<p>Jong Woo Chung, MD, is a professor and former chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine. Dr. Chung and his colleagues lead multiple clinical research projects focusing on sensorineural hearing loss, cochlear implantation, middle ear implants, chronic ear disease, and pediatric otitis media. His recent research interests have expanded into robotic-assisted ear surgery, artificial intelligence applications in otology, and endoscopic ear surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Chung earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency and Ph.D. training in Otolaryngology. Following advanced training in general otology, neurotology, skull base surgery, and cochlear implantation, he joined Asan Medical Center, where he further developed programs in skull base surgery, audiology, endoscopic ear surgery, and cochlear implantation. He also initiated basic research on noise-induced hearing loss.</p> <p>Dr. Chung has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles indexed in SCI/SCIE journals. He has held numerous leadership roles, including President of the Korean Audiological Society (2014–2016), President of the Korean Skull Base Society (2017), and President of the Korean Association of Institutional Review Boards (2020–2023). He currently serves as President of the upcoming World Congress of Audiology 2026, which will be held in Seoul.</p>

<p>Dr. Mustafa Alihusen Kapadia (MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB)</p> <p>Ø ENT Specialist and Director of Education at Tarabichi Stammberger Ear & Sinus Institute, Dubai</p> <p>Ø Executive Board Member of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery (IWGESS)</p> <p>Ø Program Director of Annual Meeting of Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (MEOTO)</p> <p>Ø Member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)</p> <p>Ø Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS)</p> <p>Dr. Mustafa Kapadia is an Indian board-certified ENT specialist with over 13 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at TSESI, Dubai. He is experienced and well trained in Endoscopic Ear Surgery, where he performs a large proportion of his ear surgeries completely through the ear canal using an endoscope, avoiding any external visible incision/ scar. Dr. Kapadia’s additional clinical interest includes Pediatric ENT, Nose and Sinus disease, Voice disorder and Snoring & Sleep disorders.</p> <p>Dr. Kapadia graduated from Rural Medical College, Loni, with honors and top performer in his class. He completed his ENT residency at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India. Dr. Kapadia subsequently completed a fellowship in Endoscopic Ear and Lateral Skull Base surgery at University of Verona, Italy.</p> <p>Dr. Kapadia is currently holding an Executive Board Member position in the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery (IWGESS). Dr. Kapadia has been involved in research with numerous medical publications, textbook chapters, and presentation at national and international meetings. Most of his research has focused on endoscopic ear surgery and eustachian tuboplasty. He is dedicated and committed to providing innovative and ethical care for his Ear and Sinus patients.</p>