جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Janet Yingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chamber Music
• String Quartet Performance
• Interdisciplinary Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janet Ying is an Associate Professor of String Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. She is a founding member of the renowned Ying Quartet, established in 1992. Her career combines artistic excellence with innovative community engagement, exemplified by her residency in Jesup, Iowa, where she integrated concert music into everyday community life. She holds the Naumburg Chamber Music Award (1993) and a Grammy Award-winning collaboration with the Turtle Island String Quartet. Education : Studied violin under notable mentors including Donald Weilerstein, William Preucil, Almita and Roland Vamos, Sonja Foster, and Yuko Nasu. Research & Performance : Focuses on interdisciplinary arts through projects like 'No Boundaries' at Symphony Space, blending music with poetry, dance, and visual arts. She actively commissions new works via the LifeMusic project, collaborating with composers such as Kevin Puts and Chen Yi. Her recordings explore classical repertoires and experimental fusions. Contributions : Pioneers community-focused music initiatives and innovative cross-genre collaborations. Maintains a dynamic presence in both traditional concert settings and unconventional performance environments.

Sylvester James Gates Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supersymmetry
• Supergravity
• String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sylvester James Gates Jr. is a distinguished theoretical physicist and academic, holding the Clark Leadership Chair in Science at the University of Maryland. He is also a Distinguished University Professor and Regents Professor in the Department of Physics. His research focuses on supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory, with notable contributions including co-authoring Superspace: One Thousand and One Lessons in Supersymmetry . Dr. Gates earned BS degrees in physics and mathematics, and a PhD in physics from MIT. He has served on prestigious boards such as the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and the National Commission on Forensic Science. Among his accolades are the National Medal of Science and membership in the National Academy of Sciences. He advocates for STEM education and has led initiatives to promote diversity in physics. His work on Adinkra symbols bridges theoretical physics and mathematics, exploring foundational codes underlying reality.

• Integrable Models
• AdS/CFT Correspondence
• Yang-Baxter Models
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stijn J. van Tongeren is a theoretical physicist and Emmy Noether junior research group leader at Humboldt University, Berlin. His research focuses on integrable models within the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence, particularly exploring Yang-Baxter deformations, twist-noncommutative gauge theories, and mirror duality in string theory. He holds a PhD from Utrecht University (2013), supervised by Prof. Gleb Arutyunov, and previously conducted postdoctoral research under Prof. Matthias Staudacher in the 'Space-Time-Matter' group at Humboldt University. His work spans integrable sigma models, quantum deformations of spacetime geometries, and the application of Drinfeld twists to gauge/gravity duality. Key areas include the analysis of η-deformed AdS5×S5 superstrings, non-relativistic string actions, and the thermodynamic Bethe ansatz. His research bridges string theory, quantum field theory, and mathematical physics, emphasizing the role of exact solutions and symmetry structures. Scientific contributions include the development of quantum spectral curves for deformed backgrounds and the exploration of mirror duality in non-geometric settings. He has received the prestigious Emmy Noether grant to lead a research group investigating integrable deformations and their implications for AdS/CFT. His collaborative work often addresses foundational questions in string theory dualities and integrability preservation under deformations.

Christopher Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christopher White is a Professor of Theoretical Physics and serves as the SPCS Deputy Director of Education and Director of Teaching and Learning for Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences . His research focuses on Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) , the double copy relationship between particle physics and gravity , and leveraging machine learning to quantify the societal impact of fundamental physics. He has led Leverhulme Trust and STFC -funded projects exploring gravitational wave applications and mathematical structures in gauge theories. Teaching includes foundational courses like Electric and Magnetic Fields and advanced modules such as Collider Physics , applying quantum field theory to Large Hadron Collider experiments. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implications, including gravitational wave predictions and public science communication strategies. Notable grants include £1.4 million from STFC for Amplitudes, Strings and Duality research and £246k for societal impact analysis. Publications span cutting-edge topics like Weyl double copies, biadjoint scalar field solutions, and non-perturbative supergravity. His lab’s collaborations include global teams at CERN and EPSRC-funded optical transformation projects. Future work emphasizes expanding the double copy framework and enhancing interdisciplinary research impact measurement.

• 20th- and 21st-century Polish composers
• Marian themes in contemporary Polish music
• Polish composers in emigration
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Dr. Kinga Krzymowska-Szacoń is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Monody and Polyphony at the Research Institute of Art Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). She serves as editorial secretary of Roczniki Humanistyczne (Musicology issue) and curates the Musicology Students’ Scientific Circle. Education 2004 – State Secondary School of Music in Siedlce (piano major) 2008 – M.Sc. in Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, KUL 2009 – M.A. in Musicology with distinction, Faculty of Theology, KUL 2013 – Ph.D. in Musicology, KUL (dissertation: "Aspects of Marian Cult in the Works of Contemporary Polish Composers") Research Interests Her scholarship focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century Polish composers, Marian devotion in contemporary Polish music, the phenomenon of Polish musical emigration, and the life and works of composer Szymon Laks. Methodologically, she combines historical musicology with detailed analytical studies. Scientific Awards & Distinctions Rector’s Award of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (2022) Erasmus+ teaching mobility grant (2019) Active membership in the Association of Polish Musicians (Lublin Branch) Advising & Editorial Contributions Since 2017 she has supervised or co-supervised more than thirty bachelor’s and master’s theses covering Polish contemporary music, film music analysis, jazz history, Christian popular music, and ethnomusicological topics. She sits on the editorial boards of Roczniki Humanistyczne (since 2019) and formerly Roczniki Teologiczne (2015-2018), and contributed to the Polish Music Lexicon: Polish Composers 1918-2010 . Lecture & Outreach Activities Dr. Krzymowska-Szacoń delivers regular authorial lectures and conference papers on Polish émigré composers, Baroque and Classical repertoire, nineteenth-century song, and chamber music, both at KUL and at partner institutions across Poland and Europe.

VICENTE GALBIS LOPEZمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Music Education
• Film Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vicente Galbis López is a Professor at the University of Valencia , specifically in the Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression within the Faculty of Teacher Training . A Doctor by the University of Valencia (1999), his work focuses on musicology , music education , film music , Spanish music history , Valencia regional music , and stage music . He supervises the APES Visual culture studies research group. Broad research interests include music education, film music analysis, Spanish zarzuela, 19th-21st century music in Valencia, music festivals, and cultural identity through music Notable articles explore: Mozart references in superhero cinema Stage music evolution in Valencia Music in Spanish films post-1975 Festival Serenates development Music visualization techniques in MGM musicals Cinematic music studies cover Woody Allen's soundtracks Trading Places musical analysis Liberal Arts film score Classic American musical codes

Karl Bringmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Fine-Grained Complexity
• Algorithm Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karl Bringmann is a Professor at Saarland University since November 2019 and is affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, where he works in the Department of Algorithms and Complexity. He has established himself as a leading researcher in theoretical computer science, particularly in fine-grained complexity and algorithm design. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in optimization problems. Bringmann's research focuses on conditional lower bounds (often based on the Strong Exponential Time Hypothesis) and algorithm design, with particular emphasis on optimization problems, string algorithms, and computational geometry. His work has significant implications for fundamental problems like Subset Sum, Knapsack, and Integer Programming, with applications ranging from scheduling to post-quantum cryptography. He develops innovative approaches combining modern algorithmic techniques, mathematical structure theory, and fine-grained complexity to design faster algorithms and establish optimality. His publication record shows a consistent trend toward developing near-optimal algorithms for fundamental problems, with significant contributions to fine-grained complexity theory. His work often establishes tight conditional lower bounds while simultaneously providing matching upper bounds, creating a comprehensive understanding of problem complexity. He has made notable advances in string algorithms (particularly edit distance), geometric problems, and optimization. ERC Starting Grant 2019: Technology Transfer between Integer Programming and Efficient Algorithms (TIPEA) EATCS Presburger Award for Young Scientists 2019 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz-Prize 2019 EATCS Distinguished Dissertation Award 2015 Google European Doctoral Fellowship 2012-2014 Bringmann leads the ERC-funded TIPEA project (2019-2024), which investigates fundamental optimization problems with the goal of developing next-generation industrial solvers. He advises several PhD students including Nick Fischer, Alejandro Cassis, and Vasileios Nakos, and has served on numerous program committees for top theoretical computer science conferences including STOC, FOCS, SODA, and ICALP. His teaching includes advanced courses on Fine-Grained Complexity Theory and Competitive Programming.

Laura Schaposnikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geometry
• Differential Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Schaposnik is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she has held a faculty position since 2015. Her research focuses on geometric properties of mathematical spaces with applications spanning theoretical physics to social sciences. Education: Licenciada en Matemáticas, University of La Plata DPhil, University of Oxford (supervised by Nigel Hitchin) Research Interests: Dr. Schaposnik specializes in moduli spaces of decorated bundles, particularly Higgs bundles and Hitchin systems. Her work integrates algebraic and differential geometry, Lie theory, representation theory, and string theory. Recently, she has expanded into interdisciplinary applications including virology and social cohesion modeling, exploring geometric insights, symmetries, patterns, and network theory approaches to complex systems. Publications Trend: Her recent publications demonstrate an evolving research trajectory from pure mathematical structures toward practical applications in sustainability and social sciences, while maintaining strong connections to fundamental geometric principles. Awards and Recognition: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Simons Fellowship NSF CAREER Award Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Academic Service and Grants: Dr. Schaposnik serves on the editorial boards of Notices of the AMS, Nature's Scientific Reports, and Geometriae Dedicata. Her research has been continuously supported by multiple NSF grants. She has held prestigious visiting positions at UC Berkeley/MSRI, All Souls College Oxford, and Institut Henri Poincaré, demonstrating her international recognition in the mathematical community.

Louise Lansdownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Classical Music Performance
• Musicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Louise Lansdown is the Assistant Head of Strings (Viola) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS), and Visiting Tutor in Viola at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC). Her research focuses on Paul Hindemith, with a PhD on his early life and works, and she is writing a book on Hindemith and the viola for Schott. She is the founder of the Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition, the British Viola Society, and the BIG Viola Project, which promotes viola education in schools across the UK and beyond. Lansdown is also a key figure in the ARCO project, a distance-learning initiative connecting RBC with South Africa’s Morris Isaacson Centre for Music and India’s KM Music Conservatory. Her work emphasizes cultural exchange, music education, and the promotion of viola repertoire globally. Education: PhD in Musicology (University of Manchester), MMus (RNCM), BMus (Hons), Dip ABRSM. Her research spans Hindemith’s compositions, viola performance practices, and the role of music in socio-cultural contexts. She has delivered lectures worldwide, performed in Hindemith-themed concerts, and led academic modules on his works. Scientific Awards: Nominated for Guardian Internationalization Award (2018) and BASA22 Award (2019) for her ARCO project. She is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition. Notable Projects: The Aronowitz Viola Course (Cornwall), documentary series ‘Cinderella No More: The English Viola Legacy,’ and collaborations with the Ubuntu Ensemble and Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra. Lansdown’s work bridges classical music heritage with contemporary innovation, advocating for viola’s role in modern music.

Annette Clearyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Irish Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Annette Cleary is a Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM). She holds a Doctorate in Music (DMusPerf) from RIAM and has extensive international performance and academic credentials. Her teaching roles include masterclasses in Connemara, Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Germany, alongside current affiliations with the Degani Piano Trio and Sonamus ensemble. Education: BA (magna cum laude) from California State University, Fresno; MA from University of Southern California; KA (Artistic Solo Degree) from Stuttgart Hochschule für Musik; DMusPerf (2010) from RIAM. Performance Credits: Soloist with RTE Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and international ensembles like the Schleswig-Holstein International Orchestra (1989). Research focuses on contemporary Irish cello repertoire and performance practice. Notable recordings include Rich and Rare (2018) and collaborations with Degani Trio and Sonamus. Awards include the Bell T. Richie Award and multiple academic excellence recognitions. Orchestral experience includes roles with the London Symphony Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Active in jury roles for international competitions such as the Bucchi International Chamber Music Competitions and Antonio Janigro Cello Competition.

Bernadeta Czapragaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mozart Research
• Interpretation Research
• Reception Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bernadeta Czapraga is a University Assistant (Teaching & Research) in Historical Musicology at the Musicology Department of the Mozarteum University. She holds a Magistra artium in violin performance and a doctorate in musicology (summa cum laude, 2012), with a specialization in baroque violin from the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz. Her research focuses on Mozart studies, interpretation analysis, performance practice, and biographical research in musicology. Current affiliations include membership in the Music and Power - Dimension and Context (AMUM) research program since 2023 and a habilitation project (2024) on string chamber music and Polish identity in the works of Grażyna Bacewicz. She has received the Federal Ministry of Science and Research's Award of Excellence for her 2013 doctoral dissertation on Mozart's Violin Concerto KV 219. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to musical interpretation, combining historical analysis with performance practice studies. Publications and projects bridge musicological scholarship with practical performance contexts.

MUSTAFA EREN ARINمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Turkish Music
• Intercultural Music
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. MUSTAFA EREN ARIN is an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University's State Conservatory, Music Department, specializing in Composition and Orchestra Conducting. Previously, he held similar roles at Ondokuz Mayıs University and Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on Turkish musicology, intercultural musical synthesis, and performance practices, with notable work on makam systems and contemporary composers. He has organized events like the IcM 2 Intercultural Music Conference (2018) and received the Malta International Composition Competition Award (2019). His education includes a doctorate from Istanbul Technical University’s Musicology department. Education: PhD: Istanbul Technical University, Musicology (2007-2014) Master’s: Istanbul Technical University, Music (2003-2007) Bachelor’s: Istanbul Technical University, Composition (1997-2003) Research Interests: Prof. Arin explores intersections between traditional Turkish music elements (e.g., makam systems) and modern compositional techniques. His work bridges cultural divides through intercultural music projects and analyses of performer techniques like Erkan Oğur’s guitar style. He emphasizes individual musical expression within global frameworks. Grants & Awards: His 2019 Malta award recognized compositional innovation, while his 2020 works include chamber music pieces like Liquid Identities and String Quartet No.1 . He actively participates in international conferences, focusing on topics like tempo modulations in Carter’s quartets and cultural dialogues in music. Labs/Teams: Organized the IcM 2 conference showcasing intercultural music collaborations, reflecting his dedication to fostering global artistic exchange.

Laura Kaminskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Chamber Opera
• Multidisciplinary Cultural Programming
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Laura Kaminsky serves as Professor of Music and Head of Composition at Purchase College's School of the Arts, where she teaches in both the arts management program and classical composition program within the Conservatory of Music. She previously held leadership roles including Chair of Music at Cornish College of the Arts (1999-2004) and Dean of Purchase College's Conservatory of Music (2004-2008), and has maintained significant artistic positions at New York City institutions including 92nd Street Y, Town Hall, and Symphony Space. Her research and creative work centers on contemporary classical composition with particular focus on chamber opera, LGBTQIA+ representation in music, and multidisciplinary cultural programming. Kaminsky's compositional output explores transgender narratives, environmental themes, and social justice issues through innovative musical structures. Notable projects include the groundbreaking chamber opera As One (2014), which has become the most frequently produced contemporary opera in North America, and the Crossroads/Rising Tide environmental project. Her scientific recognition includes six ASCAP-Chamber Music America Awards for Adventurous Programming and the Polish Ministry of Culture National Heritage 2010 Chopin Award. Major funding has come from the National Endowment for the Arts, Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Opera America, New York State Council on the Arts, Aaron Copland Fund, and Chamber Music America among others. Kaminsky maintains active artistic direction of Musicians Accord, the new music collective she co-founded in 1984, which operates in residence at City College of New York. Her recent projects include commissions for pianist Mackenzie Melemed (2024's Threnody ), the Utah-based Dance in the Desert featuring Desert Portal (2024), and the chamber opera Hometown to the World (2022). She has received extensive support from over 15 major arts organizations for her innovative programming and composition work.

• Music
• String Instruments
• Viola Performance
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Julia Bullard served as a faculty member in the Department of Music at the University of Northern Iowa from 2000 to 2015. Her academic appointments progressed through key milestones: Assistant Professor (2000-2003) Associate Professor (2009-2013), including a Professional Development Assignment in spring 2011 Professor and Associate Director for Graduate Studies (2013-2015) Her scholarly focus centered on musical performance and theoretical frameworks, with specialized expertise in viola pedagogy and music theory instruction. She contributed significantly to the viola and theory curriculum within the Music Department, shaping educational experiences for students through performance training and theoretical analysis. Her dual role as Associate Director for Graduate Studies during her final appointments highlights administrative leadership in academic program development. While no publications or awards are documented in the provided records, her sustained 15-year academic trajectory demonstrates deep commitment to music education. The historical nature of the UNI Faculty Roster—last updated for the 2015-2016 academic year—confirms her foundational role in the institution's music program during this period.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Omar Shahpo is a researcher in theoretical physics with a PhD in Mathematics, actively contributing to quantum field theory and string theory through high-impact publications in Journal of Physics A and SciPost Physics. His work bridges mathematical rigor with physical phenomena in quantum gravity and holography. Education: PhD in Mathematics Shahpo's research focuses on conformal anomalies, vortex operators, and topological structures in quantum field theory. He investigates asymptotic forms, minimal surfaces, and quantum fluctuations through holographic principles and M-theory frameworks, revealing deep connections between geometric structures and quantum dynamics. His publication trajectory (2021-2024) demonstrates consistent advancement in theoretical frontiers, with recent work on surface anomalies and M2-branes building upon earlier foundations in conformal fishnet theory and string partition functions. Collaborations with leading theorists like Drukker and Trépanier highlight his integration into active research networks exploring quantum gravity's mathematical architecture. Research impact: 13 total citations across 4 publications Specialization in quantum anomalies and topological operators Methodological focus on conformal structures and holographic duality