Dr. Srikanta Mishra is an Associate Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Southampton following a master’s degree in audiology from the All India Institute of Speech & Hearing. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship from the House Ear Institute. His research focuses on peripheral auditory mechanics, hearing development, efferent systems and otoacoustic emissions.
Dr. Anu Prasad is a Research Associate at Dr. Mishra’s lab in the Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. He completed his master’s in Audiology and PhD from the All India Institute of Speech & Hearing. His research interests include auditory perception, cochlear implants and efferent auditory systems.
Monica Trevino recently graduated with her PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. She previously obtained her Doctorate of Audiology at UTD in 2021. Monica’s research interests include the peripheral auditory system, clinical diagnostic advancement, and the effects of disordered hearing on auditory perception.
Graduate Research Assistants:
Sajana Aryal is a Ph.D. student at the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Science. She completed her Master’s degree in Audiology from the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysore, India. Her research interests include extended high-frequency hearing loss, peripheral auditory system, and efferent auditory system. She enjoys hiking and discovering new destinations.
Pedro Andres Alba Diaz is a PhD student whose research focuses on auditory signal processing and cochlear mechanics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the Universität zu Lübeck and the Technische Hochschule Lübeck in Germany, where he gained experience in auditory research. He has contributed to projects evaluating a cochlear implant-in-a-box model to study intracochlear current propagation and evaluating EEG systems to decode auditory attention. Pedro enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family outside of academia.
Undergraduate Research Assistants:
Shruthi Ananth is currently a 3rd year Bachelor's student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on signal processing and clinical applications of otoacoustic emissions and frequency-based hearing loss. Apart from work, she enjoys biking around Austin, trying new recipes, and listening to unsolved crime podcasts.
Abigail Barrientos is a 3rd year Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major. Apart from school and work, she enjoys baking, painting, and trying new restaurants.
Akansha Chawla is a 3rd year Bachelor's student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on signal processing and computational modeling of otoacoustic emissions. Outside of school, she enjoys playing card games and exploring new food places in Austin!
Skylie Flores is a 4th year bachelor’s student at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a
degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She is particularly passionate about
audiology and is dedicated to advancing her knowledge in this field. Apart from coursework,
Skylie enjoys taking outdoor walks, crocheting, and playing solitaire.
Katie Shell is a second-year major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a strong passion for the field. She is eager to deepen her understanding and contribute to research in this field. Outside of her academic pursuits, Katie enjoys thrifting, listening to music, and attending UT sporting events.
Alumni Researchers:
Jithin Balan, Ph.D.: Research Associate
Alena Hallveld: Master's Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jordan McMullen: Bachelor's Student in Biomedical Engineering
Tanay Mannikar: Bachelor's Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sai Vaibhav: Masters Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ali Taha: Masters Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Diksha Kurwa: Bachelor's Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering