جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Performing Arts
• Theatre Directing
• Musical Theatre
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Mr. Crispin Taylor is a Senior Lecturer at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University, where he has coordinated the Acting Program for the Music Theatre Department since 2001. His career spans performance, directing, and education across Australia. Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Master of Arts (Performing Arts), Edith Cowan University (2021) Graduate Certificate of Education, Edith Cowan University (2011) His research focuses on theatrical direction , musical theatre production , and acting pedagogy , with creative outputs spanning The Boys From Syracuse to CheSS . He has directed nationally acclaimed works at venues like the Sydney Opera House and Perth Theatre Company. Key trends in his work include stagecraft innovation , musical theatre adaptation , and collaborative performance research , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with performing arts and dramatic education . 2004 Grant: $120,000 for Horizons-director Taylor has mentored students through roles at NIDA, Actors College of Theatre & Television, and as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Wollongong. His practice bridges directing , educational leadership , and creative arts research .

• Aesthetics
• Literary Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Assoc. Prof. Michal Babiak, CSc. is a leading academic at the Department of Aesthetics, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava , where he has taught since 1991. His roles include teaching History of World Literature , Axiology of Art , and Comparative Art Studies , alongside active involvement in theater and opera direction with over 100 productions across Central/Eastern Europe. Academic Focus : Aesthetics, Slovak cultural identity, and postmodern art International Reach : Collaborations in Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia Education : PhDr. in Slovak Language and Literature (Faculty of Arts, University of Novi Sad, 1985) DrSc. Degree in Aesthetics (Faculty of Arts, Comenius University, 1994) Research Interests span interdisciplinary domains including structuralist/poststructuralist aesthetics , cross-cultural Slovak identity , and historical-semiotic analysis of art . His work explores the interplay between literary traditions and contemporary artistic expressions , particularly in Slovak diaspora contexts. Recent Publications (2017–2019) emphasize theatrical metaphors , Vojvodina cultural heritage , and postmodern Slovak drama , with a focus on memory studies and identity formation in minority communities. Grants : Head of VEGA 1/0456/22: Kontext slovenského umenia a estetiky Leadership Roles : Editorial contributions to key publications like Interpretation of Art Curatorial work in Slovak cultural exhibitions

Zoe Irvineمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sound Design
• Sound Art
• Collaborative & Participative Research
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Zoe Irvine is a part-time Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Arts and Creative Industries. She teaches sound design for film and conducts research in sound art, with a focus on voice, conversation, and archival composition. Her practice bridges academic work with industry through Avid certification and collaborations with European opera houses. Lecturer in Film Sound (2017–present) External Examiner for BA Digital Film (Sunderland), MDes Sound for Moving Image (GSA), MA Sonic Arts (UAL) Collaborates with institutions like Creative Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Dundee Contemporary Arts Her research explores sonic methodologies at the intersection of documentary field recording, ethnography, and musical composition. Key themes include: Community sound archiving Telecommunication-based performances Political sound installations Forest acoustics and Balkan choirs Corporate voice studies Historical sound reconstructions Recent outputs include the 900 Voices installation (2024) and collaborative works with Pernille Spence. Awards highlight her artistic and pedagogical contributions. Current projects like Disproportionate Impacts and Everyday Agitations (2025) examine neoliberal societal structures through sound. Scientific Awards The Prix DeVarti (Ann Arbor Film Festival 2024) ENSA Most Inspiring Tutor (2019) Royal Scottish Academy Lens Based Media Award (2024) Irvine's creative practice has received funding from Creative Scotland and collaborations with institutions such as Scottish Parliament and Bergen National Opera. Her work has been exhibited at major festivals including Edinburgh International Festival and Holland Festival.

Tatjana Milošević Mijanovićمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Electro-acoustic Music
• Chamber Music
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Tatjana Milošević Mijanović serves as Professor of Composition and Head of the Composition Department at the Faculty of Music, University of Arts in Belgrade. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in composition from the Belgrade Faculty of Music under Zoran Eric, and has lectured at both the Belgrade Faculty of Music and the Academy of Arts in Banjaluka. Her creative portfolio spans diverse media including chamber ensembles, solo instruments, electro-acoustic works, vocal compositions, symphonic pieces, and theater music. Her compositions have achieved global recognition through performances at contemporary music festivals across Europe, the USA, South Korea, and Serbia. Notable works include The Lights of Betelgeuse or The Secret of A Red Giant (performed at ISCM’s World Music Days 1998 in Seoul), the multimedia piece Tribute for Fort Honswijk (commissioned by Fort Asperen/UNESCO), the ballet CoinciDance , and the chamber opera Who killed princess Mond . She maintains extensive international collaborations with ensembles such as Het Trio (Netherlands), De Ereprijs (Netherlands), Creo (USA), Zagreb String Trio (Croatia), Symphony Orchestra of Serbian Broadcasting Company, and Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. Professor Milošević Mijanović has received numerous national and international awards for her work, though specific honors are not detailed in the source material. Her professional activities include a 2001 visiting professorship at Old Dominion University’s Department of Composition and jury service at the 2009 “15th Young Composers Meeting” in Apeldorn.

• Music
• Music Education
• Music Performance
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Sevgünur Tandoğdu Kılıç is an Associate Professor at the State Conservatory of Anadolu University , where she has served since 2023. She also holds an Assistant Professor position at the same institution. Her academic career spans two decades, including leadership as Head of the Music Department since 2015. She teaches courses such as Applied Instrument Education , Orchestral Repertoire , and Chamber Music Repertoire at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education : Competence in Art (Trombone specialization), Anadolu University Institute of Fine Arts (2014-2021) Bachelor’s in Music, Anadolu University State Conservatory (2001-2005) Research and Publications : Her work focuses on music performance techniques , educational frameworks , and historical music analysis . Key publications include studies on Stjepan Šulek's trombone sonata, Bela Bartok's Turkish folk music contributions, Baroque structural developments, and avant-garde trombone techniques. She has published in Scopus-indexed journals and peer-reviewed conferences. Artistic Contributions : Active in performance, she has participated in over 30 concerts (2006-2025), including Trombone Recitals , Symphonic Concerts , and Chamber Music Performances . Notable events include Republic Day Concerts , Hisarlı Ahmet Symposium , and collaborations with the Turkish Trombone Ensemble .

• Television Studies
• British Youth Television
• Gender and Feminist Media Studies
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Dr Faye Woods is a Lecturer in Television Studies at the University of Reading , where her research centres on British youth television, gender representation, space and place in television drama, and the aesthetics of small-screen storytelling. Education: While specific degrees are not detailed in the provided text, the title “Dr” indicates completion of a doctoral qualification in Television or Media Studies. Research Interests: British youth television and its transnational circulation Feminist media studies, with emphasis on authorship and reception Affective geographies of television drama Soap opera aesthetics and memory Music, nostalgia and period reconstruction in television Genre hybridity (telefantasy, social realism, reality formats) Research Trends: Across her publications, Woods consistently interrogates how television constructs and negotiates identity, space and affect. Recent work (2025) explores the intersection of soap opera aesthetics with spatial and memorial practices, while earlier studies examine confessional comedy, regional landscapes in drama, and the impact of streaming platforms on youth-oriented public service broadcasting. Scientific Awards & Grants: No awards or funded projects are listed in the supplied material. Doctoral Supervision & Labs: No advisees, research groups or laboratory affiliations are mentioned in the available text.

Joanna Kaczorowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Violin Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music
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Joanna Kaczorowska is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Music , where she serves as Director of Undergraduate Chamber Music and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies . As an internationally acclaimed violinist, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, and Wagner Festspiele, collaborating with artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. Doctorate Degree from SUNY Stony Brook Master Degrees from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Poznan Music Academy Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Music Management from Poznan School of Social Sciences Her research and performance interests focus on Violin Performance , Chamber Music , and Contemporary Repertoire , particularly Polish composers and cross-cultural musical dialogues. She advocates for underserved communities through music programs like Carnegie Hall's interactive oncology concerts. Her journalistic work in Nowy Dziennik explores topics such as artistic mentorship, Polish cultural presence in New York, and collaborations with composers like Sheila Silver. Key trends in her publications include Polish musical heritage , innovative concert formats , and interdisciplinary approaches in music. Scientific Awards 40 Under Forty Alumni Award Liszt-Garrison Festival First Prize (2009) Best Interpretation of Franz Liszt Works Performance Prizes from Hood College and Chamber Music on the Hill Series Grand Prize for Steingraeber Hall concert at Wagner Festspiele As founder of New York Chamber Musicians , Joanna Kaczorowska creates charity-focused concert experiences , bridging artistic excellence with social impact. Her violin-making collaborations and TEDxSBU presentation on mentoring further demonstrate her commitment to music education and audience development .

• Embodied Music Pedagogy
• Musical Creativity
• Music Educational Technology
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Luc Nijs serves as Associate Professor in Early Childhood Music Education at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (Department of Education and Social Work) and holds a Visiting Professor position at Ghent University, Belgium. He directs the Bachelor in Music Education program at Luxembourg and contributes to the Jonet Chair on Music Making and Social Action as a founding member. His academic credentials include a PhD in Arts Sciences (Systematic Musicology), MA degrees in Music Performance (clarinet) and Philosophy, and a Teacher Certificate for clarinet, saxophone, and ensemble instruction. Prior to academia, he taught in Flemish music schools and performed with ensembles including the Flemish Opera. Nijs's research centers on embodied music cognition, examining the musician-instrument relationship, movement's role in instrumental learning, and technology's capacity to foster embodied pedagogy. Recent work expands into community music's social impact, particularly in asylum centers. His methodology integrates theoretical development, empirical studies, and practical application, notably through the Music Paint Machine project which visualizes musical interaction through movement. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a trajectory from foundational technological applications (e.g., Augmented Reality in music education) toward socially engaged practices, with consistent emphasis on embodiment across contexts from instrumental training to refugee support. Key thematic clusters include participatory creativity, cross-cultural music facilitation, and teacher development in technology integration. His scientific recognition includes: 3rd Prize at the TedX Ghent Research Rally (2019) EAPRIL Best Research and Practice Project Award (2012) Prix Leopold Génin (1997) As course director and educator at both universities, Nijs shapes music pedagogy curricula while influencing policy through former advisory roles with the Flemish Ministry of Education and leadership of the AEC Digitization Working Group (2017-2021). His collaborative projects like the Music Paint Machine demonstrate sustained commitment to bridging research, technology, and community practice. Nijs co-founded the Jonet Chair on Music Making and Social Action and maintains active research networks through Ghent University's IPEM institute. His work with asylum centers and community music facilitators represents evolving lab directions focused on music's role in social resilience.

• Voice Performance
• Opera
• Music Education
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Allison Sanders serves as an Instructor of Voice in the Division of Music within Samford University's School of the Arts and concurrently holds an adjunct professor position at Miles College teaching voice. Her career bridges academic instruction with an active professional performance schedule across major opera companies and symphony orchestras. She earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she performed principal roles including Dido in Dido and Aeneas , Elettra in Idomeneo , and Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra . Her research and performance interests focus on Voice Performance, Opera, and Music Education, with specialization in dramatic soprano repertoire spanning baroque to contemporary works. Notable performances include the title role in Joplin's Treemonisha (New York City Opera), Ruth in Pirates of Penzance (Opera Birmingham), and orchestral collaborations with the Alabama Symphony, Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, and Chautauqua Orchestra. She actively explores works by diverse composers, recently starring in Opera Birmingham's one-woman production Driving While Black . As an educator, Ms. Sanders mentors voice students at both institutions, emphasizing technical mastery and interpretive artistry through private instruction and coaching. Her teaching integrates professional performance experience with vocal pedagogy principles.

Maria Ida Biggiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Performing Arts
• Theatre History
• Scenography
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Maria Ida Biggi is an Associate Professor of Performing Arts at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as Center President of the Center for Human Rights Studies and directs the Institute for Theatre and Opera at the Giorgio Cini Foundation since 2007. Specializes in theatre scenography and stage architecture (16th-18th centuries) Developed digital cataloging systems for theatrical heritage Curated major exhibitions on theatre artists and historical stage design Her research focuses on: Italian influence on European theatre architecture Acoustic design in historical Italian theatres Eleonora Duse's artistic legacy Lyda Borelli's theatrical contributions Digital preservation of performing arts heritage Notable publications include studies on: Santuzza Calì's scenographic works Mischa Scandella's theatrical innovations Titina Rota's film costumes Historical perspective techniques in stage design She has developed specialized digital cataloging systems adopted by UNESCO and the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, working extensively with Venetian institutions like Fondazione Giorgio Cini and international collaborations including University of Warwick and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

• History of Asia and Africa
• Literature
• Aesthetics and Art Studies
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Dr. Norikazu Hirabayashi is a full-time Professor at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics, specializing in Chinese theatre studies, aesthetics, and cultural exchange between East Asia. His research spans from late Qing dynasty theatre reforms to modern Sino-Japanese cultural diplomacy, with particular focus on Mei Lanfang's 1919 Japanese performances and their aesthetic implications. 1997-2025: Waseda University Faculty of Political Science and Economics 1994-1997: Waseda University Graduate School, Division of Letters 1989-1994: Waseda University Faculty of Literature Research interests include: Chinese Theatre: Historical evolution of Peking Opera (京劇), shadow play (皮影戯), and regional folk theatre. Cultural Exchange: Sino-Japanese theatre diplomacy, focusing on 20th-century performance dissemination. Aesthetics: Transformation of beauty concepts in traditional performance, cross-cultural reception studies. Media Studies: Role of stage reviews, newspapers, and visual records in cultural transmission. His article analysis reveals trends in: Mei Lanfang's cultural mediation (1919-2024) Electric lighting's influence on traditional staging (2018-2020) Stalinist system critiques in revolutionary theatre (2004-2009) Archival research on performance records (2002-2015) Cultural duality in Taiwanese folk theatre (1995-2012) Urban-rural performance networks (2010-2014) Teaching activities include graduate seminars and Chinese language courses at Waseda University (2025). He contributes to global education through sub-affiliation with Waseda's Global Education Center.

Theresa Brancaccioمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Vocal Health
• Vocal Fatigue Research
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Theresa Brancaccio serves as Senior Lecturer in Voice and Opera at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, where she has taught voice and vocal pedagogy since 1999. A distinguished mezzo-soprano, she maintains an active performance career while pioneering research in vocal health technology. Education Master of Music (MM), Northwestern University Research Focus Ms. Brancaccio specializes in vocal pedagogy and health technology, developing innovative tools to prevent vocal fatigue. Her work bridges performance practice with biomedical engineering, particularly through the Singer Savvy Mobile App and wireless voice dosimetry systems. She explores applications of music and breathing techniques for child wellness through the Buffett Foundation-funded Music for Child Wellness Initiative. Publication Trends Her 2023 PNAS publication represents a significant interdisciplinary convergence of vocal science and wearable technology. This work establishes frameworks for quantifying vocal loads and delivering real-time feedback, reflecting her focus on translating engineering solutions to vocal performance contexts with implications for both professional singers and speech pathology. Scientific Recognition Provost’s Digital Learning Fellowship (2017) N.XT EdTech Funding Award for vocal fatigue research William Vessels Master Teacher Award (inaugural recipient) Mentorship and Funding Ms. Brancaccio has trained internationally acclaimed artists including Metropolitan Opera winner Amanda Majeski and counter-tenor Kangmin Justin Kim. She secured major research funding through Northwestern's Provost’s Fellowship and N.XT EdTech Award, collaborating with biomedical engineer Dr. John Rogers to develop the first wireless voice dosimeter. Her students consistently win awards from the Richard Tucker Foundation, Marilyn Horne Foundation, and Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Laboratories and Initiatives She directs Northwestern's Voice Lab featuring Voce Vista Pro software and co-leads the Music for Child Wellness Initiative (formerly Trauma, Music and the Breath), which develops music-based interventions for childhood trauma recovery. Her Singer Savvy App functions as a comprehensive vocal activity tracker that creates personalized voice-use budgets.

• Musicology
• Historical Musicology
• Opera Studies
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Astrid Deschamps-Dercheu serves as Professor at Sorbonne University's Faculty of Music and Musicology since 2013 in the PRAG (Professeur de Recherche et d'Enseignement de Grade) position, teaching aural training, writing, and vocal expression. She maintains dual affiliation with the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus/UMR 8223), a joint research unit of CNRS, Sorbonne University, and the French National Library. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Musicology from Paris-Sorbonne University (2014) with thesis research on Female heroism in the musical tragedies of Campra and Danchet under Raphaëlle Legrand's supervision, complemented by an External Music Aggregation (2010) and specialized conservatory training. Deschamps-Dercheu's research centers on historical musicology with emphasis on French Baroque opera, gender representation in musical narratives, and music-religion intersections. Her work integrates archival analysis with cultural studies to examine heroic archetypes in 18th-century French opera. Her sole documented publication examines gendered heroism in Campra's operatic works, reflecting consistent scholarly engagement with French Baroque repertoire, theatrical conventions, and socio-historical contexts of musical tragedy. Notable scientific awards include: Renaissance Polyphony Prize (2003) Harmony Prize (2004) Counterpoint Prize (2005) Analysis Prize (2007) Orchestration Prize (2008) Gold Medal in Writing (2000) Gold Medal of transverse flute (2006) She actively contributes to IReMus research teams focused on musical heritage preservation, historical contextualization of music, music-religion dynamics, and reception studies, participating in critical editions and interdisciplinary projects that bridge performance practice with musicological research.

Mary Kathryn Brewerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Voice Performance
• Art Songs
• Lyric Diction
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Mary Kathryn Brewer serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Taylor University, affiliated with the Smith-Hermanson Music Center and actively involved in the Musical Theatre Camp program. Her academic career spans vocal performance instruction, research, and performance across multiple institutions. Her educational foundation includes: Doctor of Arts (DA) in Voice Performance—Speech-Language Pathology from Ball State University Master of Music (MM) in Voice Performance from Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Music (BM) in Voice Performance from Anderson University Dr. Brewer specializes in the art songs of Giuseppe Verdi, lyric diction, and vocal pedagogy, with research emphasizing historical performance practices and linguistic precision in vocal repertoire. Her scholarly contributions include developing Open Educational Resources for lyric diction (2022) and German Lieder (2024), addressing critical gaps in vocal training materials. Recent publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in Verdi's vocal works and German art song traditions, reflecting her lecture recitals performed across U.S. universities and Guam. Her performance career includes solo engagements with orchestras in Indiana and Colorado, bridging academic research with professional artistry. Outside academia, Dr. Brewer pursues miniature creation and travels with her husband Erich and Yorkshire terrier Moose.

Jonathan Wallisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Curatorial Practice
• Critical Pedagogy
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Jonathan Wallis is Professor of Art History and Humanities at Moore College of Art & Design, where he serves as Chair of Creative & Critical Studies and program head for Visionary Academic Honors. He previously held the Penny and Bob Fox Distinguished Professorship from 2015-2018 and received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2013. His academic leadership extends to his role as Interim Faculty Forum President. PhD and MA in History of Art from Tyler School of Art, Temple University BA from University of New Hampshire Wallis's research focuses on the intersection of ethics, socially engaged art, and critical pedagogy, with particular expertise in surrealism and fantasy art. His work explores the post-Surrealist contributions of Salvador Dalí while examining contemporary issues in curatorial practice. As a curator, he has presented exhibitions on diverse modern and contemporary art subjects, including the significant River of Inferno exhibition featuring Chinese-American artist Yiu-Ngok Yuen. His publications span multiple prestigious venues including Art and the Public Sphere , Journal of Curatorial Studies , Papers of Surrealism , and Woman's Art Journal . Wallis has also served as guest editor for a special double-issue of Art and the Public Sphere on ethics. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with ethical questions in art, community partnerships, and innovative approaches to art historical methodology. Penny and Bob Fox Distinguished Professor (2015-2018) Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2013) 2024 National Fantasy Fan Federation Laureate Award for Best Novel 2024 Valorious Awards - Stellar Instinct (2nd place) 2022 Indie Ink Awards runner-up for Non-Binary Representation Wallis maintains an active creative practice under the pen name Jonathan Nevair, producing award-winning character-driven space operas and spy-fi thrillers that explore themes of identity and social structures. His dual career in academic scholarship and creative writing exemplifies his commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical artistic expression.