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Prof. Deniz Baskent is a Full Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, specifically in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (Audiology). He holds academic roles including Associate Editor for Trends in Hearing and Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, and chairs the Scientific Advisory Board at the Acoustics Research Institute. His expertise spans speech perception, cochlear implants, and robotics applications in audiology.
Education:
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2003), University of Southern California
- M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1998), Bilkent University
- B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1996), Bilkent University
Research Focus: Prof. Baskent's work addresses speech perception under hearing loss, cochlear implant technology, and the role of robotics and computational methods in audiology. He investigates listening effort, emotion perception in cochlear implant users, and the impact of aging on auditory processing. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Recent Trends in Articles: His publications explore topics such as age-related speech recognition deficits, vocal emotion recognition in children, and the auditory environment for early intervention groups. He emphasizes translational research linking neuroscience and clinical audiology.
Scientific Awards and Memberships:
- Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America
- Senior Member of IEEE
- VICI Grant Recipient (2017) for voice perception studies with robotics
Advising and Grants: He has supervised 15 students and secured grants including NWO Open Technology Programme funding for automated hearing assessments and Horizon Europe support for voice communication sciences. His work integrates robotics for auditory testing and music-based therapies.
Labs and Teams: Co-directs the Perception, Cognition, and Neuroscience (PCN) program and collaborates in the Computational Audiology Network (CAN). His research spans interdisciplinary teams in audiology, robotics, and cognitive neuroscience.
