About the project
The main aim of this research project is to develop novel methods that enable active noise and vibration control systems to be applied more efficiently and effectively to large-scale industrial installations. This research will overcome challenges related to the practical system integration through intelligent algorithm design.
A fully funded industrial studentship is available for a high-quality student to work in the area of 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.
The successful applicant to this position 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.
The project will be carried out using a range of numerical and experimental techniques and provide the successful candidate 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).
In addition to the standard training provided as part of a PhD, you will receive training in numerical modelling techniques (Comsol), digital signal processing (using a range of platforms including Labview, dSpace), and will gain experience in large-scale realisation and testing of noise and vibration control systems relevant to industrial application.
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.
