Amanda Stark, Ph.D, M.S., CCC-SLP

Amanda Stark, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, voice scientist, and clinical researcher specializing in upper-airway disorders, voice production, and translational assessment of complex vocal behaviors. She holds a PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and is currently a postdoctoral research associate, where her work integrates clinical voice science, biomechanics, and emerging technologies to improve detection, characterization, and treatment of voice and airway disorders. Her research is grounded in real-world clinical questions and spans populations ranging from individuals with neurologic and functional voice disorders to professional voice users.

 

Dr. Stark’s research program focuses on precision phenotyping of voice and airway function using multimodal approaches, including acoustics, aerodynamics, high-speed and stroboscopic imaging, respiratory kinematics, electromyography, and advanced signal analysis. She is actively involved in multiple federally funded projects and collaborative research initiatives aimed at improving diagnostic sensitivity for conditions such as laryngeal dystonia, essential voice tremor, and other neuromuscular and biomechanical disorders of the upper airway. A defining feature of her work is its translational emphasis—bridging laboratory methods with clinical feasibility and prioritizing tools and outcomes that meaningfully impact patient care.

 

In addition to her research, Dr. Stark is deeply committed to teaching, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has extensive experience training students, clinicians, and researchers across levels, with a teaching philosophy centered on scientific literacy, critical thinking, and applied clinical reasoning. She is also engaged in public-facing science communication and collaborative outreach with artists, clinicians, engineers, and industry partners, reflecting her belief that impactful voice science thrives at the intersection of disciplines. Through her scholarship, mentorship, and service, Dr. Stark aims to build inclusive research ecosystems that advance knowledge while supporting the diverse communities who rely on their voices professionally and personally.