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Alexander Francis is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Purdue University and serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. With a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Chicago (1999), an M.A. in Linguistics (1993) and a B.A. in Linguistics (1991) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he has completed postdoctoral work at the University of Hong Kong. His research involves exploring the use of psychophysiological measures to assess cognitive engagement and affective responses in relation to effortful listening, particularly in older adults with hearing impairments. He investigates how adverse auditory conditions affect listening processes and cognitive demand, which contributes to the development of effective policies and clinical interventions for those experiencing hearing loss. He has received awards such as Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America and Fellow of the Psychonomic Society, and has secured grants for his research projects focusing on listening demand and balance risk among older adults. His professional affiliations include the Acoustical Society of America and the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences with research focus on hearing and listening abilities.
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