Developing a novel type of neurostimulation to aid speech processing and rehabilitation from aphasia

Supervisors

Tobias Reichenbach (Bioengineering)
Mauricio Barahona (Mathematics)
Rob Leech (Medicine)

Aphasia is a disorder linked to difficulty with speech comprehension. Rehabilitation from aphasia can be aided by non-invasive neurostimulation but its efficacy currently remains limited. This project will develop a novel type of neurostimulation that can provide a breakthrough in rehabilitating speech comprehension. The novel neurostimulation will employ complex temporal signals, building on recent research into the mechanisms of speech processing by the brain.  A computational model will be developed to optimise the type of complex stimulation patterns that can enhance speech comprehension. The development of the model will be coupled tightly with experimental verification.

Student

Mikolaj Kegler