Tinnitus

Aniruddha K. Deshpande, PhD, CCC-A, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and the Director of The Hear-Ring Lab at Hofstra University. He completed his PhD at the University of Cincinnati and his postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa. Dr. Deshpande’s research interests include tinnitus, hyperacusis, noise-induced hearing loss, and hearing conservation. His current research focuses on investigating the interplay between tinnitus and technology. He has authored several publications, presentations, and book chapters, and is a recipient of prestigious honors and awards.

James W. Hall III, PhD, is an internationally recognized audiologist with over 40 years of clinical, teaching, research, and administrative experience. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from American International College, his master’s degree in speech pathology from Northwestern University, and his PhD in audiology from Baylor College of Medicine under the direction of James Jerger. During his career, Dr. Hall has held clinical, academic, and administrative positions at major medical centers, and leadership roles in the American Academy of Audiology. He is the author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, invited articles, and book chapters and also 10 textbooks. Dr. Hall now holds academic appointments as Professor at Salus University and the University of Hawaii.