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Byron A. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mental and Social Health
• Sociology
• Family and Life Course Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Byron A. Miller is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, specializing in sociological approaches to health disparities. His research focuses on psychosocial factors like mastery, discrimination, and social support, particularly in the context of interracial romance and race definitions among college-aged individuals. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Florida State University with a focus on Mental Health and Social Stratification, alongside a Master’s in Teaching Secondary Social Science from the University of South Florida. Dr. Miller’s educational background includes a B.A. in Sociology from USF, an M.S. in Sociology from FSU, and a teaching certification in Social Sciences (Grades 6-12). His interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, public health, and education, addressing contemporary social issues through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. His research interests span mental health disparities, race and ethnicity studies, and family dynamics. Recent projects examine how spousal race impacts health perceptions and the mental health outcomes of LGB individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals in sociology and presented at academic conferences on topics like mindfulness in social justice contexts. Dr. Miller has received awards including the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success and a nomination for Miami University’s Outstanding Professor Award. He currently teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Medical Sociology, and Social Sciences Seminars.

Laura Tunbridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th- and 20th-Century Music
• German Romanticism
• Song Cycles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura Tunbridge is a leading scholar in 19th- and 20th-century musicology, specializing in German Romanticism, song cycles, and performance history. She holds the position of Professor of Music at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Music, alongside being Henfrey Fellow and Tutor at St Catherine's College. Her academic journey includes roles at the University of Manchester (2004–2014) and the University of Reading (2002–2004). She earned her BA from the Queen’s College, Oxford, MA from the University of Nottingham, and PhD from Princeton University. Her research focuses on reception history, critical discourse, and performance practices, with notable works like Schumann’s Late Style (2007), The Song Cycle (2010), and Singing in the Age of Anxiety (2018). Current projects include a Leverhulme Trust-funded study on A Social and Sonic History of the String Quartet . She has been a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Awards: Fellow of the British Academy (2021), Member of Academia Europaea (2020), Dent Medal (2021), and Presto Books’ Best Composer Biography (2020). Editorial Roles: Editor of the Journal of the Royal Musical Association (2013–2018) and co-editor of multiple volumes including Rethinking Schumann (2011). Public Engagement: Regular contributor to BBC radio programs, pre-concert talks, and publications like Times Literary Supplement . Her teaching spans undergraduate courses on Richard Strauss and the string quartet, to graduate seminars on aesthetics and analysis. She supervises doctoral students exploring topics from 19th-century chamber music to contemporary opera. Laura co-founded the Oxford Song Network and Women’s Song Forum, promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

Devon Florenceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Opera Studies
• Classical Voice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Devon Florence is a Lecturer in Vocal Studies at Rhodes University's Department of Music & Musicology. He holds a BMus (Honours) from Rhodes University and an Advanced Diploma in Operatic Studies from the University of Cape Town (UCT College of Music). His teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding vocal function for healthy singing techniques. Education: BMus (Honours) cum laude, Rhodes University Advanced Diploma in Operatic Studies, University of Cape Town (under Prof. Virginia Davids) Current MMus candidate in Classical Voice at Rhodes under Brenda Feldtmann Research/Teaching Focus: Vocal pedagogy, opera performance, German Lieder interpretation, and Musical Theatre. Emphasizes practical application of vocal physiology principles for students. Performance Background: Regular recitals and performances, specializing in German art songs and Musical Theatre repertoire. Personal Interests: Gardening and pet care outside musical activities.

Gerlanda Cipollaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Music
• Italian Opera
• Ethno-Musicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerlanda Cipolla is a Lecturer at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels since 2001 and an academic assistant at Saint-Louis University - Brussels since 2009. She holds a Master's in French-English-Italian Translation from ULB and a teaching diploma from 1994. Her expertise spans classical and contemporary music theater, early music, jazz education, and rhythm studies. She integrates historical and socio-cultural context into her teaching of Italian for singers and vocal group coaching. Education: Master's in Translation (ISTI/ULB, 1990) Teaching Diploma (1994) Research & Performance: Specializes in ethno-musicology and Italian oral tradition singing. Collaborated with Giovanna Marini on works like Théorème and performed with groups such as Les Voix des Garennes in festivals like KVS, Voix-sur-Meuse, and Montmartre Arenas. Labs/Teams: Active in vocal ensembles and interdisciplinary projects, including HarMa+ initiatives and Teatri Migranti.

Gregory J Deckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Semiotics
• Operatic Characterization
• Baroque Opera Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gregory J. Decker is a Professor of Music Theory and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. He holds an M.M. and Ph.D. in music theory from Florida State University, where his dissertation won the National Opera Association's biennial prize (2013). His research focuses on musical semiotics, operatic characterization, and the analysis of texted music from madrigals to Broadway musicals. Education: M.M. in Music Theory, Florida State University Ph.D. in Music Theory, Florida State University Decker's work examines musical topics and cultural associations in diverse genres, with notable contributions to Handel studies, Baroque opera analysis, and modern musical theater. His methodologies bridge historical musicology and contemporary semiotic frameworks. Recent publications include Here for the Hearing: Analyzing the Music in Musical Theater (2023) and Singing in Signs: New Semiotic Explorations of Opera (2020), both honored by the Society for Music Theory. His research spans topics like dance music in Handel's operas, Cole Porter's lyric techniques, and madrigal stylistic strategies. Key Awards: National Opera Association Dissertation Prize (2013) Society for Music Theory Citation of Special Merit Multi-Author Collection Award Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate music theory, aural skills, and graduate seminars on Schenkerian analysis, semiotics, and musical topics.

Adam Luebkeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Choral Conducting
• Orchestral Repertoire
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Luebke serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Conducting (choral activities) at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. He is Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus since 2015, leading acclaimed performances described as 'virtuosic' and 'splendid.' In 2020, he won a GRAMMY® for Richard Danielpour's The Passion of Yeshua with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Upcoming 2024-25 season highlights: world premiere of Lee Hoiby’s A Whitman Symphony , Handel’s Messiah , and collaborations with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 2023-24 season included preparations for Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise (PBS broadcast), Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Education: American Boychoir School, St. Olaf College, Westminster Choir College, Florida State University. Teachers include Anton Armstrong, Joseph Flummerfelt, and James Litton. Collaborations: Conductors JoAnn Falletta, Gil Rose; composers Richard Danielpour, Paul Moravec; artists Hila Plitmann, Angela Brown, and Broadway’s Liz Calloway. Notable achievements: Carnegie Hall debut (2023), North American premiere of Carmina Burana with La Fura dels Baus, and performances at David Geffen Hall and the National Cathedral.

Kirsten Konradمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian Architecture
• Egyptian Religion
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Kirsten Konrad is a private lecturer (Privatdozentin) in Egyptology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. She holds a doctorate and habilitation from the same academic lineage, having studied and completed her postdoctoral qualification at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. She has held teaching assignments at the University of Bonn since 2020 and previously taught at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her academic foundation includes a strong interdisciplinary background, with a diploma in Mathematics and a deep specialization in Egyptology. Her research spans several interconnected domains in Egyptology. She investigates ancient Egyptian architecture , particularly temple and palace terminology, exploring how architectural language reflects royal ideology. A major focus is on religious symbolism , especially the role of deities like Hathor and the theological meanings embedded in statues. She is a leading scholar on sistrophorous and basinophorous statues , redefining their typology and ideological significance. Additionally, she has pioneered research on the cultural reception of ancient Egypt , notably through the study of exlibris (bookplates) with Egyptian motifs, examining how Egyptomania has influenced European art, opera, and personal symbolism from the 19th century to the present. Her recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly output, with major works on architectural terminology, the reception of Egypt in European culture, and detailed analyses of specific artifacts. Her publications appear in leading journals such as Zeitschrift für ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde (ZÄS) , Studien zur altägyptischen Kultur (SAK) , and Göttinger Miszellen . The themes of her articles show a clear trajectory from technical Egyptological analysis of statues and inscriptions to broader cultural and historiographical studies of Egypt's modern legacy. Kirsten Konrad is an active academic with no listed scientific awards in the provided sources. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences on Egyptian temples and royal ideology. She has served as an editor and contributor to several volumes on Egyptomania and maintains a public academic profile. Her work bridges traditional philological and archaeological methods with cultural studies, offering a comprehensive view of both ancient religious practices and their enduring modern influence. Teaching assignments at the University of Bonn (2020–present) Trainer in learning therapy (2020–present) Freelance work at Gutenberg Museum, Mainz (2004–2006) Research assistant at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (1999–2000) She is a member of several scholarly societies, including the EEF, IÄV, VdaeG, and the Freundeskreis der Ägyptologie Mainz. Her work is supported by her institutional affiliations and ongoing research projects in the fields of iconography and cultural reception.

• Art History
• Architectural History
• Latin American Art and Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of California, Davis, appointed in 2017. His work bridges the fields of art, architecture, and urban history, with a focus on the transatlantic connections between early modern Europe and the Americas, particularly in the context of colonial Mexico City. Ph.D., History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Art, Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.Arch., University of Oregon, Eugene M.A., University of Oregon, Eugene B.Arch., University of Oregon, Eugene His research explores visual and spatial practices, especially in relation to water management, urban transformation, and indigenous responses to colonization. He examines how image-making and cartography were used to control and represent environmental change. His interdisciplinary approach draws from art history, architectural history, ethnohistory, and environmental studies. López’s publications reveal a consistent engagement with the history of urbanism and cartography in Latin America, particularly in Mexico City. His work highlights the intersections of European engineering, indigenous knowledge, and colonial governance in shaping urban landscapes. Themes of flooding, drainage, and spatial memory recur throughout his recent articles and book projects. His scholarly contributions have been recognized and supported by leading institutions including: National Endowment for the Humanities John Carter Brown Library Newberry Library Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Social Science Research Council Academic Council of Learned Society López has mentored research and co-edited special issues, though no formal advisees are currently listed. His current book project, The Aquatic Metropolis , is a major contribution to the understanding of environmental planning in colonial contexts. He teaches courses on Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Latin American art and architecture, and leads seminars on the visual culture of Latin America and the legacy of pre-Columbian art. He is actively involved in collaborative research and publication, particularly with scholars such as Alexander Hidalgo and Luis Gordo Peláez. He is affiliated with the Art History program at UC Davis and contributes to the broader academic community through editorial work and participation in scholarly networks. His office is located in Everson Hall, and he is accessible via email at jlop@ucdavis.edu.

Patricia A. Schechterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• women's history
• public history
• transnational history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patricia A. Schechter is a Professor of History at Portland State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges women’s history, public history, and transnational history, with a focus on labor movements, colonialism, and feminist historiography. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Ida B. Wells-Barnett’s activism to the social dynamics of Andalusian mining towns. PhD in History from Princeton University Her research explores: Industrial labor and community integration in Spain Decolonial theory in feminist and transnational contexts Oral history and public memory projects Gender and racial justice in American reform movements Recent publications include El Terrible: Life and Labor in Pueblonuevo, 1887-1939 (2024) and studies on Oklahoma statehood narratives. Her work often intersects: Local history with global themes Gender analysis with anti-imperialist frameworks Public engagement through exhibitions and oral history Scientific awards: Keller-Sierra Book Prize ACRL Choice Award Oral History Association Recognition Patricia teaches courses including: Women and Gender in America Transnationalism Public History Lab

Moritz Haakhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Costume Design
• Stage Design
• Theatre
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Moritz Haakh serves as an academic assistant for costume design within the Art Department at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart since 2024, collaborating with Prof. Bettina Walter in the stage and costume design program. His institutional affiliation spans teaching, design implementation, and academic mentorship in theatrical costume arts. His educational foundation includes a Diploma (FH) in costume design from the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts complemented by formal training as a men's tailor in Frankfurt am Main. This dual expertise bridges academic theory and artisanal craftsmanship. Haakh's creative focus centers on historical costuming for opera and theatre, with specialization in Baroque and classical repertoire requiring precise period accuracy alongside contemporary reinterpretation. His work demonstrates mastery in integrating costume with directorial vision across diverse genres including opera, chamber theatre, and variety spectacles. Key strengths include choral ensemble coordination, cross-cultural narrative adaptation, and solving complex staging challenges through innovative costume solutions. Analysis of his 15 most recent productions reveals consistent engagement with European opera houses and music academies, particularly Giessen City Theatre and University of Music Würzburg. His output shows evolving sophistication in merging historical research with modern directorial concepts, especially evident in Baroque opera revivals where he balances authenticity with contemporary relevance. Prix Juste-au-Corps (Young Talent Award for Costume Design) for “La Bohème” (2015) Haakh maintains significant professional collaborations beyond academia, serving as recurring costume master for the Bayreuth Festival and Bad Vilbel Castle Festival while mentoring through assistantships with established designers including Gabriele Jaenecke, Anja Rabes, Nini von Selzam, Julia Müer, and Jürgen Rose. His freelance practice since 2016 encompasses full costume design cycles from concept to implementation across opera, theatre, and variety productions. His creative laboratory operates at the intersection of institutional training grounds like Dresden Laboratory Theatre and professional venues including Senftöpfchen Theater Cologne, facilitating knowledge transfer between academic and professional spheres through hands-on design implementation.

Kyle Peter Rotoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Music Composition
• Commercial Music
• Electroacoustic Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kyle Peter Rotolo serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Conservatory of Music , part of Chapman University's College of Performing Arts . He combines academic teaching with an active career in music composition for concert halls and visual media, recognized for works described as 'mesmerizing' with 'a strong sense of propulsion' (Tobias Fischer, tokafi.com). Education : Doctor of Music from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Barbara & David Jacobs Fellowship Mentorship : Studied under Kevin Puts, P.Q. Phan, N. Lincoln Hanks, Larry Groupé, Samuel Adler, Derek Bermel, David Dzubay, and John Gibson Research Interests span music composition, orchestration, and arrangement practices across commercial music and chamber opera domains. His works integrate electroacoustic elements with traditional compositional techniques. His scientific awards include: 2018 IU Jacobs School Dean's Prize Commission 2014 American Composers Orchestra Underwood Readings Audience Award 2013 Ada Arens Morawetz Memorial Award Rotolo contributes to professional practice through orchestration, arrangement, and copyist services, while maintaining academic ties through teaching and commissions.

Daniela Smolov Levyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Opera History
• Musicology
• Yiddish Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniela Smolov Levy is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Music at Occidental College, appointed in 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Stanford University, an M.A. in Piano Performance from New York University, and a B.A. in Comparative Literature and Music from Princeton University. Her research focuses on the history of popularly oriented opera in America and early twentieth-century Yiddish theater . Currently, she is working on a book about Yiddish speakers' engagement with opera in early 20th-century America and collaborating on a project about Yiddish theater at Tel Aviv University. She has taught opera history at Pomona College and courses on music, class, and cultural sociology at the University of Southern California. Her work has been published in Musical Quarterly , Journal of Synagogue Music , and Wagnerspectrum .

Celka Ojakangasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Genre Hybridization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Celka Ojakangas is a Los Angeles-based composer and violist currently serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at Occidental College. She also holds Adjunct Professor positions at Occidental College and Glendale Community College, alongside teaching string instruction at the Neighborhood Music School in Boyle Heights, CA. Education: B.A. from Drury University, M.M. and D.M.A. from the University of Southern California. Her research and creative work focuses on hybridism and recontextualization in music, blurring boundaries between culturally-defined genres to create eclectic textures, rhythms, and grooves. Influenced by her diverse collaborations in symphonies, jazz bands, rock bands, and new music ensembles, her compositions emphasize creativity and play for both performers and listeners. Ojakangas has received prestigious awards such as the CULTIVATE Copland House Emerging Composer’s Fellowship, Bang on a Can Summer Festival Composer’s Fellowship, and Opera America’s Discovery Grant for Female Composers. Her works have been commissioned and premiered by notable institutions like Alarm Will Sound, Music from Copland House, and Portland State University Opera. Scientific and artistic distinctions: CULTIVATE Copland House Emerging Composer’s Fellowship Bang on a Can Summer Festival Composer’s Fellowship Mizzou International Composer Festival Composer’s Residency ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer’s Award Opera America’s Discovery Grant for Female Composers

Grazia Pulvirentiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Literature
• Austrian Literature
• Neurohumanities
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Grazia Pulvirenti is Full Professor of German Literature at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She holds leadership roles as Director of the Interdepartmental Center for Neurocognitive and Humanistic Studies (NEWHUMS) and Project Leader of the international research network NeuroHumanities Studies (www.neurohumanitiestudies.eu). She is President of the Goethe-Gesellschaft Italia and the Lamberto Puggelli Foundation, and founder and editor of the "Wunderkammer" book series in German studies. She serves on the editorial boards of multiple academic journals and book series, and is an active member of international scholarly associations including the MLA, IVG, AIG, and the Goethe Society of North America. Her research interests lie at the intersection of literature, cognition, and culture. Key areas include: Neurohumanities and cognitive philology 20th-century Austrian and German literature (Hofmannsthal, Trakl, Bernhard, Kleist) Modern poetry and narrative theory Opera, theater, and performativity Visual culture and intermediality Forms of the imaginary and imagination studies Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong transdisciplinary trend, merging literary analysis with neurocognitive frameworks. Publications such as Stories, Minds, Worlds (2018) and the Frontiers article (2020) exemplify her innovative work in neurohermeneutics—bridging literary interpretation with cognitive science. These works explore how narrative structures reflect and shape mental processes, emphasizing imagination, worldmaking, and embodied cognition. Her scientific recognition includes: Anna Maria Ortese Critics' Award Nomination for the 2021 Strega Prize Grazia Pulvirenti has supervised graduate students on topics such as the poetry of Friedrich Nietzsche and dreams in 20th-century German literature. She previously coordinated the PhD program in Cultural Heritage Studies at the University of Catania, demonstrating sustained engagement in academic mentoring and program leadership. She has delivered lectures at numerous national and international universities and conferences since 1991. Her research is supported by her leadership in interdisciplinary networks and centers, including NEWHUMS and the NeuroHumanities Studies group, which foster collaboration across the humanities and cognitive sciences. She leads key research initiatives such as the international network NeuroHumanitiestudies and the interdepartmental center NEWHUMS, both dedicated to advancing neurocognitive approaches to literary and cultural studies. These labs and teams promote transdisciplinary dialogue, publications, and academic events bridging literature, philosophy, and neuroscience.

Jennifer Weaverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Twentieth-Century Music
• History of Music Theory
• Opera
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer L. Weaver is Chair of the Music Department and Professor of Music at Dallas Baptist University , where she leads academic initiatives in the College of Fine Arts . She earned her B.M.E. from Cedarville University , followed by her M.M. and Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of North Texas . Educational Background: B.M.E., Cedarville University; M.M. and Ph.D., University of North Texas Dr. Weaver’s research focuses on the twentieth-century music , the history of music theory , opera , and music theory pedagogy . Her doctoral dissertation examined Herbert Eimert’s contributions to the twelve-tone system. She is a co-host of the Note Doctors podcast, which explores music theory education. Scientific Awards and Recognitions : Priddy Fellowship in Arts Leadership (2006-2007) Outstanding Adjunct Professor, Dallas Baptist University Department of Music Outstanding Full-time Faculty Member, Dallas Baptist University Department of Music Dr. Weaver is actively involved in arts leadership and community engagement. She sings in the Dallas Symphony Chorus and is a member of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas.