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Collection of hexagon-shaped images illustrating sound and acoustics research and practice, including people working in a lab and studio settings, a mannequin head fitted with headphones for audio testing, acoustic panels in a testing chamber, measurement equipment, and technical setups, all arranged on a light grey background.

PhD Projects

Our PhD projects sit at the forefront of research in sustainable sound futures, bringing together expertise from acoustics, audio engineering, data science, design, and the social sciences. Across the Sustainable Sound Futures CDT, doctoral researchers are tackling a diverse range of challenges — from understanding and improving sound environments, to developing innovative audio technologies, to exploring the role of sound in health, society, and sustainability.

Current projects span research areas including sound and the environment, health and wellbeing, immersive and intelligent audio systems, and the societal impact of sound. Each project reflects our interdisciplinary approach, combining technical innovation with real-world application to address complex global challenges. All projects are funded by EPSRC and our industry partners.

This page highlights our current PhD projects, offering insight into the breadth of research taking place within the Sustainable Sound Futures CDT. It also serves as a hub for future opportunities — prospective applicants can return here to discover upcoming PhD projects and join us in shaping the future of sound.

Group of around fifteen people, cohort 1, posed indoors around a large anatomical model of the human ear, which is centrally displayed and cross-sectioned to show internal structures. The group is arranged in two rows, with some standing behind the model and several seated on the floor in front. The room has a wooden floor and a softly blurred background with shelves and equipment, suggesting an academic or lab setting.
Close-up of two people working with audio research equipment in an indoor lab setting. In the foreground, one person sits out of focus, facing toward the setup. In the centre, another person stands and adjusts a small spherical microphone mounted within a metal frame and attached to a vertical stand, holding connected cables. The background features warm-toned wooden wall panels and soft lighting, creating a studio-like environment.
Close-up view inside an anechoic chamber with dark, wedge-shaped acoustic foam panels covering the walls and ceiling in a dense geometric pattern. A single exposed light bulb hangs from a cord at the centre, casting a soft glow that highlights the textured surfaces and creates deep shadows between the angled foam structures.