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Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

An audiology PhD student performing a test in an anechoic chamber.

Our research focuses on improving our understanding of acoustics and vibration, their impact on community wellbeing, and the quality and performance of engineering products.

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An audiology PhD student performing a test in an anechoic chamber.

The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research houses our experts in the fields of acoustics and audiology. We conduct research to investigate and reduce noise in engineering applications, such as in rail and aircraft. We are also working to gain a better understanding of how humans hear sounds and process auditory information, producing solutions to overcome challenges in these areas.

Research themes

Our research spans engineering, transport and healthcare. Find our more about the areas we specialise in.

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Benefit from specialist engineering knowledge, world-class testing and development facilities, and extensive experience of private and public sector projects.

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Facilities

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Research projects

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Professor Timothy Leighton

We need to work with rigour, imagination, and wonder, unconstrained by the artificial boundaries set in place by discipline names, or the history of projects in which we have previously worked, or above all by the belief that we must jump to solutions when we have not yet perceived the real problem.

Professor Timothy Leighton

Professor of Ultrasonics and Underwater Acoustics

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Curbing the impact of aircraft noise

A new project aims to mitigate the effect of increasing air traffic on people on the ground.

Research groups

Acoustics Group

Our group’s research topics range from the protection of marine mammals to the medical use of ultrasonics and the environmental effects of aircraft noise.

Dynamics Group

The group's research covers a range of topics including fundamental theoretical studies, the development of numerical tools and experimental measurement techniques.

Signal Processing Audio and Hearing Group

Our aims are to understand and develop technological innovation in complex signaling and human acoustics.

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