Mengchao Zhang

Mengchao Zhang is a Lecturer in Audiology at Aston University, affiliated with the Cognition & Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG) and the College of Health and Life Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and academic qualifications from East China Normal University. His teaching roles include leading modules such as 'Science in Audiology' and 'Psychoacoustics and Speech' at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research focuses on psychoacoustics, speech perception in noise, and auditory modeling, particularly exploring noise-induced hearing loss and perceptual training for hearing-impaired individuals. Current supervision of PhD candidate Mary Tumpi highlights his commitment to advancing auditory science. He is a member of professional bodies including the British Society of Audiology and the American Auditory Society.

His publications address topics like auditory nerve damage diagnosis, noise exposure impacts, and efferent reflex roles in speech encoding. Collaborations span institutions in the UK and beyond, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to audiological challenges.