Manfred Kössl

Manfred Kössl is a Professor at the Institute for Cell Biology and Neuroscience of Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. His research focuses on the physiology and biomechanics of auditory organs across mammals, insects, and spiders, with a particular emphasis on auditory motor proteins and their role in hearing sensitivity.

• Focuses on neuronal feedback mechanisms in auditory midbrain, thalamus, and cortex
• Investigates developmental plasticity of echo-delay sensitive neurons in echolocating bats
• Studies attention-related auditory processing in rodents and humans

His methodological expertise includes in vivo/in vitro electrophysiology, bioacoustic methods, and laser-interferometry. Key animal models: bats, rodents, insects, and spiders. Scientific focus spans auditory neuroscience, biomechanics, and sensory ecology.

Recent publications (2016) demonstrate expertise in bat auditory cortex dynamics, echo-target discrimination, and cochlear mechanics trade-off compensation. Articles frequently appear in high-impact journals like Scientific Reports and Hearing Research.