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Álvaro Barbosa (Angola 1970) is an Academic and a Media Arts & Technology (MAT) Researcher based in Macao, SAR-China. He is a Full-Professor of Communication and Media, and since 2022 the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Academic Affairs at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). Prior to this position, Prof. Barbosa served as Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Resesarch at USJ from 2019 to 2022, Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries at USJ from 2012 to 2018, and before that as Head of the Sound and Image Department of the School of Arts at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), where He co-founded in 2004 the Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts (CITAR), in 2009 the Creative Business Incubator ARTSpin and in 2011 the Digital Creativity Center (CCD). Prof. Barbosa also designed and implemented various innovative curricula at UCP and USJ, including a PhD program in Science and Technology of the Arts, a Master Degree in Creative Industries Management, a Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design, a Bachelor Degree in Digital Cinema, and Post-Graduate programs in Photography and Digital Design. Holding a PhD degree in Computer Science and Digital Communication from Pompeu Fabra University in Spain and a Undergraduate Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from University of Aveiro in Portugal, his core academic research is grounded on the field of Audio and Music Technology, which he developed as a researcher at the Barcelona Music Technology Group(MTG) between 2001 and 2006. His work, on experimental Network Music and Interactive Sound-Design Systems, was consolidated in 2010 during a Post-Doctoral Research Position at Stanford University‘s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). Prof. Barbosa’s academic research has been published extensively in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, collaborating with a large number of renowned international researchers. In addition, he was the founding editor of the Journal for Science and Technology of the Arts, and regularly collaborates in scientific committees of prestigious international Journals and Conferences. As an Experimental Media Artist, Prof. Barbosa also produced, presented and performed various projects worldwide, featuring creative work in Electronic and Acoustic Music, Interactive Art Installations, Photography, Sound Design, Computer Animation and Audiovisual Media Production. In recent years, his Academic focus, has been in fostering Systematic Creativity as an essential process applied to Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, by mentoring start-ups, supervising and teaching, in multiple international University Programs (i.e. Design, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Media Communication, and Business Administration).
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Património Cultural e Transformação Digital
Ilharco, F. (Project Coordinator), Hanenberg, P. (Project Coordinator), Lopes, M. D. S. (Project Coordinator), Barbosa, Á. (Researcher), Cachola, A. C. (Researcher), Ganito, C. (Researcher), Ferreira, C. (Researcher), Guerreiro, D. (Researcher), Andrade, J. G. (Researcher), Santos, L. (Researcher), Roque, M. I. (Researcher), Dias, P. (Researcher), Pinto, P. C. (Researcher) & Dix, S. (Researcher)
1/01/18 → 30/11/18
Project: Research
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DESIRE: Creative design for innovation in science and technology
Barbosa, Á. (PI)
1/09/08 → 31/08/12
Project: Research
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A review on open innovation and absorptive capacity in small and medium enterprises during the last decade - analyzing bibliometrics to understand the development of the field
Ip, C. H., Lobo Marques, J. A., Dos Santos Silva, B. R., Cortez, P. C. & Barbosa, Á., 21 Jul 2023, ICEME '23: proceedings of the 2023 14th International Conference on E-business, Management and Economics. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 417-422 6 p. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Multimodal game design framework for creativity in Macau's educational system through digital and tangible games: Chinese, Portuguese, and English languages
Abreu, F. C. A. M. D. & Barbosa, Á. M., 22 Sept 2022, In: International Journal of Creative Interfaces and Computer Graphics. 13, 1, 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design for classroom units: a collaborative multicultural studio development with chinese students
Caires, C. S., Barbosa, A. & Hanyou, W., 2020, In: International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences. 14, 5, p. 376-383 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The film sound analysis framework: a conceptual tool to interpret the cinematic experience
Barbosa, Á. & Dizon, K., 24 Jul 2020, In: Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts. 12, 2, p. 81-96 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3D printing objects as installation art: "standing humanity: 3D yan character"
Estadieu, G., Abreu, F. M. D. & Barbosa, A., 6 Sept 2017, ARTECH 2017 - Interfaces of Tomorrow: 8th International Conference on Digital Arts - Proceedings. Caires, C. S., Cardoso, J. C. S., Lipovka, A., Bidarra, J. & Pimentel, L. (eds.). New York: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 1-8 8 p. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series; vol. Part F130947).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)63 Downloads
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Between Documentary and Film: Contemporary Chinese and Danish Cinemas
Barbosa, Á. M. M. (Thesis member)
2016Activity: Examination
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Commercial Viability of Recycling Venture in Macau
Barbosa, Á. M. M. (Supervisor)
2016Activity: Supervision
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Interacções criativas entre a tecnologia e a performance ao vivo nas artes sonoras
Barbosa, Á. M. M. (Supervisor)
2016Activity: Supervision
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City Guide Publications Shift Towards Digital Platform a Case Study in Macau
Barbosa, Á. M. M. (Supervisor)
2016Activity: Supervision
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ARTE GENERATIVA: Interfaces comportamentais na mediação entre a imagem e o som
Barbosa, Á. M. M. (Supervisor)
2015Activity: Supervision