جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Discrete Element Method (DEM)
• Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM)
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Nicholas Sitar is the Edward G. Cahill and John R. Cahill Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the College of Engineering. His career spans decades of pioneering work in geotechnical earthquake engineering and computational geomechanics. Education : Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) from Stanford University (1979), M.S. in Geology (Hydrogeology) from Stanford University (1975), B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of Windsor, Canada (1973). Research Interests : Dr. Sitar’s research focuses on geotechnical earthquake engineering , seismic slope stability , and rock erosion , with a strong emphasis on computational methods like the Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM). He pioneered the application of wireless sensor networks for seismic monitoring and developed advanced DEM-LBM coupling techniques to model rock-fluid interactions, including tsunami waves triggered by rock slope failures and scour in unlined rock channels. Publication Trends : His recent work highlights 3D numerical modeling of granular flows, rock slope kinematics, and depositional fabric analysis using X-ray tomography. He explores seismic earth pressures, levee stability under variable seepage, and dynamic rock-water interactions, often integrating stochastic methods and high-fidelity simulations. Contact : He can be reached at sitar@berkeley.edu in his office at 449 Davis Hall, with office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Stefan Fiolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Himalayan Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
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Stefan Fiol is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Affiliated Faculty in Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he joined the faculty in 2010. His academic home spans both music and area studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to South Asian cultural production. Dr. Fiol received his Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 after conducting extensive ethnomusicological research in India, with additional fieldwork in Chile, Paraguay, and Zimbabwe. His educational journey reflects deep engagement with both Western academic traditions and global musical practices. Fiol's research spans multiple interconnected domains: the music, dance, and ritual practices of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and North India; the histories of commercial and folkloric cultural representation; drumming as a historiographic tool; and the emerging field of music and mindfulness for cognitive health. His work consistently examines how musical practices intersect with social mobility, historical memory, and cultural representation. A trained classical pianist, Fiol also actively performs on the Indian sitar, Zimbabwean mbira dzavadzimu, and various central Himalayan instruments, embodying his commitment to both scholarly and practical musical knowledge. Analysis of Fiol's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory from early work on folk music commercialization and media representation toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of music's relationship to history, memory, and social structures. His recent scholarship demonstrates growing engagement with critical methodologies, including examinations of power dynamics in fieldwork and the intersections of music with cognitive science. Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies Jim Fisher Book Award (Honorable Mention) for Recasting Folk in the Himalayas 2008 Nicholas Temperley Award for Excellence in a Dissertation in Musicology Fiol has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including Fulbright-Nehru, Wenner-Gren Foundation, American Institute of Indian Studies, National Endowment for the Humanities, and various University of Cincinnati research programs. His current work includes a service learning course that pairs music and medical students with individuals experiencing neurodegeneration, reflecting his commitment to applied research with tangible community impact. While specific advisees aren't listed in the available materials, his graduate seminars suggest active mentorship in specialized areas of ethnomusicology. As both scholar and performer, Fiol bridges academic research with practical musical engagement, maintaining active connections to the musical communities he studies while contributing to broader theoretical conversations in ethnomusicology and South Asian studies.

Rahul Neumanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ethnomusicology
• Hindustani Music
• Indian Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rahul Neuman is a Lecturer in the Department of Ethnomusicology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Co-Director of the Music of India Ensemble. As an Artist-Teacher in Residence for the Center for World Music in San Diego, he bridges academic instruction with practical performance training in Hindustani music traditions. Training: Began sitar studies at age 12; trained under Ustad Shujaat Khan since 1992 Performance History: Venues include Delhi, Chicago (Silk Road Oasis, University of Chicago, WBEZ-FM), and Southern California Research & Teaching Focus: Transmission of Hindustani classical music pedagogy Intersections between South Asian musical traditions and diasporic cultural practices Performance-based music education methodologies Global applications of Indian classical instrumentation (sitar/vocal) Academic Affiliations: UCLA Ethnomusicology Department Asia Pacific Center (UCLA) Center for World Music (San Diego)

Ninfea Cruttwell-Readeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Cross-Cultural Music (Western and North Indian)
• Chamber Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade is a British composer and cellist holding a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship at Durham University's Department of Music. Her work bridges Western classical traditions and North Indian classical music through innovative chamber compositions, including three raag-focused works mixing Western and North Indian instruments. She serves as the Presteigne Festival’s 'Evolve' composer (2020–2025) and is a Royal Philharmonic Society Featured Composer. Her educational background spans degrees from the University of Oxford and the Royal Academy of Music, culminating in a PhD in Music Composition from Princeton University. This foundation informs her scholarly approach to composition and cross-cultural dialogue. Cruttwell-Reade's research centers on contemporary composition with emphases on cross-cultural fusion (particularly raag-based Indian traditions), unconventional instrumentation (e.g., flower pots in piano works), and literary adaptations of texts by Aubrey Beardsley, Saki, and Don Paterson. Her practice integrates performance, instrument study (including ongoing sitar training), and media production, as evidenced by filmed commissions for BBC Radio 3. She actively explores intersections between acoustic experimentation, narrative structures, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her compositional trajectory reveals increasing complexity in cross-cultural dialogues, evolving from percussion-focused works like 'Hatters' (2015) to sitar-integrated chamber music ('Patdeep Studies', 2021) and experimental piano techniques ('Three études', 2019). Recent projects extend into choral settings, radio play adaptations, and large-scale orchestral works, demonstrating versatility across vocal, chamber, and orchestral domains while maintaining thematic continuity in literary and cultural synthesis. Key accolades include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship supporting her Durham University research, the PRS Foundation’s Composers’ Fund enabling sitar acquisition and training, the Tanglewood Music Center composition fellowship (2017), and the Royal Philharmonic Society Composition Prize. Her status as a Royal Philharmonic Society Featured Composer underscores ongoing recognition. Cruttwell-Reade has secured major commissions from the Psappha Ensemble, Dunedin Consort, Edinburgh Youth Orchestra, and Gesualdo Six, with performances by the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sō Percussion, and JACK Quartet. Her five-year Glyndebourne residency (2019–2022) and current Presteigne Festival role highlight institutional trust in her artistic vision. Current projects include a Wigmore Hall-commissioned piano quintet, a co-commissioned adaptation of Dylan Thomas’s 'Under Milk Wood', and a BBC Radio 3/Royal Philharmonic Society piano concerto for Clare Hammond and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Navin Chettriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Music
• World Music
• Percussion Performance
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Navin Chettri is a Lecturer of Music at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho, where he also serves as Manager of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and ACMS, and Artistic Director of the World Music Celebration. He holds both a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance & Composition from the same institution. His research and creative interests center on jazz, world music, percussion performance, and cross-cultural fusion . As a performer and composer, he blends Western jazz with global traditions from Nepal, India, Brazil, West Africa, and the Americas, creating innovative musical forms such as 'Tabla Forro' and 'The Himalayan Duo.' The trends in his creative output reflect a deep engagement with cultural hybridity, improvisation, and global jazz networks , emphasizing collaboration across continents and traditions. His work often explores the intersection of traditional rhythms and contemporary jazz sensibilities. His accolades include: Best Pop/Rock Composition, Hits FM Music Awards (2014) Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year, Hits FM Music Awards (2014) Chettri has mentored students through ensemble instruction and studio courses at the University of Idaho and has taught jazz percussion at Washington State University. He has led major grant-funded initiatives through festival management and international artistic projects, though specific grants are not detailed. He leads the Cadenza Collective and has founded key festivals including Jazzmandu and Drum Jatra in Nepal. He is actively involved in global music labs and ensembles, including: Cadenza Collective (Nepali Afro-Funk) Goonj (Nepali folk-jazz fusion) NepaMali (Swiss-Nepali collaboration) Tabla Forro (Brazilian-Indian fusion) The Himalayan Duo (jazz-sitar ensemble)

Wei Chi Vicky Suمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Chinese Music
• GuZheng Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wei Chi Vicky Su is a Lecturer at the University of Calgary and founder/president of the Alberta Chinese Zither Association. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and a degree in Chinese GuZheng Music from National Taiwan University of Arts. Her career spans music education, performance, and cultural promotion. Key affiliations include: University of Calgary (Lecturer) Chinese School of Calgary (Principal) Broadcasting Corporation of China (Principal GuZheng Performer, pre-1997) Research and professional activities include: Global promotion of Chinese GuZheng music through performances in Germany, Hungary, Australia, Singapore, Canada, and the USA Collaborative performances blending GuZheng with Sitar and Tabla (2019 Moon Festival) Adjudication of national high school music auditions in Taiwan Interdisciplinary work integrating music, cultural studies, and education Personal pursuits involve studying religion, philosophy, Chinese literature, meditation, and Cha Dao (The Way of Tea).

• Music Composition
• Indian Classical Music
• Contemporary Dance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dara O'Brien is a composer, performer (sitar, guitar), music educator, and music therapist affiliated with the Department of Music at University College Cork (UCC). He teaches Indian classical music and sitar at the School of Film, Music and Theatre, where he recently completed his doctoral studies. His work spans collaborations with Shakram Dance Company (co-directed) and the Indian Classical Music Society of Ireland, alongside experimental music performances at venues like the National Concert Hall and Electric Picnic. He also engages in music therapy and arts education for disadvantaged groups, including work with Common Ground and MUS-E, and currently focuses on autism education. Education: Ph.D. in Music from UCC. Research interests include fusion music, experimental compositions, and the intersection of music with dance and visual art. His performances blend Indian classical traditions with contemporary styles. Recognized for his artistic contributions, the Irish Examiner praised him as an 'extraordinary musician and composer' with 'genius' talent. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or student advisement details provided, though his work with Shakram Dance Company and educational initiatives reflects collaborative projects. He co-directs Shakram Dance Company and the Indian Classical Music Society of Ireland, fostering cultural and musical exchange.

Alice Barronمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Music
• Intercultural Music
• Improvisation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Alice Barron serves as Lecturer in Music at Hertford & Somerville Colleges and Organising Tutor in Music at Somerville College, University of Oxford. A violinist-composer based in London, she maintains an active international career across contemporary and intercultural music performance and composition. Her educational background includes a Master's degree with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music, London (2012) and a Doctorate from the University of Oxford (2020) investigating cultural exchange in artistic practice. Supported by the Finzi Trust (2020) and SEMPRE (2017), her research examines creative collaboration between UK and South Indian musical traditions. Barron's work occupies the intersections of classical, folk and experimental musics, using improvisation as a primary compositional methodology. She draws inspiration from cross-cultural dialogues spanning Syria, Palestine, Ghana, India, Norway and London's artistic communities, with particular focus on Karnatic violin traditions through extensive study with the Mysore Brothers. Her practice integrates storytelling, dance (Kathak), and interdisciplinary experimentation while exploring ancient melodies and folk narratives. Her notable recognition includes the Kennedy-Kolodziejski Award (2019). Project funding has been secured through PRS Foundation's Open Fund for album production and SEMPRE/Finzi Trust grants for South Indian musical research. Barron leads the iyatraQuartet—whose album Break the Dawn received BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM airplay—and collaborates across diverse artistic contexts including Himali Singh Soin's Third Pole exhibition, WOMAD festivals, Shakespeare's Globe productions, and ongoing work with sitar/tabla ensembles and storyteller Vayu Naidu.

Allyn Minerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Classical Indian music
• sitar performance
• social history of music and dance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Allyn Miner is a Part-time Lecturer in Sitar and Senior Lecturer Emerita with expertise in Classical Indian Music and textual studies. She teaches courses in sitar performance and explores intersections of music history, social history of dance, and medieval/early modern South Asian literature. Research focuses on historical development of North Indian instruments Active concert performer in solo and ensemble formats Specializes in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu musicological texts Her notable publications include the standard reference work Sitar and Sarod in the 18th and 19th Centuries and translations of 14th-century Gujarati music treatises. She performs with the Darbari ensemble and is working on a translation of Hazrat Inayat Khan's 1910 Urdu-language Minqar-I Musiqar .

Zlatko Sitarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
• Material Growth Techniques
• Semiconductor Device Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zlatko Sitar is the Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor and Professor of Physics at NC State University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (College of Engineering) and the Physics Department at NCSU, as well as the University of Nagoya, Japan. He leads the WideBandgaps research laboratory and directs the Materials Research Center at NCSU. Research Focus His work centers on wide bandgap semiconductors (GaN, AlN) including crystal growth via halide vapor phase epitaxy, MBE, and MOCVD processes. Key achievements include pioneering III-nitride MBE with ECR plasma sources, commercializing AlN crystal growth (via HexaTech, Inc.), and advancing UV optoelectronics through device engineering. He has developed epi-ready wafers for deep-UV lasers/LEDs and invented lateral polar structures for novel devices like superjunction-based power electronics. Publications & Impact Recent research emphasizes defect analysis in AlN/GaN, Schottky diode optimization, and spintronic terahertz emission. Over 100+ publications span journals like Applied Physics Letters and IEEE Transactions, reflecting expertise in semiconductor characterization, ion implantation, and heterojunction design. Entrepreneurial Ventures Founded HexaTech, Inc. (AlN wafer production) Co-founded Adroit Materials (UV devices and GaN substrates) Awards & Recognition Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor title Labs & Collaborations His global network includes partnerships across four continents. The WideBandgaps lab and Materials Research Center serve as hubs for innovation in ultra-wide bandgap materials and devices.

Peter Kvetkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Popular Music Studies
• North Indian Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Kvetko, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Music and Dance Department at Salem State University since 2007, with prior appointments at Tufts, Wellesley, Brandeis, Northeastern, and the University of Texas at Austin. Holding degrees in English (B.A.) and Ethnomusicology (M.Mus., Ph.D.), he teaches courses ranging from world music to rock history while directing the World Music Ensemble. His research focuses on North Indian popular music cultures, particularly Mumbai's music industry dynamics. He actively performs Javanese gamelan with Gamelan Laras Tentrem and traditional Shona music with Samanyanga Mbira Group, integrating performance practice with academic inquiry. Peter Kvetko's publications explore topics like musical mimesis, globalization of Indian music, and film soundtrack intertextuality. His work bridges academic analysis with practical engagement through teaching sitar, tabla, and mbira, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly and embodied understanding of global music traditions.

Veena Chandraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Indian Classical Music
• Sitar Performance
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Veena Chandra is an internationally renowned sitarist, composer, and educator affiliated with Skidmore College's Music Department since 1990 and Williams College as Artist Associate in Sitar since 2014. She founded the Dance and Music School of India in Latham, NY, and has performed globally, pioneering Indian classical music integration in the U.S. Education: Master’s in Music (ranked third in India), Master’s in Sociology, Bachelor’s in Teaching Key Roles: Lecturer at Skidmore College, Artist Associate at Williams College, Founder of Dance and Music School of India Her research and artistic practice focus on Indian classical music traditions, sitar techniques, and cross-cultural collaborations, with notable performances at national festivals like the Great New York State Fair and Traverse City Film Festival. Scientific Awards: New York State Folk Art Grant (2003), SRIJAN Music Excellence Award (2018), multiple Community Arts Grants, and New Music USA Awards (2017, 2020) Veena Chandra’s work bridges cultural education, performance, and composition, with grants from NYSCA, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, and collaborations with artists like Pandit Bikram Ghosh and Taina Aisli.

David Whetstoneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ethnomusicology
• Indian Classical Music
• Hindustani Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Whetstone is a Senior Lecturer in Raga and Sitar at the Ali Akbar College of Music, affiliated with Carleton College since 1991. He specializes in teaching Hindustani classical music through vocal and instrumental (sitar) study. Teaches MUSC 180/280 : Raga: Vocal or Instrumental Study of Hindustani Music Teaches MUSC 181/281 : Sitar Offers juried and recital courses in raga and sitar performance His research interests align with the pedagogy and practice of Hindustani music traditions, including raga structure, sitar technique, and cross-cultural musical interpretation.

Tim Sterner Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Musical Instruments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Sterner Miller is a Teaching Professor in the Music Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), serving as Area Head for Music History & Literature and Director of the Early Music Ensemble. He holds a PhD and MA in Musicology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, an MM in History of Musical Instruments from the University of South Dakota, and a BM in Music Theory/Composition from the University of Delaware. His research focuses on musical instruments, their design, and the communities that engage with them, with notable publications in Grove Dictionary of American Music and the Oxford Handbook of Country Music . He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on Renaissance/Early Modern music, 20th/21st-century art music, popular music, and world musics, emphasizing historical/cultural contexts. Miller directs the UWM Collegium Musicum, exploring medieval-to-baroque repertories, and contributes to Milwaukee’s cultural scene through program notes and advocacy with organizations like Early Music Now. Musically, he performs on instruments ranging from symphonic bass and lute to Hindustani sitar and banjo, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to music history and practice.

Aruna Kharodمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ethnomusicology
• South Asian Studies
• Critical Organology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aruna Kharod is an Assistant Professor of Music at Bowdoin College, where she directs the South Asian Performing Arts Ensemble. A trained sitarist and bharatanatyam dancer, she brings both scholarly and practical expertise to her academic work in ethnomusicology. Dr. Kharod received her BA, MA, and PhD from the University of Texas-Austin, building a strong foundation in South Asian studies and ethnomusicology. Her educational background is reflected in her comprehensive approach to researching Indian performing arts. Her research focuses on the sociopolitical, material, and environmental histories of transnational Indian performing arts. She examines how changing networks of artisanship, curation, and performance have shaped the making and musics of sitars in and beyond India from 1800 onwards. Her work synthesizes ethnographic and archival research conducted in both India and the US, ranging from rural artisanal workshops to the Smithsonian collections. Dr. Kharod is particularly interested in labor and artisanship, museum studies, and the intersection of performing arts with diaspora communities. Her approach combines critical organology with material culture studies to understand how musical instruments function as cultural artifacts. Dr. Kharod's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on material culture, transnational connections, and the social dimensions of musical practice. Her publications reveal a progression from foundational work on Devanagari script and translation of classical poetry to more complex analyses of cultural infrastructure and artisan labor in musical instrument production. Her research increasingly addresses questions of equity and representation in folklife programming and museum curation. Her research and public humanities projects have been supported by prestigious grants and fellowships: Fulbright Foundation Presser Foundation Humanities Texas Blanton Museum of Art Texas Folklife City of Austin As an experienced leader in equity-oriented public humanities and arts programming, Dr. Kharod has developed significant mentoring initiatives across museum, non-profit, and academic settings. Her direction of Bowdoin's South Asian Performing Arts Ensemble creates a vital space for cultural expression, learning, and community building. This ensemble serves as both a pedagogical tool and a platform for cultural preservation and innovation, reflecting her commitment to applied ethnomusicology that bridges academic research with community engagement.