Large-scale active noise and vibration control system design

Although active noise and vibration control is now a relatively mature technology, with commercial systems in headphones, cars and aircrafts, it is not straightforward to apply to large-scale applications with widely distributed control sources and error sensors. You'll investigate the limits on active noise and vibration control systems adopting decentralised and distributed control architectures. These strategies reduce the number of connections and potentially the amount of data that must be communicated between different elements of the controller and are thus well suited to large-scale applications.

This project will be carried out using a range of numerical and experimental techniques and will provide you with significant opportunities to develop a variety of research and engineering skills relevant to careers in both academia and industry. This will include control algorithm development, DSP design and implementation, and modelling and experimental implementation of large-scale noise and vibration systems. The specific focus of the research is likely to depend on your skills, but you'll certainly benefit from the extensive experimental facilities available at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR).

The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.