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Dr. Kamakshi V. Gopal

Modified Service Retiree

University of North Texas

Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

(940) 369-7432

Email: Kamakshi.Gopal@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Michigan State University, 1992
    Major: Audiology and Speech Sciences
    Dissertation: Characterization of an EPSP-Like Potential in the Ventral-Cord of Cricket, Acheta Domesticus
  • MS, University of Mysore, 1981
    Major: Speech and Hearing Sciences
  • BS, University of Mysore, 1979
    Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • Department Chair, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2008 - Present).
  • Director of Graduate Studies in Audiology, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2005 - 2015).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1999 - 2008).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1993 - 1999).
  • Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University. Michigan State University. (1992 - 1993).
  • Audiology Specialist (Clinic Supervisor), Michigan State University. Michigan State University. (1992 - 1993).
  • Audiologist and Speech Pathologist, Institute of Speech and Hearing. Institute of Speech and Hearing. (1982 - 1986).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Texas State Licensure in Audiology, Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (1993 - Present).
  • Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech-Langauge Hearing Association. (1990 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • World Health Organization, Division of Deafness and Hearing Loss Prevention. (2015 - Present).
  • American Academy of Audiology. (1994 - Present).
  • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. (1993 - Present).
  • Texas Hearing Aid Dispensers Association. (1993 - Present).
  • Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (1993 - Present).
  • Association for Research in Otolaryngology. (1994 - 2012).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ASLP 3040 - Introduction to Audiology, 4 courses.
  • ASLP 6200 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular System, 5 courses.
  • ASLP 6990 - Research Project, 7 courses.
  • HLSC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 3 courses.
  • HLSR 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 2 courses.
  • SPHS 3040 - Introduction to Audiology, 4 courses.
  • SPHS 3070 - Introduction to Audiology, 7 courses.
  • SPHS 4900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • SPHS 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • SPHS 6200 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular System, 11 courses.
  • SPHS 6650 - Audiologic Assessment, 10 courses.
  • SPHS 6670 - Medical Audiology, 11 courses.
  • SPHS 6770 - Electrophysiologic Assessment I, 12 courses.
  • SPHS 6990 - Research Project, 14 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Neve Yerushalayim University, Jerusalem, Israel, SPHS 5650 Diagnostic Audiology, Summer 2003.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, (November 2014).
  • Guest Lecture, (October 2013).
  • Guest Lecture, (November 2012).
  • Guest Lecture, (April 2012).
  • Guest Lecture, (November 2011).

Directed Student Learning

  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2017).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (September 2021 - December 18, 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2020 - December 18, 2022).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2020).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2020).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2019).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2019).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2016 - 2018).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2016 - May 2018).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2015 - 2017).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2014 - 2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2013 - 2015).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2013 - 2015).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2013 - 2015).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2012 - 2015).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2012 - 2014).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2012 - 2014).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2012 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2011 - 2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2008 - 2013).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2010 - 2012).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2010 - 2012).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2009 - 2011).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2007 - 2009).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2007 - 2009).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2005 - 2007).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2004 - 2007).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2004 - 2005).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2004 - 2005).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2004 - 2005).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2004 - 2005).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2004 - 2005).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2003 - 2005).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biomedical Engineering. (2003 - 2004).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2002 - 2004).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2001 - 2003).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2001 - 2003).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (2001 - 2002).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2000 - 2001).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2000 - 2001).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (1999 - 2001).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (1997 - 2001).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (1998 - 2000).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (1998 - 2000).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (1998 - 2000).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Biological Sciences. (1997 - 1998).
  • Major Professor, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (1995 - 1996).

Awards and Honors

  • Deans and Chairs Leadership Development Program, UNT Office of Strategy and Performance. (January 2019).
  • Expert Audiology Academic Member, World Health Organization. (September 2015).
  • Nominated for Nominated several times for J.H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award at UNT, UNT. (1997).
  • Nominated for Nominated several times for Fessor Graham Award, graduate students. (2000).
  • Nominated for Nominated for Minnie Stevens Piper Award, UNT. (2011).
  • Recommended to serve as a Category III member of the UNT Graduate Faculty, UNT. (2001).
  • Nominated for Recognition of Faculty as a source of support and inspiration at UNT, UNT. (2007).
  • Nominated for Nominated for College Outstanding Alumni Award, Michigan State University. (2001).
  • Nominated for Nominated for Decker Scholar Award, UNT. (2001).
  • "The Best of 1999 Audiology Literature" for Gopal, K.V. and Pierel, K. (1999): Binaural Interaction Component in Children at Risk for Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Scandinavian Audiology, 28(2), 77-84, Audiology Profession. (1999).
  • Recognition Award: UNT pioneers of distribution learning, Center for Distribution Learning, University of North Texas. (1999).
  • Developing Scholar Award, University of North Texas. (1997).
  • Phi Beta Kappa International Student Award for academic excellence, Michigan State University. (1990).
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Award for academic excellence, Michigan State University. (1988).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Hamilton, K.S., Gopal, K.V., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2015). Gentamicin Alters the Sensitivity of GABAA Receptors in Cultured Auditory Cortex Networks. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. 38 40. Baltimore, MD, Association for Research in Otolaryngology 38th Annual Midwinter Meeting.
  • Wu, C., Calderon, N., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G., Moore, E.J. (2013). Measurement of auditory cortical network responses to potassium channel openers. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. 36 40. Baltimore, MD, Association for Research in Otolaryngology 36th Annual Midwinter Meeting.
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Shrestha, B.K., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2012). Antioxidants D-Methionine and L-Carnitine Modulate Neuronal Activity through GABAergic Inhibition. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. 35 166.
  • Gopal, K.V., Wu, C., Jacquez, T., Gross, G., Moore, E.J. (2010). Characterization of tinnitus treatment drugs in Pentylenetetrazole-induced activity using an in vitro model of auditory cortex networks. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. 33 283.
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G., Moore, E.J. (2010). Screening of investigational tinnitus drugs using cultured auditory cortex networks. Other. 4 34-35. Fourth International Tinnitus Research Initiative Foundation Conference.
  • Miller, B., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (2005). Methylphenidate-induced spontaneous activity changes in cultured frontal and auditory cortical networks. Other. 225 (4)

    • Book Chapter

  • Gross, G.W., Pancrazio, J.J., Gopal, K.V. (2018). High Information Content Phyiological Biosensors: Nerve Cell Networks on Microelectrode Arrays. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group.
  • Gross, G., Gopal, K.V., Taketani, M., Baudry, M. (2006). Emerging Histiotypic Properties of Cultured Neuronal Networks. Advances in Network Electrophysiology: Using Multi-Electrode Arrays. 193–214. Boston, MA, Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25858-2_8

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Calderon, N.K., Ledee, D., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (2014). Cortical networks respond with major activity changes to sildenafil citrate (Viagra). Other. Proceedings of the 9th International meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays.
  • Thomas, B., Gopal, K.V., D'Souza, M., Mao, D., Lu, H. (2014). Tinnitus is associated with hyperactivity in the frontal lobe and reduced activity in the auditory cortex. Other. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2012). `Antioxidants D-Methionine and L-Carnitine modulate neuronal activity through GABAergic inhibition. Other. 181-182. Proceedings of the 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays.
  • Gopal, K.V., Wu, C., Shrestha, B.K., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2012). Acute quantification of cisplatin toxicity and protection by D-Methionine. Other. 179-180. Proceedings of the 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays.
  • Moore, E.J., Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Lucas, T.J., Gross, G. (2012). Assay for drugs to treat tinnitus. Other. 169-170. Proceedings of the 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays.

    • Journal Article

  • Caldwell, J., Gopal, K.V., Ortu, D., Miller, S.E. (2024). Electrophysiological auditory measures to identify potential cortical markers of tinnitus. Brain Research. 1842 Elsevier.
  • Gopal, K.V., Schafer, E.C., Nandy, R., Brown, A., Caldwell, J., Phillips, B., Ballard, G. (2021). Characteristic Deviations of Auditory Evoked Potentials in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 32 (6) 379-385.
  • Schafer, E.C., Mathews, L., Gopal, K., Canale, E., Creech, A., Manning, J., Kaiser, K. (2020). Behavioral auditory processing in children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 31 (9) 680-689.
  • Gopal, K.V., Schafer, E.C., Mathews, L., Nandy, R., Beaudion, D., Schadt, L., Brown, A., Phillips, B., Caldwell, J. (2020). Effects of Auditory Training on Electrophysiological Measures in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 31 96 -104.
  • Schafer, E., Gopal, K., Mathews, L. (2019). Verification and validation of remote-microphone technology on children and college-age adults who have autism spectrum disorder.. Journal of Educational, Pediatric and (Re)Habilitative Audiology. 24 1-7.
  • Gopal, K.V., Champlin, S., Phillips, B. (2019). Assessment of Safe Listening Intentional Behavior Toward Personal Listening Devices in Young Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16 (17) 3180-91.
  • Gopal, K.v., Mills, L.E., Phillips, B.S., Nandy, R. (2019). Risk Assessment of Recreational Noise–Induced Hearing Loss from Exposure through a Personal Audio System—iPod Touch. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 30 (7) 619-633.
  • Schafer, E.C., Gopal, K.V., Mathews, L.H., Thompson, S., Kaiser, K., McCullough, S., Jones, J., Castillo, P., Canale, E., Hutcheson, A. (2019). Effects of Auditory Training and Remote-Microphone Technology on the Behavioral Performance of Children and Young Adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 30 (5) 431-443.
  • Gopal, K.V. (2017). Current Practices in the Assessment of Recreational noise-induced hearing loss: a review. Other. http://www.who.int/pbd/deafness/Monograph_on_current_Practices_in_the_assessment_of_NIHL_in_recreational_settings.pdf?ua=1
  • Gopal, K., Thomas, B.P., Nandy, R., Mao, D., Lu, H. (2017). Potential Audiological and MRI Markers of Tinnitus. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 28 (8) 742—757. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.16106
  • Hamilton, K., Gopal, K.V., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. Pharmacological Response Sensitization in Nerve Cell Networks Exposed to the Antibiotic Gentamicin.. European Journal of Pharmacology. 794 92-99. Elsevier.
  • Gopal, K.V., Thomas, B.P., Mao, D., Lu, H. (2015). Efficacy of carnitine in treatment of tinnitus: evidence from audiological and MRI measures-a case study. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 26 (3) 311—324. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.26.3.10
  • Pancrazio, J.J., Gopal, K.V., Keefer, E.W., Gross, G. (2014). Botulinum toxin suppression of CNS network activity in vitro. Journal of Toxicology. 2014 732913. http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3944787
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Lukas, T.J., Gross, G., Moore, E.J. (2014). Pharmacodynamics of potassium channel openers in cultured neuronal networks. European Journal of Pharmacology. 732 (Supplement C) 68 - 75. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014299914002118
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2014). Antioxidants l-carnitine and d-methionine modulate neuronal activity through GABAergic inhibition. Journal of Neural Transmission. 121 (7) 683–693. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-014-1170-x
  • Gopal, K.V., Chesky, K., Beschoner, E.A., Nelson, P.D., Stewart, B.J. (2013). Auditory risk assessment of college music students in jazz band-based instructional activity. Noise & Health. 15 (65) 246—252. https://doi.org/10.4103/1463-1741.113520
  • Gopal, K.V., Wu, C., Shrestha, B., Campbell, K.C., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2012). d-Methionine protects against cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity in cortical networks. Neurotoxicology and Teratology. 34 (5) 495 - 504. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892036212001213
  • Gopal, K.V., Wu, C., Moore, E.J., Gross, G. (2011). Assessment of styrene oxide neurotoxicity using in vitro auditory cortex networks. Other. 2011 204804. http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3658808
  • Wu, C., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G., Lukas, T.J., Moore, E.J. (2011). An in vitro model for testing drugs to treat tinnitus. European Journal of Pharmacology. 667 (1-3) 188—194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.05.070
  • Gopal, K.V., Herrington, R., Pearce, J. (2009). Analysis of auditory measures in normal hearing young male adult cigarette smokers using multiple variable selection methods with predictive validation assessments. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2009 745151. http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2809320
  • Gopal, K.V. (2008). Audiological findings in individuals exposed to organic solvents: Case studies.. Noise & Health. 10 (40) 74–82. http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19052439
  • Gopal, K.V., Allport, J.M., Baldridge, M.R. (2007). Auditory behavioral and evoked potential measures in migraineurs during attack-free period. Journal of Audiological Medicine. 5 (3) 160-168. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/16513860701633466
  • Sliwinska-Kowalska, M., Prasher, D., Rodrigues, C.A., Zamysłowska-Szmytke, E., Campo, P., Henderson, D., Lund, S.P., Johnson, A.C., Schäper, M., Odkvist, L., Starck, J., Toppila, E., Schneider, E., Möller, C., Fuente, A., Gopal, K.V. (2007). OTOTOXICITY OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS - FROM SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE TO HEALTH POLICY. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Health. 20 (2) 215-222.
  • Gopal, K.V., Miller, B.R., Gross, G. (2007). Acute and sub-chronic functional neurotoxicity of methylphenidate on neural networks in vitro. Journal of Neural Transmission. 114 (11) 1365–1375. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-007-0759-8
  • Gopal, K.V., Briley, K.A., Goodale, E.S., Hendea, O.M. (2005). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors treatment effects on auditory measures in depressed female subjects. European Journal of Pharmacology. 520 (1) 59 - 69. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014299905007521
  • Gopal, K.V., Carney, L., Bishop, C.E. (2004). Auditory measures in clinically depressed individuals. I. Basic measures and transient otoacoustic emissions. International Journal of Audiology. 43 (9) 493-498. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992020400050063
  • Gopal, K.V., Bishop, C.E., Carney, L. (2004). Auditory measures in clinically depressed individuals. II. Auditory evoked potentials and behavioral speech tests. International Journal of Audiology. 43 (9) 499-505. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992020400050064
  • Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (2004). Unique responses of auditory cortex networks in vitro to low concentrations of quinine. Hearing Research. 192 (1) 10 - 22. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378595504000401
  • Xia, Y., Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (2003). Differential acute effects of fluoxetine on frontal and auditory cortex networks in vitro. Brain Research. 973 (2) 151 - 160. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006899303023679
  • Gopal, K.V. (2003). Neurotoxic effects of mercury on auditory cortex networks growing on microelectrode arrays: a preliminary analysis. Neurotoxicology and Teratology. 25 (1) 69 - 76. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892036202003215
  • Gopal, K.V., Daily, C.S., Kao, K. (2002). Auditory Brainstem Responses to regular and high stimulus repetition rates in children at risk for Central Auditory Disorders. Journal of Audiological Medicine. 11 (3) 146-160.
  • Davis-Gunter, M.J., Löwenheim, H., Gopal, K.V., Moore, E.J. (2001). The I’ potential of the human auditory brainstem response to paired click stimuli. Scandinavian Audiology. 30 (1) 50-60. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/010503901750069572
  • Gopal, K.V., Daly, D., Daniloff, R., Pennartz, L. (2000). Effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on auditory processing: case study. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 11 (8) 454—463. http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/11012241
  • Gopal, K.V., Pierel, K. (1999). Binaural interaction component in children at risk for central auditory processing disorders. Scandinavian Audiology. 28 (2) 77-84. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/010503999424798
  • Gopal, K.V., Kowalski, J.M. (1999). Slope analysis of Auditory Brainstem Responses in children at risk of central auditory processing disorders. Scandinavian Audiology. 28 (2) 85-90. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/010503999424806
  • Amedofu, G., Gopal, K.V., Asher, J., Ahmadizadeh, M., Moore, E.J. (1999). Auditory brainstem responses in Golden Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) affected with the Wh gene. Other. 49 (2) 173—178. http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/10331547
  • Gross, G.W. (1997). Neuronal Networks in vitro: Applications to Neurotoxicology, Drug Development and Biosensors.. Other. 2 (4) 138-147.
  • Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (1996). Auditory Cortical Neurons in Vitro: Cell Culture and Multichannel Extracellular Recording. Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 116 (5) 690-696. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.3109/00016489609137908
  • Gopal, K.V., Gross, G. (1996). Auditory Cortical Neurons in Vitro: Initial Pharmacological Studies. Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 116 (5) 697-704. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.3109/00016489609137909
  • GOPAL, V.K., Moore, E.J. (1996). Auditory Evoked Responses from the Cercal Hearing System of the House Cricket, Acheta domesticus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. 31 (4) 515-523.

    • Research Report

  • Gopal, K.V. (2016). Universal Protocol for Assessment of Recreational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (RNIHL)- Report to WHO. Other.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Gopal, K.V. (Presenter), Presbycusis: Hearing Loss with Aging, Sri Humanitarian, Religious, Educational Endowment (SHREE) Foundation, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2007).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Presenter), To Protect and Conserve the Gift of Hearing, Sri Humanitarian, Religious, Educational Endowment (SHREE) Foundation, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2006).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Champlin, S. (Author), Phillips, B. (Author), Annual Meeting, Impact of Hearing Health Educational Messages on Personal Listening Levels of Music in Young Adults, American Academy of Audiology, Conference Cancelled due to COVID, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Schafer, E.C. (Author), Mathews, L.H. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Electrophysiological and Behavioral Correlates of Auditory Processing in Trained ASD Individuals, American Academy of Audiology, Nashville, TN, United States of America. (2018).
  • Schafer, E.C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Intensive auditory training in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Critical Review of Literature – Recreational Noise-induced Hearing Loss (RNIHL), Switzerland. (2017).
  • Schafer, E.C. (Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Mathews, L.H. (Author), Educational Audiology Association Conference, Strategies to address auditory processing issues in autism spectrum disorder., Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Schafer, E.C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Mathews, L.H. (Author), Frontiers in Hearing: Auditory Development and Disorders., Autism spectrum disorder: Auditory processing characteristics and intervention strategies., Estes Park, CO, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Hamilton, K. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), GABAA Receptor receptor sensitivity in Cultured Auditory Cortex Tissue is altered by Gentamicin, United States of America. (2015).
  • Thomas, B. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), D'Souza, M. (Author), Mao, D. (Author), Lu, H. (Author), 23rd Annual Meeting, Tinnitus is associated with hyperactivity in the frontal lobe and reduced activity in the auditory cortex, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Milan, Italy, Italy. (2014).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Fuente, A. (Author & Presenter), Morata, T. (Author & Presenter), XXXII World Congress of Audiology Meeting, Chemical-induced auditory dysfunction: from scientific evidence to practice, Brisbane, Australia, Australia. (2014).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Presenter), Translational research in Audiology, Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore, India, India. (2013).
  • Wu, C. (Author & Presenter), Calderon, N. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author & Presenter), Moore, E.J. (Author & Presenter), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Measurement of auditory cortical network responses to potassium channel openers, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2013).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), National Conference, A Multidisciplinary Approach to Evaluate the Effects of Toxins on the Auditory System, American Academy of Audiology, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2013).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Wu, C. (Author), Shrestha, B. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Acute quantification of cisplatin toxicity and protection by D-Methionine, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Drug Screening, United States of America. (2012).
  • Wu, C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Antioxidants D-Methionine and L-Carnitine modulate neuronal activity through GABAergic inhibition, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Drug Screening, United States of America. (2012).
  • Moore, E.J. (Author & Presenter), Wu, C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Lucas, T.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), 8th international meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Assay for drugs to treat tinnitus, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Drug Screening, United States of America. (2012).
  • Shrestha, B. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, D-Methionine protects cultured auditory networks from gentamicin and cisplatin toxicity, American Academy of Audiology, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2012).
  • Wu, C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Shrestha, B. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Antioxidants D-Methionine and L-Carnitine Modulate Neuronal Activity through GABAergic Inhibition, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2012).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), National Conference, D-Methionine protects cultured auditory networks from gentamicin and cisplatin toxicity, American Academy of Audiology, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2012).
  • Beschoner, E. (Author & Presenter), Stewart, B. (Author & Presenter), Nelson, P. (Author & Presenter), Chesky, K. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Auditory Risk Assessment of Music Students in Ensemble-based Classes, American Academy of Audiology, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2011).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Evaluation of tinnitus treatment drugs using an in vitro model, Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore, India, India. (2011).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Wu, C. (Author), Shrestha, B. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, D-Methionine Protects Against Cisplatin-Induced Neurotoxicity in Auditory Cortex Networks in vitro, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2011).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), 11th Annual Conference, Translating Basic Science Research to Clinical Practice in Audiology, Texas Academy of Audiology, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2010).
  • Wu, C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Fourth International Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference, Screening of Investigational Tinnitus Drugs Using Cultured Auditory Cortex Networks, Tinnitus Research Initiative, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2010).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Wu, C. (Author), Jacquez, T. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Characterization of tinnitus treatment drugs in Pentylenetetrazole-induced activity using an in vitro model of auditory cortex networks, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2010).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Assessment of Functional and Cellular Neurotoxicity of Styrene using an in vitro Model of Auditory Cortex Networks, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2009).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), 33rd National Conference, Audiological Findings in Individuals Exposed to Organic Solvents: Case Studies, National Hearing Conservation Association, Portland, Oregon, United States of America. (2008).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Herrington, R. (Author), Pearce, J. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Auditory measures in young normal hearing chronic cigarette smokers, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2008).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author & Presenter), MidWinter Research Meeting, Functional- and cytotoxicity of copper on spontaneously active auditory cortex networks in vitro, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. (2007).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), 2006 Toxicology and risk assessment conference, Multi-disciplinary techniques in the assessment of neurotoxic effects of solvents on the central auditory system, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America. (2006).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), International Workshop on health effects of exposure to noise and chemicals, Exposure to organic solvents and retrocochlear abnormalities, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland, Poland. (2006).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Baldridge, M. (Author), Bailey, J. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Auditory measures in subjects with migraine headaches, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. (2006).
  • Miller, B.R. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), 35th Annual Meeting, Methylphenidate-induced changes in spontaneous activity in cultured frontal and auditory cortical networks, Society for Neuroscience, Washington, D.C., United States of America. (2005).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Histiotypic methylphenidate-induced reduction of spontaneous activity in cultured auditory cortical networks, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (2005).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), 36th Indian Speech and Hearing Association Conference, Assessment of auditory processing disorders: Behavioral and electrophysiologic tests, Indian Speech and Hearing Association, Mysore, India, India. (2004).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Auditory effects of SSRIs in clinically depressed female subjects, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America. (2004).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gooding, H. (Author), Shifltet, K. (Author), National Conference, Effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on speech fluency, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2004).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Xia, Y. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), 13th Association for Research in Otolaryngology Mid Winter Meeting, Differential effects of fluoxetine on auditory and frontal cortex networks growing on multielectrode arrays, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America. (2003).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), 15th Annual Convention of the American Academy of Audiology, Auditory assessment of clinically depressed individuals, American Academy of Audiology, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2003).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author & Presenter), Third International Conference on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Acute differential effects of quinine on auditory cortex, frontal cortex and inferior colliculus networks growing on microelectrode arrays, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2003).
  • Xia, Y. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Third International Conference on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Acute effects of fluoxetine on frontal and auditory cortical neurons, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2003).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Bishop, C. (Author), Goodale, E. (Author), Briley, K. (Author), Fourteenth American Academy of Audiology National Conference, Auditory measures in subjects on SSRI medication, American Academy of Audiology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2002).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Effects of quinine on auditory cortical networks growing on microelectrode arrays, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. (2002).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author & Presenter), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Hearing Conservation Association - Best Practices Workshop, Evaluation of chemicals on auditory cortical networks growing on microelectrode arrays, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Hearing Conservation Association, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America. (2002).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Farrow, D. (Author), Gooding, H.L. (Author), The 11th Biennial Conference on Motor Speech, The effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on speech diadochokinesis, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. (2002).
  • Lu, F. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Farrow, D. (Author), Gooding, H.L. (Author), American Speech-Language and Hearing Association National Conference, Sentence characteristics associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (2001).
  • Bremner, F.J. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), The 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology, Correlates of sensory memory in cultured neurons, Society for Computers in Psychology, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2001).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Bishop, C. (Author), Carney, L. (Author), Thirteenth American Academy of Audiology National Conference, Auditory processing in subjects prescribed with SSRI medication, American Academy of Audiology, San Deigo, California, United States of America. (2001).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Moore, E.J. (Author), Counter, A.S. (Author), Buchanan, L.H. (Author), American Speech-Language and Hearing Association National Conference, Effects of mercury on the auditory system: Organismic, network, cellular, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2000).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Liang, G. (Author), Ulfendahl, M. (Author), Narahashi, T. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Midwinter Research Meeting, Effects of Mercuric Chloride on auditory cortical networks and outer hair cells in vitro, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. (2000).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Daly, M. (Author), Daniloff, R. (Author), Pennartz, L. (Author), Joint American Acoustical Society and European Acoustical Society Annual Convention, Effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors on auditory processing, American Acoustical Society and European Acoustical Society, Berlin, Germany, Germany. (1999).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Daly, C.S. (Author), , K.K. (Author), Tenth American Academy of Audiology National Conference, Effect of high stimulus rate on Auditory Brainstem Responses in children at risk for Central Auditory Processing Disorders, American Academy of Audiology, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. (1998).
  • Pierel, K. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Eighth American Academy of Audiology National Conference, Binaural Interaction Potential as a Measure of Central Auditory Processing, American Academy of Audiology, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (1996).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Midwinter Research Meeting, Effects of Glycine and Strychnine on Auditory Cortical Neurons in vitro, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. (1996).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author & Presenter), Gross, G. (Author), Midwinter Research Meeting, Characterization of Spontaneous Activity of Auditory Cortical Neurons in Culture, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States of America. (1995).

    • Poster

  • Caldwell, J. (Author & Presenter), GopalV. (Author), Ortu, D. (Author), HPS Graduate Student Research Day, First Prize Winning Poster: The Use of Late Auditory Evoked Potentials as Potential Biomarkers of Tinnitus., College of Health and Public Service, UNT, Chilton Hall, UNT, United States of America. (2022).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Caldwell, J. (Author & Presenter), Ortu, D. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Conference, The Use of Late Auditory Evoked Potentials as Potential Biomarkers of Tinnitus  , American Academy of Audiology, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Goel, A. (Author & Presenter), Joshi, E. (Author), Kwee-Bintoro, T. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Chesky, K. (Author), Champlin, S. (Author), Albert, M. (Author), Dashboard system to track cumulative exposure to dangerous sound levels during music instruction., Acoustical Society of America, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Caldwell, J. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Ortu, D. (Author), Electrophysiological Auditory Measures to Identify Potential Cortical Markers of Tinnitus, American Academy of Audiology, New Orleans, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Pal, A. (Author), Caldewell , J. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Ortu, D. (Author & Presenter), Association for Behavior Analysis Internatiional Annual meeting 2019, Tinnitus Treatment: A Positive Reinforcement Learning-Based Neuro-Operant Experiment, Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, United States of America. (2019).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Brown, A. (Author & Presenter), Ballard, G. (Author), Phillips, B. (Author), Caldwell, J. (Author), Schafer, E. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Characteristic deviations of auditory evoked potentials in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Columbus, OH., United States of America. (2019).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Phillips, B. (Author & Presenter), Sara, C. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Drop the Beat: Attitudes, Perceptions, Behaviors, and Intent for Safe Listening Habits., Columbus, OH., United States of America. (2019).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Pal, A. (Author), Caldwell, J. (Author & Presenter), Ortu, D. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Positive Reinforcement Learning-based Training as a Treatment Approach for Tinnitus., Columbus, OH., United States of America. (2019).
  • Kaiser, K. (Author & Presenter), Canale, E. (Author), Creech, A. (Author), Manning, J. (Author), Shih, Y. (Author), Schafer, E.C. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Auditory Processing in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared to Neurotypical Peers., American Academy of Audiology, Columbus, Ohio., United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Beaudoin, D. (Author & Presenter), Laura, S. (Author & Presenter), Ashley, B. (Author & Presenter), Schafer, E.C. (Author), Mathews, L.H. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Effects of Intense Auditory Training On Neural Sound Representation in Autism Spectrum Disorder, American Academy of Audiology, Nashville, TN, United States of America. (2018).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Mills, L. (Author & Presenter), Phillips, B. (Author), McCullough, S. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Risk Assessment of Recreational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss from Personal Listening Devices, United States of America. (2017).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Author), Thomas, B.P. (Author & Presenter), Herrington, R. (Author), D'Souza, M. (Author), Wheeler, C. (Author), Lu, H. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Audiological and Imaging Measures Predictive of Tinnitus Group Membership, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2015).
  • Hamilton, K. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Gentamicin Sensitizes GABAA Receptors in Cultured Auditory Cortex Tissue, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2015).
  • Hamilton, K. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Moore, E.J. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Mid Winter Research Meeting, Gentamicin Alters the Sensitivity of GABAA Receptors in Cultured Auditory Cortex Networks, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2015).
  • Calderon, C. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Effects of Sildenafil Citrate on Spontaneous Activity of Cortical Networks In Vitro, American Academy of Audiology, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2014).
  • Chesner, A. (Author & Presenter), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Ward, L. (Author), Muncy, A. (Author), American Academy of Audiology National Convention, Perspectives on Acoustic Tinnitus Treatment Devices Based on Self-reports, American Academy of Audiology, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2014).
  • Calderon, N.K. (Author & Presenter), Ledee, D. (Author), Gopal, K.V. (Author), Gross, G. (Author), Proceedings of the 9th International meeting on substrate-integrated microelectrode arrays, Cortical networks respond with major activity changes to sildenafil citrate (Viagra), Pharmacology, Toxicology and Drug Screening, United States of America. (2014).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Gopal, K.V. (Discussant), Expert Member meeting, Make Listening Safe Consultation, World Health Organization International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland. (2017).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Discussant), Expert Member meeting, Consultation on Safe Listening Devices, World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union, Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland. (2015).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Discussant), Expert Member Meeting, Joint Stakeholders’ Consultation on Safe Listening Devices, World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union, Geneva, Switzerland, Switzerland. (2015).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), Lee, D. (Co-Principal), Thomas, B. (Co-Principal), "Assessing the Relationship Between Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Intervention, Brain Imaging, and Cognitive Decline," sponsored by Once Upon a Time Foundation, Other, $20000 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
  • Phillips , B. (Principal), Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), Champlin, S. (Supporting), "Hearing Health Communication: Perception of Risk from Recreational Noise Exposure in Young Adults in the US," sponsored by Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF) Lear Ashmore, State, $2000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Schafer, E. (Co-Principal), Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), Lauren, M. (Co-Principal), "Innovative Auditory Processing Training Model to Enhance Communication in Children with ASD," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $379000 Funded. (2016 - 2019).
  • Mills, L. (Co-Principal), Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), "Risk Assessment of Hearing Loss from Personal Listening Devices," sponsored by Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, Private, $2200 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Schafer, E.C. (Principal), Gopal, K. (Co-Principal), Mathews, L. (Co-Principal), "Innovative Auditory Processing Training Model to Enhance Communication Skills in Children with ASD.," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Autism Research Grant, State, $378885 Funded. ( - 2016).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Neurobiological correlates of Tinnitus using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging," sponsored by Once upon a Time Foundation, State, $25000 Funded. (2012 - 2014).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Investigation of tinnitus using fMRI technique," sponsored by CSID-UNT, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), "Neurobiological Correlates of Tinnitus Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $7500 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
  • Gopal, K.V., "Re-purposing Drugs for the Treatment of Tinnitus," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $7500.00 Funded. (2010 - 2011).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Assessment of neurotoxicity of Industrial Solvents on Central Auditory Networks in vitro," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2007 - 2008).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Auditory measures in female anorexia Subjects," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2006 - 2007).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Cigarette smoke-induced auditory deficits," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2005 - 2006).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Effects of occupational noise and solvents on the auditory system," University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (2003 - 2004).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), "Development of a generic broad-band neuronal biosensor (PI-Dr.Gross (Biology))," sponsored by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Federal, $700000 Funded. (2001 - 2004).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Evaluation of auditory and perceptual skills in subjects with low serotonin.," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $100000 Funded. (2000 - 2002).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors on cultured cortical networks," University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2000 - 2001).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Evaluation of tinnitus-inducing drugs using an in vitro model," University of North Texas, $3800 Funded. (1999 - 2000).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Effects of lead on auditory cortical neurons in culture," University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (1998 - 1999).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), "Environmental neuro-toxicants as agents of mental illness and mental retardation. Development of new screeing methods for neurotoxic compounds. PI-Dr.Gross (Biology)," sponsored by Hogan-Boyd Trust, State, $120000 Funded. (1997 - 1999).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Effects of mercury on auditory cortical cultures," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (1997 - 1998).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Study of plasticity in auditory cortical neurons in culture," University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (1996 - 1997).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "NMDA and non-NMDA receptors in auditory networks in culture," University of North Texas, $3800 Funded. (1995 - 1996).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Auditory cortical potentials in children with auditory processing difficulties," University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (1994 - 1995).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Binaural Interaction Potentials in children with auditory processing difficulties," University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (1993 - 1994).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), Champlin, S. (Co-Principal), "Hearing Health Communication Assessment: attitudes, education and prevention of recreational noise-induced hearing loss," sponsored by Texas Speech Language Hearing Foundation, FOND, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Schafer, E. (Co-Principal), Gopal, K.V. (Co-Principal), Lauren, M. (Co-Principal), "Innovative Auditory Processing Training Model to Enhance Communication in Children with ASD," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, Funded. (2016 - 2019).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Risk Assessment of Hearing Loss from Personal Listening Devices," sponsored by Texas Speech Language Hearing Foundation, FOND, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Schafer, E.C. (Principal), Gopal, K. (Co-Principal), Mathews, L. (Co-Principal), "Innovative Auditory Processing Training Model to Enhance Communication Skills in Children with ASD.," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Autism Research Grant, State, Funded. ( - 2016).
  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Neurobiological correlates of Tinnitus using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging," sponsored by Once upon a Time Foundation, State, Funded. (2012 - 2014).

    • Grant - Service

  • Gopal, K.V. (Principal), "Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy Grant," University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Keller, J., Gopal, K.V. (Supporting), "Allied Health Pathways E3 - Exposure, Experience and Excellence," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $399945 Funded. (2016 - 2018).
  • Keller, J., Gopal, K.V. (Supporting), "Allied Health Pathways E3 - Exposure, Experience and Excellence," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, Funded. (2016 - 2018).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, HPS Promotion to Full Professor Committee. (September 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Community Services Complex Establishment Committee. (2018 - Present).
  • Member, Joint Audiology and Music Ph.D. Committee. (2018 - Present).
  • Member, ASLP Benchmark Committee. (2017 - Present).
  • Member, ASLP Fundraising Committee. (2017 - Present).
  • Member, Executive Committee. (2010 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, Junior Faculty Mentor. (2002 - Present).
  • Member, Departmental Executive Committee. (2000 - Present).
  • Member, Departmental Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) Committee. (1998 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Provide support to incoming Department Chair and Junior Faculty. (September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024).
  • Chairperson, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2023).
  • Chairperson, Chair letters for candidates going up for Full Professor. (October 2022 - November 2022).
  • Member, Dean Search Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Member, Ph.D. in HSR Committee. (2015 - 2017).
  • Member, UNT Faculty Mentor Committee. (2012 - 2017).
  • Member (Chair or Member), Graduate Admissions Committee. (2005 - 2017).
  • Member (Senator), Faculty Senator. (2004 - 2017).
  • Member (Chair 2006 - 07, 2003 - 05, 2008-2009; Member 1999 - 2003, and 2007 - 2012), Departmental Personnel Affairs Committee. (1999 - 2017).
  • Member (Chair: 2003 – 06, 2007-2011; Member 1999 - 2003, 2006 - 07, and 2012-13), Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee. (1999 - 2017).
  • Other (Interim Chair), Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Other (Interim Clinic Director), Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Member, Graduate Advisors Committee. (2012 - 2015).
  • Director (Director), Doctor of Audiology Program. (2005 - 2015).
  • Member, Search Committee for Departmental Chair. (2007 - 2008).
  • Member, Faculty Research Committee. (2004 - 2008).
  • Task Force Member, Doctoral Program Assessment. (2005 - 2007).
  • Member, Diversity Advisory Committee. (2003 - 2006).
  • Other (Diversity Advisory Representative), (2003 - 2006).
  • Committee Chair, Search Committee for Audiology Faculty positions. (2004 - 2005).
  • Member, Departmental Quality Control Committee. (2003 - 2005).
  • Member, Search Committee for the Founding Dean of UNT's College of Engineering. (2002 - 2003).
  • Member, Merit Evaluation Committee. (2000 - 2001).
  • Member, Future of Science Committee. (1995 - 1996).

Public Service

  • Member (Annual hearing screening services to children and adults), DFW Temple, Irving. (2004 - Present).
  • Manager (Public education regarding "Ear and Hearing Care, Ear Protection from Noise, Effects of Drugs on Hearing"), Community Health Fairs. (2000 - Present).
  • Other (Consultant. Advising on curriculum and research projects), "Institute of Speech and Hearing". Bangalore, (1995 - Present).
  • Member (Hearing screening services to children and adults), Jacob's Ladder Organization in downtown Dallas. (2004 - 2004).
  • Member (Hearing screening services to children and adults), St. John Church in downtown Dallas. (2003 - 2003).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer (Technical Reviewer for NIOSH Noise Manual), NIOSH. (2015 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer (Technical Expert), World Health Organization’s Division of Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss. (2014 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Neural Transmission. (2013 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, External reviewer for faculty promotion and tenure at various Universities. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of American Academy of Audiology. (2012 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Auditory Research. (2011 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of International Audiology. (2009 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. (2005 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Neurotoxicology & Teratology. (2003 - Present).
  • Member, Journal of Oto Ryno Laryngologia: Clinical Review - International Editorial Board. (2002 - Present).
  • Member (Council of AUD Programs), American Academy of Audiology. (2005 - 2015).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, UNT Faculty Research Grant Proposals. (1996 - 2008).
  • Other, Student Research Evaluation Committee. (2005 - 2006).
  • Other, Educational Subcommittee. (2003 - 2004).

Consulting

  • Academic, Samvaad Instititue of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore, India. (2016).
  • Academic, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. (2015).
  • Academic, Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore, India. (2000).