In U.S., an Indian-American associate professor at Lamar University in Texas has been named to the 2016 class of the 'Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology' by the American Academy of Audiology. <br/><br/>Vinaya Manchaiah is one of only a dozen individuals selected nationwide for the honour. Audiology is a branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. <br/><br/>Originally from South India, Manchaiah holds a PhD in disability research from Linkoping University, Sweden.<br/><br/>The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organisation of audiologists. The members look to provide hearing care services through education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders.