University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · PsychologyAuditory Perception Research Lab
Andrew J. Oxenham · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Andrew J. Oxenham’s lab at the University of Minnesota explores how we perceive sounds, especially speech, in noisy environments. The research focuses on understanding the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, particularly older adults, to uncover the underlying mechanisms of auditory perception. By investigating how age and hearing loss affect the processing of sounds, the lab aims to improve diagnostic techniques and treatment options for better communication outcomes.
auditory perceptionspeech perceptionhearing losscognitive declineacoustic environmentsagingauditory processingcochlear implantsneural coding
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate fundamental mechanisms of sound detection and identification in noisy environments.
AIM 02Examine the effects of peripheral and central auditory processing on speech perception deficits in older adults and those with hearing loss.
AIM 03Explore how acoustic context influences auditory perception and communication in noise.
Skills the Lab Values
experimental designauditory testingneurophysiology techniquesdata analysissignal processingbehavioral assessmentscomputational modelingspeech signal analysis
Output against the department
Publications436top 7% of dept.20th of 296
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Citations14ktop 17% of dept.49th of 296
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