The SLS research group is generally relying on the English Department’s sound laboratory, which has been used primarily for research in second language acquisition. However, Míša Hejná has recently obtained a grant which includes funding for new lab equipment. Our lab equipment therefore now includes:
- Sound-proof recording studio
- Micro Speech Research Ultrasound
- Electroglottography (EGG) equipment
- Electropalatography (EPG) equipment
- Complete Aerodynamic Systems (including oral and nasal airflow machines)
- Screening Audiometer (see also this page for an internet-based screening tool)
- E-prime software
In addition to this, we have various pieces of equipment which measures a person’s bio-markers, thanks to Míša’s “Ageing in LVC” project. This includes equipment to measure grip strength, strength of pulmonic exhaling, manual nimbleness and reaction time, blood pressure, height and weight.
