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2025年7月9日下午，香港中文大学深圳研究院Rens Elia Burghardt博士后的开题答辩会顺利举行。Rens Elia Burghardt博士属于香港中文大学深圳耳鼻咽喉头颈外科研究院成员。香港中文大学深圳耳鼻咽喉头颈外科研究院由香港中文大学深圳研究院和香港中文大学医学院耳鼻咽喉—头颈外科学系联合组建，属香港中文大学深圳研究院二级科研平台。
本次答辩会以线上及现场的方式同步在深圳虚拟大学园三楼会议室进行。会议邀请到了华南理工大学孟庆林副教授担任评审专家组组长，并由香港科技大学黄平波教授、深圳市龙岗区耳鼻咽喉医院魏朝刚教授、浙江大学余雄杰教授以及合作导师香港中文大学Jan Schnupp教授组成的评审专家组，对开题报告进行考核。参会人员还有深圳虚拟大学园战略研究部赵海燕老师和香港中文大学深圳研究院科研管理部徐思奇。
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主要研究领域包括鼻咽喉头颈肿瘤、听力、其它耳鼻咽喉相关疾病的研究。联建团队致力将研究院打造成为粤港澳大湾区耳鼻咽喉头颈外科领域重要的科研交流平台、医疗生物研发平台和卫生健康合作典型示范重要平台，其负责人是香港中文大学深圳研究院研究员、香港中文大学唐志辉教授，研究团队目前有高级研究员1人，博士后1人。
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Successful Defense of Postdoctoral Thesis Proposal by Dr. Rens Elia Burghardt at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute
On the afternoon of July 9, 2025, the postdoctoral thesis proposal defense for Dr. Rens Elia Burghardt, was successfully conducted. Dr. Burghardt got his Ph.D degree from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the CUHK Faculty of Medicine in 2024 and started his postdoctoral training at Shenzhen Research Institute since 2025.
The defense was held in a hybrid mode, at the Shenzhen Virtual University Park. The examiner panel was chaired by Associate Professor Meng Qinglin from South China University of Technology, members including Professor Huang Pingbo from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Professor Wei Chaogang from Shenzhen Longgang ENT Hospital, Professor Yu Xiongjie from Zhejiang University, and Professor Jan Schnupp, the co-supervisor from CUHK.
Dr. Burghardt's research proposal was titled "Towards Near-Normal Spatial Hearing: Identifying Neural Markers of Interaural Time Differences via Fast Cochlear Implant-Compatible Optical and Electroencephalo-graphic Imaging”, during the defense, he elaborated on how the research project aims to improve spatial hearing and tone perception abilities in cochlear implant (CI) users and develop methods to objectively measure these improvements using CI-compatible neuroimaging devices. By investigating temporal processing—a fundamental limitation in current CI technology—this study systematically investigates its effects on spatial hearing and tone perception through three phases: baseline assessment, cross-sectional study, and intervention study. The project aims to enhance the quality of life and improve speech comprehension among CI users, bringing significant breakthroughs to the field of hearing rehabilitation.
After in-depth discussion, the panel members agreed that the research direction is of great theoretical and practical significance, expressed highly positive recognition of the preliminary research work, and provided valuable suggestions as well. Finally, after having the key points summarized by the Professor Jan Schnupp, the supervisor, the panel unanimously approved Dr. Burghardt's postdoctoral thesis proposal.
The main research areas of the CUHK-Shenzhen Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Institute include tumors of the head and neck, hearing, and other otorhinolaryngology-related diseases. The team led by Professor Tong Chi Fai Michael, is committed to making the institute an important platform for scientific research and exchange, medical and biological research and development, and health cooperation in the field of otorhino-laryngology, head and neck surgery in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.