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Dr. Ruben Benard is a researcher affiliated with the University of Groningen and Pento Speech and Hearing Centers, specializing in auditory perception, cochlear implants, and speech restoration. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience and medical physics.
- PhD in Speech Perception/Psychophysics (University of Groningen, 2015)
- MSc in Applied Physics (University of Groningen, 2008)
Benard investigates auditory mechanisms in hearing-impaired individuals, focusing on cognitive compensation, speech restoration, and acoustic environments. His research includes collaborations with NSDSK and UMCG on early intervention programs.
His recent publications emphasize signal-to-noise ratios in pediatric audiology, auditory-visual emotion recognition, and multisensory integration in speech perception. Grants from ZonMw (2021-2022) support his work on linguistic environments for hearing-impaired children.
- ZonMw Programma Expertisefunctie Zintuiglijk Gehandicapten Funding (2021) for AUDIOLISTIC
- ZonMw Programma Expertisefunctie Zintuiglijk Gehandicapten (2022) for eFAVO
