Andrew Kolarik

Dr. Andrew Kolarik is a Research Fellow at the Vision and Eye Research Institute, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University. He also holds a Visiting Researcher position at Cambridge University.

• PhD in Auditory Psychology (Cardiff University)
• BA in Psychology (Cardiff University)

Research Focus: Andrew investigates how visual loss impacts auditory spatial perception and echolocation abilities. His work explores:

• Cross-modal cortical reorganization in blind individuals
• Supra-normal auditory performance in spatial tasks
• Virtual auditory space representation
• Navigation using sound and sensory substitution

His recent publications focus on auditory navigation challenges, sensory compensation mechanisms, and spatial perception modeling. These studies bridge neuroscience, psychology, and assistive technology development.

Scientific Contributions:

• Developed psychophysical methods for assessing auditory distance perception
• Advanced understanding of echolocation mechanisms in humans
• Investigated sensory substitution device effectiveness

Andrew supervises PhD students, has secured research funding from academic institutions, and collaborates with organizations like the British Society of Audiology and Cambridge Neuroscience. He has received media attention for his work on human echolocation mechanisms.