Aryn Kamerer

Aryn Kamerer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Utah State University (USU), specializing in audiology and auditory neuroscience. She holds a PhD in Audiology (Neuroscience) and a BA in Speech-Language-Hearing, both from the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on neurophysiological and behavioral measures of auditory function, hidden hearing loss, and improving diagnostic methodologies. She is a 2024 recipient of the Teaching Scholar Certificate from USU’s Empowering Teaching Excellence program.

Dr. Kamerer teaches advanced audiology courses including COMD 7380 (Advanced Audiology), COMD 7860 (Practice Management in Audiology), and COMD 7310 (Psychoacoustics and Instrumentation). Her work bridges clinical audiology with neuroscientific principles, emphasizing practical applications of auditory signal analysis and patient-centered care. Recent research explores the interplay between auditory thresholds and psychological factors, as well as the development of time-efficient diagnostic tools like Gaussian mixture model algorithms for auditory brainstem response analysis.

• Key Research Themes: Hidden hearing loss biomarkers, psychoacoustic testing reliability, and neurophysiological correlates of auditory perception.
• Notable Contributions: Pioneering studies on low-frequency cochlear responses and their cellular sources, and evaluating remote audiological assessment methods.

Her teaching portfolio reflects a commitment to both clinical practice and research mentorship, with courses in audiology management, independent study, and medical aspects of audiology. She actively publishes in high-impact journals like Ear and Hearing and International Journal of Audiology, addressing gaps in understanding unexplained hearing concerns and psychological dimensions of hearing health.