Dr. Ngodup received his BS degree from Panjab University, India, and his PhD from the University at Buffalo with Dr. Matthew Xu-Friedman. He did his postdoctoral training with Dr. Laurence Trussell at the Oregon Health & Science University. He joined the department as an assistant professor in 2025.

Cellular and synaptic mechanism of hearing

My lab is interested in understanding how neurons in the brain process auditory signals. Neurons communicate with each other through synaptic connections. Our focus is on understanding how the different types of neurons, their neural circuits, and their connections work to help us hear. To do this, my lab uses in vitro slice electrophysiology, optogenetics, viral tract tracing methods, large-scale tissue clearing, advanced imaging techniques, and neuroanatomical approaches. This research could lead to a better understanding of the neural defects underlying hearing disorders like tinnitus, hyperacusis, and speech processing disorders and may lead to more effective therapeutic inventions.