Deniz Duman

My main research interest centres around the concept of groove which has close links with immersion, dance, emotions, interpersonal synchronisation and social connection. I am also interested in origins of music and musical activities, cross-cultural experiences of music and everyday music listening. On my research I have been using (or planning to use) several methods including (mobile) EEG, motion capture, music information retrieval and qualitative.

I would describe myself as passionate about doing research. I remember myself as a child wanting to become a “scientist” one day. Possibly that is why I do my work with great excitement most of the time. Therefore, I would like to share more of my experience as a researcher, hoping that it will inspire others too. You may find such informal and short blog entries at the "Blog Posts" segment.

Other than music research, I am interested in literature writing, movies, aerialyoga, travelling and spending time around water, for example doing stand-up paddling...