Materials

Tilde Resare

Tilde is part of Cohort 1 at the University of Sheffield.

Stuart Cumming

Stuart is part of Cohort 1 at the University of Southampton.

Laboratory testing equipment is arranged inside an acoustics research facility. Two large materials testing machines stand on either side of a desk with a computer workstation, monitor and telephone. A banner for the UK Acoustics Network (UKAN) is displayed on the left, featuring the text “The Focal Point of Acoustics.” Additional laboratory equipment, cables and a blue trolley are visible around the room, highlighting a controlled environment for acoustics and materials research.

Accessible Tinnitus Notch Noise Therapy via Machine Learning, Acoustic Metamaterials and Additive Manufacturing

Project outline Over seven million people in the UK live with tinnitus — the persistent perception of sound when no external source is present. Tinnitus can cause distress, anxiety, and loss of concentration, and current therapies are often costly, complex, or inaccessible. This project aims to change that by combining machine learning, clinical expertise, and […]

An acoustics experiment takes place inside an anechoic chamber lined with large wedge-shaped sound-absorbing panels. A loudspeaker mounted on a stand faces measurement equipment positioned on a tripod, while a researcher stands nearby holding a notebook. The chamber’s geometric foam wedges cover the walls to minimise sound reflections, creating a controlled environment for acoustic testing and measurement.

Improving Noise and Vibration in Cars

Project outline Option A – Advanced acoustic metamaterials for automotive application The sound a car makes is extremely important for customer satisfaction. Acoustic materials are one of the most common ways of treating unwanted sounds in the vehicle cabin. Metamaterials have become a hot topic in acoustics research and offer the possibility of creating more sustainable acoustic […]

Acoustic test chamber with sound-absorbing foam walls, central experimental apparatus, and enclosed measurement equipment.

Low-Frequency Acoustic Metamaterials for Aircraft Noise Reduction

Project outline Aircraft noise remains a major environmental challenge as the aviation industry moves toward quieter and more sustainable propulsion systems. Low-frequency noise, produced by jet engines and fans, is particularly difficult to suppress using conventional acoustic liners due to its long wavelengths and high energy content. This PhD project will explore the use of […]

Cohort 1 of the EPSRC Sustainable Sound Futures CDT gathered for a group photo indoors around a large anatomical ear model used for sound and hearing research.

Auralisation of Acoustic Metamaterials

Project outline This project aims to develop virtual models to simulate and assess how humans perceive sound altered by acoustic metamaterials across different applications (such as absorptive treatments and noise mitigation), and to develop an interactive web app that demonstrates the sound of acoustic metamaterials through auralisation. The emergence of acoustic metamaterials has opened up […]

Acoustic Performance, Analysis and Design of Steel Composites

Project outline To improve the acoustic performance in indoor environments it is vital to have a good understanding of all possible transmission paths between points in a building. This research focuses on steel stud-based double leafed walls which are building components that act as partitions inside buildings forming separate units or “rooms”. I am specifically […]