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Primary Faculty
John A Board, Associate Professor and Associate Chair
Degrees: PhD, Oxford University (United Kingdom); MS, Duke University; BSE, Duke University;
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Degrees: PhD, Oxford University (United Kingdom); MS, Duke University; BSE, Duke University;
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David J Brady, Michael J. Fitzpatrick Professor
Degrees: PhD, Cal Tech; MS, Cal Tech; BA, Macalester College;
Degrees: PhD, Cal Tech; MS, Cal Tech; BA, Macalester College;
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David Brady leads the Duke Imaging and Spectroscopy Program (DISP), which builds computational optical sensor systems. DISP projects include hyperspectral microscopy, Raman spectroscopy for tissue chemometrics, optical coherence sensors and infrared spectral filters.
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Martin A Brooke, Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Southern California; MSEE, University of Southern California; BSEE, University of Auckland, New Zealand;
Degrees: PhD, University of Southern California; MSEE, University of Southern California; BSEE, University of Auckland, New Zealand;
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Professor Brooke's expertise is in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented collaborative research involving co-design and co-development of hybrid analog, digital, and optoelectronic information processing systems. He has conducted a research program in applications for ultra-compact optical sensors, short-haul and in-home optical data communications, real-time control, cost effective high performance and optoelectronic packaging, and predictive and statistical modeling of RF and optoelectronic passive and active components and circuits suitable for use in circuit design environments such as HSPICE and HPADS. Dr. Brooke's research enables both undergraduate and graduate students to design, build, and test integrated circuits and associated support circuitry (over 50 designs so far) that get used by our collaborators for such exotic purposes as chemical analysis and jet turbine combustion control.
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April S. Brown, John Cocke Professor and Sr. Associate Dean for Research
Degrees: M.Sc., Cornell University; D.Sc, Cornell University; B.Sc., NC State University;
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Degrees: M.Sc., Cornell University; D.Sc, Cornell University; B.Sc., NC State University;
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Lawrence Carin, William H. Younger Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Maryland, College Park; MS, University of Maryland, College Park; BS, University of Maryland, College Park;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Maryland, College Park; MS, University of Maryland, College Park; BS, University of Maryland, College Park;
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Krishnendu Chakrabarty, Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MSE, University of Michigan; B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MSE, University of Michigan; B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India;
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Leslie M Collins, Professor and Chair
Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MS, University of Michigan; BS, University of Kentucky;
Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MS, University of Michigan; BS, University of Kentucky;
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This laboratory’s research is in the area of physics-based statistical signal processing algorithms, and we are actively engaged in two general application areas: (1) Investigating human auditory perception and developing remediation strategies for the hearing impaired; (2) developing sensor-based algorithms for the detection of hazardous buried objects, such as unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines. Our research methodology is distinguished in two fundamental ways. First, we place an emphasis on incorporating the physics or phenomenology that governs the specific application directly into the signal processing framework, and we consider both experimental and theoretical issues. Second, we maintain an interactive collaboration with the end-user community that provides necessary feedback to the development process and validates the real-world utility of our research efforts. Our work in these application areas has improved quality of life and safety of life as a result of the development of novel signal processing algorithms.
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Steven A Cummer, Jeffrey N. Vinik Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; MS, Stanford University; BS, Stanford University;
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Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; MS, Stanford University; BS, Stanford University;
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Chris Dwyer, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; MS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; BS, Pennsylvania State University;
Degrees: PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; MS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; BS, Pennsylvania State University;
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We study the design and fabrication of nanostructures as applied specifically to the fabrication of future computing systems: devices-to-computer architecture. The term 'nanocomputing' or 'molecular computing' has come to refer to the many challenges that face computer organization and architecture as conventional top-down fabrication techniques (e.g., photolithography) begin to create devices with dimensions near the molecular scale. Defect-prone transistors and interconnect and a changing collection of technological constraints require changes in the way we design and build computer systems.
DNA self-assembly is a bottom-up fabrication technique that can be used to achieve molecular scale resolution. The goal is to use these structures to integrate active nanoelectronic devices into a fully self-assembled circuit technology - and to study the new forms of computer architecture that the technology enables. To do this we have adopted a broad and vertical research approach to cover topics in the synthesis and design of DNA nanostructures, nanoscale device and circuit modeling, and studies of emerging computer architectures.
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Richard B Fair, Professor
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Pennsylvania State University; BS, Duke University;
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Pennsylvania State University; BS, Duke University;
RESEARCH AREAS:
Microfluidic systems for lab-on-a-chip applications based on electrowetting technology. We are primarily focused on applications, such as a chip to detect malaria, a chip to do DNA sequencing by synthesis, a chip for printing artificial tissue constructs and live cells. We also are investigating the scaling of chip dimensions from the microliter and nanoliter volumes down to picoliter volumes. Additional research is underway in semiconductor devices, processes, and modeling.
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Rhett T George, Assistant Professor Emeritus
Degrees: PhD, University of Florida; MS, University of Florida; BS, Duke University;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Florida; MS, University of Florida; BS, Duke University;
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Jeffrey T. Glass, Professor and Hogg Family Director, Eng. Management & Entrepreneurship
Degrees: MBA, Duke University; MS, Johns Hopkins University; PhD, University of Virginia; BSE, Johns Hopkins University;
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Degrees: MBA, Duke University; MS, Johns Hopkins University; PhD, University of Virginia; BSE, Johns Hopkins University;
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Michael R Gustafson II, Assistant Professor of the Practice
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BSE, Duke University;
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Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BSE, Duke University;
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Lisa G Huettel, Associate Professor of the Practice
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, Harvard University;
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Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, Harvard University;
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William T Joines, Professor
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, NC State University;
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Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, NC State University;
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Nan M. Jokerst, J.A. Jones Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Southern California; MS, University of Southern California; BS, Creighton University;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Southern California; MS, University of Southern California; BS, Creighton University;
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Tom Katsouleas, Professor and Dean
Degrees: PhD Physics, University of California, Los Angeles; B.S. Physics, University of California, Los Angeles;
Degrees: PhD Physics, University of California, Los Angeles; B.S. Physics, University of California, Los Angeles;
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Katsouleas is a specialist in the use of plasmas as novel particle accelerators and light sources.
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Jungsang Kim, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; BS, Seoul National University;
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Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; BS, Seoul National University;
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Jeffrey L Krolik, Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Toronto; MA.Sc., Unviersity of Toronto; BA.Sc., University of Toronto;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Toronto; MA.Sc., Unviersity of Toronto; BA.Sc., University of Toronto;
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Qing H. Liu, Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Sc., Xiamen University, China; B.Sc., Xiamen University, China;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Sc., Xiamen University, China; B.Sc., Xiamen University, China;
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Hisham Z. Massoud, Professor
Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; MS, Stanford; M.Sc., Cairo University; B.Sc., Cairo University;
Degrees: PhD, Stanford University; MS, Stanford; M.Sc., Cairo University; B.Sc., Cairo University;
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Professor Massoud is interested in ultrathin gate dielectrics for CMOS ULSI. His interest span the
technology, phyiscs, modeling, simulation, and
characterization of ultrathin-oxide MOSFETs. He
has led a research program in the modeling and
simulation of quantum-mechanical carrier tunneling
in ultrathin gate dielectrics. He is interested
in the effects of gate tunneling on the static, dynamic, and power performance of future generation of MOS integrated circuits. He is also interested in the modeling and simulation of nanoelectronic devices.
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James Morizio, Assistant Research Professor
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He conducts research in the areas of mixed-signal VLSI design and sub-system hardware development for biomedical instrumentation products.
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Loren W Nolte, Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MS, University of Michigan; BS, Northwestern University;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan; MS, University of Michigan; BS, Northwestern University;
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Douglas P. Nowacek, Repass-Rodgers University Associate Professor of Conservation Technology and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Degrees: PhD, Joint Program: Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; BA, Ohio Wesleyan University;
Degrees: PhD, Joint Program: Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; BA, Ohio Wesleyan University;
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Sound propagates very efficiently through sea water, and marine mammals take advantage of this medium to communicate and explore their environment. My research is focused on the link between acoustic and motor behavior in marine mammals, primarily cetaceans and manatees, specifically, how they use sound in ecological processes. The cetaceans, or whales and dolphins, are divided into two main groups, the toothed whales (odontocetes) and the baleen whales (mysticetes). One of my specific areas of research is the use of echolocation and foraging behavior in one of the odontocetes, the bottlenose dolphin. Another focus of my current research is the effect(s) of anthropogenic noise on marine mammals.
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Matthew S. Reynolds, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); M.Eng., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); SB, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT);
Degrees: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); M.Eng., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); SB, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT);
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Prof. Reynolds' research interests include RFID and its applications to robotics and human-computer interaction, ultra-low power sensing and computation, parasitic power, and smart materials, surfaces, and spaces.
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Romit Roy Choudhury, Nortel Networks Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; B.Tech, Haldia Institute of Technology, India;
Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; B.Tech, Haldia Institute of Technology, India;
RESEARCH AREAS:
Wireless Networking,
Mobile Computing,
Distributed Systems.
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David R Smith, William Bevan Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degrees: PhD, University of California, San Diego; BS, University of California, San Diego;
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Degrees: PhD, University of California, San Diego; BS, University of California, San Diego;
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Daniel J Sorin, Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison; MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison; BS, Duke University;
Degrees: PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison; MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison; BS, Duke University;
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The primary focus of my research is to improve the dependability of computer architectures. My research group is developing novel, low-cost mechanisms for comprehensive error detection, fault diagnosis, and reconfiguration in response to faults.
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Adrienne D Stiff-Roberts, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; MSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; BEE, Georgia Institute of Technology; BS, Spelman College;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; MSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; BEE, Georgia Institute of Technology; BS, Spelman College;
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Stacy Tantum, Assistant Research Professor
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, Tufts University;
Degrees: PhD, Duke University; MS, Duke University; BS, Tufts University;
RESEARCH AREAS:
Signal detection and estimation theory, statistical signal processing, remote sensing, matched-field processing, and ocean acoustics.
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Kishor S Trivedi, Hudson Professor (joint with Computer Science)
Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; B.Tech., Indiain Institute of Technology, Bombay, India;
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Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; B.Tech., Indiain Institute of Technology, Bombay, India;
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Rebecca Willett, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, Rice University; MS, Rice University; BSE, Duke University;
Degrees: PhD, Rice University; MS, Rice University; BSE, Duke University;
RESEARCH AREAS:
As the prevalence of sophisticated and inexpensive data collection technology increases, so does our need for accurate and efficient data transmission, storage, analysis, and interpretation. Critical applications such as medical imaging, astrophysics, bioinformatics, communication networks, data mining, and pattern recognition all hinge on our ability to process very large collections of data. The extraction of useful information from data which may be distorted, error riddled, corrupted, or partially irrelevant, or "information processing", is a fundamental challenge faced by diverse fields, from engineering and homeland security to advertising, search engine development, and environmental monitoring. Both my teaching and research are focused on fundamental methodological and theoretical aspects of information processing with a wide variety of important and exciting applications.
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Gary A Ybarra, Professor of the Practice
Degrees: PhD, NC State University; MS, NC State University; BS, NC State University;
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Degrees: PhD, NC State University; MS, NC State University; BS, NC State University;
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Tomoyuki Yoshie, Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, Caltech; MSEng, Kyoto University; BSEng, Kyoto University;
Degrees: PhD, Caltech; MSEng, Kyoto University; BSEng, Kyoto University;
RESEARCH AREAS:
Nanophotonics
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Secondary Faculty
Silvia Ferrari, Assistant Professor (primary appt: Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science)
Degrees: PhD, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; MA, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL;
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Degrees: PhD, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; MA, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL;
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Alvin R. Lebeck, Professor of Computer Science and Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
RESEARCH AREAS:
Computer architecture and its intersection with systems and tools, particularly with respect to memory system design and analysis for both serial and parallel architectures. Architectures for emerging nanotechnologies. Energy efficient computing.
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Stephen W Teitsworth, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Physics and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Degrees: PhD, Harvard University; A.M., Harvard University; BS, Stanford University;
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Degrees: PhD, Harvard University; A.M., Harvard University; BS, Stanford University;
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Adjunct Faculty
William V. Lampert, Branch Chief, Materials Sciences Division, U.S. Army Research Office and Adjunct Professor Electrical & Computer Engineering
Degrees: PhD, University of Florida; BS, Wright State University; M.E., University of Florida;
Degrees: PhD, University of Florida; BS, Wright State University; M.E., University of Florida;
RESEARCH AREAS:
Dr. Lampert's particular area of expertise is in surface and thin film science. Although he has made contributions to many research topics, he is best known for his work on microwave tube materials and for mechanisms and development of ohmic contacts to semiconductor devices.
His other areas of research have included: Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) of III-V materials for long wavelength IR detectors, with special emphasis on Indium Gallium Antimonide/Indium Arsenide (InGaSb/InAs) superlattices, and Nonlinear optical, NLO, materials for Gyros and Laser Illuminated Imagers for programs such as Space Based Infrared Satellite (SBIS); high power and high temperature microwaves and high temperature electronic materials for turbine engine controls for programs such as Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET); nanolithography for quantum effect electronic devices; improved processing science of epitaxial materials for advanced electronic devices; for programs such as the DOD microwave analog front end technology (MAFET) program; and general surface analysis or failure analysis for system support of Air Force. In addition, he served as senior materials research engineer for the Surface Interactions Research Program with AFOSR. Dr. Lampert has also served as member of preliminary design review and critical design review for generic traveling wave tube program for MILSTAR and DSCS. He interacted with prime and subcontractors on regular basis as a consultant and helping to guide their technical research. For example, as mentioned above, Dr. Lampert and his group, made significant contributions to the understanding of poisoning mechanisms of cathodes, which dramatically increased satellites lifetimes and directly benefited the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) program. Dr. Lampert’s recommendations and conclusions are considered to be authoritative and accepted without question. He was also part of the National Materials Advisory Board (NRC) for Beam Technologies, and was selected as Joint Services Electronics Program (JSEP) reviewer. Dr. Lampert has also been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Texas, and the University of Florida. Dr. Lampert was recently selected to be on the Defense S & T Reliance Materials and Processes principals committee as the standing Army 6.1 representative.
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Sule Ozev, Adjunct Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD, University of California, San Diego; MS, University of California, San Diego; BS, Bogazici University;
Degrees: PhD, University of California, San Diego; MS, University of California, San Diego; BS, Bogazici University;
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Dr. Ozev primarily focuses on the low-cost manufacturing of wireless communications systems.
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Joshua S. Stohl, Professor
RESEARCH AREAS:
Our primary research goal is the remediation of hearing loss with an emphasis on speech processor algorithm development for cochlear implants. One area of our research includes manipulating patterns of electrical stimulation with the goal of improving speech recognition in noise and music perception for CI users. The second primary area of our research is focused on understanding the effects of electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve on the auditory cortex, with the goal of using that information to influence the design of future generations of cochlear implants and CI speech processing strategies.
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