جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lolita Voisinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban planning
• Spatial planning
• Agroecological transition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lolita Voisin is an active researcher affiliated with the CRESSON research team, a Joint Research Unit connecting CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture in Nantes and Grenoble, and Centrale Nantes. She works within the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Grenoble, contributing to urban studies through the CRESSON (Centre de recherche sur l'espace sonore et l'environnement urbain) laboratory. Her research focuses on the intersection of urban planning, spatial organization, and sensory environments. Dr. Voisin investigates how sound interacts with urban spaces and develops methodological frameworks for spatial planning that support agroecological transitions at local territory levels. Her work bridges theoretical urban studies with practical applications for sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of sensory dimensions in urban environments. Recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including journal articles, conference communications, and edited volumes. Her work shows particular interest in documenting urban environments through projects like 'City Notebooks' and exploring 'unheard landscapes' through interdisciplinary collaborations that examine listening practices and sound environments in urban contexts. Dr. Voisin actively collaborates with researchers across institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship on multiple publications with scholars from different organizations. Her research contributes to advancing sustainable urban development approaches that integrate environmental, spatial, and sensory considerations.

Marc Higginمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sensory Studies
• Anthropocene Research
• Material Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marc Higgin is a researcher affiliated with the AAU Laboratory (Centre de recherche sur l'espace sonore et l'environnement urbain) at the CRESSON research team, which operates under the UMR CNRS - Université Grenoble Alpes - ENSA Grenoble - Centrale Nantes consortium. His work focuses on sensory studies, material culture, and human-environment relationships, with a particular emphasis on ordinary sensibility as a lens for understanding ecological changes. Dr. Higgin's educational background includes doctoral research at the University of Aberdeen supervised by Tim Ingold, where he studied visual artists' making practices across different contexts. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher on the Trajectories project at the PACTE laboratory, examining how daily practices shaped by particular ecologies inform understandings of place in the Romanche Valley. His current research centers on the SENSA project, which investigates climate change and ecological disruptions through the lens of ordinary sensibility. Dr. Higgin employs research-creation methodologies that blend academic inquiry with artistic practice, frequently using collaborative approaches, film-making, and sound installations. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on sensory ethnography, atmospheric studies, and material culture, with increasing emphasis on the Anthropocene and environmental perception. Dr. Higgin has received recognition through numerous publications in prestigious journals and edited volumes, and he actively participates in international conferences including the International Congress on Ambiances. His collaborative work spans multiple European institutions and reflects interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human-environment relationships. Current research project: SENSA (Sensibility as entry point for understanding environmental change) Previous postdoctoral work: Trajectories project at PACTE laboratory (2018-2020) Doctoral research: University of Aberdeen with Tim Ingold Dr. Higgin's research group engages in innovative methodologies that bridge academic research and artistic creation, producing outputs that include traditional publications, films, sound installations, and collaborative events. The team's work contributes significantly to understanding how sensory experiences shape our relationship with changing environments.

Maya El-Nesrمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Design
• Child Development in Built Environments
• Architecture and Movement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maya El-Nesr serves as Assistant Lecturer at The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (Cairo) while completing her PhD at Laboratoire Cresson, Université Grenoble Alpes. Her dual affiliation bridges Egyptian architectural education with French urban research through the CNRS-affiliated CRESSON lab. Research interests include: Urban Design Child Development in Built Environments Architecture and Movement Soundscape Studies Sustainable Urban Development Eco-districts Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal consistent focus on children's spatial experiences using interdisciplinary methods. The 2024 thesis establishes foundational links between urban design parameters and play behavior, while 2023 journal work demonstrates innovative sensory documentation techniques in French eco-districts, advocating for embodied design approaches. Dr. El-Nesr's unique dancer-architect perspective informs her teaching at the Arab Academy, where she integrates movement analysis into architectural pedagogy. Her international collaboration with CRESSON provides students access to European research networks and child-centered design methodologies.

Jean-Paul Thibaudمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Ambiances
• Sensory Ethnography
• Urban Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jean-Paul Thibaud is a senior CNRS researcher at the CRESSON research Lab (UMR 1563 Ambiances, Architectures, Urbanities), affiliated with Université Grenoble Alpes, ENSA Nantes, ENSA Grenoble, and Centrale Nantes. He is widely recognized as a foundational figure in the field of urban ambiance studies and serves as founder of the International Ambiances Network. Thibaud's research focuses on the sensory dimensions of urban experience, particularly exploring how ordinary perception shapes our relationship with urban environments. His work bridges urban anthropology, phenomenology, and sound studies to develop theoretical frameworks for understanding atmospheric qualities in cities. Key contributions include concepts like 'ambient ecology,' 'atmospheric impregnation,' and 'sensory composition' that have shaped interdisciplinary approaches to urban sensory experience. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on the ecological dimensions of urban atmospheres, connecting sensory sensitivity with environmental awareness. The 2025 publication 'Ambiances. A Sensitivity to Ordinary Situations' represents a comprehensive synthesis of his theoretical approach, while his ongoing work explores how attention to urban ambiances can inform sustainability practices and climate adaptation strategies. Thibaud's research has evolved from early work on urban soundscapes to a broader atmospheric ecology that considers multiple sensory modalities and their relationship to social practices in urban environments. His methodological innovations, particularly 'commented city walks,' have provided valuable tools for capturing the ephemeral qualities of urban atmospheres. As founder of the International Ambiances Network, he has fostered global collaboration across disciplines including architecture, urban studies, anthropology, and philosophy, establishing ambiance studies as a recognized interdisciplinary field focused on the sensory dimensions of human-environment relationships. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical development and practical applications, influencing urban design, public space programming, and environmental perception research worldwide. The interdisciplinary nature of his research has created bridges between scientific inquiry and creative practice, particularly in architectural and urban design contexts.

Franziska Windischمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sound Art
• Contemporary Art
• Performance Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Franziska Windisch is a sound artist and lecturer specializing in sound art, performance, and installation. She currently teaches 'listening constellations sound/converter – Introduction to sound art' at Universität der Künste Berlin for the Winter Semester 2025/26. Her academic affiliations include previous teaching positions at the Cologne University of Media Arts, EPAS Institute (KASK) in Ghent, Institute for Applied Theatre Studies at Justus Liebig University in Giessen, and as a visiting professor at Braunschweig University of Fine Arts. Windisch's research focuses on the poetic relationships between sounds, movements, language, and materials. She develops open structural scores where inner states and external influences interact, emphasizing transformation and perception processes. Her work spans participatory sound performances, spatial installations, and sound walks that investigate listening practices and urban soundscapes. Notable projects include 'Variables II,' a performative sound installation exploring city noise transformation, and 'Annotations,' a participatory performance using wooden boxes playing multi-channel compositions. Her artistic output demonstrates consistent engagement with spatial sound composition, with recent works like 'Accord' (2025), 'Annotations' (2024), and 'On Open Form' (2024) showing an evolving interest in interactive sound systems and listening constellations. These works share common threads of transforming environmental sounds, creating participatory experiences, and exploring the boundaries between noise and information. Windisch actively collaborates through several projects: 'multilogue' with Jiyun Park, Sybella Perry, and Hye Young Sin; 'MARTINI WINDISCH' with Daniele Martini; 'CONFLUENCES' with Giulia Vismara; and 'duo haddenbruchwindisch' with pianist Dorothee Haddenbruch. These collaborations extend her exploration of sound into diverse contexts and formats. Her international exhibition history is extensive, with presentations at festivals including HEAR/HERE (Belgium), Tuned City (Greece), Klangkunstfestival Intraregionale (Germany), and Oscillations Festival (Belgium), among others. Her work has been shown in major institutions such as the Kunstmuseum Bochum, Edith Russ House for Media Art in Oldenburg, and MU Eindhoven.

Stefan Zintelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sound Art
• Electronic Music
• Audio Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stefan Zintel is a lecturer and sound artist at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBK Saar), where he has headed the Studio for Acoustic Communication since 1996. Born in 1967 in St. Ingbert, he lives and works in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. Previously, he taught electronic music at Saarbrücken University of Music for ten years. Zintel's research interests center on sound art, electronic music composition, real-time audio processing, and therapeutic sound applications. His work explores the intersection of technology and acoustic communication, with a particular focus on Pure Data (Pd) software and sound installations. Recent projects include 'Sounding Vera Molnár,' which examines human-machine relationships through AI-generated interviews and quadraphonic sound interventions. Zintel's artistic output shows a clear evolution from early electronic music acts like Caterpillar and SCAN to contemporary therapeutic sound applications. His recent publications focus on white noise, pink noise, and natural soundscapes designed for sleep, focus, and tinnitus relief, demonstrating practical applications of his acoustic research. Key artistic achievements: International success since early 1990s with tracks on over 300 compilations Founder of Tildmusic® label (2006) with extensive catalog of therapeutic sound applications Sound installations and performances since 1996, including 'Sounding Vera Molnár' (2024) Extensive teaching career spanning over 25 years in audio technology and electronic music Zintel maintains an active practice balancing academic instruction with creative production. His Studio for Acoustic Communication serves as both a teaching facility and research laboratory, while Tildmusic provides the commercial outlet for his applied acoustic research. This integration of academic and artistic work creates a unique ecosystem where theoretical exploration directly informs practical applications in therapeutic sound technology.

• Performance Studies
• Critical Theory
• Feminist Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sara Jane Bailes is a leading scholar in critical and creative practice at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. Her transdisciplinary work bridges theatre, visual art, literature, and critical theory, with a focus on dismantling systemic inequities through experimental performance. Educated at Lancaster University (BA) and NYU (MA/PhD as a Fulbright Scholar), she has taught internationally at institutions including Columbia University and the University of Bristol. Her research examines: Feminist, Marxist, and queer critiques of performance Samuel Beckett's influence on contemporary aesthetics Urban environments as performance spaces The political implications of artistic failure Interdisciplinary dialogues between text, sound, and movement Recent publications (2021–2025) cluster around: Beckettian soundscapes and textual rhythm Decolonial poetics and Black diasporic performance Experimental writing methodologies Acoustic ecology in participatory art Awards include the competitive Fulbright Scholarship . She co-created modules like Professional Work Experience, building industry partnerships, and advises students across degrees. She collaborates with global artists and contributes to equity initiatives at Sussex.

• Acoustics
• Sound-Based Interactions
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Gianluca Memoli is an Associate Professor in Sound-Based Interactions within the Department of Informatics at the University of Sussex's School of Engineering and Informatics. He also serves as Impact Leader for Informatics since June 2023. His academic profile bridges fundamental acoustics research with practical applications and commercialization. Memoli's research focuses on acoustic metamaterials and sound-based interactions, exploring how techniques previously used only for light can be applied to sound. His work spans from fundamental physics of bubbles and cavitation to advanced applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and human-computer interaction. He approaches acoustics through an interdisciplinary lens, connecting physics, engineering, materials science, and perception studies. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent output in high-impact acoustics journals, with a clear trajectory toward practical applications of acoustic metamaterials. Key themes include acoustic lens design, sound field manipulation, and the development of tools for virtual acoustic assessment. His work shows increasing emphasis on addressing real-world challenges in environmental noise and healthcare applications. Memoli has secured significant research funding from diverse sources including EPSRC, NERC, Royal Society, and European Union programs. His current major project 'Visualising the Perception of Aircraft Noise for Communities Surrounding Airports' (2023-2027) exemplifies his focus on applying advanced acoustic research to societal challenges. As an educator, Memoli teaches 'Professional Skills' and 'Entrepreneurship' courses, reflecting his dual expertise in technical acoustics and commercialization. His role as CEO of Metasonixx since 2019 demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into real-world applications, creating a unique bridge between his academic and entrepreneurial pursuits.

• Acoustic Engineering
• Psychoacoustics
• Environmental Acoustics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Antonio Torija Martinez is a leading academic in Acoustic Engineering and Psychoacoustics at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. He serves as a key researcher at the Acoustics Innovation Institute and leads multiple high-impact projects focused on noise issues related to e-mobility and decarbonization. His international collaborations include work with NASA, Virginia Tech, TU Delft, University of Bristol, and University of Cambridge. Professor Torija Martinez obtained his PhD in Environmental Acoustics from the University of Granada (Spain) in 2010 and was awarded a prestigious Marie Curie EU Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2012. His academic journey has positioned him as an internationally recognized expert in bridging engineering with noise perception. His research program centers on developing Perception-Driven Engineering tools to address noise challenges in emerging transportation technologies. His work on drone noise has been featured by the University as an example of 'Emerging Areas of Global Leadership and Excellence (EAGLEs).' He believes in putting users at the center of engineering decisions to ensure responsible innovation. His interdisciplinary approach combines acoustic engineering, psychoacoustics, and environmental considerations to create solutions that balance technological advancement with community acceptance. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on unmanned aircraft systems noise, with particular attention to human perception, measurement methodologies, and noise reduction techniques. His work spans laboratory studies, field measurements, and theoretical modeling, creating a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating noise impacts from emerging transportation technologies. John Connell Award Andres Lara Award from the Spanish Society of Acoustics Research Impact Fund Award 2025 Marie Curie EU Postdoctoral Fellowship Recognition as world's most relevant author on drone noise Professor Torija Martinez has secured over £12 million in research grants since joining Salford in 2019, with projects funded by UKRI, Horizon Europe, EPSRC, and industry partners. He supervises PhD students and contributes approximately £190k in enterprise income through contracts with the UK Government and industry. His 13 active projects include Noise Network Plus, The Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub, and EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures. As leader of the Acoustics Research Centre, Professor Torija Martinez oversees a dynamic team working at the intersection of acoustic engineering and human perception. His role as UK representative in international standard-setting groups and member of NASA's UAM Noise Working group positions his team at the forefront of developing methodologies for assessing and mitigating noise from emerging aerial transportation systems.

• Spatial Audio
• Machine Learning for Audio
• Environmental Soundscapes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marc C. Green serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the School of Science, Engineering & Environment at the University of Salford, affiliated with the Acoustics Innovation Institute. His research bridges acoustic engineering, machine learning, and environmental psychology with focus on unmanned aircraft systems noise impact assessment. PhD in Music Technology, University of York (2020) Dr. Green's research investigates how drone noise interacts with urban soundscapes through innovative methodologies including soundwalk assessments in controlled environments, psychoacoustic laboratory testing , and deep learning model development . His work specifically examines time-variant noise characteristics, flight operation impacts, and environmental interactions (such as pine tree barriers in urban parks) to understand human annoyance responses. The integration of spatial audio techniques with machine learning enables novel approaches to predicting UAV sound affect beyond traditional sound pressure level metrics. Analysis of his 11 recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong focus on practical solutions for urban drone integration, with 55% dedicated to psychoacoustic modeling, 27% to field assessment methodologies, and 18% to technical noise characterization. His work consistently addresses the tension between societal benefits of drone technology and community noise impacts. EPSRC connected nation pioneers prize for 'Creative Computing for the Digital Economy' (for EigenScape database development) Currently leading the RefMap project to reduce UAS environmental impact, Dr. Green's research receives direct institutional support through the Acoustics Innovation Institute. His EigenScape database continues to serve as a foundational resource for global soundscape researchers. The systematic review framework he developed for UAS noise impact testing provides regulators with evidence-based assessment protocols. Dr. Green operates within the Acoustics Innovation Institute's collaborative ecosystem, leveraging specialized recording equipment and computational resources. His research group maintains comprehensive drone noise datasets across multiple platforms and develops open methodologies for community noise assessment in evolving urban air mobility scenarios.

• 20th-century literature
• film studies
• sound studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leah Toth serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Valdosta State University. She earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of Kentucky, M.A. in English from the University of Alabama Birmingham, and B.S. in English from Troy University. Dr. Toth specializes in 20th-century literature, film studies, and sound studies. Her research examines how western modernists engaged with auditory experiences in urban, technologically advanced environments. In film studies, she analyzes formal aspects of music and sound design within mid-twentieth century contexts. Key research areas include: Modernist literature and sound perception Film sound design and historical context Virginia Woolf studies David Lynch and avant-garde cinema Auditory culture in urban environments Interdisciplinary approaches to sensory studies Dr. Toth's scholarly work demonstrates an innovative approach bridging literary analysis with sound and film studies. Her publications reveal expertise in both textual and aural analysis within historical frameworks, particularly examining how sensory experiences shape cultural representation. As an educator, Dr. Toth teaches courses in World literature, British literature, and Film Studies, bringing her research expertise into the classroom to create dynamic learning experiences that encourage students to consider literary and cinematic works through auditory frameworks.

Gascia Ouzounianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sound Studies
• Sonic Urbanism
• Spatial Sound
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gascia Ouzounian is Associate Professor of Music at the University of Oxford where she leads the 5-year European Research Council-funded project 'Sonorous Cities: Towards a Sonic Urbanism.' Her work bridges sound studies, urbanism, and experimental music cultures. Her research interests focus on the relationship between sound and spatial environments, exploring how sound shapes urban experiences and cultural memory. Through projects like 'Scoring the City' (examining experimental notations for urban design), 'Acoustic Cities: London & Beirut' (commissioning sound works responding to urban acoustic conditions), and 'Re-Sonifying Nuremberg' (investigating fascist architectures through sound), she has established herself as a leading voice in sonic urbanism. Ouzounian's publication 'Stereophonica: Sound and Space in Science, Technology, and Arts' (MIT Press 2021) represents a significant contribution to the field, while her recent essay 'Our Voices Reached the Sky' explores sonic memories of the Armenian Genocide as part of her broader investigation into 'sound in the archives of the overlooked and under-heard.' Her work has been supported by major research funding including the European Research Council grant for the 'Sonorous Cities' project, demonstrating the significance and impact of her interdisciplinary approach to sound studies.

Ulrike Sowodniokمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Voice Anthropology
• Sound Studies
• Voice and Movement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ulrike Sowodniok is a Lecturer at the Career College of the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK Berlin) and collaborates with HZT (University Center for Dance). She has been teaching her innovative format Applied Anthropology of the Voice since 2011, bridging academic research with artistic practice. Her work spans voice studies, sound anthropology, and the relationship between voice and movement. Her educational background includes studies in medicine , philosophy , Lichtenberger® applied physiology of the voice , Slavic Belcanto , contemporary interpretation , and sound studies . In 2008, she completed a Master's degree in anthropology of sound. Sowodniok's research focuses on voice as a scientific and artistic phenomenon, examining how vocal sound functions as an analog storage of embodied experience. She investigates the intersection of voice physiology, somatic practices, and cultural contexts, developing methodologies for understanding voice as both physical phenomenon and cultural expression. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between scientific and artistic approaches to voice. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory from vocal physiology toward a comprehensive anthropology of voice, with increasing attention to interdisciplinary connections between voice, movement, and meaning construction. Her publications reveal strong connections between practical voice work and theoretical frameworks from anthropology, sound studies, and performance theory. Active collaboration with Sound Studies scholars like Holger Schulze Membership in DTKV and GEDOK artistic associations Extensive artistic network including composers, dancers, and sound artists Sowodniok teaches in her own Berlin studio and at UdK Berlin, focusing on practical applications of voice anthropology. She founded the a cappella vocal quintet Ensemble Medulla for post-somatic and feminist performance, creating works that explore voice in relation to urban environments and bodily experience. Her artistic research includes soundwalks, vocal improvisation in public spaces, and interdisciplinary collaborations that investigate the voice's relationship to movement and meaning.

Alessandra Eramoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sound Art
• Performance Art
• Experimental Composition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Eramo serves as a Lecturer at the Central Institute for Continuing Education and Transfer, Universität der Künste Berlin. A Berlin-based artist, vocalist, and composer, she explores latent acoustic territories of the human voice and noise as socio-political matter through performance, installation, video, drawing, and text. Her research interests center on Sound Art and Performance Art, particularly examining the body, memory, and identity through participatory actions, field recording, and site-specific modes. She employs experimental composition techniques to investigate voice as socio-political material, connecting acoustic phenomena with cultural memory and identity politics. Her work bridges artistic practice with critical theory, focusing on how sound functions within power structures. Eramo's publications reveal consistent engagement with feminist perspectives in electronic music, geopolitical sound mapping, and vocal experimentation. Her artistic output spans vinyl production, cassette releases, and catalog publications, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches that merge sound studies with visual art and social critique. Key themes include gender in electronic music, southern cultural identity, and urban sonic resistance. As co-founder of Corvo Records since 2015 and a member of Errant Sound project space, she actively contributes to Berlin's experimental sound scene. Since 2021, she performs with Böseblick Electronic Music Ensemble alongside Korhan Erel, Kirsten Reese, and Ariel W. Orah. Her international exhibitions include Klub Katarakt Hamburg (2023), Heroines of Sound Festival Berlin (2022), and Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art (2017).

• Aural Diversity
• Soundscape
• Acoustics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Bill Davies serves as Director of LAURA at the University of Salford within the School of Science, Engineering & Environment and the Acoustics Innovation Institute. His academic career spans over three decades since completing his PhD in Applied Acoustics (1988-1992), with research evolving from traditional auditorium acoustics to pioneering work in soundscape studies and aural diversity. His research interests include: Aural Diversity (with particular focus on autistic sound processing) Soundscape Assessment and Design Spatial Audio and Psychoacoustics Environmental Noise Impact Acoustic Ecology and Bioacoustics Davies led the influential Positive Soundscape Project, developing novel assessment systems and neurological validation methods. His work on the S3A: Future Spatial Audio project contributed to BBC production tools and VR applications. Most recently, he has championed the paradigm shift from the binary medical model of hearing to recognizing aural diversity as a spectrum, challenging disciplines across acoustics, psychology, and music to reconsider their approaches. His personal perspective as an autistic researcher informs his investigations into how autistic people process sound. His publication record shows strong recent activity with 98 research outputs, including significant contributions in 2023-2025 on avian noise impacts, urban soundscapes, and aural diversity applications. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining psychoacoustics, environmental science, and accessibility research. As an educator, he teaches Introduction to Acoustics, Room Acoustics, Psychoacoustics, and Measurement, Analysis & Assessment, while supervising PhD students on topics including auditory salience and broadcast accessibility for hearing-impaired audiences.