Title: "Perception of complex sounds across frequency"

Speaker: Daniel Guest, Ph.D.

Detection and analysis of complex sounds is essential for speech communication and making sense of the acoustic environment. In this talk, I will present several experiments that compare complex sound perception at low (below ~4 kHz) and high frequencies (above ~4 kHz) and reveal fundamental limitations in our ability to analyze complex sounds at higher frequencies. I will demonstrate how physiological models of the auditory system can be used to interpret these behavioral data and illuminate the underlying physiological mechanisms. Finally, I will discuss implications of these results for understanding the perceptual consequences of hearing loss and outline directions for future research on related topics.

Attendees are encouraged to join in person in HSAB 2004. Seating is limited (first-come, first-served, ~50 seats), but the seminar will also be available via Zoom.