Dorte Hammershøi

Dorte Hammershøi is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark. Her research focuses on acoustics, sound engineering, and hearing science with significant contributions to human hearing, ear canal acoustics, and audio technology applications.

Her research interests include:

• Temporary Threshold Shift and frequency resolution in human hearing
• Ear canal acoustics and sound pressure level measurement
• Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission (DPOAE) analysis
• Impulse response and acoustic impedance studies
• Hearing aid technology and rehabilitation methodologies
• Virtual reality audio interfaces and accessibility applications

Professor Hammershøi's recent publications demonstrate a strong clinical-engineering interdisciplinary approach, bridging theoretical acoustics with practical hearing rehabilitation applications. Her work on hearing aid fitting methodologies, occupational noise exposure effects, and virtual reality audio interfaces shows consistent innovation in translating engineering principles to clinical practice. The research shows particular attention to individualized hearing solutions and accessibility technologies.

Her scientific contributions have been recognized with:

• Dansk Lydpris 2020 (awarded November 17, 2021)
• Ambassadør for Aalborg (awarded September 15, 2004)

Professor Hammershøi has supervised 5 PhD students and led numerous research projects including the ongoing "Audio Only VR for Blind Gamers" project (2024-2028) funded by the Independent Research Foundation of Denmark, and the completed "BEAR: Better Hearing Rehabilitation" project (2016-2022). Her research has attracted significant media attention with 110 press/media appearances discussing hearing damage prevention, tinnitus, and public health implications of noise exposure.

She maintains active professional engagement through committee memberships (46 documented activities), international collaborations, and contributions to clinical practice guidelines. Her work continues to influence both academic research and practical applications in hearing science and audio engineering.