New Micro-Perforated Panels Tested

On the 13th January 2014 Rob Toulson from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge visited the Acoustics laboratory. Dr Toulson wanted a new Class C micro-perforated absorber tested as part of a EU Framework 7 project. We also had the chance to use our new Microflown impedance gun!

NPL visit the Acoustics Group

On the 7th January 2014 the Acoustics team of National Physics Laboratory visited London South Bank University. Discussions were held with the Acoustics and Ionizing Radiation Division, on of the 5 technical divisions, on potential projects for future collaboration. Watch this space!

Brad to give IOA Branch Presentation

 

On the 19th February 2014 Dr Brad Backus will give a presentation on his work on Cochlear Implants with Neurelec. For full information see the IOA website.

The Acoustics Group 2014

The Acoustics Group has grown significantly over the years - here's the 2014 structure. A lot is happening in 2014 - we hope to keep you all informed to all our upcoming activities! Let's see if we can bet the 100 post of 2013!

London School of Economics Project Completed

The Acoustics Group is happy to announce that Szabolc Vagvolgyi, was conferred with a 1st class degree from the London School of Economics in December 2013.  His thesis, "Residents' willingness to pay for aircraft noise reduction - the case for London City Airport" formed part of his degree in Environmental Policy. Dr Dance suggested the idea of implementing a scheme where runways could be built and the residents paid in shares based on the noise exceeding the statutory noise contours. Let's see what happens!

Student from Polytechnic of Turin Graduates

On the 20th December 2013 visiting Masters' student Elena Vercellone successfully defended her thesis, "Teachers' vocal effort in different acoustic environments". Elena was the second visiting academic to graduate from the Polytechnic of Turin. We all wish her well in her architectural career!

Luis visits Mumbai University

For Christmas 2013 Dr Gomez-Agustina visited ex Masters student Rolins Roy in Mumbai. Luis was invited to give a lecture to 100 students of Mumbai College of Architecture on acoustics, in particular on the work of the Acoustics Group, hence, the outfit!