Richard Graham, Ph.D.
About Richard Graham, Ph.D.
Richard Graham, Ph.D., is an Instructional Designer and Co-Founder of Delta Sound Labs, with a background in music and technology. He has held various academic positions and engages in educational research at The George Washington University.
Work at The George Washington University
Richard Graham, Ph.D., has been employed as an Instructional Designer at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, he engages in educational research focused on the efficacy of curriculum design processes. He collaborates with STEM faculty to design and implement interactive tools aimed at enhancing the teaching of fundamental STEM curriculum. Additionally, he facilitates workshops on various topics, including Arduino, Unity, and Python natural language processing.
Education and Expertise
Richard Graham holds a Ph.D. in Music from Ulster University, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Music (M.Mus) from Ulster University in 2007. Furthering his education, he obtained a Graduate Certificate in Applied Computer Science from The George Washington University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in the same field, expected to be completed in 2025. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Music Technology from Queen's University Belfast.
Professional Experience
Richard Graham has a diverse professional background in music and technology education. He worked as an Associate Faculty in Music and Arts Technology at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University in various capacities, including Digital Music Production and Composition, Embedded Computing for Music, and Program Coordinator for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He also held the position of Assistant Professor of Music and Technology at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2017.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current role, Richard Graham worked at Ulster University as a Guitar Instructor, Junior Lecturer, and Researcher from 2007 to 2012. He also served as a Sound Designer at Carmeq GmbH in Berlin for six months in 2018. His freelance work as an Ableton Certified Trainer began in 2011, where he has provided music technology education across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Additionally, he briefly worked as an Adjunct Professor at American University in 2017.
Collaborations and Workshops
At The George Washington University, Richard Graham collaborates with faculty from STEM disciplines to create and implement interactive educational tools. He has facilitated workshops that cover a range of topics, including Arduino, Unity, and Python natural language processing, contributing to the integration of technology in educational practices.