The sound
The musical character
Dr. Nina Kraus, Ph.D., is a leading figure in auditory neuroscience, holding the Hugh Knowles Professorship of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and Otolaryngology at Northwestern University. She directs the Brainvolts Auditory Neuroscience Lab, exploring how sound experiences—ranging from language and music to everyday acoustic environments—shape auditory processing and brain plasticity across the lifespan. Dr. Kraus is also a prolific author and inventor, translating neuroscience into accessible insights and practical tools for brain health.