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Explore the fascinating intersection of human auditory perception and speech technology in this comprehensive lecture delivered by renowned researcher Hynek Hermansky from Brno University of Technology at the JSALT Summer School 2025. Delve into the fundamental properties of human hearing and discover how these auditory characteristics have been evolutionarily imprinted on human speech patterns throughout our development as a species. Examine the compelling hypothesis that understanding these hearing-speech connections can lead to significant improvements in modern speech technology applications. Learn from Professor Hermansky's extensive expertise, drawing from his distinguished career spanning decades of research in speech and audio processing, including his recognition as a Life Fellow of IEEE and Fellow of ISCA, along with prestigious awards such as the Medal for Scientific Achievements from ISCA and the Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award from IEEE. Gain insights into how biological principles of human auditory processing can inform and enhance the design of speech recognition systems, audio processing algorithms, and other speech technology applications through this in-depth academic presentation.
