Dr. Arunraj K
Audiologist/SLP Grade.I, Department of Audiology
Email: nahularun@aiishmysore.in
Phone Office: 0821-2502789
Dr. Arunraj K is an accomplished Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist, holding a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD from the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru. He hold this position in the Department of Audiology and the Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders at AIISH, Mysuru. Driven by a profound passion for research, Dr. Arunraj excels in areas include Newborn, Children, and Adult Hearing screening, Paediatric Diagnostic Audiology, Industrial Audiology and Hearing Conservation, Middle ear analysis - Wideband Absorbance Tympanometry, Community-Based Rehabilitation and Public Health.
With numerous publications, research projects, and scientific reports to his credit, Dr. Arunraj has received accolades including the AIISHIAN of the Year award and the Young Scientist Award. He has also had the privilege of presenting his scientific papers, funded by DST & ICMR, in various countries across the globe. He has undergone various short-term courses, reinforcing his knowledge and skills in areas such as Lifesaving Certification Program (2021), Internal Auditing ISO 9001:2015 (2017), Theory and Practice of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2013), and Public Health Planning for Hearing Impairment (2011). He actively contributes to the establishment of Outreach service centres at a national level and serves as an expert and Master trainer for National-level programs.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6965-8677
Journal Publications
1. Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in High-Risk Neonates at Kalaburagi Region of Northern Karnataka: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, pg. 1-7
2022 | Journal-article
Author(s): Aneena K Siddique, Renuka S Melkundi, Arunraj Karuppannan, Siddaram Patil, N Sreedevi
DOI: 10.1007/s12070-022-03138-6Part of ISSN: 2231-3796Part of ISSN: 0973-7707
2. Wideband Absorbance Tympanometry: A Novel Method in Identifying Otosclerosis
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Vol. 278, Pg. 4305 -4314
2021 | journal-article
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Animesh Barman
DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06571-xPart of ISSN: 0937-4477Part of ISSN: 1434-4726
3. Evaluation of Wideband Absorbance Tympanometry in Adults with Abnormal Positive and Negative Middle Ear Pressure
Journal of Hearing Science Vol. 4, Issue 4.
2020 | journal-article
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Animesh Barman
DOI: 10.17430/JHS.2020.10.4.5
4. Wideband Absorbance Pattern in Adults with Otosclerosis and Ossicular Chain Discontinuity
Auris Nasus Larynx Vol. 48, issue 4, pg. 583-589
2020 | journal-article
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Animesh Barman
DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2020.10.019Part of ISSN: 0385-8146
5. Diagnostic Relevance of Primitive Reflexes in High‑Risk Newborns: A Systematic Review
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association, Vol. 34 issue 1, pg. 24
2020 | journal-article
Author(s): N Swapna, Prawin Kumar, Bincy Kalam, V Anju, K Arunraj
6. Effects of Pressure Sweep Factors on Acoustic Immittance Measures in Ears with Normal/Low and High Acoustic Admittance.
Journal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Vol. 39, Issue 1.
2020 | journal-article
Author(s): Kishore Tanniru, Arunraj Karuppannan, Gowtham Horalahalli Shivaraju, Adel Aljadaan
7. Infant Screening System Based on Cry Analysis
International Annals of Science, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Pg. 1-7.
2018 | journal-article
Author(s): Akshay M Mendhakar, N Sreedevi, K Arunraj, Jayashree C Shanbal
DOI: 10.21467/ias.6.1.1-7Part of ISSN: 2456-7132
8. Clinical Findings of Hearing and Communication Disorders in Goldenhar Syndrome: A Case Report
Pediatrics & Neonatal Biology Open Access, Vol. 3, Issue 2.
2018 | journal-article
Author(s): Sabarish Appu, Arunraj Karuppannan, A Paril, R Bharath
https://medwinpublishers.com/PNBOA/PNBOA16000120.pdf
9. Awareness on Communication Disorders in Hospet Taluk of Karnataka: A Preliminary Survey Report
Language in India Vol. 1, issue 1.
2016 | journal-article
Author(s): Madhu Sudharshan Reddy. B, Jayashree C Shanbal, Arunraj Karuppannan
http://www.languageinindia.com/jan2016/madhusudharshanawarenesssurvey.pdf
10.Distribution of Communication Disorders in Primary School Children
Journal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Vol. 34, pg. 128-133. 6p.
2015 | journal-article
Author(s): Shanbal, Jayashree C.; K., Arunraj; Reddy, Madhu Sudharshan
11.Immediate effects of melody and rock music on distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) measurements’
International Society for Audiological Medicine
2015 | journal-article
Author(s): Tina Hephzibah, S., Varun Singh., Arunraj, K
12. Smart phone hearing applications: A boon or bane to identify hearing loss?
International Society for Audiological Medicine
2015 | journal-article
Author(s): Arunraj, K., Shanbal, J. C., & Rakshith, S.
13. Use of Chirp as alternate stimuli for Otoacoustic emission measurement
International Society for Audiological Medicine
2015 | journal-article
Author(s): Dhanush, S., Arunraj, K.
14. Dichotic word (CVC) test in Indian English speaking children.
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Publications
2009 | Student Research Article Vol. VII, pg. 1-4.
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Devi, N.
Scientific Reports
1. Elderly Screening: Distribution of Communication Disorders in Older and Elderly Adults.
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2022 | Report
Author(s): Swapna, N., Arunraj, K., Vasantha Lakshmi, M.S., Prawin Kumar, N. Sreedevi., Thasni, Aparna., Reshma, O. & Pushpavathi M.
ISBN- 97881-949876-0-4
2. School Screening Report on Communication Disorders: At-Risk Prevalence Rate of Hearing and Speech Language Disorders in School Children
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2022 | Report
Author(s): N Sreedevi., Arunraj, K., Vasantha Lakshmi, M.S., Sandeep, M., Spoorthi, T., Srividya., Ankitha & Pushpavathi M.
ISBN- 978-81-949876-7-3
3. Newborn Hearing Screening Program of AIISH: A Report (2008-2019)
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2021 | Report
Author(s): N. Sreedevi., Sandeep M., Arunraj K., Shreyank P., Srinivasa R., Ranjini A., Dibya A., & Pushpavathi M.
ISBN- 978-81-949876-5-9
4. Newborn Hearing Screening Program of AIISH: A Report (2020 & 2021).
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Publications
2021 | Report
Author(s): Sandeep M., Srinivasa R., Arunraj K., Sreedevi N., & Pushpavathi M. (2022).
ISBN – 978-81-949876-6-6
5. Newborn screening for Communication disorders: Occurrence of high risk factors for communication disorders using prospective and retrospective exploratory study – An outcome of NBS program.
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2016 | Report
Author(s): Arunraj, K., Madhu Sudarshan Reddy, Sunitha E., Savithri, S. R., Animesh Barman., Jayashree C. Shanbal. (2016).
ISBN: 978-93-81584-93-4
6. School Screening: Distribution of Communication Disorders in School Children.
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2016 | Report
Author(s): Arunraj, K., Madhu Sudarshan Reddy, Sunitha E., Savithri, S. R., Animesh Barman., Jayashree C. Shanbal. (2016).
ISBN: 978-93-81584-94-1
Seminar/Workshop Proceedings
1. World Hearing day 2023 WHO grant
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2023 | Proceedings
2. World Hearing day 2022 WHO grant
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2022 | Proceedings
3. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Noise Induced Hearing loss: A Propagative Guidance on Initiation of Hearing Conservation program ICMR Funded
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2017 | Proceedings
4. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Newborn Screening: Initiatives towards prevention and early identification of communication disorders MCI Funded
Publication of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
2016 | Proceedings
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Research Projects
Completed:
1. Development and validation of computerized screening tool for infant cry
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Publications
AIISH Research Fund Project
2015 | Intramural Project
Project No: DP 119
Author(s): N. Sreedevi., Jayashree C. Shanbal., Arunraj Karuppannan
URI: http://192.168.100.26:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3952
2. Hearing conservation Program: Attitude of employers and Employees and the need for intervention module
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Publications
AIISH Research Fund Project
2014 | Intramural Project
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Devi, N.
3. Probing hidden hearing loss in individuals with different levels of noise exposure
AIISH Research Fund Project
Ongoing | Intramural Project
Project No: SH/RCS/ARF-AUD-10/2021-22
Author(s): Arunraj Karuppannan, Animesh Barman
Ongoing Project:
1. Outcome measures of awareness programs to expectant mothers on communication disorders
AIISH Research Fund Project 2023
Collaborative PPP Model | Intramural Project
Status: Ongoing
Author(s): N Sreedevi, Arunraj K., Sonia Mandappa,
Duration |
Designation & Institution |
May 2010 to till date |
Audiologist/Speech-Language Pathologist (On regular) Department of Audiology & Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Karnataka, India. |
Nov. 2009 to April 2010 |
Audiologist/Speech-Language Pathologist (On Contract) Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Karnataka, India. |
Aug. 2009 to Oct. 2009 |
Clinical Assistant (On Contract) Department of Audiology All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Karnataka, India. |
May 2007 to June 2007
|
Clinical Assistant (On Contract) Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit Department of Speech-Language Pathology All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Karnataka, India. |
- New-born, children and Adult Hearing screening
- Paediatric Diagnostic Audiology – Behavioural & Electrophysiology
- Industrial audiology and Hearing Conservation
- Middle ear analysis - Wideband Absorbance Tympanometry