James Katz

James Katz serves as a Research Audiologist at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Communication Science and Disorders. His role focuses on hearing aid research, clinical and consumer education regarding Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids, and fostering collaborative innovation within academia. He holds a Doctor of Audiology from the University of Florida, a Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Cleveland State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Audiology and Speech Sciences from Michigan State University.

His research interests center on amplification technologies, OTC hearing aid accessibility, and consumer rehabilitation strategies. Katz brings extensive industry experience in hearing aid manufacturing, product training, and business development, which informs his academic contributions. He is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.