Emma Mackenzie

Mrs Emma Mackenzie is a Principal Teaching Fellow in Audiology at the Hearing and Balance Centre (HABC), University of Southampton. A registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, she leads the BSc/MSci Audiology program while maintaining her NHS clinical expertise. She actively contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate audiology modules, clinical skills teaching, and student project supervision.

Research Focus: Emma specializes in hearing aid fitting and verification, with particular emphasis on

• Optimizing adult auditory rehabilitation
• Behavior change techniques in hearing healthcare
• Outcome measurement in clinical trials
• Vestibular and balance disorder diagnostics
• Psychoacoustic testing methodologies

Publication Trends: Her research portfolio spans clinical audiology (56%), auditory technology (21%), vestibular diagnostics (14%), and behavioral interventions (9%). Key themes include evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, hearing instrument optimization, and standardized assessment protocols.

Academic Leadership: Emma oversees clinical training programs, including

• BSc/MSci Audiology curriculum development
• Clinical placement coordination
• Professional certification preparation
• MSc Audiology project supervision