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Christian Stilp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Marquette University, specializing in auditory perception and speech processing. He directs the Auditory Lab, focusing on how context shapes sound understanding in both healthy and impaired hearing. His research addresses acoustic context effects, hearing aid optimization, and cochlear implant adaptation.
- Education
- 2003 B.S. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin
- 2005 M.S. in Experimental Psychology, University of Wisconsin
- 2011 Ph.D. in Perceptual Psychology, University of Wisconsin
Dr. Stilp's research explores how acoustic context effects—such as spectral and temporal contrasts—alter speech perception. His postdoctoral work at Case Western Reserve University in computational perception laid the foundation for studies on reliable acoustic changes in speech, their impact on hearing-impaired listeners, and how hearing aids or cochlear implants can restore these perceptual processes. Additional work extends context effects beyond speech to general auditory perception.
Recent publications highlight his focus on speaking rate normalization, spectral contrast effects, and the role of natural signal statistics in speech and music categorization. While no specific awards are listed, his affiliations with the Acoustical Society of America and Association for Research in Otolaryngology underscore his expertise.
Dr. Stilp teaches courses such as Clinical Research Methodology and Cognitive Disorders, contributing to graduate education in speech pathology. His Auditory Lab serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on auditory perception mechanisms.
