Kathryn Huether views herself as a "sound student," borrowing the term from Jonathan Sterne. A trained musicologist, ethnomusicologist, and classical violinist, she explores the intersections of sound, memory, history, and identity. As a junior scholar, Huether has gained recognition from scholars and institutions worldwide, serving as an academic reviewer for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, the leading journal in its field, as well as for Sound Studies.

While much of her earlier work focused on the sonic representation of the Holocaust, and much of it still remains rooted in Holocaust studies and the ethical responsibility of preserving its memory, Huether has expanded her research to examine sound’s role in shaping human rights and historical narratives, with a particular focus on American injustices. Her recent work explores the sonic dimensions of America’s mass lynchings—often referred to as "America's Black Holocaust"—as well as the genocide of Native Americans and the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. She investigates how sound evokes trauma and commodifies memory, shaping how societies engage with these histories and influencing public understanding of the past.

Currently, Huether is based in Los Angeles, where she is a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA’s Initiative to Study Hate. Her research continues to push the boundaries of sound studies by investigating how sonic practices resist or propagate hate, offering new insights into the intersections of sound, memory, and justice. Her work inspires students and scholars alike through its commitment to social justice and interdisciplinary inquiry.

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