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INSTITUTE OF SOUND AND VIBRATION
RESEARCH
Fluid Dynamics and
Acoustics
"A range of audio-related research projects are carried out within the ISVR. Much of this work is involved with perception and recreation of ‘3D sound’, trying to model how we hear sounds from different directions, and trying to recreate convincing three-dimensional soundscapes. Many students and researchers perform sensitive experiments inside the ISVR’s large anechoic chamber: a special room that absorbs sound energy reaching the walls and floor so that no reflections can be heard"
Lara Harris
Sound and vibration increasingly impact on all of our lives, from listening to music or the intrusion of warning sounds to noise from cars and aircraft. Click here to see an overview or below to visit our research group pages.
Dynamics Group:
In ISVR, our research is focused on the development and experimental
validation of methods to predict structural vibration using a
combination of wave, modal, finite element and hybrid methods.
Fluid
Dynamics and Acoustics Group:Takes projects from fundamental science to real-world applications. and is active in three major areas - aero-acoustics of aircraft
engines, ultrasonics and underwater acoustics, noise source
imaging and virtual acoustics. (Includes Rolls-Royce University
Technology Centre in Gas Turbine Noise)
Signal
Processing and Control Group:Clinical investigations are increasingly based on the analysis of
signals and images measured in response to a stimulus or activity or, in
some cases, under normal, resting conditions.
Human
Sciences Group
Human
Factors Research Unit:
We conduct fundamental and applied research, provide
training, and offer advice in all matters related to human responses to
vibration-health effects, discomfort, performance, biodynamics, seating
dynamics and motion sickness.
Hearing and Balance Centre: We strive to improve people's Quality of Life by research in hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants and balance.
Cochlear Implant Centre: So far more than 460 people have benefited from receiving a Cochlear Implant in our clinic.
“Studying acoustics gives a unique and fascinating angle on the broader subject of engineering, one which employers will love ”
Toby Park, Acoustical engineering student
Educational ProgrammesMany of our academic staff are world leaders in areas such as acoustics, vibration, signal processing and human sciences. Their work provides the practical focus of our programmes.
Undergraduate Programmes: Acoustical Engineering, Acoustics & Music, Audiology
Postgraduate Taught Courses and Research: Degrees:M.Sc. and Diploma Courses, Audiology, Sound and Vibration Studies, Structural Dynamics, Engineering Acoustics, Automotive Noise and Vibration, Applied Digital Signal Processing
Postgraduate research, leading to MPhil, PhD, EngD or DClinP degrees, underpins ISVR’s activities and plays a key role in sustaining our research excellence. Recent developments are the Engineering Doctorate which is a four year programme in which the student spends two years at a sponsoring company, and the Doctor of Clinical Practice for experienced audiologists wishing to develop research and leadership skills.
Continuing education short courses: The Institute also hosts an extensive programme of short courses and symposia, which cover a wide range of topics in acoustics, vibration and signal processing.
Implant Centre
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University Road, SOUTHAMPTON S017 1BJ |Tel:+44 (0) 23 8059 2294 |Fax: +44 (0) 23 8059 3190