جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Beth Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Culture
• Visual Culture
• Material Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Beth Williamson is a leading scholar of medieval culture, holding dual roles as Professor of Medieval Culture and Chair in the History of Art at the University of Bristol's Department of History of Art (Historical Studies), and as Academic Director (Research Impact & Translation Partnerships) within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. She earned her B.A. from Oxford University (Oxon), an M.A., and a Ph.D. from the University of London (Lond.). Her research focuses on visual, material, and aural dimensions of medieval religious practice, exploring how sensory experiences shaped devotional life. Key themes include sacred imagery (e.g., the Virgin Lactans and Madonna of Humility), liturgical spaces, and the intersection of art with music, time, and political power. Recent projects include studies of Westminster Abbey’s royal patronage and collaborations in interdisciplinary historical research. Her publications span over three decades, addressing topics from Italian Renaissance altarpieces to Irish medieval sculpture, with a strong emphasis on material culture and devotional practices. Despite her prolific output, no formal awards are listed, though her academic leadership roles reflect her scholarly impact. As a mentor, her supervisory activities are noted in her profile but lack specific student names. Her work bridges academic and public spheres, particularly through her role in translating research into societal impact initiatives. She is affiliated with the University of Bristol’s Senate House and contributes to institutional leadership.

Paul Taeleمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sketch Recognition
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Taele is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Deputy Lab Director in the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2019), M.S. (2010), and dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin (2006). His research focuses on sketch recognition, haptics, and intelligent interfaces for education and accessibility, with notable work in mid-air gesture recognition, educational sketching tools, and assistive technologies for disabilities. He has contributed to projects like Kanji Workbook , Hashigo , and HaptiMoto , and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles across venues like CHI, IUI, and AAAI. Taele has received awards including the NSF Student Travel Grant (2014) and Ford Foundation Honorable Mention (2015). He teaches courses in capstone design, programming, and sketch recognition, and mentors students across all academic levels through strict eligibility criteria for research collaborations. Education : Ph.D. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2019) M.S. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2010) B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin (2006) Concentration in Mandarin Chinese, National Chengchi University (2007) Research Interests : Taele's work bridges HCI and AI to create accessible educational interfaces. His projects emphasize: Sketch Recognition : Developing algorithms for mid-air gestures, children's developmental assessments, and language learning Accessibility : Haptic systems for visually impaired learners and algebra education Educational Tech : Intelligent tutoring systems for music, math, and East Asian languages Awards & Grants : EAAI-20 Travel Grant (2020) Ford Foundation Dissertation Honorable Mention (2015) NSF East Asia-Pacific Summer Institutes (2013, 2012) Royce E. Wisenbaker Fellowship (2009) Lab & Teams : Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab (SRL) and collaborator with global institutions like Singapore Management University and National Taiwan University. Active in organizing workshops like SketchRec at IUI conferences.

Karen Cochraneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Mental Health Technologies
• Accessibility
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karen Cochrane is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on wearable and tangible computing for mental health and accessibility. Her research integrates soma design, autoethnography, and design fiction to address the needs of underrepresented communities, particularly those with disabilities. Key projects include developing assistive technologies for queer/crip identities, accessible gaming wearables, and tactile interfaces for sensory exploration. She explores embodied experiences through multidisciplinary approaches, blending traditional craft practices with modern computational tools. Her work prioritizes participatory design methodologies, collaborating with occupational therapists, disabled communities, and neurodivergent individuals to co-create inclusive technologies. Recent innovations include VARitouch (a haptic feedback device), Breathing Scarf (for emotional regulation), and adaptive switches for children with motor disabilities. Her research extends into sensory narratives, exploring how fabric and data can articulate bodily experiences through projects like Sensory Data Dialogues and Queer/Crip Body Mapping. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her publications reflect a strong focus on ethical technology, accessibility, and embodied interaction. Current projects emphasize the intersection of wearable tech with identity expression, mindfulness practices, and neuromotor rehabilitation. She actively designs prototypes that bridge clinical needs with creative technology solutions, though specific lab affiliations or team collaborations are not detailed in available texts.

Jules Rawlinsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sound Design
• Audiovisual Composition
• Interactive Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jules Rawlinson is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Design at the Reid School of Music , University of Edinburgh. He serves as Programme Director for the MSc Sound Design and contributes to MSc Design and Digital Media, ESALA undergraduate courses, and the Reid School's MSc Digital Composition and Performance. PhD in Composition (University of Edinburgh, 2011) MSc Sound Design (University of Edinburgh, 2006) BA Combined Arts (Sunderland University) Jules investigates audiovisual composition , live electronics , and interactive performance systems , blending machine learning , virtual environments , and corpus-based sound synthesis . His work explores non-linear narrative structures , graphical scores , and political sound-art through collaborations like Raw Green Rust and projects such as Lie Still My Sleepy Fortunes and w[i]nd . His 15 most recent outputs span audiovisual installations , generative sound systems , and collaborative performances , focusing on virtual reality , spectral transformation , and digital improvisation . Jules co-founded the LLEAPP network and has secured grants from EPSRC and New Media Scotland's Alt-w Fund . He supervises PhD students Tim Bentley, Hal Xu, Benjamin Cantil, and Liam Peacock, with works showcased at festivals including Sonorities , Edinburgh International Film Festival , and Edinburgh Festival Fringe . His Requiem for Edward Snowden was featured in BBC Radio 3's Hear and Now and selected for Creative Scotland's Made In Scotland Showcase.

Ewa Kowalska-Zającمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Avant-Garde Music
• String Quartet Composition
• Musical Archetypes
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ewa Kowalska-Zając is a Professor of Musical Arts at the Academy of Music in Łódź, where she has been employed since 1989. She served as Dean of the Faculty of Composition, Music Theory, Conducting, Rhythmics, and Music Education from 2008 to 2016 and has been Head of the Department of Music Theory since 2018. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Łódź, her work focuses on avant-garde composition, string quartets, and the intersection of music and visual art. Education: Diploma in Music Theory and Composition from the Academy of Music in Łódź. Her research explores the evolution of Polish composers' approaches to genres like the string quartet, sacred music, and sonorism, with a particular emphasis on avant-garde experimentation and intermedia tendencies. She has authored several books, including Seeing Music. Notation of the Polish Contemporary Score (2019), and over 50 biographical entries in collective monographs. Her publications analyze themes such as musical archetypes, postmodern reinterpretations of traditional forms, and the impact of intermedia practices in 20th-century scores. Notable works include studies on Olivier Messiaen, Paweł Klecki, and Bogusław Schaeffer. Scientific Awards Silver Cross of Merit (2002) Gold Cross of Merit (2022) Kowalska-Zając is a member of the Polish Composers' Union and the Polish Music Society, contributing extensively to musicological discourse through her academic leadership and editorial work.

Dmitri Tymoczkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Geometry of Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dmitri Tymoczko is a Professor of Music at Princeton University, where he has taught composition and theory since 2002. His work bridges the gap between academic music theory and contemporary composition, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach that has earned him recognition as a leading figure in modern music scholarship and creation. Tymoczko's research interests focus on the geometric modeling of musical structures, polystylistic composition that draws from genres spanning Renaissance to rock, and the mathematical foundations of tonality. His theoretical work explores how harmonic structures can be represented geometrically, revealing fundamental patterns that connect diverse musical traditions. He approaches composition as 'a logical deduction from absurd premises,' blending rigorous structural thinking with playful musical exploration. His scholarly publications and compositions reveal a consistent interest in the intersection of mathematical precision and expressive freedom. The articles demonstrate expertise across music theory, composition, and the cognitive aspects of musical perception, with recurring themes of geometric modeling, tonal structure, and genre hybridization. His work often challenges traditional boundaries between academic and popular music forms. Guggenheim fellowship Rhodes Scholarship Leonard Bernstein fellowship from Tanglewood Fellowship from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Block lectureship from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics First music-theory article published in Science magazine Tymoczko maintains an active performance career alongside his academic work, with his compositions performed by leading ensembles including the Brentano Quartet, Newspeak, and Roomful of Teeth. His teaching integrates theoretical insights with practical composition, fostering a generation of musicians who understand music's structural foundations while embracing creative freedom. He has developed innovative tools like the musical programming language 'arca' to explore new compositional possibilities.

Margaret Greenwaldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Adult neurogenic communication disorders
• Cognitive neuropsychology
• Stroke rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Greenwald serves as Associate Professor and Ph.D. Coordinator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) within Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Previously department chair (2014-2020), she is a Licensed and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) recognized in 2022 as Wayne State's Outstanding Graduate Mentor in the health sciences. Her academic credentials include: M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Florida) Ph.D. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (University of Florida) Post Doctoral Research Training in Cognitive Neuropsychology (University of Maryland, Department of Neurology) Dr. Greenwald's research centers on adult neurogenic communication disorders , specializing in aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation through cognitive neuropsychology. Her work employs Magnetoencephalography (MEG) to map brain-behavior relationships during language and musical processing tasks, revealing critical insights for rehabilitation. She actively bridges clinical practice with neuroscience to develop evidence-based interventions. Analysis of her recent publications shows consistent focus on neuroimaging applications for understanding language disorders, with growing emphasis on telepractice implementation and the cognitive effects of musical training. Her work demonstrates strong translational value, connecting basic neuroscience to clinical rehabilitation protocols while maintaining rigorous methodological standards. Her scientific recognition includes: Outstanding Graduate Mentor in the Health Sciences, Wayne State University (2022) As an educator, Dr. Greenwald teaches graduate courses in aphasia, neuromuscular speech disorders, research methods, and doctoral seminars, plus undergraduate speech-language pathology instruction. She supervises doctoral research as Ph.D. coordinator and mentors students through clinical research projects. Her teaching integrates current neuroscience findings with clinical practice standards. She maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Academy of Aphasia, and International Neuropsychological Society, contributing to both clinical guidelines development and research community advancement.

Konstantin Voigtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Music History
• Latin Song Traditions
• Music Theory (Antiquity & Middle Ages)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Konstantin Voigt, Professor of Musicology II , serves at the University of Würzburg within the Faculty of Philosophy and Institute of Music Research. His research spans medieval Latin song traditions, music theory, notation systems, and digital humanities applications. He also explores 20th-century composers like Arnold Schoenberg and the reception of medieval music in popular culture. Current: Chair of Musicology II, University of Würzburg (2024–) Previous: Tenure-track Professor, University of Freiburg (2020–2024) Education: PhD (Würzburg), MA (Erlangen-Nürnberg), Musicology & Art History Voigt's research bridges premodern music history with digital methodologies, focusing on: Medieval Latin song structures (9th–13th centuries) Development of musical notation and visualization Digital editions as tools for manuscript analysis Intermedial relationships in postmodern composition Stefan George’s poetry in Schoenberg’s works His recent publications analyze scribal practices in Paris 1139 manuscripts and digital approaches to monophonic music. He co-leads the Weave Lead project on French music reception in Central Europe before 1350 and contributes to the Corpus monodicum digital edition. Collaborations include PD Dr. Hana Vlhova-Wörner (Prague) and institutions like the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

R. Luke DuBoisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media
• Human Computer Interaction
• Cyber Physical Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

R. Luke DuBois is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Technology, Culture and Society Department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he also directs the Integrated Design & Media program and the Brooklyn Experimental Media Center. He holds a DMA in music composition from Columbia University and is a renowned artist, composer, and performer whose work explores intersections between technology, sound, and visual media. His research focuses on digital media, human-computer interaction, and emerging technologies applied to artistic expression and accessibility. Key roles include directing the SONYC initiative (addressing urban noise pollution via AI) and leading the NYU Ability Project (advancing disability studies through technology). He has collaborated with institutions like the Smithsonian and artists such as Maya Lin, and his work has been exhibited globally, including at the Sundance Film Festival and the Aspen Institute. DuBois co-developed the Jitter software suite for real-time data manipulation and performs in avant-garde groups like Bioluminescence and Fair Use. His artistic practice combines time-lapse phonography, interactive installations, and interdisciplinary projects that critique cultural ephemera while advancing accessibility in STEM and the arts. Recent contributions include browser-based tools for accessible music notation (SoundCells) and sonification techniques for calculus education. He serves on the Board of the ISSUE Project Room and has been featured in major publications like the New York Times and TED Conference talks.

Judith A. Perainoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• LGBT and Queer Theory
• Medieval Song
• Rock Music
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Judith A. Peraino is a Professor in the Music Department at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with significant affiliations to the Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, American Studies Program, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies Program, and Medieval Studies Program. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from The University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from The University of Chicago. Peraino's research spans both medieval song and contemporary rock music, focusing on the intersection of subject formation, social identity, and musical expression across historical periods. Her primary research areas include: LGBT and Queer Theory in musical contexts Medieval song traditions and troubadour culture Rock, punk, and synthpop music genres Gender and sexuality in musical expression Sound and media studies across historical periods Peraino's scholarly work reveals two major interconnected trajectories: medieval musical traditions (particularly Guillaume de Machaut and troubadour songs) and contemporary popular music studies (focusing on punk, rock, and queer musical identities). Her research demonstrates how music has been historically used to challenge norms of gender and sexuality, from ancient times to the present. She has received prestigious recognition including a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2020), the H. Colin Slim Award, the Philip Brett Award, and Cornell's Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award. Peraino gained significant public attention for discovering previously unknown Lou Reed recordings created for Andy Warhol in 1975, which was featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone. She has co-curated major exhibitions including 'Anarchy in the Archive: Cornell's Punk Collections' and 'Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog,' and conducted interviews with prominent musical figures like Masha Alyokhina (Pussy Riot), John Doe and Exene Cervenka (X), and Gary Numan. As an educator, she teaches undergraduate courses including The History of Rock Music, Punk Culture, The Beatles, and Music and Queer Identity, as well as graduate seminars on The Velvet Underground Archive, Medieval Song traditions, and Gender and Glam Rock. She also performs as a conga drummer with Cornell ensembles and local Latin jazz groups.

Olivia Cheungمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Cognition
• Perceptual Expertise
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Olivia Cheung is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Global Network Assistant Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), affiliated with the Division of Science and the Department of Psychology. She leads the Objects and Knowledge Laboratory (OAK Lab), which is also associated with the Center for Brain and Health at NYUAD. Education: BSSc, Chinese University of Hong Kong PhD, Vanderbilt University Postdoctoral Training: Harvard Medical School, CIMeC (Trento, Italy), Harvard University Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and visual cognition, particularly how experience and learning shape perception. She investigates how visual and conceptual knowledge interact to influence representations of objects, faces, words, musical notations, and scenes. Her lab employs behavioral experiments, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and computational modeling to explore perceptual expertise and category selectivity in the brain. Her recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a consistent focus on high-level vision, with studies on holistic face and word processing, neural and computational models of category recognition, ensemble perception of animacy, and social judgments from faces (e.g., election prediction). These works, presented at Vision Sciences Society (VSS), demonstrate interdisciplinary methods and collaborations with students and international researchers. Olivia Cheung teaches courses such as Capstone Projects in Computer Science and Psychology, and Concepts and Categories: How We Structure the World , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She mentors undergraduate researchers, many of whom have co-authored conference posters. Her lab, the OAK Lab, fosters research on the intersection of perception, knowledge, and expertise.

Maxwell Tfirnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Composition
• Sound Synthesis
• Interactive Music Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maxwell Tfirn is a Lecturer and Director of Creative Studies at Christopher Newport University , Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, where he teaches Music Composition, Sound Synthesis, and Music Technology. His research focuses on real-time recursive compositions and data sonification for scientific analysis. PhD in Composition and Computer Technologies - University of Virginia M.A. in Music Composition - Wesleyan University His work bridges music composition with bacterial behavior studies through NSF-funded research on Data Sonification of Bacterial Chemotaxis . Notable performances include works at ICMC, SEAMUS, and Subtropics Music Festival. Collaborations with ensembles like Jack Quartet and Loadbang highlight his impact in contemporary music circles. Key Trends in Publications: Articles span real-time algorithmic compositions, sensor-based live performance tools, and interdisciplinary sonification projects merging microbiology with auditory analysis. Subfields include neural network integration, audiovisual data mapping, and glitch-based performance aesthetics. Scientific Awards: Best Use of Sound (Academic) - ICAD (2023) Research Collaborations: National Science Foundation grant exploring bacterial chemotaxis sonification. Mentorship roles include advising students at Christopher Newport University and contributing to experimental music festivals globally.

Alexander Hunterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Open/Non-linear Music
• Open Music Notation
• Spectralism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Hunter is a Lecturer and Composition Convenor at the School of Music, Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in composition from Edinburgh Napier University (2014) and has taught composition, theory, and music history since relocating to Canberra in 2014. Hunter founded ANU's Experimental Music Studio, focusing on open-form compositions that engage performers in fluid interpretive roles. His research spans open musical forms, spectralism, acoustic ecology, and intersectional feminism, with a commitment to disability and autistic advocacy in the arts. Education includes studies at Northern Illinois University (BA 2006) and HNC from Colaisde Bheinn na Faoghla (2007). His work integrates multimedia collaborations with artists like Mike Parr and Martyn Jolly, exploring themes of dis/ability, environmental health, and Métis cultural heritage. Key projects include Helping the River Sing (2018–2021), linking river health with artistic expression, and AI-driven music composition research with Charles Martin. Hunter’s performance-led projects often involve magic lantern technology, reimagining 19th-century projection as a medium for contemporary ecological and historical narratives. Research interests also encompass New York School music, reductionist improvisation, and anarchist philosophies in composition. His collaborations with ensembles like Ensemble Dal Niente and the Edinburgh Quartet highlight his commitment to experimental performance practices. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore AI applications in music creation and interdisciplinary performance frameworks.

Erik Bornمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media History and Theory
• German Studies
• Medieval Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with active affiliations in Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Performing and Media Arts, and Visual Studies programs. His academic credentials include: PhD in German Studies and Medieval Studies (with Designated Emphasis in Film & Media Studies) from the University of California, Berkeley BA in Fundamentals: Issues & Texts from the University of Chicago Born's research centers on transhistorical connections across literary, media, and cultural studies, critically examining relations between 'old media' and 'new media' from manuscripts to digital networks. His work spans medieval media theory, early German science fiction, cinema history, and speculative media philosophy, evidenced by current book project 'Wireless Futures, 1900/2000/2100' reinterpreting historical precursors to mobile connectivity and upcoming research on 'Premodern Cultural Techniques' analyzing premodern reading/writing practices. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary methodology bridging German Studies, Medieval Studies, and Film & Media Studies through media archaeology and cultural techniques frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates chronological range from medieval manuscript culture to digital networks while maintaining focus on German-language contexts and transhistorical media continuity. As an engaged member of Cornell's interdisciplinary academic ecosystem, Born contributes to multiple programs fostering innovative cross-disciplinary research in media and cultural studies.

Benjamin D. Piekutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music and Sound Studies
• Critical Improvisation Studies
• Avant-Garde Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin D. Piekut is a Professor in the Department of Music at Cornell University, New York. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in historical musicology from Columbia University, M.A. in composition from Mills College, and B.A. in music and philosophy from Hampshire College. Research Focus: Music and performance after 1950, critical improvisation studies, sound art, and intersections of music with race/gender politics Key Publications: Experimentalism Otherwise (2011), Henry Cow: The World Is a Problem (2019), and The Oxford Handbook of Critical Improvisation Studies (2016) Recognitions: Whiting Foundation Fellow, MIT Press '50 Most Influential Articles' selection, and funding from NEH and Arts and Humanities Research Council Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Oxford Handbook, editor of Tomorrow is the Question, and special issues for Contemporary Music Review and Third Text Contemporary Engagement: Curatorial advisory board member at Blank Forms (NYC), contributor to Flash Art and Texte zur Kunst His recent work explores the 'vernacular avant-garde' concept, analyzing experimental music's relationship with commercial institutions and mass audiences. Research spans from 1960s New York avant-garde to 1970s European experimental rock band Henry Cow. Current projects include sound art preservation challenges and media-specific music analysis.