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Yula C. Serpanos is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Adelphi University's Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. She holds multiple clinical licenses and certifications, including ASHA's CCC-A and FAAA. Her primary affiliations include leadership roles in the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (President, 2016) and clinical directorship for Special Olympics Healthy Hearing events.
Her research centers on audiology practice, hearing loss prevention, loudness perception, and hearing health promotion. Key areas include noise-induced hearing loss, pediatric screening, personal listening device safety, and community education. She has developed innovative resources like the children's book You Can S-T-O-P Loud Sounds and the 'Love My Ears' preschool program.
Publications emphasize clinical methodologies (e.g., smartphone-based hearing tests), behavioral interventions for hearing conservation, and pediatric audiology. Recent work adapts audiological procedures for real-world settings, validated mobile health tools, and examined psychosocial aspects of hearing aids.
Awards & Honors:
- ASHA Fellow (2019) and Meritorious Poster Award (2024)
- NYSSLHA Honors of the Association (2019) and Distinguished Achievement Award (2009)
- 10× ASHA Awards for Continuing Education (1993–2024)
- Best of Audiology Literature designations (2000, 2004)
Grants & Supervision: Funded projects include studies on online hearing tests (Adelphi Faculty Grant, 2015), cross-modality matching (Phonak Grant, 2000–2003), and loudness assessment (Deafness Research Foundation, 2001–2002). She mentors graduate researchers, though specific student names are undisclosed.
