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Björn Herrmann has extensive experience in academia and industry, having worked for several years in the German sector before completing his education in psychology. He holds a Diploma (equivalent to a Master's degree) in Communication Psychology and a PhD in Psychology from Germany. His postdoctoral training includes positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Germany, and as a visiting postdoc at Purdue University in the USA, as well as at Western University in Canada. Currently, he is a Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute, where his research focuses on understanding auditory perception and cognitive processes related to communication, particularly in older adults with hearing loss. His work aims to shed light on how changes in neural circuits, due to aging and hearing degradation, can affect listening experiences and social engagement. Herrmann tackles these questions from various angles, including mechanistic neurophysiology and real-life social situations.
Department of Sociology