Alperen Akbulut is a PhD candidate in Audiology and Speech Disorders at Marmara University, with his doctoral studies expected to conclude in mid-2026. Since 2020, he has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Audiology at the University of Health Sciences in Istanbul. He is currently the Principal Investigator for a project funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), which involves evaluating verbal and musical short-term memory in pediatric cochlear implant users with a game-based software. His research further utilizes neurophysiological measurements to examine auditory processing and memory-related brain responses in this population.

Akbulut holds an MSc. in Audiology and Speech Disorders from Marmara University, where he graduated as a High Honors student, and a BSc. from Istanbul University. His master’s thesis provided the Turkish adaptation of the 'Music-Related Quality of Life' questionnaire. Prior to his current academic role, Akbulut spent three years as a Clinical Specialist at Advanced Bionics (2017–2020), providing technical and clinical support for cochlear implant user. His research revolves around cochlear implants and music perception, particularly with a commitment to enhance music-related quality of life.

Education

 China Medical College, Taichung, Taiwan M.D.

 Harvard School of Public Health, Boston

Master of Science in Health Policy and Management

 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston

Research Fellowship in Otolaryngology

 National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Executive MBA Program in Accounting and Management Decision-Making

Master in Business Administration

Current Position

 Deputy Superintendent, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

 Board Director, Joint Commission of Taiwan

 Board Director, Taiwan Academy of Otology

 Fu Jen Catholic University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan Chair Professor

 Member, International Otopathology Scosiety

 Member, CORLAS (Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum)