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Mickael originally hails from France and is a trained engineer in acoustics. He has a strong interest in music and speech perception and completed his PhD in 2010 at Cardiff University in Wales, where he tackled the cocktail party problem. Following his doctorate, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University in the USA, focusing on cochlear implant users. In 2015, he moved to Montreal to work as a Research Associate in various research environments related to psychology and audiology. In 2019, Mickael joined the Psychology Department at Concordia University, where his laboratory focuses on hearing, language, and cognition. His research spans audiological topics and cognitive work aimed at helping individuals with hearing impairments. Methodologically, he employs behavior protocols and neurophysiological techniques while conducting studies that touch upon communication difficulties across the lifespan. His teaching efforts include courses on sensation, perception, and programming within psychology, emphasizing hands-on learning and the development of new generations of scientists in data science and programming techniques. His ongoing research projects address issues such as neuroplasticity with cochlear implants, cognitive load in listening and understanding, and emotional sound recognition in auditory environments.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.