Prof. Dr. Hatice Seyra Erbek is a distinguished Turkish otolaryngologist and academic, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Medicine, in Ankara. She holds a medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1986–1992) and has extensive experience in the field of otolaryngology.

With a publication record of 48 journal articles indexed in SCI, her research interests encompass clinical medicine, particularly in the areas of audiology and vestibular disorders.

In addition to her academic role, Prof. Dr. Erbek is affiliated with Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara, where she provides clinical services in the field of otolaryngology.

For more information on her academic and clinical work, you can visit her profile on the Lokman Hekim University AVESİS portal: avesis.lokmanhekim.edu.tr

Driven by my passion for music, I studied acoustic engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain, 1995—1999). After experiencing the constant deafening sounds of rock concerts, I became interested in the prevention of hearing loss, especially among musicians. Hence, I moved to Aalborg University (Denmark) to continue my education as M. Sc. Electronic Engineer with focus on the use of engineering methods for audiological purposes. In 2010, after lots of sleepless nights, I finally completed my Ph.D. in the topic of otoacoustic emissions and their use for early detection of hearing loss. GN Hearing (Denmark) gave me an opportunity in 2010 as International Audiologist and Product Trainer, providing audiological and technical support in more than 80 countries --and what a great ride it has been. Currently, I work as a Lead Research Scientist in Global Audiology, exploring how new technologies can improve the lives of people with hearing loss – and turning complex science into clear, engaging stories that everyone can relate to.