Department of Biomedical Engineering and Otolaryngology
Mentor: Hubert Lim, Ph.D.
Project: A Multi-Modal Neuromodulation Approach to Enhancing Speech Perception in Noise
Dr. He's study focuses on developing techniques and devices that can potentially benefit a large population of hearing-impaired adults in terms of improving their general hearing health and speech perception in noise. By adopting the paired stimulation paradigm successfully demonstrated in animals, Dr. He’s team will be the first to show whether human hearing can benefit from a similar non-invasive paradigm. This study will provide a foundational understanding of principles for the safe and effective use of multimodal neuromodulation in humans. The knowledge gained from this research will shed light on the role of neuroplasticity in auditory rehabilitation and have important implications for neuromodulation-mediated language learning and cognition, tinnitus, and hyperacusis.
