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Ioannis Sidiropoulos

at The University of Melbourne
Greece
Focus area: Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Neuroaesthetics

An interdisciplinary artist and academic with a PhD from the University of Melbourne (Melbourne Research Scholarship and the A.G. Leventis Foundation Grant), and an MA (Distinction) in Drama and Theatre - Physical Acting and Performance from the University of Kent. My doctoral research bridges the performing arts, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging, investigating how music and environmental sounds shape movement improvisation and brain activity. This work culminated in a data-driven experimental creative work offering new insights into embodied creativity and Art-Science integration.
With over a decade of experience in acting, dance, filmmaking, education, and research, I’ve worked across Greece, the UK, Sweden, the USA, and Australia, collaborating with leading institutions and multidisciplinary projects. My practice merges academic rigour with experimental artistic expression, exploring the intersections between art and science.
As a versatile professional, I’m passionate about innovation in the arts and interdisciplinary practice. Whether on stage, in the classroom, or in the lab, I strive to foster collaboration, inspire new ways of thinking, and create transformative learning and performance experiences.