Maryam Naghibolhosseini

Email: naghib@msu.edu
Tel.: 517-884-2256

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Dr. Maryam Naghibolhosseini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and Director of AVAH Lab. She also holds an appointment as Adjunct Scientist in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Health. She earned her B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, and obtained her M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the City University of New York.

Dr. Naghibolhosseini is the recipient of an NIH NIDCD K01 Research Scientist Career Development Award and an NIH NIDCD R21 Early Career Research Award, supporting her work on AI-driven investigation of vocal mechanisms underlying dysphonia and Bayesian data-driven modeling of voice production. She is a 2026 Brandt Excellence Fellow in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at MSU. She was the recipient of the 2023 Sigma Xi Young Investigator Award, the 2020 ASHA Early Career Contributions in Research Award, and the 2018 Acoustical Society of America Young Investigator Award.

Trent Henry

Email: henrytr2@msu.edu

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Trent is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of Dr. Naghibolhosseini. He received his B.A. in Psychology and Communicative Sciences and Disorders in 2022 from Michigan State University while being a member of the AVAH Lab. Trent is interested in studying voice disorders and how they impact people's lives.

Sardar Nafis Bin Ali

Email: binsarda@msu.edu

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Sardar is currently pursuing a dual Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University, under the supervision of Dr. Mohsen Zayernouri and Dr. Maryam Naghibolhosseini. His research focuses on the mechanical modeling of vocal fold vibration, image processing, and deep learning. He is currently working on data-driven modeling of vocal fold vibration using a single mass-spring-damper system and segmenting various laryngeal tissues from high-speed videoendoscopy frames using convolutional neural networks and image segmentation techniques. Outside of research, he enjoys traveling, playing video games, and reading books.

Maruf Md Ikram

Email: ikrammar@msu.edu

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Maruf is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He is planning to pursue a dual Ph.D. degree with the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of Dr. Mohsen Zayernouri and Dr. Maryam Naghibolhosseini. His research focuses on the mechanical modeling of voice production, where he brings experience in computational fluid dynamics. In addition to his research, he is an enthusiastic cook who enjoys experimenting with new recipes and flavors. He is also an avid cricket player and fan and enjoys traveling and hiking in his free time.

Arman Khoshnevis

Email: khoshne1@msu.edu

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Arman is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in 2020 and 2022, respectively. As part of the FMATH group under the supervision of Dr. Mohsen Zayernouri, his research focuses on developing fractional-order constitutive models for complex materials. His work includes local and global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification to investigate different aspects of these mathematical models. Arman joined the AVAH Lab to contribute to a project that uses voice as a biomarker for evaluating mental health.

Apoorva Bommanaveni

Email: bommanav@msu.edu

Apoorva is from Farmington Hills, Michigan, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently a medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Apoorva joined the AVAH Lab to explore her interest in voice production and the pathogenesis of voice-related neurological disorders that affect both vocal function and its underlying anatomy. Through her work with the AVAH Lab, she hopes to make a meaningful contribution while gaining valuable skills for her future career as a physician and continuing to develop competency in evidence synthesis and laryngeal imaging interpretation.

In her spare time, Apoorva enjoys traveling and spending quality time with friends and family.

Rafe Affas

Email: affasraf@msu.edu

Rafe Affas is a first-year osteopathic medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) with a strong interest in clinical research and surgical innovation. His previous research experience spans multiple medical specialties, including urology, cardiovascular medicine, and orthopedic surgery. These experiences have strengthened his appreciation for the role of scientific inquiry in advancing patient care.

His research interests include surgical outcomes, evidence-based medicine, and improving clinical practice through meaningful scientific investigation. Through clinical experiences in orthopedic surgery and internal medicine, he has developed a multidisciplinary perspective on patient care and a deeper understanding of the importance of research in guiding medical decision-making.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Rafe values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning. He aspires to pursue a career in academic surgery that integrates clinical practice, research, and medical education to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care.

Zachary Kam

Email: kamzacha@msu.edu

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Zach Kam is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Michigan State University. He is currently a second-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Zach is interested in investigating how anatomical variation can influence normal voice production and hearing capabilities.

Hussein Saleh

Email: salehhu1@msu.edu

Hussein Saleh is from Los Angeles, California. He is currently a second-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned his B.S. in Human Biology and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles. Through the AVAH Lab, he is interested in researching how anatomical abnormalities within the larynx may help support earlier clinical diagnosis. Hussein hopes to gain knowledge and research experience that will be directly applicable to his future career as a practicing physician.

Geil Schock

Email: schockge@msu.edu

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Geil is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He is currently a third-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his B.A. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 2021. Geil is interested in studying the physiological and mechanical basis of hearing, speech production, and related disorders. After medical school, Geil hopes to apply these concepts to improve clinical diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Mohammad Munir Zaitoun

Email: zaitounm@msu.edu

Munir is from Western Massachusetts and is currently a third-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He joined the AVAH Lab to explore his interests in clinical research and better understand how laryngeal disease can alter the structure and physiology underlying voice production. Through his involvement in the lab's laryngeal cancer research, he hopes to gain experience in clinical data collection while learning how voice, imaging, and clinical data can be integrated to characterize disease-related changes in vocal function. He looks forward to developing research skills and perspectives that will complement his clinical training and future career as a physician.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, biking, and spending time outdoors.

Vinit Patel

Email: patelv29@msu.edu

Vinit Patel is from Houston, Texas, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University. Vinit is currently a second-year medical student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Detroit Medical Center campus. Vinit is interested in investigating biomarkers for the early detection of laryngeal carcinoma and exploring approaches that may contribute to earlier diagnosis in healthcare.

Gianna Spinelli

Email: spinel12@msu.edu

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Gianna Spinelli is currently pursuing her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University. She joined the AVAH Lab because of her interests in voice science, phonetics, and audiology. Gianna is particularly interested in studying pathological voices, including the voices of singers. She currently teaches voice lessons to adolescents and works as a preschool teacher. After graduation, she hopes to become a speech-language pathologist.

Lauren Guthridge

Email: guthrid4@msu.edu

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Lauren Guthridge is currently a master's student in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders. She received her B.M. in Voice Performance in 2020 and her M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy in 2022. After obtaining her master's degree in CSD, Lauren plans to become a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders. She ultimately hopes to work in an interdisciplinary performing arts clinic to support professional voice users, particularly singers across genres. Alongside her studies, Lauren works as a freelance mezzo-soprano in Metro Detroit and manages various professional development programs for voice teachers.

Allison Kaczmarczyk

Email: kaczma54@msu.edu

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Allison is an undergraduate student majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Cognitive Sciences. She plans to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist with a particular interest in pediatrics. As a research assistant in the AVAH Lab, Allison contributes to projects focused on voice analysis and speech research. She is interested in applying technology and data-driven methods to better understand voice production and improve assessment and treatment for individuals with communication disorders.

Outside of the lab, Allison enjoys reading, staying active, and working with children through educational and community programs. She is excited to continue developing her research skills while preparing for graduate school in speech-language pathology.

Lydia Stefanovski

Email: stefan98@msu.edu

Lydia is an undergraduate junior in the Honors College at Michigan State University, majoring in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a minor in History. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, with a particular interest in working with children. She joined the AVAH Lab to further explore her interests in voice science, speech production, and voice disorders while gaining hands-on research experience. She is excited to continue developing her research skills and expanding her knowledge of the field as she prepares for a future career as a speech-language pathologist.

Outside of the lab, Lydia enjoys staying active, spending time with friends and family, and working with children through educational and community activities.

Sophie Boback

Email: bobackso@msu.edu

Sophie is an undergraduate student in her junior year majoring in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. In the future, she hopes to become a medical speech-language pathologist. She joined the AVAH Lab to gain experience with the analysis of speech production and auditory sound transmission along with the techniques and models that are used in the lab.

In her free time, Sophie enjoys spending time with her friends and family and staying active.

Sophie Maxwell

Email: maxwe176@msu.edu

Sophie is an undergraduate senior majoring in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Cognitive Science at Michigan State University. She hopes to become a clinical speech-language pathologist after obtaining her master's degree. She joined the AVAH Lab to explore her interests in voice science, vocal fold imaging, and neurogenic voice disorders. Through her work in the lab, she is gaining experience with vocal fold image analysis and voice research.

Shri Keerthi Alla

Email: allashri@msu.edu

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Keerthi is a junior majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Pharmacology and is a member of both Lyman Briggs College and the Honors College at Michigan State University. She joined the AVAH Lab to pursue her interests in voice physiology and explore neurogenic voice disorders. In her free time, she enjoys writing short stories and spending time with family and friends.

Jad Fawaz

Email: fawazj@umich.edu

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Jad is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, where he received his B.S. in Biology, Health, and Society. He is currently the President of Medical Arabic, a course at the University of Michigan Medical School that teaches healthcare providers basic spoken Arabic skills and cultural sensitivity. He is passionate about bridging communication gaps in healthcare and hopes to make similar contributions through his work with the AVAH Lab. Jad plans to pursue a medical degree and hopes to help patients regain or improve their communicative abilities as a future physician. Outside of his academic and professional interests, he enjoys playing the piano and traveling with his family.

Shreya Srivastava

Email: ssriva35@jh.edu

Shreya is from Haslett, Michigan. She received her M.D. from Albany Medical College in New York in 2024. She earned her B.S. in Biology and Music as an interdisciplinary major from Union College in 2020, where she also studied global music performance and minored in World Music and Cultures. She also received an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Clarkson University in 2020. Shreya's research has included studying music appreciation among cochlear implant users and exploring ways to incorporate the arts into medicine. She joined the AVAH Lab to expand her research experience related to patients with hearing and voice disorders.