Acoustics Innovation Institute

Speaker: Nicolas Madinier, INRIA research centre, Rennes, France Wed 29th April 2026 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. Online only via Microsoft Teams. Abstract: The Virtual Fields Method (VFM) and the Force Analysis Technique (FAT) are two vibratory inverse methods. These methods are used to identify the complex bending stiffness of a thin plate over a […]

Speaker: Carmen Rosas-Pérez, Heriot-Watt University Wed 15th April 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract In the work presented in this seminar, neurodiversity, auraldiversity, and diversity in noise sensitivity are considered as factors that can lead to differences in sensory experiences […]

Speaker: Francesco Aletta, University College London Wed 22nd April 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Recent advances in soundscape standardization show how the field has evolved from broad conceptual definitions to a structured international framework centred on the ISO 12913 […]

Speaker: Ryan Woods, NOVARS Research Centre at the University of Manchester Wed 25th March 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract This presentation will summarise the philosophy, process and outcomes of my recent practice based PhD in Electroacoustic Composition entitled ‘Collaborative […]

Speaker: Robin Woodward, principal consultant with Hayes McKenzie Partnership Ltd. Wed 11th March 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Wind turbine noise has been assessed for many years concentrating on two components contributing to annoyance, the broadband sound pressure level […]

Wed 4th March 2026 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. On campus in Newton 241 & streamed online only via Microsoft Teams. Dr Jonathan Hargreaves will present a slightly extended version of the talk he gave at the IOA Reproduced Sound conference in November of 2025. Abstract: In recent years, measurement methods have emerged that can […]

Speaker: Marco Picillo, Politecnico di Torino Wed 25th February 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Noise characteristics from propellers in axial inflow conditions and steady blade loading have been largely studied in the past, with numerical and analytical methods spanning […]

Speaker: Dr Josef Schlittenlacher, University College London Wed 11th February 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract This talk provides an overview of loudness models and key experimental findings, from the classic work of Fletcher and Munson to the latest ISO […]

Speaker: Dr Siobhán Brennan, Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness Wed 4th February 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Pure Tone Audiometry is one of the cornerstones of audiological practice.  The British Society of Audiology guidance on this technique is […]

Cancelled due to illness. Will be rescheduled in 2026 Wed 17th Dec 2025 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. Online only via Microsoft Teams. Dr Jonathan Hargreaves will present a slightly extended version of the talk he gave at the IOA Reproduced Sound conference in November of 2025. Abstract: In recent years, measurement methods have emerged […]

Hybrid: Newton 241 or Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 317 714 654 648 2 Passcode: 23iw7yK6 Michael Lotinga will be discussing his recent conference and journal publications Verified implementations of the Sottek psychoacoustic Hearing Model standardised sound quality metrics (ECMA-418-2 loudness, tonality and roughness) Michael J B Lotinga, Matt Torjussen & Gil Felix Greco [&…