James Mahshie

James Mahshie is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Science at George Washington University, serving full-time. His roles include leadership in organizations such as the American Association of Phonetic Sciences and the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He has held key committee positions, including SIG9 coordinator for ASHA and membership in the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) review panels.

His research focuses on speech production/perception in deaf/hard-of-hearing children, particularly with cochlear implants, and addresses healthcare equity issues in newborn hearing screening. Collaborations include cross-cultural studies with Chinese researchers exploring Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant users. He teaches courses in speech science and mentors students in translational research.

Dr. Mahshie’s awards include Fulbright Distinguished Scholarships, CAPCSD’s Distinguished Service Award, and ASHA Fellow status. His grants total over $8.6 million in proposals, emphasizing healthcare disparities and international collaborations. He has presented at major global conferences (InterSpeech, ASHA) and given invited lectures at institutions like Nanjing Normal University and Flinders University.

• Key Research Themes: Prosody development, bimodal bilingualism, and equity in hearing healthcare
• Recent Focus: Cross-linguistic comparisons of Mandarin vs. English cochlear implant users
• Grants Highlight: $4.8M PCORI proposal for newborn hearing equity (2024)

His lab work integrates acoustic analysis, perceptual studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to improve communication outcomes for hearing-impaired populations.