Improvising Futures Research Team (2022–2027)
Position
Ajay Heble
Ajay Heble is the Founding Director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation and Professor of English in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University…
Saara Liinamaa
I am a cultural sociologist interested in creativity and everyday life. As a qualitative researcher, my research agenda combines critical analysis and meaning-centred cultural interpretation with an overarching interest in…
Eric Fillion
Eric Fillion is director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) and assistant professor at the School of Languages and Literatures (SOLAL – French Studies). His ongoing…
Ana Ruiz
Ana Ruiz is a pianist and composer of music for videos, films and choreography dedicated to improvisation and pioneer of free jazz in Mexico since 1973. Ana created the group…
Sarah Power
I completed a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Memorial University in 2006. Having always had an interest in health, rehabilitation, and human physiology, I went on to complete an M.A.Sc.…
Judi McCuaig
Dr. Judi McCuaig received her PhD from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. Between 2000 and 2004, McCuaig worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Pacific Northwest Laboratory in Richland,…
Laura Levin
Laura Levin is Associate Professor of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies at York University; York Research Chair in Art, Technology, and Global Activism; and Director of Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts…
Richard Kotowich
Richard Kotowich is the Aboriginal Community Development Coordinator at Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. Most recently Richard has been keenly interested and active in the learning about and practicing the social…
Shoshanah Jacobs
The path that has brought me to the University of Guelph was full of interesting stops along the way. I completed a BSc in Biology with a specialisation in marine…
Troy Hourie
Troy is an installation artist and scenographer. Art Installations include: Odditorio | A Performative Installation, Ei! Marionettas (2020), Porto Portugal, Escape to Beira, (2014) ARTErra Portugal, Apparitions (2015) Arteles Finland…
