About the project
The main aim of this research project is to develop active noise and vibration control systems for large-scale industrial installations, that overcome challenges of practical system integration through intelligent algorithm 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 will 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. It will provide you with significant opportunities to develop a variety of research and engineering skills relevant to careers in both academia and industry. The specific focus of the research is likely to depend on your skills, but will certainly benefit from the extensive experimental facilities available at the ISVR.
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence & Security (CISDnS) is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. 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 or are transitioning into a new role. 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.
