Hubert H Lim

Professor Hubert H Lim is a leading researcher in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota, where he also serves as Director of the Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center within the Institute for Engineering in Medicine. His work bridges auditory neuroscience and bioelectronic medicine with a focus on neuromodulation, ultrasound technology, and machine learning applications.

Research interests include:

• Tinnitus treatment via multimodal sensory stimulation
• Autonomic neuromodulation for cardiovascular control
• Development of auditory nerve implants
• Ultrasound-triggered drug delivery systems
• Deep learning in clinical decision-making
• Preclinical models for medical device testing

Recent publications highlight innovations in gold-shell hydrogels, closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation, and feline models for auditory implants. His work extensively involves clinical trials for tinnitus therapy and in vitro platforms for cellular neuromodulation.

Collaborative grants include projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and 3M, focusing on neural recording, regulatory approval for implants, and non-invasive neuromodulation. Media coverage (2020) highlights his novel tinnitus treatment featured in 27 news outlets.