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Lin Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Machine Learning
• Audio-Visual Signal Processing
• Robotic Perception
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Dr. Lin Wang is a Lecturer in Applied Data Science and Signal Processing at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. He leads the Machine Listening Lab and is a member of the Centre for Multimodal AI, Centre for Intelligent Sensing (CIS), and Institute of Coding (IoC). His research focuses on audio-visual signal processing, robotic perception, and machine learning, with applications in healthcare, drone-based sensing, and human activity recognition. Dr. Wang holds a PhD from Dalian University of Technology and has held postdoctoral positions at QMUL, the University of Sussex, and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. Education and Roles: PhD in Signal Processing, Dalian University of Technology (2010) Postdoc at Queen Mary University of London (2014–2017) Postdoc at University of Sussex (2017–2018) Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at University of Oldenburg (2011–2013) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) Research Interests: Audio-visual signal processing for drones and wearable devices Machine listening and robotic perception Machine learning for healthcare and environmental monitoring Human activity recognition using multimodal sensors Awards and Grants: Early Career Champion on AI&Data, UK Acoustics Network Outstanding Article Award, Frontiers in Computer Science (2022) EPSRC grant: Bioacoustic Monitoring Using Drones (£46,821, 2022–2023) Innovate UK grant: Music Source Separation (£48,144, 2024–2025) Teaching and Students: Dr. Wang teaches Applied Statistics , Website Design and Authoring , and Machine Learning for Visual Data Analysis . He supervises PhD students including Ashish Alex (speech separation), Michael Clayton (drone audition), and Dmitrii Mukhutdinov (audio-visual processing). Labs and Teams: He co-leads the Machine Listening Lab and is part of the Centre for Multimodal AI, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in robotics, acoustics, and AI.

• Sequential Art
• Graphic Novels
• Comic Art
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Meredith Laxton is a Professor of Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2024. She holds an M.F.A. in Sequential Art from SCAD and a B.A. in Art and Design from North Carolina State University. Her career includes roles as a career adviser (2023), teaching assistant (2018), and graduate mentor at SCAD (2017–18). She co-created the SAVAGE FST zine festival in 2023 and has been a freelance comic artist for publishers like PageTurner Graphic Novels and Humanoids LLC. Laxton’s work spans graphic novels, concept art, and multimedia design, with notable contributions to projects like Wait Till Helen Comes and MPLS Sound . Her research interests focus on sequential art pedagogy, visual storytelling, and the intersection of comics with community engagement. She has exhibited in international shows such as Lacoste’s Sketchbook Showcase (2018) and won awards including the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nomination (2023) and the Gertrude M. Cox Award (2012). Laxton actively participates in comic conventions like San Diego Comic-Con (2020) and Heroes Convention (2018–2022), advocating for diversity in comic art and fostering connections between creators and audiences. Her professional portfolio includes roles as a concept artist at Puny Human Games (2014–2018) and multimedia designer for NCSU-DELTA (2011–2014). She has also served as an Artist in Residence at Neighborhood Comics (2021) and contributed to trade shows like S.P.I.C.E. (2024) and SPX (2022). Laxton’s interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional art, digital media, and educational outreach.

• Islamic Art
• Islamic Architecture
• Garden History
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D. Fairchild Ruggles is a Presidential Humanities and Social Science Chair and Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They hold concurrent appointments in the School of Architecture, Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Program in Medieval Studies, Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, European Union Center, and Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. PhD, Columbia University Specializes in Islamic art and architecture Focus on gardens and landscapes as cultural expressions Leading scholar in gender and architectural patronage Their research explores Islamic gardens, medieval architectural patronage, and cultural landscapes across Spain, North Africa, and South Asia. Recent work examines water management systems, the intersection of scent/sound in garden design, and the legacy of female architectural patrons like Shajar al-Durr. Their 15 most recent publications focus on Islamic gardens, medieval architecture, and cultural landscapes. Key themes include environmental history, sensory experiences in historical spaces, and the political dimensions of landscape design. Ruggles has received 11 scientific honors and actively engages in public scholarship through documentary films and podcast interviews. Their work bridges academic research and public understanding, particularly in Islamic visual culture and landscape history.

• Podcasting Studies
• Media Art
• Audio Production
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Prof Martin Spinelli is the UK's first named Professor of Podcasting and Creative Media at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. He leads podcast studies research, including the Bloomsbury Podcast Studies series and the award-winning The Rez children's podcast. His work emphasizes pro-social media for social change, such as the Agricultural Voices Syria project addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Education: PhD from State University of New York at Buffalo, plus degrees from University of Sussex and Virginia Tech. Former roles include founding the Academic Radio Program at CUNY Brooklyn College. Research focuses on podcasting's cultural impact, including youth engagement, audio editing poetics, empathetic media, and platform algorithms. Key grants include Arts Council England funding for The Rez and Sussex projects promoting sustainable agriculture via podcasts. Awards include the 2021 Emerald Interdisciplinary Research Award for AVS Syria project and Prose Award shortlist for Podcasting: The Audio Media Revolution . Supervises PhD students in podcasting, sound art, and media production cultures.

Andrew M. Olneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Intelligent Tutoring Systems
• Dialogue Systems
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Andrew M. Olney is Professor in both the Institute for Intelligent Systems and Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis. His work bridges artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and education, with a primary focus on natural language interfaces for learning. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Memphis (2006), an M.S. in Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems from the University of Sussex (2001), and a B.A. in Linguistics with Cognitive Science from University College London (1998). Dr. Olney's research centers on intelligent tutoring systems and natural language processing applications in education. His specific interests include vector space models, dialogue systems, unsupervised grammar induction, and computational representations of meaning. He has made significant contributions to conversational intelligent tutoring systems and task-oriented natural language interfaces, with particular emphasis on dyadic interaction and engagement in learning contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on leveraging AI for educational enhancement, particularly through automated content creation, question generation, and adaptive learning systems. His work spans multiple disciplines including computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, and education, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Best Paper Award, Proceedings of Empowering Education with LLMs (2023) Associate Editor, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education (Impact Factor 4.9) Dr. Olney has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students and securing research funding. He has served as Principal Investigator on $6M of federal grants within a total of $18M in federal grant funding. His service includes former editorship of the Journal of Educational Data Mining (2017-2022) and former leadership roles as Director/Associate Director of the Institute for Intelligent Systems (2006-2017). He currently coordinates both the Cognitive Science Graduate Certificate and Undergraduate Minor in Cognitive Science at the University of Memphis. His BrainTrust project, funded by the NSF, addresses the knowledge engineering bottleneck for intelligent tutoring systems through innovative approaches to virtual student simulation and knowledge representation.

Steph Cerasoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition Pedagogy
• Composition Theory
• Digital Rhetoric
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Steph Ceraso is an Associate Professor of Digital Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Virginia in the Department of English within the College of Arts and Sciences. She maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of sound studies, digital rhetoric, and composition pedagogy, with a particular focus on sensory and multimodal approaches to writing instruction. Ph.D. in English from University of Pittsburgh (2013) M.A. in English from University of Vermont (2006) B.A. in English from Washington and Jefferson College (2004) Her research interests span Composition Pedagogy and Theory, Digital Rhetoric, Sound Studies, Multimodality, and Sensory Studies. Ceraso's work explores how embodied listening practices can transform writing instruction and composition theory, arguing for more sensory-rich approaches to multimodal composition. Her scholarship demonstrates how sound and sensory experiences can enhance rhetorical awareness and writing development. Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring the relationship between sound, writing, and embodied experience. Recent work examines the rhetoric of academic labor ('Ticking Clocks: Rhetorics of Tenure and (In)Fertility', 2023) while earlier scholarship established foundational work in sensory composition pedagogy, including her award-winning article '(Re)Educating the Senses' (2014) and her book 'Sounding Composition' (2018). NEH Mayo Distinguished Teaching Professorship (2022-2025) Richard Ohmann Award for Outstanding Article in College English (2015) Andrew Mellon Dissertation Fellowship (2012-2013) English Department's Distinguished Teaching Award (2012) Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) Ceraso maintains an active presence in the scholarly community through conference presentations at venues like the Conference on College Composition and Communication. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical pedagogy, developing innovative approaches to writing instruction that incorporate sensory and multimodal elements. She has secured significant funding for her teaching through the NEH Mayo Professorship and has demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching throughout her career.

• Multisensory Marketing
• Crossmodal Correspondences
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Carlos Velasco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School, where he co-founded the Center for Multisensory Marketing. He holds a D.Phil. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and has established himself as a leading researcher at the intersection of psychology, marketing, and human-computer interaction. His research focuses on multisensory experiences and their underlying principles, with particular attention to crossmodal correspondences between sensory modalities. His work spans diverse areas including digital dining, food technology, customer experience management, and the application of emerging technologies like AI, VR, and the Metaverse in sensory marketing. Velasco has published extensively in top journals across multiple disciplines including Food Quality and Preference, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Business Research, Psychology and Marketing, and International Journal of Human-Computer Studies. His research reveals consistent patterns in how sensory inputs influence consumer behavior and product perception, particularly examining how visual elements, sounds, and shapes correspond with taste experiences. Velasco's work also explores the ethical dimensions of customer experience design in digital environments and investigates how cultural contexts shape multisensory food experiences globally. Velasco has authored several influential books including Multisensory experiences: Where the senses meet technology (2020 and 2025, Oxford University Press), Digital dining: New innovations in food and technology (2025, Springer Nature), and the edited collection Multisensory packaging: Designing new product experiences (2019, Palgrave Macmillan). Serves on editorial boards of Food Quality and Preference Journal of Business Research Psychology and Marketing International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science International Journal of Food Design Currently, Velasco co-hosts the customer experience management podcast and collaborates with companies worldwide on topics including multisensory experiences, immersive technologies, Web3, food and drink, branding, and consumer research. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in marketing and product design.

Heitor Alvelosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sound design
• Science and Art
• Citizen engagement through Media
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Heitor Alvelos is a Full Professor of Design at the University of Porto's School of Fine Arts, where he has held academic positions since 2003. He serves as Course Director for the PhD in Design program (since 2011), Director of ID+ Institute for Research in Design, Media and Culture (since 2007), and Curator of FuturePlaces Medialab for Citizenship (since 2008). His institutional roles extend to the Foundation for Science and Technology (Portugal), where he chairs the Scientific Board for Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD in Design/Media Studies from the Royal College of Art (2003), an MA in Visual Communication from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1992), and a BA in Communication Design from the University of Porto (1989). His educational path was supported by prestigious awards including a Fulbright scholarship and FCT grant. Alvelos' research spans sound design, new media, cultural criminology, and citizen engagement through media. He explores the intersection of perception, technology, and cultural practices, with particular focus on lexical implications of digital media and ecological approaches to perception. His work often bridges artistic practice with academic research, creating innovative frameworks for understanding contemporary media culture. His recent publications reveal a trajectory from theoretical explorations of graffiti and street art toward more complex investigations of algorithmic identity, digital citizenship, and the materiality of sound in digital contexts. The publications show strong interdisciplinary connections between design, media studies, cultural theory, and sound art, reflecting his dual identity as both academic researcher and creative practitioner. Elected Vice-President, Scientific Board (HSS), Foundation for Science and Technology, Lisbon, Portugal (2010-present) Elected Board Member, Fundação Gomes Teixeira, Portugal (2007-2013) FCT Scholarship, London, UK (1997-1999) Fulbright scholarship, trustee scholarship (SAIC), JNICT grant (1992) As an academic advisor, Alvelos has supervised over 20 PhD students across diverse topics in design, media, and cultural studies. His research is supported through institutional roles including Director of ID+ Institute, which facilitates collaborative research between the University of Porto and University of Aveiro. His work with FuturePlaces Medialab has created unique opportunities for community engagement and citizen science initiatives. Alvelos directs ID+ Institute for Research in Design, Media and Culture, a collaborative research entity between the University of Porto and University of Aveiro. He also curates FuturePlaces Medialab for Citizenship, which has evolved into a significant platform for exploring digital citizenship and community engagement through media arts. His leadership in these organizations demonstrates a commitment to bridging academic research with practical applications in community contexts.

James Newtonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cinema Studies
• Exploitation Cinema
• Underground Film Culture
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Dr. James Newton is a Lecturer in Media and Film Practice at the University of Kent's Arts at Kent school. He specializes in the intersection of film form and content, with a focus on cult/exploitation cinema, anarchist influences in film, and radical politics. His academic work includes The Mad Max Effect (2021) and The Anarchist Cinema (2019). As a filmmaker, he has directed feature films Black Lizard Tales (2020) and Katernica (2022), currently in post-production on When the Sun Stands Still (2024). His podcast Newton Talks explores film culture and features interviews with industry professionals. Teaching responsibilities include modules on digital storytelling, media production, and sound design in cinema. Supervision focuses on cult/exploitation cinema, guerrilla filmmaking, and political aspects of film. His research examines transnational exploitation cycles, anarchist theory applications, and underground film culture preservation. Publications span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and academic monographs analyzing genre cinema trends, representation politics, and animation's sociopolitical dimensions. His work bridges academic analysis with creative practice, emphasizing micro-budget filmmaking methodologies and subversive storytelling techniques.

Eloise Rossمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Screen and digital media
• Cultural studies
• Music
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Dr. Eloise Ross is a Lecturer in Film and Television at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Her academic work spans research, teaching, and supervision in screen and digital media, cultural studies, and music, with a particular focus on gender, diversity, and pedagogy in film education. PhD in Film and Screen Studies (assumed from academic level and publications) Her research interests include film noir, sound design, urban representation in cinema, and inclusivity in screen industries. She has explored the metaphorical dimensions of adolescence in Buffy the Vampire Slayer , the role of silence in Warwick Thornton’s films, and the sonic landscapes of Los Angeles in noir. Her recent work emphasizes creative practice in higher education, particularly through curriculum design that fosters diversity in film programs. Dr. Ross’s publications reveal a strong engagement with both academic and public-facing discourse. Her recent articles examine HyFlex teaching in film education, diversity in Honours programs, and the cultural significance of film commentaries. She frequently contributes to Senses of Cinema and has authored chapters in edited collections such as Urban Noir . Her creative outputs include audio commentaries on classic films, demonstrating her commitment to bridging scholarly analysis with accessible film culture. Diversity and Inclusivity in Creative Practice Research (2025) HyFlex Pedagogy in Film Education (2025) Sound and Silence in Australian Cinema (2023) Gender and Archetypes in Australian Film (2022) Urban Noir and Soundscapes (2017) Dr. Ross is involved in grant-funded research, including the internal Swinburne grant Screen Cultures and Screen Industries Ecosystems , which explores intersections of diversity, AI, and distribution networks. She supervises higher degree research students, including at the Master’s level, with a project on women music video directors. She is available to supervise PhD candidates. She contributes to public film culture through her involvement with the Melbourne Cinémathèque and as a co-host of The Senses of Cinema Podcast , reinforcing her role as a bridge between academic scholarship and public engagement in film.

Tobias Pontaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Media Studies
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Tobias Pontara is a Professor of Aesthetics at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. His research spans music philosophy, film music analysis, and mediatized representations of classical music. He has led major projects like Classical Music for a Mediatized World (2018-2023) and currently directs Conspiracy Soundtracks (2023-2026/27), examining audiovisual conspiracy communication. He is a key supervisor in the interdisciplinary research school The Future of Democracy (2023-2027). PhD in Musicology (2007): Letters From the World of Autonomous Music Senior roles: Deputy Head of Research (2018-2021), Academic Appointments Board member (2023–present) Podcast co-host: Film Worlds (2020–2022) His research connects music's epistemological role in: Shaping perceptions of reality Audiovisual conspiracy documentaries Cultural construction of classical music Gender and identity dynamics in film Mediatization of musical practices Publications include a Routledge monograph on Tarkovsky's soundtracks and articles in Music and the Moving Image , International Review of the Aesthetics and Sociology of Music , and conference proceedings. Teaching covers music history, cultural theory, and gender perspectives across multiple programs.

Jacob Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media History
• Sound Studies
• Environmental Media
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Jacob Smith is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where he also directs the Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries program. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Communication and Culture from Indiana University. Smith's scholarly identity centers on the cultural history of media with specialized expertise in sound studies and environmental media, exploring intersections between auditory cultures, ecological systems, and technological evolution. Research trajectories reveal a sustained investigation into sound's role across historical and contemporary contexts—from phonograph cultures to digital sonic environments—with increasing emphasis on media ecology and the Anthropocene since 2015. His work bridges academic rigor and creative practice through experimental audiobooks that challenge traditional scholarly formats. Smith's publications demonstrate consistent innovation in media historiography, particularly regarding radio's evolution and sound's environmental dimensions. Recent outputs (2016-2020) coalesce around three thematic clusters: aeroecology/wildlife sound (e.g., Lightning Birds ), post-network media infrastructures (e.g., Travels with Jack ), and critical examinations of sound citizenship (e.g., Indian Sound Culture ). His scholarly impact is recognized through prestigious awards: SCMS Anne Friedberg Innovative Scholarship Award (2022) for Lightning Birds: An Aeroecology of the Airwaves Kraszna-Krausz Best Moving Image Book Award (2017) for Anatomy of Sound: Norman Corwin and Media Authorship Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award (2012) for Spoken Word: Postwar American Phonograph Cultures As program director, Smith advises MA candidates in Sound Arts and Industries while teaching graduate/undergraduate courses spanning recording industry history, environmental media, and sound studies. His editorial collaborations (e.g., Indian Sound Culture ) indicate significant interdisciplinary grant activity, though specific funding details aren't provided. The MA program he co-founded functions as a nexus for sound-art experimentation, connecting academic research with creative industry practices through studio-based learning.

Steven J. Dundasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental economics
• Natural resource economics
• Non-market valuation
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Steven J. Dundas is Associate Professor at Oregon State University in the Department of Applied Economics and Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station . He serves on the Science Panel for the Puget Sound Partnership and as Associate Editor for Marine Resource Economics . Key research areas include Environmental Economics , Natural Resource Economics , Non-Market Valuation , and Coastal Ecosystem Services . Education : Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University (2015), M.S. in Agricultural & Resource Economics from University of Delaware (2011), B.S. in Natural Resource Management from University of Delaware (2003) His research focuses on climate change adaptation, coastal hazard mitigation, and environmental policy evaluation. Recent work explores social media impacts on public land visitation, economic modeling of coastal armoring, and non-market valuation of natural infrastructure. He has contributed to Land Economics and Marine Resource Economics , with media coverage in Jefferson Public Radio and American Shoreline Podcast . Scientific Awards include the Outstanding Article Award . Current projects funded by a $500,000 federal grant to assess Oregon dune resilience against sea level rise. He teaches courses like Environmental Economics and Climate Change Economics , with a professional focus on integrating empirical methods and policy usefulness in climate research.

Michael L. Austinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sound and music in interactive media
• Ludomusicology
• Sound studies
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Dr. Michael L. Austin is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound at Edge Hill University, serving as Programme Leader in Music Production since January 2023. He previously held academic roles at Louisiana Tech University, Howard University, and others. His research focuses on sound and music in interactive media, including video games, social media, and smart devices. He is Executive Director of the Society for the Study of Sound and Music in Games and a Research Associate at the Library of Congress's Radio Preservation Task Force. Education: PhD in Humanities (Aesthetic Studies) from the University of Texas at Dallas (2011), MA in Music Theory from UT Austin (2007), and BA in Music Composition from UT San Antonio (2005). Research interests include ludomusicology, cultural representation in media, sound design for UX, and algorithmic bias in emerging technologies. His 2024 monograph Audiovisual Alterity explores identity representation in music videos, while earlier works like Music Video Games: Performance, Politics, and Play (2016) analyze music's role in digital games. Publications span video game music analysis, algorithmic bias, and sound art. His talks include topics like 'Sounding Drag Identities in Video Games' and 'Algorithmic Bias in Emerging Media.' As a sound artist, his work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian and Dallas Museum of Art.

• Soundscapes
• Perception and Expectation
• Sound Design
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Neil Bruce is a Lecturer in Sound Design at the School of Digital Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University. With a PhD in Soundscapes and an MSc in Signal Processing, he bridges practice-led research with academic inquiry. Education: PhD in Soundscapes, MSc in Signal Processing, Dip Mus (Open) His research focuses on soundscapes, perception, and immersive audio, particularly in urban decay and liminal spaces. He explores how emerging technologies like VR/AR can enhance sonic storytelling and inclusivity in soundscape research. Recent publications and presentations highlight trends in ethical field recording, soundscape commodification, and inclusive methodologies like soundsitting. Collaborations with institutions like the University of the Arts London and EPSRC-funded projects underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Beyond academia, Bruce works with UK artists, performs as a guitarist, and hosts the Creativity Kickstarter podcast, authoring a book on creativity as a skill.