Information Sonification
Information sonification is the process of representing data in an informative way using sound. This research is concerned with mapping data to appropriate auditory dimensions in real time, using spatialisation to enhance differentiation of information streams. Information sonfication is related to other research, such as interactive sonification, sonification pedagogy, gestural interaction, sonification of socio-spatial activity in sensate environments and data-driven art.
Gesture-augmented hyper-instrument
Augmenting traditional instruments with electronic audio or visual display triggered by sensors, enhanced and multi-modal interfacing.
(ARC funded research project).
Research THEMES
interactive music
timbral analysis in Asian, contemporary electroacoustic and electronic music
analytical and conceptual frameworks
(contributing to research in listed areas)
computational
algortihmic and generative music systems
understanding bi-modality & multimodality
participant engagement in interaction design
physical/gestural interfaces
responsive computational environments
adaptive installation systems
computer vision / computer listening
gestural computer interaction for specific contexts
biometric data sonification (e.g. ECG, EEG,
EMG, GSR, 4D motion) in context of wearable technologies for remote health monitoring and preventative care, intelligent garments/wearables, integrated sensing & user-centred, contextual data representation
eco-aware sonfication + auditory graphing
aesthetic sonification + real time data representation
enhancing current sonification methods
autonomous visualization/sonification & sensing systems
Generative Sound Structures
Used for algorithmic and spectral functions in computer-assisted composition
e.g. scaling, interpolation, transposition, arithmetic functions, randomization, generative algorithms
explore new implementations of generative algorithms or structures (CA, GA, L-systems...) in music
generative structures for particle organization in granular synthesis
Real time generative responsiveness
Generative design methods/structures for visualization and sonification that can operate with low latency in real time for installations or performance of digital audio-visual display, e.g. Neural Network oscillators or homeostatic systems, L-Systems, Cellular Automata for implementation in evolving artworks triggered by interaction or data input
Relational Philosophies of science/Music
quantum physical principles & musical structure: philosophy and applied organisation
algorithmic methodologies and geometrical structures in musical composition
Scholarships for Ph.D candidates
UTS Graduate School | supervision enquiries please email kirsty.beilharz@uts.edu.au
(Please enquire about supervision availability by sending a draft Ph.D proposal to me directly BEFORE submitting the application form. Only limited places are available).