Research
• Phonetics
• Auditory Processing
• Neural Mechanism of Temporally-Selective Attention in Speech Perception
• Individual Differences in Second Language (L2) Speech Learning
• Cognitive Processes Underlying L2 Performance and Development
• Role of Implicit Learning in L2 Phonology Acquisition
• Effect of Implicit and Explicit Training on the Improvement of Segmental and Prosodic L2 Speech Proficiency
• EEG Investigation of Frequency Following Responses (FFRs)
• Exploring the relationship between FFRs and better speech perception.
• Investigating neural encoding of AI-generated speech.
Publications
Bakkouche, L., McGhee, C., Lau, E., Cooper, S., Luo, X., Rees, M., Alter, K., Post, B., & Schwarz, J. (2025). Finding the Human Voice in AI: Insights on the Perception of AI-Voice Clones from Naturalness and Similarity Ratings. To appear in the Proceedings of Interspeech 2025.
Bakkouche, L., & Post, B. (2025). Influence of Proficiency and L2 Experience on Dynamic Spectral Cue Utilization in L2 Vowel Perception and Production. To appear in the Proceedings of Interspeech 2025.
Bakkouche, L., & Saito, K. (2025). Effects of auditory processing, memory, and experience on early and later stages of second language speech learning. Second Language Research. http://kazuyasaito.net/SLR2025.pdf
Bakkouche, L., & Magne, V. (2023). Attainment in the Early Years. EAL Journal, 21, 28-29. https://naldic.org.uk/publications/eal-journal/issue-21/
Bakkouche, L., Cooper, S., Luo, X., Rees, M., Lau, E., McGhee, C., Altar, K., Post, B.,Schwarz, J. (2024). Finding the Human Voice in AI: Insights on the Perception of AI-Voice Clones from MUSHRA and Similarity Tests. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2024-mvrz5
Bakkouche, L., Post, B., & Williams, J. (2024). Mastering Voice Onset Time (VOT) in Second Language (L2) Learning: The Role of Cognition, Perception, and Experience in Achieving Native-Like Proficiency. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2024-vmkdm
Bakkouche, L., Cooper, S., Luo, X., Rees, M., Lau, E., McGhee, C., Alter, K., Post, B., & Schwarz, J. (2024). Research plan: Neural encoding of AI-generated speech prosody by L1 and L2 speakers. UKiS 2024 Cambridge. https://ukis2024.eng.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ukis2024-Abstr...
Bakkouche, L., & Post, B. (2024).Mastering Sound Perception: Unveiling Auditory and Cognitive Influences on Native-Like Phonetic Category Perception in Adult L2 Learners. British Association of Academic Phoneticians Colloquium 2024, Cardiff. https://sites.google.com/view/baap-2024/en/programme
Bakkouche, L., & Post, B. (2023). Perceptual and Cognitive Individual Differences in L2 Speech Learning. Cambridge Open Engage. https://10.33774/coe-2023-hmz04
Teaching and Supervisions
2023 Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisor, TAL
2023 -2024 Li6 (Phonetics) Supervisor, TAL
2024 Guest Lecturer for Master’s Students, TAL
2024 -2025 Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisor, TAL
Other Professional Activities
2024-2025 Teaching Associate in Phonetics
2024-2025 Li1 Paper Coordinator
2022 -2024 CamPAL Organiser
2024 Incubator Fund Project: "Neural encoding of AI-generated speech prosody by L1 and L2 speakers"
2024 RAW EEG Workshop Organiser
2024 Language Learning Journal Dissertation Grant Winner
