Research project

H2020 - Silvarstar - David Thompson

Research groups:

Dynamics Group
Lead researcher:

Professor David Thompson
Other researchers:

Dr Giacomo Squicciarini
Research funder:

European Union
Status:

Not active

Staff

Lead researcher

Professor David Thompson MA PhD CEng FIMechE FIOA FHEA

Professor

Research interests

Low noise design in railways
Ground vibration and ground-borne noise
Aerodynamic noise from high-speed trains

Email: djt@isvr.soton.ac.uk

Other researchers

Dr Giacomo Squicciarini

Associate Professor

Research interests

Theoretical modelling of rolling noise: predictions of noise radiated by a train wheel rolling on a rail.
Curve squeal: measurements and models for understanding and mitigating curve squeal noise.
Piano acoustics: experiments and numerical modelling of sound generation in pianos.

Email: g.squicciarini@soton.ac.uk

Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Dynamics Group

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