Materials

Sam Toone

Sam is part of Cohort 2 at the University of Sheffield.

Edward Jackson

Ed is part of Cohort 2 at the University of Salford.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Auralisation of Acoustic Metamaterials

Suspended curved wooden acoustic panels installed indoors for sound absorption and architectural acoustics research.

Acoustic Performance, Analysis and Design of Steel Composites

Acoustic Performance, Analysis and Design of Steel Composites.