About
Astrid van Wieringen is a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Research Group Experimental Oto-rhino-laryngology and holds memberships in the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and Leuven.AI. Her research bridges auditory neuroscience, cochlear implant technology, and speech science, with a focus on speech perception in noise across the lifespan.
- Neural temporal processing
- Cochlear implant research (children and adults)
- Development of speech materials for hearing-impaired individuals
- Auditory rehabilitation
Her recent publications highlight advancements in auditory-cognitive training, cross-linguistic hearing screening, and the use of virtual human speakers to simulate real-world listening challenges. She leads major projects like CLINIC and LIAISE, addressing listening difficulties in children and self-guided hearing care solutions. Her work spans electrophysiological studies (e.g., auditory steady-state responses) and clinical applications of hearing technology.