Matt D. Andrick

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Matt D. Andrick is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of otologic surgery and biomedical robotics, whose work focuses on developing intelligent systems to improve cochlear implant outcomes. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted surgical insertion, intraoperative electrocochleography (ECochG), and real-time feedback control for minimizing cochlear trauma. Andrick’s major contribution is the development and characterization of the first ECochG-guided robotics-assisted cochlear implant array insertion system, a groundbreaking approach that uses live electrophysiological signals to detect and mitigate insertion-related intracochlear damage. His 2021 study, which has garnered 13 citations, demonstrated that drops in ECochG signals correlate with poorer hearing outcomes, and his system enables surgeons to adjust insertion parameters in real time—a significant advance over manual techniques. This work bridges the gap between neural monitoring and surgical robotics, offering a pathway to safer, more precise implantations. Andrick’s innovations hold promise for preserving residual hearing in patients, marking him as a rising leader in neuroprosthetic surgical technology.