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Jenny Vojtech is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Boston University and serves as Associate Director of the STEPP Lab for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering. Her interdisciplinary work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical speech pathology to develop computational solutions for voice and speech disorders.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (2020)
- MS in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (2019)
- BS in Bioengineering, University of Maryland (2015)
Dr. Vojtech's research centers on sensorimotor rehabilitation engineering with specialization in voice disorder analysis, speech motor control, and augmentative communication systems. She develops computational algorithms to objectively characterize voice pathologies and creates software for speech analytics in cognitive monitoring applications. Her work uniquely integrates electromyographic signal processing, human-computer interaction design, and clinical rehabilitation principles to address challenges in speech pathology.
Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2023) reveals consistent focus on computational approaches to voice and speech analysis, with strong emphasis on methodological refinement for clinical applications. Key thematic threads include algorithmic development for fundamental frequency estimation, EMG-based voice prediction systems, and personalized AAC interface design that accommodates motor impairments.
As Associate Director of the STEPP Lab, Dr. Vojtech leads an interdisciplinary research environment focused on engineering solutions for sensorimotor speech disorders. The lab provides infrastructure for developing and validating computational methods that translate engineering innovations into clinically viable rehabilitation tools.
