Dr Lars Hausfeld (L.)

Research. I am a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in auditory neuroscience, focusing on how the brain processes complex sounds in realistic environments. My research examines the impact of sound reflections and challenging listening conditions with multiple sound sources. Using high-field MRI, EEG, and psychoacoustics, I study auditory attention, speech recognition in noise, and voice identity processing. Through advanced pattern analysis, I use the data to investigate how the brain decodes natural sounds like speech and music in various conditions, aiming to uncover the neural basis of auditory perception in real-world settings. I'm heading the research line "Cortical Correlates of Listening to Naturalistic Sound" in the Auditory Perception and Cognition group https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fpn/apc

Education. In addition to research, I am strongly involved in education and mentorship. I co-supervise PhD students, coordinate Master’s internships, and teach advanced EEG courses for PhD candidates, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. I am tutoring, coordinating and lecturing in Bachelor and Master programmes at Maastricht University and contribute to outreach initiatives to engage broader audiences.