Tobias Neher

Tobias Neher is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), with affiliations at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Odense University Hospital (OUH) in the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology. He leads the Technical Audiology Lab at SDU and maintains an active research profile with 137 research outputs, 141 activities, and 8 research projects.

His research interests span multiple areas within audiology and hearing science:

• Audiology and hearing diagnostics
• Hearing rehabilitation and psychoacoustics
• Speech perception and auditory neuroscience
• Hearing aid technology and cochlear implants
• Cognition and implantation of hearing devices

Neher's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on innovative hearing assessment methods, mobile hearing aid technology, and understanding hearing difficulties in special populations including children with early-childhood ear conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation to improve hearing healthcare outcomes.

His notable achievements include:

• Best Teaching award (January 11, 2023)
• Best Poster award (April 13, 2022)

As an active researcher and educator, Neher supervises multiple PhD students across various projects addressing critical issues in audiology. He leads the Technical Audiology Lab at SDU, which focuses on hearing-health behavior and real-world hearing-aid outcomes in both children and adults, contributing significantly to the advancement of clinical audiology practice.