demonstrating the scholarly impact of his work: University of Oldenburg: Workshop funding for "Aesthetics of the Depressive" (2023) University of Koblenz Research Fund: Conference support for "Purity and the Order of the Political" (2023) Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Funding for "The Political in Contemporary Literature" project (2019) DFG Graduate College "Literary Form": Support for "Rammstein's Deutschland" monograph (2022) FAZIT Foundation: Dissertation publication grant (2012)

Florence Levéمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Music Information Retrieval
• Computational Modeling of Musical Structure
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Florence Levé is a full Professor in Computer Science at the University of Picardy Jules Verne within the College of Sciences. She is affiliated with multiple research teams including MIS (Modeling, Information, Systems) Amiens, SDMA Team, and Algomus Team, while associated with CRIStAL (UMR 9189). Her research focuses on the intersection of computer science, music information retrieval, and computational modeling of musical structures. Key Institutions: University of Picardy Jules Verne, CRIStAL Research Themes: Musical texture analysis, rhythm processing, human-AI co-creation in music Research Interests span computational modeling of musical structures, symbolic music processing, and interdisciplinary applications in neuroscience and digital humanities. Her recent work explores rhythmic complexity across cortical and subcortical auditory areas, texture annotation in classical compositions, and algorithmic orchestration techniques. Publications Trends show sustained focus on computational approaches to musical texture and rhythm. Key areas include symbolic music analysis (Mozart, Corelli), AI-assisted composition, and mathematical modeling of auditory processing across species. Collaborative work with researchers in neuroscience, musicology, and sound engineering reveals multidisciplinary scope. Research Networks include collaborations with: Mathieu Giraud (Computational Musicology) Fabrice Wallois (Neuroscience Applications) Christophe d'Alessandro (Organ Acoustics) Laboratory Affiliations : MIS (Modeling, Information, Systems) Amiens SDMA Team Algomus Team Associated with CRIStAL (UMR 9189 CNRS)

• East Asian cultural history
• pre-modern Japanese language and literature
• Japanese classical theatre
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alan Cummings has served as a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies (Education) at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, SOAS University of London since 2000. His work bridges East Asian cultural history , pre-modern Japanese literature , and classical Japanese theatre with a particular focus on kabuki and bunraku . B.A. in Japanese and Law, SOAS M.A. in Japanese Literature, Waseda University, Tokyo Ph.D. on 19th-century kabuki dramatist Kawatake Mokuami , SOAS Dr. Cummings specializes in traditional Japanese performance forms , examining their evolution through historical, cultural, and dramaturgical lenses. His research investigates modernity’s impact on folk performing arts , Kabuki’s pandemic-era adaptations , and theatrical costumes . He has translated key kabuki plays and analyzed their structural, thematic, and societal dimensions. His publications span 15+ years , covering kabuki dramaturgy , bunraku stagecraft , and Meiji-era theatrical shifts . While no formal awards are listed, his scholarly reviews and book chapters have shaped discourse on Japanese theatre preservation and avant-garde movements . Dr. Cummings has supervised Ph.D. research on topics like Japanese noise music and collaborated with experts such as Andrew Gerstle and James Brandon . His work extends to theatrical education and cross-cultural translation projects.

Peter J Mercer-Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• 19th Century Music
• Mendelssohn Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter J Mercer-Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. His academic career spans over 25 years with continuous research output from 1995 through 2020. His research focuses primarily on 19th century music with special expertise in Mendelssohn studies and hymnody. Mercer-Taylor explores how classical music traditions, particularly through hymnody, were transmitted to America before the Civil War. His work bridges historical musicology with cultural studies, examining the intersections of religious music, national identity, and transatlantic cultural exchange. His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with a major 2020 book examining how hymnody carried classical music to America, alongside chapters analyzing Mendelssohn's symphonies. His research shows a distinctive pattern of connecting musical analysis with broader cultural narratives. National Endowment for the Humanities Grant (2020) for 'Classical Music in Pre-Civil War' Mercer-Taylor's scholarly impact is evident through citations across multiple platforms, with his work referenced on Wikipedia and engaged with by academic readers worldwide. His research bridges historical musicology with contemporary cultural questions, particularly regarding the transmission of European musical traditions to America through religious channels.

Jack Bossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Theory
• Music Composition
• Atonal Music Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jack Boss is a Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Oregon , where he has taught since 2008. He earned a B.Mus. and M.Mus. in composition from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in music theory from Yale University, studying under Allen Forte, David Lewin, and Claude Palisca. His research focuses on music theory , composition , and 20th-century music , particularly the works of Arnold Schoenberg and other modernist composers. Boss’s scholarship includes three monographs: Schoenberg’s Twelve-Tone Music (2014), Schoenberg’s Atonal Music (2019), and the forthcoming Schoenberg’s Tonal Music (2024). He has also co-edited four collections of analytical essays, including Making Waves (2020) and Form and Process in Music, 1300-2014 (2016). His 15 most recent publications explore topics such as motivic processes in Schoenberg’s piano works , text-music relationships in *Verklärte Nacht* and Queen’s *Bohemian Rhapsody*, and structural coherence in atonal and serial compositions. Boss has received prestigious honors, including the Wallace Berry Award from the Society for Music Theory (2015) for his book on Schoenberg’s twelve-tone music and the University of Oregon Fund for Faculty Excellence (2017-18). He has presented extensively across the U.S. and internationally, including lectures at Oxford University and Cambridge University. His professional service includes editorial roles for the Journal of Music Theory and Music Theory Online , and leadership in the West Coast Conference of Music Theory and Analysis.

• German-language literature (18th–21st century)
• European literary and cultural history
• Migration and transculturality in literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anja Oesterhelt is a full Professor at the Institute of German Studies , Department II: Modern German Literature , Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. Her work focuses on German-language literature from the 18th to 21st century within European cultural history, emphasizing migration , transculturality , and German-Jewish cultural production , particularly relating to figures like Heinrich Heine and Rose Ausländer . She leads a Collaborative Research Center 1671: Heimatlosigkeit und Emanzipation Heine's 170th death anniversary audiobook project Digital exhibitions (VOOO-Space, ULB Düsseldorf) Interdisciplinary text-image analysis initiatives. Her research integrates media theory and institutional conditions of literary creation , comparing fictional/factual texts across letters , autobiographies , and contemporary novels . Recent seminars explore topics like Popliteratur (Goetz, Kracht, Hegemann) Exile in 19th-century travel narratives Text-image relationships in artist books Karl Wolfkehls' Italian exile poetry with an emphasis on practical literary mediation through events, audiovisual productions, and digital exhibitions. She supervises doctoral candidates including Hans-Christian Riechers (Columbus literary history), Olga Schwarz (narrative poem cycles), and Philippe Roepstorff-Robiano (hermeneutics of dying). The chair collaborates with institutions like the Heinrich-Heine-Institut , ULB Düsseldorf , and Literarisches Colloquium Berlin , utilizing Archival research Media analysis Praxis-oriented seminars to connect academic work with public cultural engagement.

Joanna Balewskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Instrumental Studies
• Classical Piano
• Harpsichord Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanna Balewska, Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Instrumental Studies (Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań), is a distinguished pianist and harpsichordist specializing in chamber music and instrumental accompaniment . With habilitation awarded in 2018, she combines academic duties with active performance and pedagogical roles at Poznań's Secondary General Music School. Her career spans from baroque to contemporary works, particularly focusing on wind instrument collaborations and Polish compositions. Academic Affiliation: Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań Specializations: Piano, Harpsichord, Chamber Music Key Collaborations: Poznań Philharmonic, Łódź Music Academy, Polish National Heritage institutions Her research and practice emphasize cross-cultural musical synthesis , evidenced by projects like the Tôn-Thât Tiêt recordings and Balkan contemporary music collaborations. She has participated in doctoral committees and international masterclasses with renowned artists including Robertas Beinaris and Maurice Bourgue. Scientific recognitions include multiple teaching awards and the prestigious 2013 Zasłużony dla kultury polskiej distinction. Her discography spans modern compositions for saxophone/piano, oboe/keyboard, and operatic music applications, reflecting her commitment to expanding instrumental repertoire through performance-based scholarship.

Zbigniew Kozubمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Composition
• Contemporary Classical Music
• Film Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zbigniew Kozub is a full Professor at the Department of Music Composition and Theory, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, holding the title of prof. dr hab. awarded in 2015. His primary appointment is within the First Faculty of the academy, where he teaches composition, film and theater composition, and doctoral seminars as part of his research and teaching duties. His research centers on contemporary classical composition with deep specialization in orchestral , choral , and theatrical music . Kozub's work integrates Polish cultural heritage with modern techniques, particularly evident in his sacred compositions drawing from Brandstaetter texts and adaptations of Polish literary giants like Wyspiański and Witkacy. His style bridges traditional forms with electronic elements and multimedia approaches. Analysis of his 15 most recent compositions (2015-2021) reveals three dominant trends: instrumental concertos expanding Polish repertoire for saxophone, trombone, and piano; large-scale vocal-orchestral works reinterpreting sacred texts; and theatrical scores for dance and television exploring national identity. Over 60% incorporate electronics or multimedia elements, demonstrating his commitment to contemporary expression. His artistic achievements include: First Prize (symphonic category) in the XXIII National Composers Competition named after G. Fitelberg (1988) Special Award for film music to 'The Little Prince' (1992) Medal of Young Art (1988) Numerous distinctions in national composition competitions Kozub maintains active collaborations with major Polish cultural institutions including Teatr Polski, Polski Teatr Tańca, and TVP, creating works that engage with Poland's artistic legacy while pushing contemporary boundaries through innovative instrumentation and interdisciplinary approaches.

Maria Koszewska-Wajdzikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Music
• Piano Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Koszewska-Wajdzik is a Professor at the Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań , affiliated with the Institute of Composition and Music Theory (Faculty I). Her work spans piano performance, chamber music, and contemporary Polish composition, with a focus on pedagogical and interpretive practices. Specializes in piano accompaniment for vocal ensembles and competitions Promotes modern works by Poznań-based composers Collaborates on musicological editions and educational materials Her research integrates chamber music , contemporary piano performance , and music pedagogy , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and historical context. Key projects include co-authoring the catalog of Andrzej Koszewski's compositions and producing educational recordings for early childhood music development. Notable awards include multiple diplomas for outstanding accompaniment at national competitions (2017–2019) and the 2018 Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej honorary badge. She has contributed to 6 major publications and educational projects between 2011 and 2017.