Dr. Rolf Bader

Professor

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Biography

Rolf Bader is a Professor of Systematic Musicology at the University of Hamburg, where he is the head of the Institute of Systematic Musicology since 2007. His academic background includes a PhD and a Habilitation in Systematic Musicology from the University of Hamburg, where he studied Systematic Musicology along with Physics and Ethnology. Bader's research primarily focuses on Musical Acoustics, Musical Signal Processing, Music Ethnology, Music Psychology, and the Philosophy of Music. He has had various professional roles as a musician, composer, and music journalist, as well as leading exhibitions and running recording studios. Bader has conducted extensive fieldwork as an ethnomusicologist across several countries, including Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, and Myanmar, focusing on the music and cultural practices in these regions. He has published numerous books and papers exploring various aspects of music and acoustics and has received funding for multiple research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Systematic Musicology

2007-10-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Teaching and conducting research in Systematic Musicology.

Visiting Scholar

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Stanford University • California, USA

Engaged in research at the Center for Computer Music Research.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).