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American engineer
John I. Yellott
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What is the full name of John I. Yellott?
John I. Yellott
When was John I. Yellott born?
March 19, 1918
What was John I. Yellott’s contribution to the field of audiology?
He is best known for inventing the first completely implantable cochlear implant, which he accomplished in 1961.
Where did John I. Yellott work?
He was a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and served as the director of the Comparative Auditory Research Laboratory.
When did John I. Yellott pass away?
He passed away on January 14, 2012.
John I. Yellott