Dr Mary Mainsbridge is an artist researcher specialising in the areas of improvised live electronic music, vocal and gesture-controlled performance. Her works span audio-visual compositions, interactive installations, and performances at festivals and galleries throughout Europe, the UK and Australia. Mary is a Lecturer in Music at Macquarie University, convening courses in music production, performance practice, experimental music and sound art. Her main fields of research include embodiment, gesture studies, performative inquiry and sonic interaction design. As a performer and digital musical instrument designer, she is currently focused on developing new repertoire and performance techniques for custom-built gestural instruments.