Eric W. Healy

Eric W. Healy is a Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University, located within the College of Arts and Sciences. Previously, he held Assistant/Associate Professor roles at the University of South Carolina (2001–2008). His research focuses on speech perception in noise, auditory processing, and the application of cochlear implants, supported by grants including NIH funding. He teaches courses in hearing science, speech perception, and cochlear implants.

Education: He earned a B.A. (1990) and M.S. (1993) in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, followed by a Ph.D. (1998) from the same institution and postdoctoral training at Arizona State University.

Research Interests: Healy’s work bridges auditory neuroscience and clinical applications, particularly in understanding how listeners process speech in challenging acoustic environments. His studies often involve experimental methodologies and collaborations with biomedical engineering teams to advance hearing technologies.

Serving as the department’s Ph.D. Program Coordinator and Graduate Studies Chair, he has also contributed to professional organizations like the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) as a member of its Technical Committee for P&P and Associate Editor for JSLHR. His achievements include being honored as an ASA Fellow.

Advising and Grants: He has advised numerous master’s and doctoral students, though specific names are not listed. His grant history reflects sustained NIH support for his auditory research. The laboratory website provides detailed grants and publication records.