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:
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.
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.
Maria is a second-year bachelor's student majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a focus in audiology. She looks forward to building her knowledge and contributing to research in the field. Outside of academics and work, she enjoys discovering new coffee shops, attending UT football games, and spending time with friends.
I am a upcoming 4th year SLH major with a focus in Audiology. My passion is pediatrics, and work as a Newborn Hearing Screener. Some of my hobbies include playing video games, attending UT sporting events and playing with my cat, Korra!
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
Miah Ornelas: Doctor of Audiology student in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Nicole Rivero: Masters Student in Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Akansha Chawla: Bachelor's Student in Biomedical Engineering
Shruthi Ananth: Bachelor's Student in Kinesiology
Skylie Flores: Bachelor's Student in Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences