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Johan H.M. Frijns is a Professor of Otology and Auditory Physics at Leiden University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He also holds a part-time professorship at TU Delft's EEMCS faculty under the Medical Delta collaboration. As head of the Center for Audiology and Hearing Implants Leiden (CAHIL) and the LUMC Expertise Center for Rare Ear Diseases, he has led clinical and research advancements in cochlear implants since 1999, achieving global recognition for patient outcomes.
- Education:
- PhD in Cochlear Implants (1995, Leiden University and TU Delft)
- MD (1988, Leiden University)
- BSc in Applied Physics (1983, TU Delft, cum laude)
His research integrates auditory physics, translational neuroscience, and medical technology, leveraging computer modeling, AI, and electrophysiology to improve cochlear implant design and clinical protocols. Collaborations with TU Delft through Medical Delta and NeuroTech-NL underscore his interdisciplinary approach.
- Scientific Awards:
- 1995 ENT annual prize for scientific research
- 1996 C.J. Kok Prize
Frijns advises on postgraduate ENT training and contributes to the Medicine and Technical Medicine programs. His work spans clinical innovation, education, and international leadership as a Dutch member of CORLAS since 2006.
