International Bureau for Audiophonology
The International Bureau for Audiophonology is made up of delegates from societies, national or regional audiophonology committees, international professional associations (for those disciplines listed in the definition of audiophonology) and associate members.
About BIAP
Scientific society established by Belgian Royal Decree on 24 March 1967.
International experts give their opinion and take part in drafting recommendations, which are then disseminated by the BIAP secretariat. Delegates, associate members and experts work together on specific themes in specialised technical commissions.
What is audiophonology?
Audiophonology is the science of hearing, phonation, speech and human language. It includes the anatomical, physiological, psychological, acoustic, phonetic, linguistic and sociological aspects of communication.
Five disciplines, one field
- Medicine
- Pedagogy
- Speech therapy
- Psychology
- Hearing-aid audiology
Secretary-General
Dr Laurent Demanez
CHU Sart Tilman – ENT department, B‑4000 Liège, Belgium
Associated companies
BIAP works with national and international societies from every discipline of audiophonology, and with associated companies.
