Assist. Prof. Dr. Wai Tsz Chang | Hearing Deficit | Outstanding Contribution Award

Assistant Professor Dr. Wai Tsz Chang is an academic clinician–scientist in otology and neurotology with a strong research focus on minimally invasive ear surgery, endoscopic otologic techniques, lateral skull base surgery, and hearing implantation. Her scholarly work integrates clinical innovation with outcomes research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, contributing to evidence-based advancement in otologic and neurotologic practice. She has led and participated in multicenter and interdisciplinary studies, including international collaborations on endoscopic ear surgery and technology-enhanced surgical training, as well as research on hearing rehabilitation and neuro-otologic disorders. Dr. Chang’s research portfolio includes 22 peer-reviewed publications, with a total of 166 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting consistent academic impact within her specialty. Her work emphasizes translational relevance, surgical outcome optimization, and the development of novel techniques and technologies to improve patient care in otology and hearing sciences.