Education and qualification

2023: Ph.D. in Composition and Theory of Composition, Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Brno, Czech Republic

2016: Postgraduate Research, Royal Conservatoire, Institute of Sonology, The Hague, Netherlands

2014: MA in Music, Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art Pathway, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

2013: BA (Hons.) in Sonic Arts, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom

2009: Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE), SAE Institute, London, United Kingdom, Audio Engineering

2005: Ing. (Master of Science), Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava

Teaching experience and Industry Experience

Research Assistant (with academic rank) FAMU – Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic 2019 – present As a research assistant I teach a broad range of subjects including theory, aesthetics and the historical context of sound, as well as techniques in interactive composition and sound design. I also mentor students on creative projects and help develop their research skills in audio production.

Sound Designer Bionaut Films / Audionaut, Prague 2019 – 2021 During my time at Bionaut Films (an Emmy-awarded company) I was responsible for creating engaging sound designs for various productions, including several award-winning audiobooks and feature films.

Research Assistant in Multimedia Creation Prague City University, Fine Art Experimental Media 2018 – 2020 I taught audio production techniques, enhancing students’ practical skills and theoretical knowledge in sound design.

Research Assistant in Sound Art Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Brno, Czech Republic 2014 – 2018 I taught courses focused on electroacoustic composition, aesthetics and principles of interactive sound design.

Research Assistant in Sound Art Academy of Performing Arts, Bratislava, Slovakia 2015 In this role I focused on teaching electroacoustic composition and sound design methodology.

Expert committees:

 2025 Member of the expert committee of the Slovak Audiovisual Fund for:

• Documentary audiovisual works with a majority creative and production contribution from a Slovak producer
• Production of co-produced feature or documentary cinematographic works with a minority creative and production contribution from a Slovak co-producer and with a total duration of more than 40 minutes.

2025 Evaluator, National Accreditation Office for Tertiary Education for the field of Audiovisual Studies

Teaching and Learning

Composition: Ability to teach various styles and techniques.

Music History: Knowledgeable in historical contexts and developments in music.

Music Technology History: Experienced in teaching the evolution of music technology.

Digital Musicianship: Proficient in guiding students in developing their musical skills.

Sound and Installation Art: Capable of teaching concepts and practices in sound art.

Performance: Experienced in coaching performance techniques.

Creative Coding: Proficient in teaching Max/MSP and SuperCollider for sound design.

Composition Software: Skilled in teaching Reaper, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Bitwig and Pro Tools, .

Immersive Sound: Expertise in teaching multichannel techniques, including Dolby 5.1, Ambisonics, and Dolby Atmos.