Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye

Biography

Kerstin Persson Waye is a Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Gothenburg. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 1982 and subsequently worked on environmental health aspects in municipalities until 1985. She achieved her PhD in Environmental Medicine with a thesis focused on the effects of community low-frequency noise. Her research interests cover human perception and responses to sounds, primarily advanced measurements of low levels of low frequency sounds. Since 2005, she has been affiliated with the Department of Acoustics at Aalborg University and has developed into a leading researcher within the realm of noise research. She is currently the head of a research unit focused on Sound Health, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in epidemiological and experimental settings. Her work particularly emphasizes understanding the impact of sound exposure on health outcomes, with current studies addressing young children's reactions to noise, hearing disorders, and the psychological effects of sound environments. Waye’s commitment extends internationally as she participates in committees related to health criteria for the World Health Organization and other research initiatives. Her ongoing research includes evaluating the effects of sound exposure on children and exploring communication issues in various working environments.

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