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Ian Cross is an Emeritus Professor of Music and Science at the University of Cambridge and a Principal Investigator on the Leverhulme Trust-funded research project, Score Design: Cognitive Artistic Perspectives. His research focuses on the cognitive processes related to music cognition, exploring how musical interactions can influence social bonding and emotional experiences. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the field of music science through a wide range of publications and as the Editor-in-Chief of SAGE's online open access journal, SEMPRE. Cross has been instrumental in founding the Centre for Music and Science at Cambridge, overseeing various innovative research projects including the exploration of the perceptual relationships in music and examining the acoustic and aesthetic aspects of music performance. He has conducted interdisciplinary research projects that incorporate various fields such as psychology and engineering, addressing questions related to violin acoustics and the evolutionary contexts of music processes. His ongoing projects continue to expand on the dynamics of music as an interactive medium and its applications in enhancing mental health and educational experiences for various populations.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, GB
Conducts research and oversees projects in music cognition and science.
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