Wei Dong

Dr. Wei Dong is an Associate Research Professor and Research Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head/Neck Surgery and the Biomed Engineering Science Division. His interdisciplinary research bridges medical science and engineering to advance understanding of auditory mechanics and hearing disorders.

Dr. Dong's primary research focuses on cochlear mechanics, middle ear function, and otoacoustic emissions. He employs advanced techniques including optical coherence tomography to visualize inner ear structures and functions. His work investigates sound vibration propagation through the cochlea, the impact of middle ear pathologies on hearing, and the development of better diagnostic tools for hearing disorders. His research has significant implications for understanding and treating conductive hearing loss and other auditory pathologies.

His publication record shows consistent productivity with 55 publications spanning from 2005 to 2025. Recent work demonstrates a strong focus on imaging techniques, particularly optical coherence tomography, to visualize cochlear mechanics in vivo. His research spans both fundamental auditory science and clinical applications, with particular emphasis on distortion product otoacoustic emissions as diagnostic tools.

Dr. Dong is actively involved in significant research projects including Restoring Middle-ear Function Following Blast Related Injuries: Experimental and Theoretical Investigations (2015-2026), where he serves as Principal Investigator, and Internal Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions in the Detection of Conductive Hearing Loss (2021). These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating basic science into clinical applications for hearing disorders.