Senior Instructor
School of Music and Dance: Harmonic Laboratory
Areas of Interest
Music Technology, Audio Production, Data Sonification, Data-driven Instruments, Applied Popular Music
Affiliations
University of Oregon, Accessible Oceans
Email
jbellona@uoregon.edu
Personal
Affiliations
Education
- PhD, Music, University of Virginia, 2018
- MA, Music, University of Virginia, 2015
- MMus, Intermedia Music Technology, University of Oregon, 2011
- BA, Music, Hamilton College, 2003
Research
Dr. Jon Bellona is a sound artist and co-director of Harmonic Laboratory, an interdisciplinary arts collective. His work explores the intersection of sound, technology, and the environment, using digital tools to create interactive experiences. Bellona’s installations and performances have been featured internationally and supported by organizations such as the NSF, Mozilla, and the Mellon Foundation.
Relevant Research
Accessible Oceans: Using Context-supported Ocean Data Sonification to Engage Public Audiences in Informal Learning Environments
Iterative Design of Auditory Displays Involving Data Sonifications and Authentic Ocean Data
Data-driven design of sound for enhancing the perception of expressive robotic movement
2024
2024
2017