Bio
Dr. DeWet Swanepoel is a distinguished audiologist known for advancing global hearing-health care, especially in underserved areas. His research focuses on improving access to audiological services through innovative technologies like mobile and telehealth solutions. As co-founder of hearX Group, he has developed health and digital hearing assessment tools, making health care more accessible in low-income communities.
With over 280 peer-reviewed publications, six textbooks, and leadership roles such as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Audiology, Dr. Swanepoel has contributed to research, education, and policy. He also leads the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss at the University of Pretoria.