Research group

Signal Processing Audio and Hearing Group

We research the processing, perception and control of complex signals.

Part of Engineering

About

We develop technological innovations related to both engineering and the human science aspects of acoustics.

Our main research areas are: 

  • active control of sound and vibration 
  • spatial and 3D audio reproduction and capture 
  • audiology, hearing impairment, psychoacoustics and communication 
  • signal processing for underwater acoustics 
  • bioacoustics 

Our work also extends beyond acoustics to: 

  • the fields of image processing 
  • biomedical signal processing 
  • human balance 

People, projects and publications

People

Professor Jordan Cheer BMus (Tonmeister), MSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, FHEA

Professor

Research interests

  • Active Noise Control
  • Active Vibration Control
  • Smart Structures for Noise and Vibration Control

Accepting applications from PhD students

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Mrs Kerry Barker

Lecturer

Research interests

  • Using different methodologies to identify hearing tasks within a specific workforce.Response times to speech stimuli.
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Dr Long Wu PhD, BEng

Research Fellow
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Dr Mark Fletcher

Senior Research Fellow

Research interests

  • Cochlear implants
  • Haptics
  • Virtual acoustics
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Dr Matthew Wright

Professorial Fellow (Education)

Research interests

  • Musical instrument acoustics
  • Thermoviscous acoustics
  • Computer-enhanced learning

Accepting applications from PhD students

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Dr Michal Kalkowski PhD

Associate Professor

Research interests

  • Non-destructive testing
  • Material characterisation and imaging with ultrasound
  • Guided waves

Accepting applications from PhD students

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Dr Mihai Orita

Research Fellow

Research interests

  • mathematical modelling and algorithms
  • physical acoustics
  • spatial audio
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Mr Nara Hahn

Senior Research Assistant

Research interests

  • array signal processing
  • sound field synthesis
  • spatial sound capture/reproduction
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Dr Paul Murray

Principal Research Fellow

Research interests

  • Research into Aero Engine Acoustic Liner Optimisation, Manufacture and Test, and Engine Noise Source Generation/Propagation
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My research focuses on the use of active control technologies to enhance the performance of systems in terms of their sound and vibration characteristics.