My primary research interest is in investigating the cognitive abilities (such as working memory or executive functions) involved in speech perception. However, I am also interested in exploring the interactive nature of communication. I am particularly interested in how ageing and hearing loss affect these processes.
Generally speaking, my research interests can be loosely divided into three categories:
Cognition and speech perception: working memory; executive functions; proactive interference; development of novel tests; semantic versus phonological cues; top-down versus bottom-up processing; ageing; hearing loss; hearing aid benefit; signal processing; listening effort; acclimatisation.
Novel technology and communication difficulties: hearing aid benefit; signal processing; online screening; ageing; signal processing; hearing loss.
Interaction in communication: ageing; hearing loss; accommodation; turn-taking; stigmatization; hearing aids.
Rachel Ellis
Senior Lecturer
Communication is a complex process involving many different skills. The focus of my research is on investigating factors that influence communication, particularly in older people with hearing loss.
