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Dr. Sarah Isherwood is an Audiology Lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work integrates audiology, psychology, and human factors, with a strong focus on auditory perception and rehabilitative practices.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Psychology
- MSc in Audiology
- CCC-Audiology
- PGCLTHE
- BSc in Psychology
Dr. Isherwood's research centers on auditory perception, psychoacoustics, soundscapes, noise pollution, and auditory displays. She explores how sound interacts with human cognition and perception, particularly in clinical and human factors contexts. Her expertise extends to audiological services and auditory user interfaces, aiming to improve patient experience and technological design through psychological insight.
She is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in core areas such as the Psychology of Hearing, Acoustics, Psychoacoustics, and Rehabilitative Audiology. As Admissions Tutor for the BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) program, she plays a key role in student recruitment and academic guidance.
Dr. Isherwood is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, and she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her commitment to both research excellence and high-quality education.
Her professional memberships include:
- British Psychological Society
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
She contributes to the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD students interested in audiology and related fields. While current research outputs are not listed, her interdisciplinary profile suggests ongoing engagement in clinical, psychological, and technological aspects of hearing science.
