Biography
Education
Ph.D. Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge (currently completing)
M.A. Forensic Phonetics, University of York (Distinction)
B.A. English Language and Linguistics, University of York (First Class Honours with Distinction)
Research Grants
International Association for Forensic Phonetics and Acoustics
Title: DIVERSE: Database of Individual Variation in English by Recording style and SEx.
Multichannel recordings of female SSBE speakers for forensic phonetics.
Location: University of Cambridge
Collaborators: Alice Paver, Dr Kirsty McDougall and Professor Paul Foulkes
Date: [January-Decemeber 2025]
Grant: £1'500
Language in the human machine era, short term scientific mission. Cost European cooperation in science and technology.
Title: Speech recognition in adverse conditions by humans and machines.
Location: University of Zürich
Collaborators: Professor Eleanor Chodroff
Date: [August-October 2023]
Grant: $4'000.
Output: Patman, C. and Chodroff, E. Speech recognition in adverse conditions by humans and machines. JASA Express Lett. 1 November 2024; 4 (11): 115204. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0032473
Research
1. Forensic Speech Science
2. Face coverings and Phonetics
3. Sociophonetics
4. Speaker comparison
The majority of research conducted in forensic speech science currently addresses the male voice, with reference measurements, analysis techniques and calibration datasets all constructed based on male voices. However, females speak and use language differently to men. My thesis aims to investigate the use of traditional acoustic methods as well as machine-based methods on different types of female data. The results of these experiments will provide a better insight into how to approach the analysis of female voices in forensic casework.
Publications
Patman, C. and Chodroff, E. Speech recognition in adverse conditions by humans and machines. JASA Express Lett. 1 November 2024; 4 (11): 115204. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0032473
Patman, C., McDougall, K. and Foulkes, P. (submitted) "Audio visual data show that face coverings have minimal impact on speech comprehension and do not affect speaker social evaluations".
Bradshaw, L., Möller, S. & Patman C. (in press). IAFPA Conference report 2024.
Patman, C., Foulkes, P. & McDougall, K. (forthcoming) "Methodological approaches to analysis of breathy and whispery voice: a systematic review."
Patman, C., McDougall, K., Foulkes, P. (2024). Methodological approaches to analysis of breathy and whispery voice: a systematic review. IAFPA conference proceedings 2024, L’Université du Québec à Montréal and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Montréal. 28-31 July 2024. [Oral presentation]
Patman, C., Foulkes, P., McDougall, K. (2024). Investigating the acoustic distance between default and breathy voice for female speakers. IAFPA conference proceedings 2024, L’Université du Québec à Montréal and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Montréal. 28-31 July 2024. [Poster]
Patman, C., McDougall, K., Foulkes, P. (2024). Using an audio-video and exposure experiment to explore the perception of face mask speech. BAAP conference proceedings 2024, University of Cardiff, Cardiff, 25-27 July 2024. [Poster]
Patman, C., McDougall, K., & Foulkes, P. (2023). Exploring the effects of face coverings on the perception of female speech: insights from an audio-visual and exposure experiment . Cambridge Open Engage. doi:10.33774/coe-2023-c5f8n
Patman, C., Foulkes, P., and Hughes, V. (2023). Smile with your eyes! The impact of face coverings on speech comprehension and perceptions of speaker attributes. IAFPA conference proceedings 2023, Universität Zürich, Switzerland. 9-12 July 2023. [Poster]
Gerlach, L., Carroll, L., Fairclough, L., Gibb-Reid, B., Harrington, L., Lee, D., Lieb, A., Möller, S., Patman, C., Paver, A., Schäfer, S., Siewert, M., Suthar, N., Valenzuela Farías, G., Williams, S., Brown, G. and Kirchhübel, C. (2023). Learning by doing: An example of casework-relevant training in forensic speech science. IAFPA conference proceedings 2023, Universität Zürich, Switzerland. 9-12 July 2023. [Poster]
Teaching and Supervisions
Teaching:
Core teaching
Li6 (Phonetics) Lecturer - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Univeristiy of Cambridge [2024-2025]
MPhil Seminar Leader - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Univeristiy of Cambridge [2024-2025]
Li6 (Phonetics) Supervisor - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Univeristiy of Cambridge [2024-2025]
Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisor - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge [2023-2024]
Outreach teaching
CAMSIS Education - Introduction to Cambridge, University of Cambridge [March 2025]
Sutton Trust Outreach Lecture - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge [August 2024]
Sutton Trust Outreach Workshop - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge [August 2024]
Other Professional Activities
Roles
Student Representative for the International Association for Forensic Phonetics and Acoustics [July 2023-present]
Lab meeting coordinator [September 2023-present]
Memberships and associations:
IAFPA (International Association for Forensic Phonetics and Acoustics)
IPA (International Phonetics Association)
Invited talks
LITHME. The impact of a face covering on speech processing. [07.12.2023]
Oxford Wave Research. Recognition of face mask speech by machines and humans. [09.11.2023]
University of Zürich. Recognition of face mask speech by machines and humans. [27.09.2023]
University of York. Improving methodologies. Moving towards an audio-video visual investigation of face mask speech. [04.05.2023]
Conferences/Workshops attended:
IAFPA 2024. L’Université du Québec à Montréal. [28-31/07/2024]
UK and Ireland Speech Workshop 2024. University of Cambridge, Cambridge. [01-02/07/2024]
BAAP 2024. University of Cardiff, Cardiff. [25-27/03/2024]
Summer School on Experimental Methods in Vocal Identity Research, Universität Zürich, Switzerland [04-13/09/2023]
ICPhS 2023. [07-11/08/2023]
IAFPA 2023. Universität Zürich, Switzerland. [9-12/07/2023]
Voice quality and Vocal settings workshop, University of Cambridge. [07-10/03/2023]
Forensic Voice Comparison workshop, Lancaster University. [02/02/2023]
