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Signal Processing Audio and Hearing Group

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

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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

Dr Long Wu PhD, BEng

Research Fellow
Connect with Long

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 2279

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Dr Mark Fletcher

Senior Research Fellow

Research interests

  • Cochlear implants
  • Haptics
  • Virtual acoustics
Connect with Mark

Email: [email protected]

Dr Matthew Wright

Professorial Fellow (Education)

Research interests

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

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Matthew

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 2153

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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

Connect with Michal

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 8520

Dr Mihai Orita

Research Fellow

Research interests

  • mathematical modelling and algorithms
  • physical acoustics
  • spatial audio
Connect with Mihai

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 6901

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Mr Musab Hajalfadul

Connect with Musab

Email: [email protected]

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Mr Nara Hahn

Senior Research Assistant

Research interests

  • array signal processing
  • sound field synthesis
  • spatial sound capture/reproduction
Connect with Nara

Email: [email protected]

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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
Connect with Paul

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 2314

Professor Paul White

Prof of Statistical Signal Processing

Research interests

  • Paul has research interests which include signal processing, underwater acoustics and bioacoustics (the way animals, especially marine mammals, use sound). He is primarily concerned with developing tools to assist in the computer-aided analysis of underwater sounds and understanding the role of those sounds in the marine environment.
  • Acoustics, in the form of sonar, is an important tool for the exploration of the marine environment. It is used by the seismic industry to locate oil and gas reserves, by the military to detect objects, by oceanographers to make measurements and by marine mammals to survive.
  • Man-made underwater acoustic systems rely upon computers to process the data coming from sensors to interpret the environment. The processing methods within the computer systems are a critical component often defining the overall success of the instrument.
Connect with Paul

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 2274

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Professor Philip Nelson CBE FREng

Professor of Acoustics
Connect with Philip

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 23 8059 2259

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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.
Professor Jordan Cheer
Professor