Peter “Skip” Scheifele
PhD, LCDR USN (Ret.)
Peter “Skip” Scheifele
PhD, LCDR USN (Ret.)
Dr. Peter Scheifele, PhD, LCDR USN (Ret.), is a Navy Vietnam-era veteran and distinguished expert in bioacoustics and audiology. His military career included service as a submarine sonar and weapons officer, Navy Diver, and Naval Oceanographer. He directed the Navy Marine Mammal Technology Program, specializing in marine mammal bioacoustics research, and served as Head Trainer at Mystic Aquarium. For his pioneering contributions, he received the Order of the Decibel and a presidential citation from President George H. W. Bush.
Dr. Scheifele also trained and handled narcotics and bomb detection dogs for the U.S. Coast Guard. Today, he leads the University of Cincinnati FETCHLAB, a globally recognized research center focused on animal audiology, vocal mechanisms, and bioacoustics. He serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for the U.S. Army Special Forces and the Department of Defense on tactical military working dog audiology and Canine PTSD.
He is a Professor of animal bioacoustics, audiology, and human neuroaudiology in the College of Allied Health Sciences, and teaches otology and neurology in the College of Medicine. His career bridges military innovation, academic research, and clinical excellence in both human and animal communication sciences. Unlimited
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