Signal processing in audiology

Signal Processing in Audiology

Index

  1. Journal Articles
  2. Patents
  3. Conference Contributions
  4. Students Supervision
  5. Science Outreach Events

Journal Articles

Multi-response deconvolution of auditory evoked potentials in a reduced representation space
de la Torre A, Sanchez I, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Valderrama JT, Muller N, Vargas JL.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2024) 155, 3639–3653. Open access
[DOI] [PDF] [Supplementary Material (includes Matlab/Octave code)]
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The hunt for hidden hearing loss in humans: From preclinical studies to effective interventions
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, McAlpine D.
Frontiers in Neuroscience (2022) 16, 1000304, 13p. Open access
[DOI]
Logo of Frontiers Neuroscience Journal Series Graph of response gain of the different parts of the ear
Auditory brainstem responses obtained with randomised stimulation level
Martinez M, Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Vargas JL.
International Journal of Audiology (2022).
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of International Journal of Audiology Graph of auditory brainstem responses obtained with randomised stimulation level
Subspace-constrained deconvolution of auditory evoked potentials
de la Torre A, Valderrama JT, Segura JC, Alvarez IM.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2022) 151, 3745-3757.
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of Journal of Acustic Society of America Graph of execution time depending on response length using subspace-constrained deconvolution
Latency-dependent filtering and compact representation of the complete auditory pathway response
de la Torre A, Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, Segura JC.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2020) 148, 599-613.
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of Journal of Acustic Society of America Graph of amplitude and latency
Matrix-based formulation of the iterative randomized stimulation and averaging method for recording evoked potentials
de la Torre A, Valderrama JT, Segura JC, Alvarez IM.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2019) 146, 4545-4556.
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of Journal of Acustic Society of America Graph of execution time over response length and amplitude over time
An automatic algorithm for blink-artifact suppression based on iterative template matching: Application to single channel recording of cortical auditory evoked potentials
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Van Dun B.
Journal of Neural Engineering (2018) 15, 016008, 15p.
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of Journal of Neueal Engineering Graph of auditory signals
Selective processing of auditory evoked responses with iterative-randomized stimulation and averaging: A strategy for evaluating the time-invariant assumption
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Medina C, Segura JC, Thornton ARD.
Hearing Research (2016) 333, 66-76.
[DOI] [PDF]
Logo of Hearing Research Graph of Selective processing of auditory evoked responses
Auditory brainstem and middle latency responses recorded at fast rates with randomized stimulation
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Thornton ARD, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2014) 136, 3233-3248.
[DOI] [PDF]
Journal of Acustic Society of America
A flexible and inexpensive high-performance auditory evoked response recording system appropriate for research purposes
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Biomedical Engineering/Biomedizinische Technik (2014) 59, 447-459.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Automatic quality assessment and peak identification of auditory brainstem responses with fitted parametric peaks
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Thornton ARD, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine (2014) 114, 262-275.
[DOI] [PDF]
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A study of adaptation mechanisms based on ABR recorded at high stimulation rate
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Thornton ARD, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Clinical Neurophysiology (2014) 125, 805-813.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Analysis of electrical thresholds and maximum comfortable levels in cochlear implant patients
Vargas JL, Sainz M, Roldan C, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A.
Auris Nasus Larynx (2013) 40, 260-265.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Long-term evolution of the electrical stimulation levels for cochlear implant patients
Vargas JL, Sainz M ,Roldan C, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A.
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology (2012) 5, 194-200.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Recording of auditory brainstem respones at high stimulation rates using randomized stimulation and averaging
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2012) 132, 3856-3865.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Educational approach of a BAER recording system based on experiential learning
Valderrama JT, Alvarez I, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Technics Technologies Education Management (2011) 6, 876-889.
[URL] [PDF]
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Changes over time of the refractory properties measured from ECAP in Pulsa CI100 cochlear implant recipients
Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Valderrama JT, Roldan C, Sainz M, Segura JC, Vargas JL.
The Journal of International Advanced Otology (2011) 7, 398-407. Open access
[URL] [PDF]
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Reducing blanking artifact in electrically evoked compound action potentials
Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Sainz M, Roldan C.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine (2010) 97, 257-263.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Using evoked compound action potentials to assess activation of electrodes and predict C-levels in the tempo+ cochlear implant speech processor
Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Sainz M, Roldan C, Schoesser H, Spitzer P.
Ear and Hearing (2010) 31, 134-145.
[DOI] [PDF]
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An improved masker-probe method for stimulus artifact reduction in electrically evoked compound action potentials
Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Sainz M, Roldan C, Schoesser H, Spitzer P.
Journal of Neuroscience Methods (2008) 175, 143-147.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Generalized alternating stimulation: A novel method to reduce stimulus artifact in electrically evoked compound action potentials
Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Sainz M, Roldan C, Schoesser H, Spitzer P.
Journal of Neuroscience Methods (2007) 165, 95-103.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Analysis of programming maps and its application for balancing multichannel cochlear implants
Sainz M, de la Torre A, Roldan C, et al.
International Journal of Audiology (2003) 42(1), 43-51.
[DOI] [PDF]
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Patents

  • Title: Devices and methods for common mode noise reduction in biopotential acquisitions
    Inventors: de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Valderrama JT, Palma AJ, Carvajal MA, Pousibet A
    Applicant: University of Granada (Spain)
    Application Number: EP4461221A1 (European Application)
    Publication Date: 2024-11-13
    Status: Withdrawn
    Contact: [Principal Investigator] Prof Ángel de la Torre Vega (atv@ugr.es). [University of Granada] Knowledge Transfer Office (otri@ugr.es).
    Download & links: [Patent link to google]
  • Title: An improved procedure for reduction of quasi-periodic interferences
    Inventors: de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Muñoz-Orellana JA.
    Applicant: University of Granada (Spain)
    Application Number: EP25166854.7 (European Application), ESP202430935 (Spanish Application)
    Priority Date: 2024-11-12
    Status: Under Review
    Contact: [Principal Investigator] Prof Ángel de la Torre Vega (atv@ugr.es). [University of Granada] Knowledge Transfer Office (otri@ugr.es).
  • Title: Method for flexible deconvolution of auditory evoked potentials
    Inventors: de la Torre A, Valderrama JT, Segura JC
    Applicant: University of Granada (Spain), Australian Hearing (Australia)
    Application Number: PCT/AU2020/050311
    Publication Date: 2020-10-08
    Status: Abandoned
    Contact:
    Download & links: [Body] [URL]
  • Title: Systems and methods for obtaining auditory evoked potentials
    Inventors: McAlpine D, Valderrama JT, de la Torre A
    Applicant: Macquarie University (Australia), University of Granada (Spain)
    Application Number: PCT/AU2019/050648
    Filing Date: 2020-01-02
    Status: Ceased
    Contact:
    Download & links: [Body] [URL]

Conference Contributions

Potenciales auditivos evocados con voz sintética: Entendiendo las respuestas transitorias tempranas y tardías asociadas a los pulsos glotales y a los fonemas
de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Muller N, Chiquero F, Martin-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Madrid, Spain (October 22-25, 2025)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description] [Conference summary]
Logo of 76th National Conference of SEORL-CCC Graph of phonemes sequency and frequency
Respuestas evocadas auditivas con estimulación multinivel para la determinación ultra-precisa de los umbrales de audición
Muller N, de la Torre A, Chiquero F, Alvarez IM, Martin-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Madrid, Spain (October 22-25, 2025)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description] [Conference summary]
Logo of 76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Graph of Stimulation Level and Amplitude over time
Evaluación objetiva de la percepción en ruido específica de la frecuencia basada en potenciales evocados auditivos
Chiquero F, Alvarez IM, Muller N, Martin-Lagos J, Vargas JL, de la Torre A.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Madrid, Spain (October 22-25, 2025)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description] [Conference summary]
Logo of 76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Graph of Amplitude over Time of noise perception in specific frequencies
Diseño y demostración de un sistema de registro de potenciales evocados auditivos de bajo coste basado en electrónica de consumo: aplicación para divulgación de conceptos audiológicos en colegios y museos de ciencia
de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Muñoz-Orellana JA, Martin-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Madrid, Spain (October 22-25, 2025)
[Abstract] [Poster] [Poster description] [Conference summary]
Logo of 76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Diagram of hardware connections and graph of evoked potentials taken with it
Design and demonstration of a low-cost AEP recording system based on consumer electronics: Application for disseminating audiological concepts in schools and science museums
de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Raya M, Muñoz-Orellana JA, Martin-Lagos J, Torres-Lara JA.
International Workshop on Sound Signal Processing Applications (IWSSPA), Rota, Spain (July 8-11, 2025)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description] [Conference summary] [Book of abstracts]
Logo of International Workshop on Sound Signal Processing Applications Image of the electronics of the project
Frequency specific objective AEP-based assessment of hearing perception in noise
Chiquero F, Alvarez IM, Müller N, de la Torre A, Martín-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Boulder, Colorado, EEUU (June 14-18, 2025)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description]
Logo of XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Colorado Graph of amplitude over latency comparison between clean, white noise and wn stop band
Reduction of the power line interference in a single-channel AEP recording system based on low cost consumer electronics: application for dissemination of audiology concepts in schools and at a science museum
de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Muñoz-Orellana JA, Martín-Lagos J, López-Pérez L, Torres-Lara JA.
XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Boulder, Colorado, EEUU (June 14-18, 2025)
[Abstract] [Poster] [Poster description]
Logo of XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Colorado Image of the electronics of the project
Understanding early and late transient responses to speech: experiments using synthetic speech
de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Müller N, Chiquero F, Martín-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Boulder, Colorado, EEUU (June 14-18, 2025)
[Abstract] [Poster] [Poster description]
Logo of XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Colorado Graph of amplitude over latency of early and late transient responses to speech using synthetic speech
Auditory evoked responses of the complete auditory pathway using structured stimulation sequences
Müller N, de la Torre A, Chiquero F, Alvarez IM, Martín-Lagos J, Vargas JL.
XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Boulder, Colorado, EEUU (June 14-18, 2025)
[Abstract] [Poster] [Poster description]
Logo of XXIX International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Colorado Graph of amplitude over latency showing the response of the user to clicks and bursts
Simultaneous deconvolution of multiple auditory evoked potentials in a reduced representation space
de la Torre A, Sanchez I, Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Muller N, Vargas JL.
XXVIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Cologne, Germany (September 15-19, 2023)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description]
Logo of XXVIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Cologne Graph of amplitude over latency using Simultaneous deconvolution of multiple auditory evoked potentials in a reduced representation space
Deconvolution for flexible recording of transient evoked potentials
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Vargas JL.
XXVIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Cologne, Germany (September 15-19, 2023)
[Abstract] [Presentation] [Slides description]
Logo of XXVIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Cologne Image of deconvolution for flexible recording of transient evoked potentials
En la búsqueda de nuevos biomarcadores de la pérdida de audición oculta
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Vargas JL.
XIX National Congress of Audiology of the Spanish Association of Audiology (AEDA), Madrid, Spain (June 15-17, 2023)
[Presentation]
Logo of XIX National Congress of Audiology of the Spanish Association of Audiology Madrid Image of brain and active regions when hearing
EEG Demonstration: Recording evoked potentials beyond the laboratory (live demonstration)
de la Torre A.
2023 International Workshop on Advances in Audiology, Salamanca, Spain (May 25-27, 2023)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of 2023 International Workshop on Advances in Audiology, Salamanca Graph of amplitude over latency of original AEPs vs processed AEPs
New avenues for recording auditory evoked potentials
Valderrama JT.
2023 International Workshop on Advances in Audiology, Salamanca, Spain (May 25-27, 2023)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of 2023 International Workshop on Advances in Audiology, Salamanca Image of nerves responding to auditory stimuli
The transient response to inter-aural time differences
Martinez M, Alvarez IM, Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Vargas JL.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Oct 13-15, 2022)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of 76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Graph of amplitude over time showing response of windowed tone and ITD changes with binaural and diotic stimuli
Clinical value of auditory evoked potentials obtained with randomised stimulation
Martinez M, Alvarez IM, Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Vargas JL.
76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (SEORL-CCC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Oct 13-15, 2022)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of 76 Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Graphs comparing conventional stimulation level (CONV) and randomized stimulation level (RLS)
The transient response to interaural time differences
Martinez M, Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, Vargas JL, de la Torre A.
XXVII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, online Forum (June 14 – July 9, 2021)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of XXVII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Graphs of amplitude over time comparing response to ITD changes and response to individual bursts
Recording auditory brainstem responses with randomized stimulation level
Martinez M, Alvarez IM, Valderrama JT, Vargas JL, de la Torre A.
XXVII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, online Forum (June 14 – July 9, 2021)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of XXVII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Graph of level DB over time of conventional vs randomized stimuli
Towards the recording of brainstem and cortical evoked responses from the fine structure of natural speech
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Van Dun B, Segura JC.
XXVI International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Sydney, Australia (June 30 – July 4, 2019)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Logo of XXVIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Graph of the recording of brainstem and cortical evoked responses from the fine structure of natural speech
Auditory brainstem responses from apical portions of the cochlea evoked by a basilar membrane resonance induced by fast stimulus rates
Valderrama JT, Undurraga JA, Van Yper L, de la Torre A, McAlpine D.
41st Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) Annual Midwinter Meeting, San Diego, CA (Feb 9-14, 2018)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Comprehensive recording of auditory evoked potentials by projecting over a base of functions
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Van Dun B, Undurraga J, Segura JC, Dillon H, McAlpine D.
XXV International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, Warsaw, Poland (May 21-25, 2017)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
La investigación multidisciplinar en Audiología: Estudio de los mecanismos rápidos y lentos de adaptación de los potenciales evocados auditivos
de la Torre A, Valderrama JT.
XIII Congreso Nacional de la Asociación Española de Audiología, Cartagena, Spain (May 20-21, 2016)
[Program] [Presentation]
Registro de potenciales evocados auditivos mediante una arquitectura modular apropiada para propósitos de investigación
Valderrama JT, Franco M, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
6º Simposio CEA Bioingeniería – Interfaces Mente-Computador y Neurotecnologías, Granada, Spain (June 12-13, 2014)
[Conference Paper] [Presentation]
Método automático de seguimiento de respuestas evocadas auditivas basado en la parametrización de series de registros
Morales JM, Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
6º Simposio CEA Bioingeniería – Interfaces Mente-Computador y Neurotecnologías, Granada, Spain (June 12-13, 2014)
[Conference Paper]
A more efficient use of the recording time with randomized stimulation and averaging (RSA) in hearing screening applications
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Kaf W, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
9th International Conference of the Saudi Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Riyad, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (March 4-6, 2014)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Automatic quality assessment and response detection of auditory evoked potentials based on response tracking
Valderrama JT, Morales JM, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
XXIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, New Orleans, LA (June 9-13, 2013)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Auditory middle latency responses recorded at high stimulation rates using randomised stimulation and averaging
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Thornton ARD, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
XXIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, New Orleans, LA (June 9-13, 2013)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
Deconvolution of overlapping responses and frequency domain-based artifact rejection methods using randomized stimulation
Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Alvarez IM, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
XXIII International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group (IERASG) Biennial Symposium, New Orleans, LA (June 9-13, 2013)
[Abstract] [Presentation]
A portable, modular, and low cost auditory brainstem response recording system including an algorithm for automatic identification of responses suitable for hearing screening
Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
IEEE EMBS Point-of-Care Healthcare Technologies (PHT) conference, Bangalore, India (Jan 16-18, 2013)
[Conference Paper] [Presentation]
A preliminary study of the short-term and long-term neural adaptation of the auditory brainstem response by the use of randomized stimulation
Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Adult Hearing Screening (AHS) congress, Cernobbio (Como Lake), Italy (June 7-9, 2012)
[Abstract] [Poster]
Reducing recording time of brainstem auditory evoked responses by the use of randomized stimulation
Valderrama JT, Alvarez IM, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL.
Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) congress, Cernobbio (Como Lake), Italy (June 5-7, 2012)
[Abstract] [Poster]
Reducción del tiempo de exploración de potenciales evocados auditivos del tronco cerebral mediante estimulación aleatorizada
Alvarez IM, Valderrama JT, de la Torre A, Segura JC, Sainz M, Vargas JL
XXV Unión Científica Internacional de Radio (URSI) National Symposium, Bilbao, Spain (Sep 15-17, 2010)
[Conference Paper] [Presentation]

Students Supervision

  • PhD Candidate: Marta Martínez Martínez
    Title: New strategies for recording auditory evoked potentials using randomized monaural intensity stimulation and binaural stimulation
    Supervisors: Isaac M. Álvarez, Joaquín T. Valderrama
    Department: Programa de Doctorado en Medicina y Salud Pública, University of Granada
    Sponsorship: [Sponsor 1] B-TIC-382-UGR20, Andalusian Operative Program FEDER 2014-2020. [Sponsor 2] PID2020-119073GB-I00, Ministry of Science and Innovation, Government of Spain
    Date of the Award: 2022-12-12
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: Joaquín Tomás Valderrama Valenzuela
    Title: Development and implementation of an advanced auditory evoked response recording system. New strategies for high-rate stimulation
    Supervisors: Ángel de la Torre, José Carlos Segura
    Department: Signal Theory, Telematics and Communications, University of Granada
    Sponsorship: [Sponsor 1] TEC2009-14245, R&D National Plan 2008-2011, Ministry of Economy and Competitivity, Government of Spain & European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007-2013. [Sponsor 2] Programa de Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU) AP2009-3150, Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports, Government of Spain
    Date of the Award: 2014-10-31
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz
    Title: Compound action potential measures from cochlear implant patients
    Supervisors: Ángel de la Torre, Manuel Sainz
    Department: ‘Surgery and Surgical Specialties’ & ‘Signal Theory, Telematics and Communications’, University of Granada
    Sponsorship: Pre-doctoral scholarship funded by the Technology Transfer Office of the University of Granada (UGR-OTRI) and MED-EL Spain (Tres Cantos, Madrid), 2005-2007.
    Date of the Award: 2007-07-09
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: José Luis Vargas Fernández
    Title: Acoustic reflex measures from profound hypoacoustic patients wearers of a cochlear implant
    Supervisors: Manuel Sainz, Ángel de la Torre
    Department: Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Granada
    Date of the Award: 2005-12-16
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: Rosa María Rodríguez Domínguez
    Title: Auditory brainstem responses evoked by multi-electrode stimulation in cochlear implant patients
    Supervisors: Manuel Sáinz, Ángel de la Torre
    Department: Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Granada
    Date of the Award: 2004-07-09
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: José Manuel Ruiz Gómez
    Title: Electrically-evoked auditory brainstem responses in cochlear implant patients
    Supervisors: Manuel Sáinz, Ángel de la Torre
    Department: Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Granada
    Date of the Award: 2002-11-29
    Grade: Cum Laude
    PhD Thesis: Download
  • PhD Candidate: Francisco Antonio Chiquero Ortiz
    Title: Potenciales evocados auditivos en respuesta a estímulos específicos de la frecuencia. Aplicaciones clínicas
    Supervisors: Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz y José Luis Vargas Fernández
    Department: Programa de Doctorado en Medicina y Salud Pública, University of Granada
    Sponsorship: [Sponsor 1] P21.00152 (E-HHL-D), Andalusian Plan for Research, Development, and Innovation (PAIDI 2020); [Sponsor 2] PID2020-119073GB-I00 (Speech-AEPs), Ministry of Science and Innovation, Government of Spain
    Status: undergoing
  • PhD Candidate: Nicolas Müller Locatelli
    Title: Registro de potenciales evocados auditivos multi-nivel de alta resolución en intensidad. Aplicaciones clínicas
    Supervisors: Ángel de la Torre Vega y José Luis Vargas Fernández
    Department: Programa de Doctorado en Medicina y Salud Pública, University of Granada
    Sponsorship: [Sponsor 1] P21.00152 (E-HHL-D), Andalusian Plan for Research, Development, and Innovation (PAIDI 2020); [Sponsor 2] PID2020-119073GB-I00 (Speech-AEPs), Ministry of Science and Innovation, Government of Spain
    Status: undergoing

Science Outreach Events

  • [January 2023 – May 2023] Project oriented to educate high school students on research methods
    Title: Investigando la percepción binaural // Investigating binaural hearing
    Program: Project for initiating Andalusian secondary students on research methods and innovation (PIIISA)
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz, Joaquín Tomás Valderrama Valenzuela, José Carlos Segura Luna + 37 students from 4 high schools + 1 teacher per school
    Target Audience: Secondary education students
    Where: School of Technology and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Granada, Spain
    More info: [poster] [oral presentation] [audio examples and additional material related to binaural perception]
  • [August 2024] Podcast – BBC Radio 5 Live – The Quiet Place documentary This documentary features Jodie Ounsley (“Fury” from Gladiators) sharing her life story as a profoundly deaf athlete
    Title: BBC Radio 5 Live – The Quiet Place documentary
    Program: BBC Radio 5 Live – 5 Live Sport: All about…
    Performers: Steve Crossman (interviewer), Jodie Ounsley, Ángel de la Torre, etc.
    Target Audience: Worldwide
    More info: [signed version] [full transcript]
  • [April 2025] Science outreach event – Live recording of cardiac biopotentials
    Title: ¿Cómo estás, corazón? Taller de biopotenciales cardiacos // How are you, my heart? Workshop on cardiac biopotentials
    Program: Feria de las Ingenierías // Engineering Fair
    Performers: María Raya, Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz
    Target Audience: Secondary and High School students
    Where: School of Technology and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Granada, Spain
    More info: [photo] [slides] [link]
  • [May 2025] Science outreach event – Live auditory evoked potential recording
    Title: Taller sobre biopotenciales cardíacos y potenciales evocados auditivos // Workshop on cardiac biopotentials and on auditory evoked potentials
    Program: Workshop for future engineers
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz
    Target Audience: Engineering students
    Where: School of Technology and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Granada, Spain
    More info: [photo] [slides]
  • [June 2025] Science outreach event – Live auditory evoked potential recording
    Title: Mi cuerpo eléctrico: Taller de biopotenciales cardiacos y potenciales evocados auditivos // My electric body: Workshop on cardiac biopotentials and auditory evoked potentials
    Program: Workshop in a Science Park
    Performers: María Raya, Andrea Sanz, Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz
    Target Audience: Secondary education students
    Where: Science Park, Andalusia, Granada
    More info: [photo] [slides]
  • [July 2025] Science outreach event – Live auditory evoked potential recording
    Title: Mi cuerpo eléctrico: Taller de biopotenciales cardiacos y potenciales evocados auditivos // My electric body: Workshop on cardiac biopotentials and auditory evoked potentials
    Program: Verano con Ciencia 2025 // Summer with Science 2025
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz, Juan Antonio Torres Lara
    Target Audience: Primary education students
    Where: Science Park, Andalusia, Granada
    More info: [activity program] [photo] [detailed workshop description] [slides] [press release 1] [press release 2]
  • [September 2025] Science outreach event – Live auditory evoked potential recording
    Title: Adquisición de biopotenciales: ¿Cómo estás corazón? (biopotenciales cardíacos) – Podemos ver lo que oyes (potenciales evocados auditivos) // Acquisition of biopotentials: How are you, heart? (cardiac biopotentials) – we can see what you hear (auditory evoked potentials)
    Program: La noche europea de los investigadores 2025 // 2025 European Researchers’ Night
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz, Juan Antonio Torres Lara
    Target Audience: Activity for educational centers
    Where: Paseo del Salón, Granada city center
    More info: [link] [slides] [photo]
  • [November 2025] Science outreach event – Live auditory evoked potential recording
    Title: Adquisición de biopotenciales: ¿Cómo estás corazón? (biopotenciales cardíacos) – Podemos ver lo que oyes (potenciales evocados auditivos) // Acquisition of biopotentials: How are you, heart? (cardiac biopotentials) – we can see what you hear (auditory evoked potentials)
    Program: Semana de la Ciencia 2025 // 2025 Science Week
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz, Buğçe Özer
    Target Audience: Secondary education students
    Where: School of Technology and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Granada, Spain
    More info: [link] [slides] [photo]
  • [December 2025] Science outreach event – Exhibition of demonstrators
    Title: Design and demonstration of a low-cost auditory evoked potential recording system based on consumer electronics // Understanding early and late transient responses to speech: experiments using synthetic speech.
    Program: Open Day on Telecommunications Engineering
    Performers: Ángel de la Torre Vega, Isaac Manuel Álvarez Ruiz
    Target Audience: Engineering students
    Where: School of Technology and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Granada, Spain
    More info: [poster1] [poster2]