Francisca Rocha Gonçalves

Francisca Rocha Gonçalves (SINØWAVES) is an interdisciplinary researcher and artist whose work sits at the intersection of sound, science, and environmental activism. With a diverse academic background in biological sciences (Veterinary Medicine), Multimedia (Master’s), and a PhD in Digital Media from the University of Porto, she brings together technology, ecology, and artistic expression to explore underwater soundscapes and noise pollution. Her research in acoustic ecology centres on the effects of underwater vibrations and particle motion, exploring how anthropogenic noise affects aquatic life. By leveraging sound art and creative technologies, Francisca seeks to raise societal and environmental awareness, translating scientific research into artistic expression.

Her work offers perspectives not only for musical compositions but also for live performances that foster a deeper connection between humans and the natural world.