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Þórhallur Magnússon

Professor Research Professor
School of Humanities
Faculty of Philosophy, History and Archaeology
Moderator
School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science
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Veröld - Hús Vigdísar -  VHV-222
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Abstract

Thor Magnusson is a Research Professor at the University of Iceland and a Professor in Future Music at the University of Sussex. His work focusses on the impact of digital technologies on musical creativity, explored equally through practice (software development, composition, performance), theory (publications, lecturing, talks) and education (teaching, workshops, tutorials). Magnusson’s research is underpinned by the philosophy of technology and cognitive science, exploring issues of embodiment, artificial intelligence, and compositional constraints in digital musical systems as practiced by musicians in concrete situations. He runs the Centre for Experimental Humanities at the University of Iceland.

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Education
  • 2009 Ph.D. University of Sussex Computer Science and AI
  • 2002 cand. mag. University of Copenhagen Cultural Studies
  • 2001 MA Middlesex University Electronic Arts
  • 1997 BA University of Iceland Philosophy
Courses 2025 - 2026