Solomiya Moroz is a Canadian-Ukrainian composer and postdoctoral researcher based in the UK. She holds a PhD from the University of Huddersfield and is currently a research fellow at the University of Nottingham. Her work has been commissioned and performed by leading contemporary music specialists and presented at prestigious international venues. She is adept at working with soloists, ensembles, and artists from other disciplines to create unique works.…

Solomiya Moroz

Solomiya Moroz is a Canadian-Ukrainian composer and postdoctoral researcher based in the UK. She holds a PhD from the University of Huddersfield and is currently a research fellow at the University of Nottingham. Her work has been commissioned and performed by leading contemporary music specialists and presented at prestigious international venues. She is adept at working with soloists, ensembles, and artists from other disciplines to create unique works.…

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Solomiya Moroz is a Canadian-Ukrainian composer and postdoctoral researcher based in the UK. She holds a PhD from the University of Huddersfield and is currently a research fellow at the University of Nottingham. Her work has been commissioned and performed by leading contemporary music specialists and presented at prestigious international venues. She is adept at working with soloists, ensembles, and artists from other disciplines to create unique works.

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English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Post-Doc Research Fellow on ERC-funded Digital Score project at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led qualitative research (interviews, surveys), designed data collection and thematic analysis; conducted case studies; collected quantitative physiological data (ECG, pupillometry, skin conductance, muscle activity); facilitated workshops on multimedia digital score creation; managed DigiScore data collection and AI cognition experiments; contributed to AI tool development; disseminated findings via publications, open datasets, and talks.
Post-Doc Research Fellow on ERC funded Digital Score project at De Montfort University
January 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Co-developed and evaluated the theoretical framework; researched design and development of the DigiScore project; managed data collection for embodied music/AI cognition research; disseminated results including datasets and peer-reviewed publications.
Student support worker and note-taker at Huddersfield University
January 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Provided note-taking support for students needing assistance across academic subjects; supported students with visual impairments and wheelchair access around campus.
Assistant Lecturer, Composition Techniques and Analysis at Huddersfield University
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Co-led lectures on contemporary composition techniques; marked student assignments.
Assistant Lecturer, Pop Music Theory and Analysis at Huddersfield University
January 1, 2017 - September 24, 2025
Co-lectured theory and analysis of pop music; tutored listening tests.
Flute Instructor at Georges Vanier Cultural Centre
January 1, 2011 - September 24, 2025
Flute teaching at a community cultural centre.
Flute Instructor at Montreal Academy
January 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Flute teaching at a music school.
Administrative coordinator and grant writer at Latitude 45 Arts Inc.
January 1, 2010 - September 24, 2025
Administrative coordination and grant writing for a classical music agency.
Flute Teacher (Private and in music schools) at Various (private studios, Montreal-based institutions)
January 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Private flute teaching and ensemble work; experience across private studios and music schools.

Education

PhD at University of Huddersfield
September 28, 2015 - September 29, 2020
Master at Amsterdam Conservatory
September 15, 2013 - June 16, 2015
Master at University of Montreal
September 15, 2004 - May 15, 2006
Bachelor at University of Ottawa
September 15, 2000 - April 15, 2004

Qualifications

Seal of Excellence for Embodied Expression: Enhancing Performance and Daily Life through Movement
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Honourable Mention in Music Submission Category at NIME 2020
January 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
PhD Fellowship, Quebec Research Fund for Society and Culture (FRQSC)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Development grant (CALQ) to study with Eva Furrer
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Canada Council for the Arts - Research and Creation Grant (Docu_presence tour)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Canada Council for the Arts - Research and Creation Grant (Zubin Kanga project)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Grant to tour Docu_presence project (Array Music / Festival Suoni per Il Popolo)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
CALQ Development Grant (2014-2015)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CALQ Development Grant (2012)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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