James B. Dewey

James B. Dewey, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) and Principal Investigator of the Dewey Lab. His research focuses on cochlear mechanics, auditory perception, and the role of outer hair cells in hearing amplification and otoacoustic emissions.

• PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University
• Postdoctoral training at Stanford University and USC under Dr. John Oghalai
• Techniques: optical coherence tomography, mouse models, auditory diagnostics

His work explores the mechanical processes of sound vibration amplification in the cochlea and how these mechanisms are disrupted in hearing loss. Current projects investigate spatial variations in outer hair cell force coupling and the role of cochlear microstructures in auditory function.

Dewey's publications highlight trends in auditory research, including nonlinear mechanics, otoacoustic emissions, and cochlear frequency tuning. He teaches OHNS 500: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology in Speech, Language and Hearing.

• Email: jamesdew@usc.edu
• Affiliation: Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute, USC Health Sciences Campus