Mahan Azadpour

Dr. Mahan Azadpour is a Research Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he focuses his research on cochlear implant and auditory brainstem implant devices. These are the most successful neural interface technologies and  have transformed the lives of deaf individuals by enabling hearing sensation through direct stimulation of auditory neural pathways with surgically implanted electrodes. Despite their remarkable success, these devices face significant challenges in providing clear speech understanding. To address this, Dr. Azadpour employs a diverse range of scientific methods, including psychophysics, electrophysiology, and computational modeling. His aim is to gain a deeper understanding of how the auditory system processes information from neural implants. His ultimate goal is to optimize neural stimulation with these devices, thereby enhancing their effectiveness. Dr. Azadpour began his academic journey at Sharif University of Technology in Iran, earning a graduate degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. He then pursued his PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at the International School for Advanced Studies in Italy.