Sihuang Man

New York University

Papers

1

Total Citations

18

H-Index

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About

Sihuang Man is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of performing arts, digital media, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on how technology reshapes embodied expression and performer-audience dynamics. Their most cited work, “Contradiction pushes me to improvise,” investigates the impact of virtualization on movement-based performance, drawing on qualitative insights from 25 professional performers who navigated both live and online paradigms. This study reveals how distanced performance alters expressivity, engagement, and improvisation—a critical contribution as the arts increasingly adopt hybrid formats. With 18 citations since 2023, Man’s research is gaining traction among scholars in performance studies, interaction design, and digital humanities. By foregrounding performer perspectives, they offer actionable frameworks for designing more responsive virtual performance spaces. Man’s work is notable for bridging artistic practice with empirical rigor, making it essential reading for researchers exploring the future of embodied creativity in mediated environments.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
"Contradiction pushes me to improvise": Performer Expressivity and Engagement in Distanced Movement Performance Paradigms
18 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: New York University

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