University of Maryland-College Park · EngineeringSimon Auditory Lab
Jonathan Z. Simon · College Park, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Jonathan Z. Simon's research lab focuses on understanding how the brain processes continuous speech, examining the neural pathways from the auditory system to language comprehension. They use advanced techniques like EEG and MEG to study how different brain areas represent speech sounds and how attention affects listening effort. The lab aims to develop innovative methods for diagnosing and treating auditory disorders, potentially leading to advanced hearing aids that are better attuned to individual needs.
auditory processingspeech intelligibilityneural connectivityEEGMEGlistening effortbrain pathwayshearing aidsspeech perception
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how continuous speech is represented along the auditory pathway.
AIM 02Quantify the relationship between neural measures and speech intelligibility.
AIM 03Explore how listening effort influences neural processing of speech.
Skills the Lab Values
EEGMEGpupillometryneural connectivity analysisspeech processing measurementdata analysistemporal resolution techniquesbehavioral assessmentsignal processing
Output against the department
Publications204top 46% of dept.127th of 278
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Citations11ktop 33% of dept.91st of 278
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