جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Soulé Déesseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Afrofuturism
• Multicultural Art
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Soulé Déesse is a Haitian-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, currently serving as Professor of the Practice and Chair of Drawing and Painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts University. Her work merges Afrofuturism, Vodou spirituality, and global Baroque aesthetics to explore identity, displacement, and social justice. Educational Background: BFA in Drawing and Painting & BA in Psychology (Wayne State University, Detroit) MFA (Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia) Research Interests: Afrobaroque, digital Vodunism, colorism, post-human identity, and the interplay between tradition and technology. Her work challenges colonial legacies and promotes cross-cultural empathy through multimedia installations, video paintings, and performance. Exhibitions & Awards: Showcased globally: Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Mahmoud Darwish Museum (Palestine), Bogotá Arte Contemporaneo, and others. Awards: Best of Show (Migrations Film Festival), Yaddo Residency Grant, and a pending nomination for the Anonymous Was A Woman Award. Key Themes in Work: Reclaiming marginalized narratives, confronting colorism, and exploring ancestral wisdom through installations like Aphrocene (2023) and Granmé (2021–24). Her work often blends sculpture, video, and experimental sound to create immersive, thought-provoking experiences. Teaching & Leadership: As Chair of Drawing and Painting at SMFA, she fosters interdisciplinary creativity and critical dialogue in her courses, emphasizing the role of art in social change.

Emily Bivensمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Time-Based Art
• Cinema Studies
• Installation Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily Bivens is an Associate Professor of 4D and Time-Based Art and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her work spans installations, stop-motion animation, taxidermy, and video projections, recontextualizing domestic objects to disrupt familiar narratives. She holds an MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BFA from Colorado State University. Education: MFA, University of Colorado Boulder BFA, Colorado State University Research Interests: Bivens explores themes of animate/inanimate duality through installations that blend taxidermy, video, and sound. Her works, such as Pet Hawk , challenge viewers by skewing domestic object orientations and creating layered narratives. Awards: 2019 Ann and Steve Bailey Opportunity Grant 2019 Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship Advising & Grants: Bivens has secured grants to support her interdisciplinary art practice. She collaborates with The Bridge Club , exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Texas Biennial. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with The Bridge Club , an artist collective active in new media and installation art.

Grit Ruhlandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Community Arts
• Public Art
• Sound Art
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Grit Ruhland is an Artistic Associate at the Chair of Art and Didactics, Faculty of Art and Design, Bauhaus University Weimar (since 2024). Her role is funded by the Thuringian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society. She holds a doctorate from Bauhaus University Weimar (2021) focusing on uranium mining impacts in East Germany, and studied sculpture/spatial concepts at Dresden University of Art and Design. Research Interests: Ruhland's interdisciplinary practice bridges art, science, and environmental activism. Her work explores community arts, public installations, sound art, and the nuclear legacy through conceptual frameworks. Key themes include landscape transformation, mining impacts, participatory art, and the intersection of technology with ecological memory. Publications: Her scholarly output (2011–2023) centers on uranium mining legacies, nuclear culture, and environmental art. Works like Nuclear Portals (2023) and FOLGELANDSCHAFT (2021) use artistic research to critique industrial trauma and spatial memory, merging ethnographic methods with sensory experimentation. Teaching & Projects: She directs pedagogical initiatives like eDu it Yourself at Bauhaus University, emphasizing DIY media tools, sustainability, and digital literacy for educators. Workshops cover stop-motion animation, smartphone filmmaking, and podcasting, fostering hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. Affiliations: Member of the Nuclear Culture Research Group (Goldsmiths, London), Deputy Chair of Saxony's Fine Arts Association, and advisor for public art in Leipzig. Her work is archived in Dresden State Art Collections.

Edward R. Gutierrezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animation
• Traditional Drawing
• Environmental Conservation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Edward R. Gutierrez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). With a distinguished career in the animated feature film industry, he has worked on iconic films such as The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Lion King (1994). His academic focus merges technical animation skills with storytelling centered on environmental and social issues. Teaches: Traditional drawing, 2D/3D animation, concept art, cinematic production Recent films: Every Day, Something New (2024, Excellence in Animation Award), Chihuahua Drama , ESCAPE , OCEANS Research interests: Observation-based drawing, personality-driven animation, environmental storytelling Gutierrez emphasizes traditional drawing as a foundational practice, advocating for daily sketching to enhance creative authenticity. His teaching philosophy prioritizes process over perfection, encouraging students to document their artistic journey through portfolios. His recent films analyze societal challenges, such as climate change and labor rights, using diverse animation techniques. These works reflect his commitment to blending technical mastery with narrative depth. Awards: Excellence in Animation Award (2024) for Every Day, Something New As an independent filmmaker, Gutierrez continues developing projects like Money Burger (2025), which critiques economic inequality, while mentoring students in animation pipelines and creative exploration.

• Strategic Design
• Design-Driven Innovation
• Experience Design
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Daniel Faellman is a design researcher and practitioner affiliated with The University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. His role as Associate Professor of Practice emphasizes the application of designerly skills to real-world organizational challenges. His research explores strategic design, design-driven innovation, experience design, and design theory. He holds an office at G04 - Wilkinson Building on the university campus. His work bridges academic research and practical applications, focusing on how design methodologies can address contemporary organizational problems. Publications span architectural visualization, interactive installations, and critiques of computing paradigms. Key themes include sustainable design, interactive technologies, and the intersection of architecture with digital tools. Recent publications (2013) highlight innovations in interactive installations and sustainable technology implementations. Earlier work (2010-2012) explored stop-motion animation as a design sketching tool and critiqued desktop computing limitations. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the profile. His advising record and lab affiliations remain unspecified, though his research collaborations involve projects like The Voice Harvester installation and Be Green interactive displays.

• Film Comedy
• American Slapstick
• Weimar Cinema
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Flaig is a Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of St Andrews, specializing in the transnational and temporal circulation of cinematic forms. His work bridges historical analysis of early 20th-century film comedy (particularly American slapstick and Weimar cinema) with contemporary digital media reinterpretations. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Cornell University (prior to roles at Aberdeen University and St Andrews). Research focuses include: Functional re-purposing of Hollywood comedy in Weimar Germany Philosophical reinterpretations of slapstick through Freud, Lacan, and Deleuze Feminist media archaeology tracing gendered voice across media eras Current projects: Weimar Slapstick monograph and Slapstick After Fordism exploring post-industrial comedy forms. Co-editor of New Silent Cinema (2015 award-winner). Grants include DAAD German Academic Exchange (2025-2027) for German Screen Studies Network and Carnegie Trust funding (2017-2018) for Weimar slapstick research. Labs/affiliations: Film Studies Centre for Contemporary Art, Journal of Cinema and Media Studies editorial board.

Julia Kernbachمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Educational Science
• Media Education
• Digitalization in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Kernbach is a Research Associate in the Erasmus+ project HERMMES at Alanus University in Alfter and holds a position as an academic and artistic assistant in the Department of Art (Photography) at the University of Siegen. She completed her PhD in 2024 with a thesis on teacher professionalization in media education, published as *Transdisziplinäre Medienbildung* (2025). Her roles include leading certificate courses on media education for early childhood educators and collaborating with institutions like the German Montessori Society. Kernbach’s research bridges aesthetics, digitalization, and cultural education, emphasizing analogue media practices in educational settings. Education: PhD 2024 (Alanus University), M.Ed. 2021 (Pedagogy), MA Fine Arts/Photography (1999-2006, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf). She has extensive experience in workshops and exhibitions, including collaborations with the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen and international conferences. Research focuses on **media education in progressive schools**, **digital literacy**, and **critical approaches to technology in education**. Her work addresses teacher training needs, parental involvement, and inclusive digital practices. Notable projects include the MünDig Study on maturity and digitalization in Waldorf/Montessori schools and the *Medienbildung 360 Grad* certification course. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and practical guides on media pedagogy. Awards include recognitions for artistic and academic contributions, though specific names are not detailed here.

• Stop-Motion Animation
• Cinema History
• 16mm Film Preservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kevin Coyle is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Visual Development at the College for Creative Studies, where he contributes his extensive industry experience in cinema and animation. His professional journey spans over three decades in the motion picture industry, with significant roles in Hollywood feature films and stop-motion animation studios across the United States. His research and creative interests include: Stop-Motion Animation History of World Cinema Preservation and collecting of 16mm film Cultural history of New York City History of Los Angeles Movie Studios Mr. Coyle's creative work has been recognized at prominent film festivals, including the British Short Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. Though no formal research publications are listed, his portfolio reflects a deep engagement with both historical and technical aspects of film and animation. His career bridges artistic practice and education, emphasizing hands-on experience in film production and animation. Notable honors include: Screened at the 1997 British Short Film Festival Screened at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival Kevin Coyle has mentored students in visual development and animation techniques, drawing from his collaborations with acclaimed directors such as David Fincher, Francis Ford Coppola, and Michel Gondry. His professional network includes major studios like Will Vinton Studios, Bent Image Lab, Screen Novelties, and Stoopid Buddy Studios. He has not disclosed any grant-funded research, but his contributions to film and animation education are rooted in real-world production experience. He is actively involved in preserving cinematic heritage and promoting animation as an art form, working across studios in Portland, New York, and Los Angeles.

• Animation
• Animation Short Film Creation
• Health Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liao Shasha serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Animation at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, where she has taught since 2007 while holding administrative roles as Secretary of the Animation Department and Director of the College Library. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's in Computer Science from North China University of Technology (2002) and a Master's in Software Engineering from Peking University (2007). Her research centers on animation short film creation and health communication , with significant contributions to experimental animation pedagogy, 3D animation production, and the integration of traditional Chinese crafts like Diancui (kingfisher feather art) into contemporary art education. She has developed specialized courses including Animation Storyboarding, 3D Animation, and Traditional Art Design that emphasize hands-on learning and interdisciplinary approaches. Analysis of her 11 publications (2006-2022) reveals a clear trajectory toward educational applications of animation, particularly in health communication initiatives and digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Her work consistently bridges technical animation skills with social impact through projects like medical科普 (science popularization) and traditional craft revitalization. Liao Shasha's scholarly impact is reflected in numerous awards: 2005-2007: Multiple awards for animations 'Plant' and 'Injustice' including China Academy Award wins and DigiCon6+3 Gold 2018: 1st Prize at 'Guoqing Cup' for 'Kingfisher Phoenix Headwear' 2020: Tongji University Xincheng Award and dual 'Excellent Mentor' titles 2020-2022: Nine national teaching awards including NCDA 'Excellent Guidance Teacher' honors As an educator, she has secured eight principal-investigator teaching grants totaling over 500,000 RMB, including the 'Virtual Simulation Software for Digital Shadow Play Animation' project (2020). Her mentorship has guided students to 32 competition awards including the National Network Culture Festival Animation First Prize (2019). She actively contributes to Tongji's Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center and Omnimedia Research Institute, developing innovative animation pedagogy that merges traditional craftsmanship with digital media.

• Neoliberalism and education
• Creativity
• The arts in education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sophie Ward is an Associate Professor and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Education at Durham University. She joined the School of Education in 2011 after completing her BA, MA, and PhD in Education at Durham University. Sophie's research interests include neoliberalism and education, creativity, and the arts in education. Her work critically examines how neoliberal economic policy informs education policy, with particular focus on how employability has come to dominate educational discourse. She offers Shakespeare's Renaissance humanism as a corrective to neoliberal ideology in her book 'Using Shakespeare's Plays to Explore Education Policy Today: Neoliberalism through the lens of Renaissance humanism' (Routledge, 2017). Ward's research demonstrates a consistent engagement with critical perspectives on education policy through arts-based methodologies. Her recent work includes the In2 Music Project evaluation exploring music workshops' impact on wellbeing, research on cathedral choristers' spiritual development, and digital storytelling as compassionate inquiry. She has developed innovative dissemination methods including a stop-motion Lego animation on policy response. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory from exploring metalearning capacity through drama (2013) to contemporary analyses of neoliberalism, creativity, and education policy. She has made significant contributions to understanding policy implementation across European contexts through her work with the European Policy Network on School Leadership. Member of Durham University's Curriculum and Pedagogy Research Group Member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the European Policy Network on School Leadership (EPNoSL) Registered as a referee for the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) As Director of Post Graduate Research, Dr. Ward supervises doctoral students working on diverse topics related to arts in education and educational policy. Her research has been supported by ESRC IAA, Darlington Borough Council, Warwick Music, UKRI, and EU funding. She co-authored a successful bid for a national evaluation of Teach First, securing approximately £200,000 in funding. Dr. Ward collaborates extensively with research teams across the School of Education and the Centre for Evaluation and Measurement (CEM). Her work on school leadership for equity and policy response demonstrates her commitment to translating research into practical tools for educators through the EPNoSL toolkit. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges educational theory, arts practice, and policy implementation.

Anamaria Westonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Animation
• Procedural Animation
• Behavioral Animation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anamaria Weston is a Lecturer in Computer Animation Techniques at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), part of the Department of Computing and Mathematics. She specializes in procedural and behavioral animation, focusing on character movement analysis using techniques like Laban Motion Analysis and AI. She leads courses such as 3D Fundamentals, Modelling, Rigging, and Innovation in VFX on the BSc Computer Animation and VFX program, and contributes to the MA Animation course through the Exploration in CG unit. Education includes a BSc in Computer Science (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University), MSc in Computer Animation (Bournemouth University), and an EngD in Computer Animation (University of Bath). She holds a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction). Her research explores procedural animation, physics-based techniques, and expressing emotions through abstract movement. She co-founded the CAVE Animation Jam, an annual interdisciplinary project for students. She previously co-chaired the Department’s Athena SWAN initiative to promote gender equality. Her technical expertise spans Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Python, and C/C++.

Maria Antonia Lopez Luengoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Science Education
• STEAM Education
• Teacher Training
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Antonia Lopez Luengo is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Didactics of Experimental, Social and Mathematical Sciences at the Faculty of Education, University of Valladolid. With a focus on science education and teacher training, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in the field of experimental sciences teaching methodologies for primary and early childhood education. Dr. Lopez Luengo's research centers on innovative approaches to science education, with particular emphasis on STEAM integration, formative assessment, and climate change education. Her work bridges the gap between university-level teacher preparation and classroom practice in primary schools. She has developed numerous educational proposals that connect scientific concepts with everyday experiences of young learners, focusing on making science accessible and engaging for children. Her expertise spans from educational gardens for environmental education to STEAM projects that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in meaningful ways for young students. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on university-school collaborative projects, climate change literacy, and the use of innovative technologies in science teaching. She has pioneered initiatives that bring future teachers into direct contact with classroom environments, creating a reciprocal learning relationship between academic theory and practical application. Her research on students' attitudes toward science and their conceptual understanding of scientific phenomena has contributed significantly to the field of science education, particularly in the Spanish context. Research projects: INVESTIGACIÓN E INNOVACIÓN EN EDUCACIÓN Y EN DOCENCIA UNIVERSITARIA (2025-2027) Research projects: DIFUSION Y PREPARACION DE PROPUESTAS DE EDUCACION CIENTIFICA INTEGRADA. STEM, STEAM y OTROS. (2023) Research projects: CONTRATO INVESTIGO JCYL: ACCIONES DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN INNOVACIÓN EDUCATIVA EN EL MARCO DE LAS GREEN COMPETENCES (2023-2024) Dr. Lopez Luengo actively participates in national and international academic communities, serving on the Scientific Committee of the IX International Congress on Formative and Shared Assessment and having organized significant educational research events, including the III International Multidisciplinary Congress on Educational Research in 2014. Her teaching innovation projects, particularly PENSACIENCIAS. University-School Connection, demonstrate her commitment to creating meaningful connections between higher education institutions and primary schools through collaborative networks that enhance both teacher training and science education in elementary classrooms.

• Animation
• Graphic Design
• Visual Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Basil Vogt is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art's Art Foundation Course, affiliated with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He teaches image sequence and animation, specializing in bridging theoretical and practical aspects of visual arts. Vogt holds qualifications from the Sozialpädagogisches Seminar 'Schlössli Ins' and the School of Design in Lucerne's Graphic Design program. His professional work includes operating Atelier Basil Vogt, a Zurich-based animation studio since 1990, producing award-winning short animated films and interactive art installations. Notable works include animation kits like 'Kino Xenix Baubogen' and children's illustrated stories like 'Babette ... und wo ist Flick'. He also creates site-specific motion art for museums and exhibitions. Research focuses on animation techniques, visual storytelling, and integrating hands-on learning in art education. His publications explore historical animation devices and experimental visual formats. Collaborations with cultural institutions highlight his expertise in blending art with pedagogy and interactive design.

Heike Baranowskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fine Arts
• Video Art
• Photography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Heike Baranowsky is a Professor of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg, leading the Class for Fine Arts. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the Royal College of Art (London) and the National Academy of the Arts Bergen (Norway). She holds a Master of Arts in Fine Art and has held visiting artist roles internationally. Her research focuses on time, space, perception, and socio-cultural narratives through video, photography, and installation art. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts from Akademie der Bildenden Künste München, Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg, and Hochschule der Künste Berlin MA Fine Art, Royal College of Art London (1997) Visiting artist at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena (2000) Key Roles: Professor für Freie Kunst, Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg (since 2015) Professor for Photography, National Academy of the Arts Bergen (2005–2008) Her work explores themes such as time’s physical manifestation, spatial dynamics, and cultural memory. Major exhibitions include Time Traps (Kunsthalle Nürnberg, 2013), KviKvi (Galerie Barbara Weiss, 2015), and Soliloquio (SKD Dresden, 2022). Awards include the Kulturpreis der Dr. Franz und Astrid Ritter-Stiftung (2025) and Bundespreis für Kunststudierende. She advises students in interdisciplinary practices, emphasizing artistic self-expression and critical discourse. Her class collaborates with international institutions and engages in projects like Walking and Talking (2013) and Coyote’s Burden Basket (2019).

Mark Wattersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Film Composition
• Television Music
• Video Game Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor of Contemporary Media & Film Composition and Director of the Beal Institute at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Notable for composing and conducting music for motion pictures, television, video games, and major events like the Olympics (1996 & 2002). Winner of six Emmy Awards, including recognitions for Movies Rock , True Life Adventure Alaska , and Aladdin/Tiny Toon Adventures . oversees Eastman's Master of Music program in Contemporary Media/Film Composition. Education: Not explicitly listed in text. Research interests span film scoring, orchestral conducting, animation soundtracks, and contemporary media. Conducted orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and led Star Wars in Concert tours. Recent projects include restoring and re-scoring classic Disney shorts from the 1930s-40s. Awards: Emmy Awards (6 total), Olympic Music Direction honors. Teaching and leadership roles include faculty positions at UCLA and Columbia College Chicago. Advises on film and media composition programs without listed formal advisees. Active in industry boards like the Television Academy's Creative Arts Emmy Committee. Led the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.