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
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., 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
Li1 (Sounds and Words) Supervisions - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge [2023-2024]
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]
Li6 (Phonetics) Supervisions - Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Univeristiy of Cambridge [2024-2025]
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]
