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Saima Rajasingam serves as Lecturer in Audiology and Course Leader for the FdSc and Higher Apprenticeship in Hearing Aid Audiology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Vision and Eye Research Institute within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. She maintains active clinical practice as a Consultant Audiologist at Cubex Audiology while leading ARU's Applied Hearing Research Hub (Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group).
Her educational background includes:
- BSc (Hons) in Audiology from University College London
- PhD in Auditory Perception (Cognitive Neuroscience) from Aston University
Dr. Rajasingam's research centers on psychoacoustics, particularly auditory scene analysis and speech-in-noise perception mechanisms. She investigates auditory rehabilitation strategies for individuals with deafblindness/multisensory impairment, remote audiological care models, and hearing technology optimization for noisy environments. Her work bridges fundamental auditory perception studies with clinical applications, emphasizing healthcare communication's role in promoting hearing loss help-seeking behavior.
Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories: foundational psychoacoustic studies (2018) transitioned into pandemic-driven telehealth investigations (2021), demonstrating responsiveness to real-world healthcare challenges. Current work integrates clinical audiology practice with cognitive neuroscience approaches to address communication barriers in complex listening environments.
Professional distinctions include:
- Fellow of the British Society of Audiology (FBSA)
- RCCP-registered Audiologist
- HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser
- Lead for Education, Accreditation and Registration at the British Academy of Audiology
She supervises research in auditory rehabilitation, multisensory perception, and hearing technology innovation. Secured match-funding (£33,000) from DeafBlind UK supports a PhD studentship improving social/academic outcomes for children with dual sensory impairment. Her leadership in the Applied Hearing Research Hub fosters interdisciplinary collaborations addressing hearing healthcare accessibility through technological and clinical innovation.
