Ryan McCreery

Ryan McCreery, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in Audiology at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, focusing on pediatric audiology and hearing aid technology. He holds a BS from the University of Northern Colorado and MS/PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research centers on optimizing hearing aid performance for children, speech perception in noisy environments, and the impact of audiological interventions on cognitive and developmental outcomes. Notable contributions include studies on nonlinear frequency compression, remote microphone systems, and the role of auditory input in language development. He has received the 2013 ASHA Early Career Contributions to Research Award and was named an ASHA Fellow in 2020.

His work spans over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing advancements in audiological assessment tools and evidence-based practices. Recent studies explore neural correlates of auditory processing in children with hearing loss and the efficacy of bilingual speech recognition tests. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining audiological, cognitive, and neuroscientific methods to address real-world challenges in pediatric hearing healthcare.