The Acoustics Group at a UKAN Soundscape Workship

The LSBU Acoustic Group represented by Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina has participated in a workshop organised by UKAN network. The event entitled"overcoming traditional acoustic challenges to urban planning and development" took place at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health in London. High profile speakers were in attendance and valuable discussion took place to advance the integration of SoundScapes in urban planning

Three former students to give IOA Branch meeting presentations

Three former students from the Masters course in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics programme are to give the annual IOA London branch address on dissertation based research. John Cane will present cycle vibrations, Graeme Littleford on Voice Alarm systems and Jack Travellers on Louvre guidance. A great opportunity to showcase all the good work done by the Acoustics Group!

Inter-Noise 19 paper on Cycling-Induced Hand-Arm Vibration

A paper  written by former LSBU MSc Acoustics student John Cane and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina  has been presented and published at Internoise 2019 conference. The paper is entitled “Determination of Urban Cycling-Induced Hand-Arm Vibration and Mitigation”. The oral presentation was conveyed in a very clear and informative fashion. The original topic  generated a fair amount  of interest judging by the number of interesting questions that were posed to John during question time.

Dr Bob Peters has passed away

Dr Robert Peters, Bob to his friends, and he had many, has passed away. Bob taught at the North East Surrey College of Science and Technology in the 1980s and 90s, where he retired. He then came out of retirement to join London South Bank University where he taught for 20 years. He was a fantastic lecturer bringing the maths to life through example. He was awarded the Stephenson Medal by the Institute of Acoustics in 2013 for his long service to acoustics. He set up the IOA Certificate programmer and was a founder of the IOA Diploma course and a long time Distance Learning lecturer. He will be missed by friends, family and the acoustics world.

PhD candidate Doug Shearer presents at Inter-Noise 2019

PhD candidate Doug Shearer presented his latest research work at Inter-Noise 2019 held in Madrid. Doug's paper was entitled, "The creation of a flexible acoustic using airbeds". His presentation sparked some smiles and much interest into the mechanism of the absorption!

The Acoustics Group at Inter-Noise 2019

From t he 16-19th June 2019 the Spanish Acoustical Society hosted Inter-Noise 2019 in Madrid. The Acoustics Group were very noticeable in their new branded shirts! The Acoustics Group were represented by in the form of 11 staff and students. Four past Masters students presented, as well as 2 PhD students and all 3 members of staff. Professor Dance assisted with the bid for Inter-Noise 2022 to be held in Glasgow and represented the Institute of Acoustics at official meetings, And most importantly I think everyone had a good time!

Haydar presents at Inter-Noise 2019, Madrid

At Inter-Noise 2019 held in Madrid over 16-19th June 2019 Dr Aygun presented his joint work with the Civil Engineers of London South Bank University. His paper was entitled, "Investigation of acoustical and structural parameters of recycled glass bead composite material". This was very original work which demonstrated how collaboration can have mutual benefits!