جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cochlear modeling
• Speech perception
• Auditory neurophysiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jont B. Allen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (1970) and has had a distinguished career spanning 32 years at Bell Labs/AT&T Labs before joining UIUC in 2003. His research focuses on cochlear modeling, speech perception, audiology, and signal processing. He has authored over 50 sole-authored journal articles and holds 20+ US patents in hearing aid technology and diagnostics. Education: PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1970 MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1968 BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1966 Research Interests: Dr. Allen’s work bridges engineering and biology, emphasizing understanding human speech recognition mechanisms, cochlear function, and improving hearing aid signal processing. His projects include noninvasive diagnostic methods for middle ear disorders, speech perception in noise, and the link between hearing deficits and reading disabilities in children. Publications & Awards: He has published extensively on auditory models, signal processing, and clinical audiology. Notable awards include IEEE Fellow (2009), Phonak Faculty Award (2007/2008), and the IEEE Third Millennium Award (2000). He has also contributed to major conferences like ICASSP and editorial boards. Teaching & Mentoring: Dr. Allen teaches courses on mathematical physics, speech processing, and audio engineering. He oversees a productive research group at UIUC, mentoring students in projects like consonant perception analysis, middle ear modeling, and hearing aid algorithm development. His group has collected large speech perception datasets, leading to impactful publications and collaborations with institutions like Columbia University and the University of Calgary. Labs & Collaborations: His work leverages interdisciplinary tools, including acoustic reflectance measurements, DPOAE analysis, and computational models of the auditory system. Key collaborations include projects with the Beckman Institute, the Speech and Hearing Science Department at UIUC, and industry partners like Mimosa Acoustics.

Christina M. Roupمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech perception
• Aging
• Auditory processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina M. Roup is an Associate Professor and Graduate Studies Chair in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds expertise in speech perception, aging, and auditory processing. Her research focuses on age-related changes in binaural speech recognition through her direction of the Speech Recognition and Aging Laboratory. She teaches courses in basic audiology, hearing disorders, and adult aural rehabilitation. Education: B.A. and M.A. in Communicative Disorders from California State University Long Beach Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002) Professional Experience: Research Audiologist at Martinez VA OPC (amplification research) Joined Ohio State University as Assistant Professor in 2004, promoted to Associate Professor in 2011 Her research interests emphasize understanding how aging impacts auditory and speech processing, particularly in clinical and real-world contexts. She has contributed to professional organizations such as the Ohio Academy of Audiology and the Ohio Audiology Conference planning committee. No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. As lab director, she oversees investigations into hearing science and aging-related auditory challenges. Her teaching and advising roles directly support graduate and undergraduate training in speech and hearing science disciplines.

Abby Noyceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Auditory Research
• Learning & Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abby Noyce is a Research Professor at the Neuroscience Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on auditory cognition , executive control , and non-invasive brain monitoring with particular interest in sensory-biased processing and multiple-demand neural networks. Primary research areas: Auditory Research, Learning & Memory, Spatial Cognition Key methodological approaches: EEG, fMRI, Sensory Processing, Cognitive Modeling Her work examines cross-modal attention mechanisms , predictability in cognitive tasks , and auditory-visual integration through experimental paradigms like flanker tasks and spatial attention studies. Recent publications highlight domain-specific memory organization and frontal-parietal network dynamics in working memory contexts.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Navarro Cebrian is a Lecturer and NEUR200 Course Director at the University of Maryland. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Granada, Spain, and a B.S. from the Complutense University of Madrid. She conducted doctoral research at the University of California, Davis, and held postdoctoral and visiting scholar positions at UCSF, UC Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on cognitive control mechanisms, particularly error monitoring and its influence on decision-making. She investigates neural correlates of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia, anxiety, and other psychological disorders using EEG and fMRI techniques. Prior roles include teaching neuroscience courses at Loyola University Maryland and research at Johns Hopkins. Her work bridges basic neuroscience and clinical applications, emphasizing brain networks like the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and intuitive physics. Recent studies explore dopaminergic pathways in decision-making and the dissociation of neural responses to errors. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions span cognitive neuroscience, auditory imagery, and intertemporal choice dynamics. Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but her teaching and research roles reflect strong academic engagement. No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, though her work aligns with interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives.

Paul Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychosis Neuroimaging
• Neuroscience
• Mental Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Allen is a Professor of Psychosis Neuroimaging at King's College London's Department of Neuroimaging within the School of Neuroscience. He leads the Psychosis Shared MRI Data Resource (Psy-ShareD) funded by the MRC and co-leads a University of Lille project using fMRI neurofeedback to reduce hallucinations in schizophrenia. His research focuses on psychosis risk, auditory hallucinations, cannabis effects on the brain, and the impact of childhood trauma and anxiety on brain networks. Key collaborators include Dr. Matthew Kempton (King's College), Prof. Veena Kumari (Brunel University), and Prof. Renaud Jardri (University of Lille). He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and secured funding from the MRC, Wellcome Trust, and industry partners. His work spans neuroimaging techniques like fMRI, arterial spin labeling, and MRI spectroscopy. Research interests emphasize psychosis neurobiology, including hippocampal glutamate interactions, dietary influences on brain chemistry, and real-time neurofeedback interventions. His recent studies explore cannabidiol's effects on brain function in at-risk populations and the neurochemical signatures of cerebral blood flow alterations in schizophrenia. Notable projects include the ENIGMA consortium's global neuroimaging studies on schizotypy and the development of open-access MRI resources for psychosis research. He also investigates how early-life trauma shapes structural and neurochemical brain patterns related to mental health outcomes. Grants include MRC funding for Psy-ShareD and a University of Lille Internal Chair Award. His work bridges clinical neuroscience with translational applications, aiming to improve early psychosis identification and treatment through neuroimaging innovations.

John Simeralمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Prosthetics
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
• Neuroengineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Simeral is an Assistant Professor of Engineering (Research) at Brown University's School of Engineering, affiliated with the VA Rehabilitation R&D Service and the VA Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology. His research focuses on neural prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to restore communication and mobility for individuals with paralysis. He leads development of the BrainGate system, a clinical neural interface enabling control of computers, prosthetics, and assistive devices via intracortical signals. Education : PhD in Neuroscience from Wake Forest University (2003), MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas (1989), BS from Stanford University (1985). Postdoctoral training at Brown University under John Donoghue (2003-2006). Research Interests : Integrating neuroscience and engineering to create neural prosthetics. Specializes in real-time neural signal processing, embedded systems for BCI, and clinical translation of assistive technologies. His work addresses challenges in signal stability, decoder longevity, and home-use BCI systems. Grants & Awards : VA Merit Review Award (2018-2022) for mobile BCI deployment NIH-NIDCD grants for communication prostheses (2020-2025) Sean M. Healey Prize (2024) for ALS innovation BCI Society Award (2018) for neurally-controlled robotics Teaching : Courses include ENGN 0020 (Transforming Society through Technology), Neuroengineering, and Neuroanatomy for medical students. Previously taught microelectronics and ECE design. Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Restoring Communication and Mobility focus area at the VA Center. Collaborates with BrainGate team (Hochberg, Donoghue, Nurmikko). Active in VA and NIH-funded clinical trials.

Laura Cocoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Telemedicine in Audiology
• Hearing Health Disparities
• Community Health Workers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Coco, Ph.D., Au.D., CCC-A, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University (SDSU). She holds affiliations with multiple colleges including the College of Health and Human Services. Her research focuses on teleaudiology, hearing health equity, and community-based interventions. She has received grants from the NIH/NIA, Veterans Administration, and others totaling over $200,000. Her work emphasizes reducing disparities in hearing healthcare access for underserved populations, including rural veterans, farmworkers, and Latino communities. Education: She earned a PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona (2021), an Au.D. from the University of Texas (2015), and a BA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas (2008). Her postdoctoral training includes roles at the Oregon Health & Science University and the Veterans Health Administration. Research interests include telemedicine implementation, interprofessional collaboration, and the impact of hearing loss on cognitive and mental health outcomes. Key projects involve community health workers as facilitators in telehealth, over-the-counter hearing aids, and noise-induced hearing loss in farmworkers. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and presented globally on topics like audiology equity and telehealth solutions. Her awards include the NIH/NIDCD Dissertation Fellowship and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Distinguished Early Career Award. She serves on national committees like the NORAHearing Loss Prevention Council and is a member of the California Audiology Ambassadors Committee.

• Voice Science
• Vocal Fatigue
• Voice Disorders Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chaya Guntupalli (Nanjundeswaran) is a Professor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), affiliated with the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh (2013), specializing in voice science and metabolic mechanisms of vocal fatigue. Her research focuses on vocal fatigue heterogeneity, developing the Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI), and integrating exercise physiology principles for voice disorder treatment. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Research Award (2022) and Journal of Voice Best Paper Awards (2017, 2015). Her work has been funded by NIH-NIDCD grants, totaling over $400,000. Education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh (2013), M.S. and B.S. in Speech and Hearing from the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (2003, 2001). She has held academic positions at ETSU since 2010, progressing from Assistant to Professor. Her teaching spans anatomy, speech science, voice disorders, and research methods. She advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring projects on voice perception, vocal hygiene, and glottal fry analysis. Key contributions include cross-cultural validation of the VFI in multiple languages and pioneering cardiovascular conditioning as a vocal fatigue intervention. She collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of Memphis and All India Institute of Speech and Hearing. Her outreach includes workshops on voice care for educators and musicians, emphasizing occupational voice health. Current research explores metabolic profiles of voice types and listener attitudes toward vocal deviations like glottal fry.

Elizabeth Roepkeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Speech sound disorders in children
• Phonological processing and literacy
• Cross-linguistic phonological analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Roepke is an Assistant Professor in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Saint Louis University’s Doisy College of Health Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and advanced degrees in Communication Sciences and Classics from Appalachian State University and the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on speech sound disorders in preschoolers, phonological processing-literacy links, cross-linguistic phonological analysis, and intervention practices. Dr. Roepke has received numerous awards including the 2023 AARC Award and SLU’s Core Curricular Innovation Fellowship. Education: Ph.D. in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University (2021) M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Appalachian State University (2015) M.A. in Classics and Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (2011) Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices for speech-language disorders, with recent work exploring bilingual assessment (e.g., Urdu speakers) and trauma-informed care. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research and Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science . Grants include $5000 from the AARC Award (2023) and collaborative projects such as the SLP in China initiative with Peking University. Teaching responsibilities include courses on speech sound disorders, early childhood language, and multicultural assessment. She actively supervises student research projects, including studies on Latinx caregiver perspectives and transgender client intake forms. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Child Phonology Laboratory (Purdue) and leads SLU initiatives in decolonizing speech sciences. Part of professional groups like ASHA’s Dyslexia Alliance and the National Center for Faculty Diversity.

Yi-Fang Chiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Physiology
• Motor Speech Disorders
• Speech Intelligibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yi-Fang Chiu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on speech physiology in motor speech disorders, speech production and intelligibility, effects of aging/neurological diseases on speech/voice, and acoustic/aerodynamic measures. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University, an M.A. from Indiana University, and a B.A. in Foreign Language and Literature from National Chung Cheng University. Her research explores speech deficits in Parkinson’s disease and dementia, investigating how cognitive-motor interactions, gait dynamics, and neuroimaging correlate with disease progression. Recent work emphasizes dual-task gait analysis as a prognostic tool for cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, linking brain morphology (e.g., cortical thickness) to motor-cognitive performance. She also studies speech perception challenges in listeners with mild dementia, analyzing how noise impacts word recognition and speech intelligibility. Key contributions include identifying neural correlates of fear-of-falling avoidance behavior in Parkinson’s via mobile neuroimaging and demonstrating interlimb asymmetry in gait as a predictive biomarker. Her work bridges clinical speech pathology with neuroimaging, advancing understanding of neurodegenerative impacts on communication and mobility. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in available texts, but her prolific publication record reflects active engagement in interdisciplinary research. Grants and lab activities are not detailed here, but her affiliations suggest involvement in collaborative studies on neurological speech disorders. Her academic profile underscores a focus on translational research to improve clinical outcomes for patients with motor speech and cognitive-communication disorders.

Li Xuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Auditory Prosthetics
• Hearing Science
• Speech Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Li Xu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on electrical hearing mechanisms and auditory prostheses, particularly cochlear implants. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Florida (1999), an M.Med. in Otolaryngology from Capital University of Medical Sciences (1988), and a B.Med. from Hengyang Medical College (1985). Research interests include speech perception in cochlear implant users, acoustic properties of speech production in hearing-impaired populations, and the role of spectral/temporal cues in tonal language processing. He has published extensively on topics such as nonlinear frequency compression effects, Mandarin tone recognition, and neural network applications for speech enhancement. Key contributions include studies on cochlear implant sound-processing strategies, auditory rehabilitation outcomes for children, and cross-linguistic speech perception. His work bridges engineering innovations with clinical applications in audiology, addressing challenges in speech understanding and sound quality perception for hearing-impaired individuals.

Marcia Raggioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audiology
• Speech Science
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marcia Raggio is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University and serves as the Audiology Clinic Coordinator. Her research, conducted in partnership with the UCSF Center for Integrative Neuroscience, focuses on speech processing in noise through the SFSU Audiology Laboratory. She holds leadership roles as Chair of the Speech Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (appointed by Governors Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom) and as a Member at Large of the American Academy of Audiology. Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Science, University of California, San Francisco (1992) M.S., Communicative Disorders, San Francisco State University (1980) B.A., Communicative Disorders, San Francisco State University (1978) Dr. Raggio’s research integrates neuroscience and audiology to study auditory processing in hearing-impaired individuals. Her work examines temporal processing in the auditory cortex, neural plasticity, and cochlear implant effects, particularly in neonatal and long-deafened subjects. She also contributes to clinical audiology guidelines, hearing aid candidacy assessment, and legislative advocacy for audiology practices. Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary focus, spanning neurophysiological studies on auditory cortex responses, clinical guidelines for hearing aid use, and consumer education materials. Key trends include neural mechanisms of speech perception, sensory processing adaptations in deafness, and legislative advancements in audiology services. Awards: American Academy of Audiology President’s Award, California Academy of Audiology Leadership Award, and SFSU Excellence in Service Award (2019) for implementing AB 2317, enabling AuD programs in the CSU system. As director of the SFSU Audiology Laboratory, Dr. Raggio leads research bridging basic neuroscience and clinical applications. Her advocacy work influences state-level audiology policies, and she maintains active certifications in audiology and hearing aid dispensing.

Kami Koldewynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Perception
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Social Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kami Koldewyn is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bangor University's School of Psychology & Sport Science, and currently serves as Dean of Research for the College of Medicine and Health. She holds dual roles in research leadership and academic administration, overseeing interdisciplinary initiatives. Her career includes a PhD from UC Davis (2009), postdoctoral work at MIT with Nancy Kanwisher, and faculty roles since 2013. She is part of the Cognitive Neuroscience research group and leads the Developmental Social Vision Lab. Education: BA in Music and Philosophy (Pomona College, 1996), PhD in Neuroscience (UC Davis, 2009), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Research focuses on social perception development across the lifespan, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism, Fragile X syndrome), and neural bases of social cognition. Methodologies include fMRI, eye-tracking, and behavioral experiments. Teaching includes a specialist 3rd-year module on Brain Development and Degeneration, and guest lectures at undergraduate and master’s levels. Supervision involves four primary PhD students and four secondary supervisees, alongside postdoctoral scholar Julia Landsiedel. Grants include £1.1M ERC Starting Grant (2017–2022) and projects funded by the Royal Society and British Academy. Key research areas: Social interaction perception, neural plasticity in social cognition, and diagnostic tools for neurodevelopmental disorders. Active collaborations span international teams. Lab activities include interdisciplinary projects on social brain networks and developmental neuroimaging.

Kristina DeRoy Milvaeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Audiology
• Speech Perception
• Listening Effort
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kristina DeRoy Milvae is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Her research examines auditory perception challenges in clinical populations, with focus areas including speech-in-noise perception, listening effort quantification, and binaural processing in cochlear implant users. Research investigates how signal degradation and interaural asymmetries impact listening effort using physiological measures like pupillometry. Current projects develop clinical assessment tools for listening effort and optimize intervention approaches for older adults with hearing loss. Recent publications analyze the impact of cochlear implant signal processing on binaural benefits and the effects of age-related changes on auditory-cognitive interactions. This work integrates psychoacoustic methods with clinical translation objectives.

Caitlin Hudacمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Social Brain Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caitlin Hudac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Brain Research Across Development (B-RAD) Lab and co-leads the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center. Her work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, and fMRI to study social brain development and genetic biomarkers. She emphasizes addressing health disparities through inclusive research methods, such as mobile EEG testing and community engagement. Dr. Hudac holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2014) and postdoctoral training at the University of Washington. Her research spans genetic etiologies of ASD (e.g., GRIN2B, SCN2A, DYRK1A mutations), social attention dynamics, and neurobehavioral interventions. She has secured grants totaling over $14 million, including NIH R01 and R15 awards. Her awards include the Theodore Tjossem Postdoctoral Award (2017) and recognition for DEI contributions. Her lab prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with trainings on autism research equity and family-centered approaches. Key projects include the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study and Simons Foundation-funded biomarker initiatives.