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Yan Gai, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University (SLU), affiliated with the School of Science and Engineering. She leads the Neuroengineering Lab, focusing on advancing assistive technologies for paralyzed and hearing-impaired patients. Her work includes brain-controlled wheelchairs, smart hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Dr. Gai holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Syracuse University, with postdoctoral training at NYU and UW-Madison.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Syracuse University
- M.S. in Bioengineering, Syracuse University
- M.E. in Electrical Engineering, South China University of Technology
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, South China University of Technology
Research Interests: Dr. Gai’s lab integrates behavioral, electrophysiological, and computational methods to study auditory pathways in speech perception and sound localization. Current projects emphasize neuroengineering solutions for sensory deficits, including cochlear implant simulations and brain-computer interfaces. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications.
Key Achievements:
- Recipient of SLU’s President Research Fund (2017) for brain-controlled wheelchair technology
- Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Neurophysiology and PLoS Computational Biology
- Developed noise-vocoding techniques for cochlear implant research
Labs/Teams:
- Neuroengineering Laboratory (http://gailab.net/)
