جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrea Sickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Theory
• Cultural History
• Artistic Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andrea Sick is Professor of Cultural and Media History/Theory at the University of the Arts Bremen (HfK Bremen) where she leads the Digital Media study program. She founded the Binational Artistic PhD Program, collaborating with institutions including Leiden University, University of Groningen, and University of Gothenburg. Her research explores intersections between technology, art, and cultural production through both academic and curatorial work. Education includes studies in German Studies, Political Science, Cultural Studies, and Art History at Heidelberg, Bremen, and Hamburg universities, culminating in a 2001 PhD from Universität Hamburg on cartographic knowledge systems. She co-directs the art-science project thealit Frauen.Kultur.Labor , producing exhibitions, conferences, and publications. Research focuses span: Technological media's impact on artistic production Art-biology-information technology intersections Performance art history/theory Queer Studies frameworks Artistic research methodologies Generative AI in cultural analysis Her work critically examines how digital tools transform cultural documentation and archival practices. Recent projects include: Latent Museums (AI analysis of museum collections) The Dynamic Archive (ongoing digital archiving project) Re Capitulating.Queer (2024-2026 curatorial project) Administrative roles include: Dean of Art and Design (2012-2018) Co-Rector for Research & International Affairs (2018-2023) Lead of Binational Artistic PhD Program (since 2022) Awards include the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung doctoral scholarship (1998-2001). She mentors 12+ PhD students in artistic research, including projects on sonic archaeology, queer archives, and decolonial practices.

• Digital Media Art
• Electronic Music
• Hip-Hop
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Miller, known professionally as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, is a Professor of Music and Mediated Art at The European Graduate School (EGS). Based in New York City, he is an experimental electronic and hip-hop musician, conceptual artist, and writer whose work spans music production, film, multimedia installations, and critical theory. He has released over a dozen albums pioneering 'illbient' and trip hop genres, authored influential books including Rhythm Science and Sound Unbound , and exhibited internationally at venues like the Venice Biennale and Andy Warhol Museum. Education: Bowdoin College: Studied philosophy and French literature; thesis on Richard Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk as precursor to new media. Research Interests: Miller's work centers on remix culture as a postmodern methodology, exploring intersections of sound, image, and technology. His theoretical framework positions the DJ as a 'post-subjective auteur' who creates meaning through layered connections across time, culture, and media. Key projects include Rebirth of a Nation (reworking D.W. Griffith's film to address racial history) and Terra Nova (Antarctica sound recordings addressing climate change), demonstrating his focus on historical reinterpretation and environmental crisis through digital media. Publications: His 14 scholarly articles (2001-2009) analyze remix as cultural practice across domains from album art history ( The Inner Sleeve ) to Baudrillard's philosophy ( Baudrillard: A Remembrance ). The corpus reveals consistent investigation into how sampling, digital layering, and media archaeology reshape narrative, memory, and cultural identity in the information age. Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source text. Advising and Grants: The source text provides no information regarding students supervised, academic advising, or research grants administered by Miller. Labs and Teams: Miller operates through project-based collaborations rather than fixed labs, forming temporary collectives with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History (for Terra Nova ) and artists including Yoko Ono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and choreographer Francesca Harper. His 'Unfinished Stories' project with Pulitzer-winning critic Margo Jefferson exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach bridging dance, music, and social commentary.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Centered Computing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), with a multidisciplinary background in music performance, cognitive science, and psycho-acoustics. His research explores the intersection of sound, music, and human experience through creative coding, machine learning, and interactive systems. Key Research Areas: Sound and Music Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Creative Coding, Cognitive Science, Installation Art, and Acoustics. Current Projects: ARC Linkage project on creative coding and multiplicitous media; industry collaborations on IoT-based audiovisual systems. Recent Publications: Focus on spatial audio complexity, gestural interaction with networked sound, music emotion recognition frameworks, and robotic performance through genre-based cultural platforms. Leadership Roles: Director of Teaching & Learning Engagement; former Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning); active in ACM Creativity and Cognition Steering Committee. Teaching: Courses like Digital Media Studio , Prototyping Physical Interaction , and Data Processing using R within UTS's interdisciplinary Software Development Studio.

Brian Larkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Anthropology
• Urban Culture
• Religious Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Larkin is Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Codirector of Columbia's Center for Comparative Media. He holds a PhD from NYU (1998) and studies media technologies through anthropological frameworks. Research examines media infrastructures in Nigeria: Religious media in Islamic and Christian contexts Nigerian film (Nollywood) circulation Urban soundscapes and loudspeaker culture Infrastructure politics and colonial legacies Authored Signal and Noise: Media, Infrastructure, and Urban Culture in Nigeria (Duke, 2008) and co-edited Media Worlds: Anthropology on New Terrain (California, 2002). Current work explores the relationship between media forms, religious transformations, and urban experience in postcolonial contexts.

Benjamin Simonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stem Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Cancer Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Simons is the Royal Society EP Abraham Professor and Herchel Smith Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge. He serves as Director of the Gurdon Institute, Senior Group Leader at the Gurdon Institute, Principal Investigator at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, and member of the Theory of Condensed Matter physics group. He is also a Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. His research integrates quantitative approaches from physics and mathematics with experimental biology to investigate stem cell fate regulation in tissue development, maintenance, and cancer pathogenesis. Research focuses on: Stochastic cell fate decisions in epithelial tissues Self-organization principles in tissue morphogenesis Single-cell lineage tracing and gene expression analysis Mathematical modeling of stem cell dynamics Cancer initiation through stem cell reprogramming Publication analysis reveals consistent themes: spatial dynamics of stem cell niches, mechanical regulation of cell fate, computational modeling of tissue organization, and evolutionary principles in cancer development. Recent work emphasizes in vivo lineage tracing, single-cell omics, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging physics and biology. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Leads an interdisciplinary research group combining wet-lab experiments (lineage tracing, single-cell genomics) with theoretical modeling. Research supported by EPSRC, MRC, Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK, and Royal Society grants. Current projects include gliomagenesis mechanisms, spermatogenic wave regulation, and injury response pathways co-opted in cancer.

Marié Abeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• sound and space
• ethnography
• human geography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marié Abe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of California, Berkeley, where she joined the faculty in 2023 after twelve years at Boston University. Her research explores how auditory culture produces social space through the political and affective dimensions of sound in contemporary Japan, Okinawa, Ethiopia, and the United States. Her educational background includes: B.A. in Ethnomusicology/Cultural Anthropology, Swarthmore College (2001) M.A. in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Berkeley (2004) Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Berkeley (2010) Abe's research investigates how culturally specific listening practices elucidate power dynamics, human difference, and spatial understandings. Her work spans sound studies, ethnography, human geography, and affect theory, with fieldwork focusing on Japanese street music, US military bases in Okinawa, and sonic connections between Japan and Ethiopia during the Korean War. She emphasizes long-term ethical engagements with interlocutors and draws from locally grounded epistemologies. Her scientific awards include: Peabody Award (2008) for co-producing NPR program 'Squeezebox Stories' Reischauer Center for Japanese Studies Fellowship, Harvard University (2010-2011) Newhouse Center for the Humanities Fellowship, Wellesley College (2013-2014) International Research Center for Japanese Studies Fellowship, Kyoto, Japan (2018-2019) Abe has advised over a dozen doctoral students at Boston University across diverse geographical contexts including Senegal, Ghana, Cambodia, and Japan. She pioneered public ethnomusicology through the BU Global Music Festival and co-founded the Peabody Award-winning radio documentary 'Squeezebox Stories'. As an active accordion performer, she engages with indie pop, Ethiopian jazz, and free improvisation ensembles, performing at major international festivals including Bonaroo and New Orleans Jazz Festival.

Erika Tanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postcolonial Studies
• Transnational Art
• Decolonial Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erika Tan is a Reader in Contemporary Art Practice and Course Leader of MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. With a multidisciplinary background spanning social anthropology, archaeology, and film directing, her research-led practice investigates postcolonial narratives, transnational identities, and decolonial methodologies through moving image, archival interventions, and curatorial projects. Education includes: M.A Fine Art - Central Saint Martins (1997) B.A (Hons) Social Anthropology and Archaeology - University of Cambridge (1991) Advanced Diploma in Film & Video - Central Saint Martins (1995) Film Directing - Beijing Film Academy (1994) Her research focuses on three primary domains: postcolonial museum practices examining colonial collections and restitution; transnational material histories exploring cultural exchange and identity formation; and decolonial methodologies challenging canonical art histories through archival reexamination. Current projects include SOAS-led research on Southeast Asian restitution paradigms and AHRC-funded work on decolonizing national collections through machine learning applications. Publication trends reveal sustained engagement with archival reinterpretation, particularly through the recurring 'Forgotten Weaver' project examining Malayan craft histories. Recent works demonstrate increased focus on participatory sound installations (e.g., Sonic Soundings ) and feminist knowledge-sharing frameworks like Slideshow Party developed for Singapore Biennale 2023. Significant recognitions include: Arts Foundation Digital Arts Fellowship (1998) ACME 5-year Fire Station Residency (2001) Samsung Digital Art Plus Prize Nomination (2012) Stanley Picker Fine Art Fellowship (2018-2020) As Research Associate with UAL's Decolonising Arts Institute, she contributes to major grants including the AHRC's 'Transforming Collections' initiative. She leads the Moving Image research group and has curated geo-locational projects like Sonic Soundings across international contexts.

Morten Søndergaardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sound Art
• Media Art
• Curatorial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Søndergaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is part of the Art, Aesthetics & Health Research Laboratory and the MASSHINE initiative. His research focuses on sound art, media art curation, and transdisciplinary practices, emphasizing the exclusion mechanisms in 20th-century art systems and unarchived avant-garde movements. Søndergaard has curated exhibitions globally, including at Kiasma and ZKM, and co-founded the POM conference series and ISACS symposia. He leads the Erasmus Master of Excellence in Media Arts Cultures, collaborating with institutions in Austria, Poland, and Hong Kong. His work bridges art, science, and technology, with recent projects exploring sonic archives and participatory curatorial frameworks. Key collaborations include roles with the European NeMe network, SUNY College New York, and the Momentum Biennial. He has organized over 20 projects since 2008, including the 2025 Momentum Biennial as head curator. His teaching spans media art theory, sound art practices, and curatorial methodologies at both bachelor and master levels. Søndergaard’s research outputs include over 145 publications, with a focus on sound art’s theoretical and practical dimensions. His current projects emphasize ‘uncurating’ methodologies and the reactivation of marginalized avant-garde practices. Notable activities include editorial roles, international conference organization, and advisory roles in art and science networks. His work has been featured in media outlets like Artdaily and the Biennial Foundation, highlighting his contributions to contemporary art discourse and curatorial innovation.

Morteza Ghorbaniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Morteza Ghorbani is a researcher and faculty member at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS), specializing in fluid mechanics and environmental engineering. He leads the AquaCav project, a collaborative effort with Oxford Brookes University, focused on developing sustainable water treatment solutions using hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation. His research addresses global challenges such as PFAS pollution and wastewater management, with applications in biomedical devices and energy-efficient technologies. Key collaborations include projects funded by the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), leveraging his expertise in microfluidic systems and cavitation dynamics. Dr. Ghorbani's work combines experimental and numerical methods to optimize cavitation-based processes for environmental and biomedical applications. His contributions span from fundamental fluid dynamics studies to applied technologies like flexible cystoscopes and clot-on-a-chip platforms. Scientific achievements include the ISPF Research Collaboration Grant (2024) and advancements in PFAS removal, graphene exfoliation, and microalgae cultivation. His research group at Sabancı University explores interdisciplinary solutions at the intersection of engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainability.

• Cinema Studies
• Sound and Music in Media
• Philosophy of Film
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Serge CARDINAL is a Full Professor at the Department of Art History, Cinema, and Audiovisual Media at Université de Montréal. His research focuses on the intersections of sound, music, and cinema, blending philosophical inquiry with creative practice. He leads projects exploring musicality in film, interdisciplinary analysis methods, and the legacy of cinema through installations and exhibitions. Education: The text does not explicitly detail his formal education, but his extensive academic output and professorial role suggest advanced degrees in cinema studies and related fields. Research Interests : Musicality in film, research-creation, Deleuzean philosophy applied to cinema, actor studies, and interdisciplinary audiovisual practices. His work bridges theory and practice, using soundscapes, installations, and performances to analyze cinematic material. Recent Projects : Includes installations like Tombeau de Gilles Groulx (2019) and The Political Glenn Gould (2024), as well as collaborative research networks like the OICRM. He has explored digital tools for cinematic analysis (Numalyse, 2025) and sound transcription in intermedia contexts (Studio Glenn Gould, 2021). Grants & Funding : Recipient of grants from FRQSC and SSHRC for projects on sound in Quebec cinema, research-creation methodologies, and interdisciplinary music-cinema studies. Leads teams in strategic research programs and individual creation grants. Labs/Teams : Member of the Observatoire interdisciplinaire de création et de recherche en musique (OICRM) and the research-creation lab La création sonore: cinéma, arts médiatiques, arts du son .

Fran Tonkissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Sociology
• Economic Sociology
• Urban Inequalities
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Fran Tonkiss is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Sociology. She is a key member of the Urban Sociology research cluster and teaches in the MSc City Design and Social Science programme, where she convenes a graduate course on Urban Inequalities. Her academic work bridges urban and economic sociology, with a strong focus on the social life of urban form and spatial divisions. Her research interests include urban inequalities, urban design and development, social and spatial divisions, and the socio-economic organisation of urban space. She explores how economic processes shape urban environments and how spatial arrangements reinforce or challenge social inequalities. Her work also extends into gendered urban space, informal economies, austerity urbanism, and the sonic dimensions of cities, reflecting a broad and interdisciplinary approach to urban life. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with critical urban theory, spatial justice, and the politics of urban form. Her articles frequently address themes such as gentrification, infrastructure, urban protest, and the gendering of public space, often with a comparative or global perspective. She contributes significantly to methodological discussions in qualitative research, particularly in discourse, content, and focus group analysis. Fran Tonkiss is a member of the editorial boards of the British Journal of Sociology , City , and Economy and Society , highlighting her influence in the field. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the text, her extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate high scholarly recognition. She supervises doctoral students in urban and spatial sociology, contributing to the next generation of scholars in the field. Though no grants are explicitly listed, her research output suggests active involvement in funded projects. She is part of a vibrant research environment at LSE, particularly within the Urban Sociology cluster, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on pressing urban issues.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Music technology
• Artificial intelligence
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Koray Tahiroglu is a University Lecturer at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture, specializing in Sound and Music Computing. His work bridges artificial intelligence, digital musical instruments, and embodied interaction, with a focus on deep learning applications in audio synthesis and human-AI creative collaboration. His research explores New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME), sonic interaction, and physical computing. He collaborates with SOPI Research Group and Google Brain Team (Magenta) on AI-driven artistic innovation. Recent Publications : 2024 studies on dance-sound cross-correlation and intra-action frameworks; 2023 work on AI-terity and deep learning syllabi; 2022 explorations of GAN synthesis, musical expectations, and lifeworld sonification. Scientific Awards : Co-Creative Artificial Intelligence of Music (2022) 2010 grant for scientific publications and artistic activities 2017 Honorable Mention for mobile cultural heritage research Tahiroglu contributes to digital art education and leads projects at Media Lab Helsinki, advancing sonic interaction and generative audio systems.

Rachel Devorah Wood Romeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electronic Music
• Creative Coding
• Live Coding
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Rachel Devorah Wood Rome is an Assistant Professor in the Electronic Production and Design (EPD) department at Berklee College of Music, where she teaches creative coding, live coding, and music technology. Her work bridges electronic music, improvisation, and critical theory, with a focus on sonic cyberfeminism, archival practices, and the social meanings of sound and space. Ph.D. in Music Composition and Computer Technologies, University of Virginia (2018) M.L.I.S., San José State University (2017) M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College (2013) B.Mus. in Horn Performance, CUNY Queens College (2007) Her research explores superhuman prolongation, opaque complexity, and the re-signification of archaic tools in sonic media. She values machines for their patience and memory, and her creative practice emphasizes critical agency in technology design and use. She performs under the name 'mehetabel' when using archival materials in improvised electronic music. The most recent publications and performances reflect a deep engagement with AI and music, live coding, feminist media theory, and spatialized sound. Her works often involve real-time data processing, generative systems, and collaborative improvisation, situating sound within broader social, political, and technological contexts. Ruth Anderson Installation Prize (IAWM) New Music USA Grant Fellowships from MIT OpenDocLab, Adrian Piper Foundation, Ina GRM, New Museum, and Jefferson Scholars Foundation Residencies at EMS Stockholm, STEIM Amsterdam, MassMoCA, and Cove Park Rome advises emerging artists in electronic music and creative coding, many of whom have gone on to establish their own practices. She is also active in academic service, including curriculum development, faculty governance, and labor organizing as a Councilor for the Berklee Faculty Union. She leads initiatives in DEI, sound design, and coding pedagogy within the EPD department. She has been involved in interdisciplinary collaborations with artists, technologists, and institutions worldwide, presenting work in galleries, festivals, and academic conferences across North America, Europe, and Asia. Her leadership extends to nonprofit arts organizations, where she has served as Executive Director and grantwriter.

Daniel Kidaneمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Orchestral Composition
• Chamber Music
• Multiculturalism in Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Kidane is a British composer and Visiting Tutor in Composition at the Royal Northern College of Music and University of Cambridge. His works blend multicultural influences with contemporary classical techniques, exploring themes of identity, conflict, and social justice. Key roles include commissions from major orchestras like the BBC Symphony and London Symphony Orchestra, alongside awards such as the Paul Hamlyn Award (2016) and an honorary doctorate from Coventry University (2022). Education: Began violin at age 8, composition studies at Royal College of Music Junior Department Private study in St. Petersburg with Sergey Slonimsky BMus and postgraduate studies at Royal Northern College of Music under Gary Carpenter and David Horne Research Interests: Kidane’s music merges traditional orchestration with modernist innovation. Key themes include multiculturalism (evident in works like Aloud reflecting his Russian-Ukrainian heritage), pandemic reflections ( Be Still ), and socio-political commentary ( Dream Song setting MLK’s texts). His compositional style draws from Russian chant, Messiaen, and Janáček, creating vivid soundscapes that balance tension and resolution. Awards: Royal Philharmonic Society Prize (2013) Paul Hamlyn Award for Artists (2016) Jerwood Composer+ (2018) Coventry University Honorary Doctorate (2022) Current Projects: 2024 violin concerto Aloud with Julia Fischer and London Philharmonic Orchestra. Upcoming works include a cello piece Sarabande and continued exploration of pandemic-era compositions. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with ensembles like Chineke! Orchestra (pioneering BAME representation) and mentors through Music Masters charity.

Jayson Pauloseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Soft Matter Physics
• Biophysics
• Evolutionary Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jayson Paulose is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Institute for Fundamental Science. His research spans theoretical soft matter physics, biophysics, evolutionary dynamics, and metamaterials design, focusing on the intersection of topology, geometry, and statistical mechanics in artificial and biological systems. Academic Roles: Faculty member in the Department of Physics, Director of the MSTC Program. Research Themes: Designer matter (topological and active metamaterials), biological systems (elasticity of thin shells, evolutionary genetics), and mechanical principles in soft structures. Collaborations: Partners with experimentalists and theorists in physics, materials science, and biology at UO and institutions like Leiden University. Lab: Paulose Group, which includes graduate and undergraduate researchers, explores problems such as topological protection in metamaterials and genetic propagation in populations. Research Interests include: Topological soft matter: Using symmetry and geometry to design materials with robust mechanical properties. Evolutionary dynamics: Modeling the impact of long-range dispersal on genetic diversity and population structure. Elastic mechanics: Analyzing thin shells and membranes relevant to biological systems. Active matter: Studying non-equilibrium systems like rotating dimer particles and synthetic metamaterials. Publications reflect his interdisciplinary focus, with recent work (2023–2024) on mechanical metamaterials, elastic shells, and stochastic population genetics, and earlier contributions to active spinner materials and topological protection in biological systems. Education & Training of students in his lab emphasizes theoretical rigor and computational techniques, with alumni transitioning to postdoctoral positions and industry roles in mechanical engineering, data science, and software development. Contact: jpaulose@uoregon.edu | Office: 375 Willamette Hall, University of Oregon.