Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges

Dr. Emmanouel Rovithis holds a PhD in Electronic Music Composition and an MA in Music Composition. He is currently employed as Laboratory Teaching Personnel (E.DI.P) at the Department of Audiovisual Arts of the Ionian University, teaching courses related to the fields of Art Education, Music Programming, Sound Design, and Gamification. His research is focused on Audio Games and Audio Augmented Reality applied in the fields of education, cultural heritage, tourism, entertainment, music creation. As a music composer and sound designer for theater and cinema Rovithis has collaborated with directors such as Aris Biniaris, Mario Banushi, Georgia Mavragani, Esther Andre Gonzales, Justine Goussot, Makis Papadimitratos, Vicky Sachpazi and others. As an instructional designer he has delivered educational software and workshops on behalf of organizations including the Friends of Music Association of the Athens Concert Hall, the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation and the Ionian University. His research and artistic work has been presented in book chapters, scientific journals, international conferences, festivals and exhibitions. His portfolio can be found at: www.sonicmanos.com