Overview
Background
Wayne Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Audiology at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland (UQ). He holds a PhD and Post-graduate Diploma in audiology and a BSc(Hons) in auditory physiology. His research interests include listening and listening difficulties in children, the objective assessment of auditory function, and clinical competence in audiology. Wayne has published >100 papers in refereed scientific journals, >10 book chapters and 3 patents; has presented >300 papers at scientific conferences including >15 key-note/opening addresses; and has secured >35 competitive research grants totaling >AUD$4.2 million.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Witwatersrand
Research interests
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Listening and listening difficulties in children
I am interested in listening and listening difficulties in children. My research in this area seeks to: 1) determine why some children struggle to listen in noisy environments (such as the classroom), and 2) develop the tools needed to identify and manage these children in both clinical and educational settings.
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Objective assessment of auditory function
I am interested in developing new methods of objectively assessing auditory function in humans and animals. My research in this area combines audiology and engineering to develop new electroacoustic and electrophysiological technologies to objectively assess auditory function in humans and animals.
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Clinical competence in audiology
I am interested in the construct of clinical competence (What makes a clinician "competent"). My research in this area seeks to improve how we teach and assess clinical competency in audiology.
Research impacts
My research impact is reflected in the following achievements:
Influence on policy development and public practice: My research has been cited in national white papers and clinical guidelines on auditory processing (how the the brain processes sound) in the USA, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany and Europe; regularly listed in the “most read” and “all-round favourites” in scientific journals, and widely reported by the general media. Many of my individual research publications have been cited as ‘all-round favourites in the diagnostic audiology literature’, ranked in the top three most cited papers on specific topics in Thompson Reuters’ Web of Knowledge, and described in journal editorials as being “of considerable significance for both researchers and clinicians”. One third of my >300 papers presented at scientific conferences around the world were invited presentations. My research achievements have seen me Chair multiple national and international task forces and working groups particularly in the areas of auditory processing and auditory processing disorder. Procedures recommended by my research for the assessment and management of auditory processing disorders are widely used by clinicians around the world. Since 2013, I have led an Auditory Processing Disorder Special Interest Group that has grown to include over 100 fellow scientists and research clinicians from around the world.
Patents: Two published patents (Bradley, A.P., & Wilson, W.J. (2008). Method of Acquiring a Physiological Response. WO2008/006164. and Bradley, A.P., O’Brien, I., & Wilson, W.J. (2008). Active hearing protection device for orchestral and other musicians), and one provisional patent (Bradley, A.P., & Wilson, W.J. (2008). Improvements for cochlear implants, to the Australian Government’s IP Australia).
Involvement in spin-off companies: I was a founding member and Chief Audiological Scientist for two award winning commercial groups - Ausonex Pty Ltd (2006-2013; a medical device company specialising in the design and development of hearing test instrumentation) and Fidelio (2008-2015; a hearing protection device group specialising in the design and development of active hearing protection devices for orchestral musicians) - created to commecialise core technologies developed by myself and fellow researchers at the University of Queensland.
Media comment: I am regularly inteviewed for national radio and national and international papers and magazines on a wide range of topics to do with hearing and audiology.
Works
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2009
Conference Publication
'Closing the loop' on assessment feedback in four health science disciplines
Arnott, W., Bennison, A., Hughes, C., Isles, R., Strong, J. and Wilson, W. (2009). 'Closing the loop' on assessment feedback in four health science disciplines. Australian Technology Network Assessment Conference 2009. Assessment in different dimensions. A conference on teaching and learning in tertiary education, Melbourne, Australia, 19-20 November 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection: Preliminary results
Dzulkarnain, A. A., Wilson, W. J., Bradley, A. P., Petoe, M. and Moon, J. (2009). Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection: Preliminary results. Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Research and Innovation Exhibition 2009, xx, xx.
2009
Conference Publication
Auditory brainstem responses: How to assess hearing in horses
Mills, P. C. and Wilson, W. J. (2009). Auditory brainstem responses: How to assess hearing in horses. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. College Science Week Conference, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 2-4 July 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Electrophysiology : ABR and beyond
Wilson, W. J. (2009). Electrophysiology : ABR and beyond. Ear Nose and Throat Congress. Expanding our Horizons., Cape Town, South Africa, 1-4 November 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Auditory processing disorders
Wilson, W. J. (2009). Auditory processing disorders. Amanda Flynn Charity Seminar, Clear Mountain, Australia, xx.
2008
Journal Article
Nature of orchestral noise
O'Brien, Ian, Wilson, Wayne and Bradley, Andrew (2008). Nature of orchestral noise. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 124 (2), 926-939. doi: 10.1121/1.2940589
2008
Conference Publication
Rapid universal neonatal hearing screening using a fast automatic auditory brainstem response device
Wilson, Wayne, Bradley, Andrew, Dzulkarnain, Ahmad Aidil, Petoe, Matthew, Wanless, Geoff and Moon, Jackie (2008). Rapid universal neonatal hearing screening using a fast automatic auditory brainstem response device. 18th National Conference of the Audiological Society of Australia, Canberra, Australia, 20-23 May 2008. Canberra, A.C.T. Australia: Audiological Society of Australia.
2008
Conference Publication
Enhancing literacy and learning by managing the classroom listening environment
Wilson, W.J. (2008). Enhancing literacy and learning by managing the classroom listening environment. NSW Secondary Principals Council, Tweed Heads, Australia, June, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Fast ABR
Wilson, W.J. (2008). Fast ABR. West Australian Branch of the Audiological Society of Australia's Continuing Professional Development Day and Anuual State Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Factor analysis of (central) auditory processing test results
Wilson, Wayne, Heine, Chryrisse, Luu, Alice, Peters, Jillian, Van der Meer, Jacqueline and Wong, Alison (2008). Factor analysis of (central) auditory processing test results. 18th National Conference of the Audiological Society of Australia, Canberra, Australia, 20-23 May 2008. Canberra, A.C.T. Australia: Audiological Society of Australia.
2008
Conference Publication
Central auditory processing & central auditory processing disorder
Wilson, W.J. (2008). Central auditory processing & central auditory processing disorder. The Continuing Professional Development and Educational Seminar of the Hearing Aid Audiometrist Society of Australia (HAASA), Coolum, Qld, Australia, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection: Preliminary results
Dzulkarnain, A. A., Wilson, W. J., Bradley, A. P., Petoe, M. and Moon, J. (2008). Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection: Preliminary results. XXIXth International Congress of Audiology, Hong Kong, China, 8-12 June, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Factor Analysis of (C)AP test results: Do different (C)AP tests really assess different (C)AP skills?
Wilson, W.J. (2008). Factor Analysis of (C)AP test results: Do different (C)AP tests really assess different (C)AP skills?. Conference of the Australian Association of Audiologists in Private Practice (AAAPP), Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia, 15-16 March, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Rapid universal neonatal hearing screening using a fast automatic auditory brainstem response device
Wilson, W.J., Bradley, A.P., Dzulkarnain, A. A., Petoe, M., Wanless, G. and Moon, J. (2008). Rapid universal neonatal hearing screening using a fast automatic auditory brainstem response device. Northern Exposure: the Healthy Hearing Symposium, Townsville, Qld., Australia, 25-27 August, 2008. Queensland Health.
2008
Conference Publication
Correlations between screening questionnaires and diagnostic tests of (central) auditory processing disorder
Wilson, Wayne J., Hein, Chryrisse, Jackson, Alison, Pender, Alice, Rose, Carla and Wilson, Jacqueline (2008). Correlations between screening questionnaires and diagnostic tests of (central) auditory processing disorder. 18th National Conference of the Audiological Society of Australia, Canberra, Australia, 20-23 May 2008. Canberra, Australia: Audiological Society of Australia.
2008
Conference Publication
Correlations between the results of screening questionnaires and diagnostics tests of (C)APD: Does screening for (C)APD really work?
Wilson, W.J. (2008). Correlations between the results of screening questionnaires and diagnostics tests of (C)APD: Does screening for (C)APD really work?. Conference of the Australian Association of Audiologists in Private Practice (AAAPP), Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia, 15-16 March, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection
Dzulkarnain, A. A., Wilson, W. J., Bradley, A. P., Petoe, M., Wanless, G. and Moon, J. (2008). Rapid NHS using AABR with high stimulus repetition rates and automated signal detection. NHS2008: Beyond Newborn Hearing Screening: Infant and Childhood Hearing in Science and Clinical Practice, Cernobbio, Italy, 19-21 June, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
A very brief update on (C)APD
Wilson, W.J. (2008). A very brief update on (C)APD. West Australian Branch of the Audiological Society of Australia's Continuing Professional Development Day and Anuual State Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 2008.
2007
Conference Publication
Myths and realities about the ABR
Wilson, W.J. (2007). Myths and realities about the ABR. 4th Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20-21 October, 2007. Brisbane, Qld, Australia:
2007
Conference Publication
Rapid neonatal hearing screening using a fast auditory brainstem response device
Wilson, Wayne (2007). Rapid neonatal hearing screening using a fast auditory brainstem response device. 4th National Newborn Hearing Screening Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20-21 October 2007.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing aid use, vibrotactile neurofeedback and balance in older adults with hearing impairment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer, Emeritus Professor Louise Hickson, Dr Barbra Timmer
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Doctor Philosophy
On the Diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helen Gurteen
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing monitoring for patients receiving ototoxic chemotherapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Barbra Timmer
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Doctor Philosophy
Advanced assessment of audiological conditions in dogs
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei, Dr Erika Meler
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Doctor Philosophy
A competency-based assessment tool to provide valid judgements of audiology student performance in the workplace setting.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Rates and effects of hearing loss and middle ear dysfunction in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult population
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roxanne Bainbridge, Dr Geoff Spurling
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Doctor Philosophy
Shared risk factors for childhood hearing and vision loss and predictors of dual sensory loss.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Advanced Audiology-Led Model of Care in Improving Paediatric ENT service Delivery
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating Auditory Function in Primary School Children with Learning Difficulties in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Joseph Kei
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2016
Master Philosophy
An Investigation of the Use of Simulated Patients in Audiology Student Education
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Rapid neonatal hearing screening using a modified maximum length sequences automated auditory brainstem response
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Music education and auditory processing in children with hearing loss
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Literacy development in children with cochlear implants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Anthony Angwin
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Compensating for Basilar Membrane Mechanics When Obtaining the Auditory Brainstem Response
Associate Advisor
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2008
Master Philosophy
The Nature of Orchestral Noise
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Denis Collins
Media
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