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Dr. Claus-Peter Richter is the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. With joint appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, he has an extensive background in cochlear implant technology. Dr. Richter graduated with a medical degree and a Master’s in Physics from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University in Germany, followed by a PhD from the same institution. His postdoctoral research in the Department of Physiology at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University led him to join Northwestern University in 1996, where he became a full-time faculty member in 2002. His research interests focus on the development and improvement of cochlear implant electrodes and micromechanics of the mammalian cochlea, particularly the maturation processes of the inner ear. He explores innovative ways to stimulate auditory neurons using optical radiation rather than electrical currents. His significant contributions to the field have included leadership roles on various editorial boards and mentoring upcoming researchers in healthcare.
Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.