Brandon Paul

Dr. Brandon Paul is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), where he leads the Cognitive Hearing Laboratory. His research investigates the interplay between hearing function, cognitive processes, and social-emotional well-being, with a focus on the multisensory and cognitive consequences of hearing loss.

Research Interests: Dr. Paul specializes in auditory cognitive neuroscience, speech perception, audiovisual integration, and the cognitive impacts of hearing impairment. His lab employs psychophysical testing, self-report measures, EEG, and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) to explore how hearing loss affects attention, memory, and communication. A key focus is understanding listening effort and cortical processing in cochlear implant users and individuals with hearing difficulties.

Publication Trends: His recent work centers on neural correlates of speech perception, cortical oscillations (particularly alpha band), and cognitive load in hearing-impaired populations. Studies frequently compare cochlear implant users with normal-hearing controls, using EEG to identify biomarkers of perceptual difficulty and working memory demands.

Funding and Recognition: His research has been supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and the American Tinnitus Association. While no formal awards are listed, his funding from these competitive sources reflects strong peer recognition.

Advising and Research Leadership: As director of the Cognitive Hearing Laboratory, Dr. Paul mentors students and collaborators in multidisciplinary research bridging psychology, neuroscience, and audiology. Though specific advisees are not named in the text, his lab actively conducts research involving human participants and neuroimaging.

Research Facilities: The Cognitive Hearing Laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University is equipped for advanced auditory and cognitive testing, including EEG recording and brain stimulation (tES), enabling comprehensive assessment of neural and behavioral responses to sound and speech.