I'm particularly interested in integrating my clinical experience with research. The research in my lab aims to assess and understand the impact/association of auditory disorders (hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing disorders) on speech perception, language development, and other cognitive capacities. The goal is to early identify problems in auditory processing and cognitive abilities that allows for better rehabilitation outcomes. I use behavioral, electrophysiological, and some modeling techniques to establish those goals.
Education
2018 Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental ORL, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
2013 Master's, Audiology- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
2011 Professional Diploma, Total Quality Management for Healthcare Reform, American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt.
2008 Bachelor's, Medicine and Surgery (MBBCH), Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Research Interests
Hearing Loss; Aging; Dementia; Auditory Processing; Tinnitus; Speech Perception; Cochlear Implants
Publications & Research
Hamza, Y., & Zeng, F. G. (2021). Tinnitus Is Associated With Improved Cognitive Performance in Non-hispanic Elderly With Hearing Loss. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 15, 735950-735950.
Hamza, Y., Okalidou, A., Dierckx, A., & van Wieringen, A. (2020). Sonority-Related Novel Word Learning Ability of Children With Cochlear Implants With Optimal Oral Language Exposure. Ear and hearing, 41(6), 1715-1731. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000000893 doi:10.1097/aud.0000000000000893
Hamza, Y., Okalidou, A., Kyriafinis, G., & van Wieringen, A. (2018). Sonority's Effect as a Surface Cue on Lexical Speech Perception of Children With Cochlear Implants. Ear and hearing, 39(5), 992-1007. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000000559 doi:10.1097/aud.0000000000000559
Hamza, Y., Okalidou, A., & van Wieringen, A. (2016). Sonority's Effect as a Surface Cue on lexical Speech Perception in Children with Cochlear Implants vs Normal Hearing in the Greek Language (Pilot Study). In DAGA, Aachen, Germany (pp. 1132-1135). DAGA, Aachen, Germany.
Mourad, M., Hassan, M., El-Banna, M., Asal, S., & Hamza, Y. (2015). Screening for auditory processing performance in primary school children. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 26(4), 355-369. Retrieved from doi: 10.3766/jaaa.26.4.4 doi:10.3766/jaaa.26.4.4