Arts and Humanities Research Platform
The NYUAD division of Arts and Humanities is aligned with NYU’s mission as a leading research institution and has a Research Platform with which diverse research activities are activated.
The platform is a catalyst for attracting exceptional scholars worldwide, nurturing an environment that fosters research excellence, and a vital facilitator for advancing collaborative research in the arts and humanities and critical inquiries into the cultural, artistic, historical, philosophical, and other foci on the examined lives of societies.
Faculty Spotlight — May 2026
Matteo Marciano
Associate Arts Professor of Practice of Music Technology
Marking a significant milestone for the Arts and Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi, Music Associate Professor of Practice and Director of Gazelien Records Matteo Marciano has become the newest faculty member in the division to secure Intellectual Property rights in the form of a Trademark for Gazelien Records through NYUAD.
Since 2018, Gazelien Records has grown into a vibrant, student-driven record label, created in response to rising interest in music production and post-production. What began as an academic initiative now offers hands-on, industry-relevant experience, providing students the opportunity to work on live projects, engage with professional workflows, and collaborate across borders. Under Matteo’s leadership, Gazelien has built an impressive international network, partnering with institutions such as NYU New York, LUISS University, and leading recording studios in Rome and the USA, and also advancing a partnership with Warner Music Mena.
Securing trademark protection for Gazelien Records marks an important step toward recognizing and safeguarding creative outputs in the Arts and Humanities. Supported by the Office of Research Translation and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Technology Opportunities and Ventures at NYU, this achievement not only protects the brand identity but also enables new research and academic pathways for commercialization and broader global impact. By combining creative practice, academic excellence, and intellectual property protection, Professor Marciano’s work reflects a powerful evolution in how innovation is nurtured at NYUAD and extends research translation into the heart of the creative industries.
Research Highlights
Learn more about the scholarly achievements and innovations of NYUAD Arts and Humanities faculty in advancing the study of the human condition in our Research in Review publications.
Recent Collaborations
Ballet d'Opera de Nice
MIT Media Lab
Harvard
MBZAI
Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
University of Cambridge
Zayed University
Step into the world of ideas, creativity, and discovery through the Arts and Humanities faculty podcasts on NYU Stream. Through engaging conversations on culture, creativity, history, media, philosophy, and more, these podcasts bring research to life and make complex ideas accessible, relevant, and inspiring.