Sofia Vallila Rohter

Sofia Vallila Rohter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She co-directs the Cognitive Neuroscience Group (CNG), focusing on aphasia rehabilitation and learning mechanisms.

Education:

• BA in Romance Languages, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• MS in Linguistics, Georgetown University
• PhD in Speech and Hearing Biosciences and Technology, MIT

Dr. Vallila-Rohter's research examines nonlinguistic cognitive systems in aphasia recovery, using behavioral studies, eye tracking, and EEG. Her work bridges rehabilitation science and clinical implementation, aiming to personalize treatment for stroke patients.

Her publications highlight trends in feedback processing, category learning, and implementation science. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the Nancy T. Watts Award (2020) and MGH IHP CSD Faculty Awards in 2020, 2017, and 2014.

Scientific Awards:

• Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020)
• MGH IHP: CSD Faculty Award for Excellence (2020, 2017, 2014)
• New Investigator Award (2019)

Dr. Vallila-Rohter mentors students in the PhD in Rehabilitation Science Program and co-leads the Vallila Rohter Lab (SVRLab), which collaborates with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.