Friday 22 November 2019

Dissertations 2016-19


2016

A.Steele                 3D-Printed dodecahedron loudspeaker for improved omnidirectional source
 D. Shearer             Measuring absorption below 100 Hz using a PU probe
 S. Brown                Additive manufacturing materials in1:10 scale acoustic modelsof performance spaces
 E. Morgan             The Effect of Detailed Modelling on Geometrical Acoustics
 H. Pugh                  Investigation into aviation noise associated with London Biggin Hill Airport
R. Sanchez            Impact that Acoustic Design Has on Higher Education for Non-English Speaking Students
M. Curato             Elephant Studios: Measurement and Evaluation
D. O’Sullivan        Sound Insulation – A strategy for social housing organisations to tackle neighbour noise
J. Lillis-James       Speech intelligibility in open plan offices
N. Gregory             Subjective impact of high speed rail noise

2017
L . de Azcarate     A sustainable acoustic design alternative to green walls
F. Eiles                   Design and construction of an adaptable pass Helmholtz resonator
J. Carrington         Acoustic methods to control reflections in modern TV studios
E. Ballestero         Acoustic virtual reality: Dynamic s synthesis of a Roman theatre
K. Hannan,.          Acoustic evaluation of the Royal Opera House
G. Wogu                Reverberation Time analysis by Energy Decay
J. Spary  :           Acoustic absorption at discrete angle using a PU sensor
P. forster                An investigation into 3D printed metamaterials
S. Sidhu                 Truncated icosahedrons omni-directional sound source
C. Ruegger            The production of transparent absorbers using the principle of micro-perforation
I. Gorton                Perry Library: An acoustic advancement

2018
T. Walton               A STUDY OF THE NOISE IMPACT OF LONDON HELIPORT
S. Liu                     A study of the acoustics and treatment of the choral rehearsal room at the Royal Opera House
M. Matias              Design of a Variable Acoustics System for a Recording Space
P. Reid                   Investigating the effectiveness of feathers as an absorber of sound
A. Zainal Abidin   Use of Architectural Model making materials in an acoustic scale model
M. Elliot                Acoustic evaluation of Kingdom Faith Church
M. Zak                   Subjective speech intelligibility assessment for non-natives
O. Tayem               The Effectiveness of inflatable airbeds in enhancing the acoustics of Henry Wood Hall
R. Marshall-Harris Acoustic measurements using Drones - feasibility study
G. Davies               Building immersive soundscape for Live Performance
D. Taczyk             Investigation of the effectiveness of active acoustics on low frequencies

2019
T. Deering              An analysis if two lie array sound systems for large outdoor music events
M. Merenyi            Design and Measurement of Acoustic Furniture
S. Jay                     Attenuation of the Gecko helmet for the Royal Lifeboat Association
P. Jaszczynski        Acoustic improved of a design studio

Friday 4 August 2017

Masters Dissertation 2015-17

R. Shagheya         Who is right? An assessment of the energy strategy of 4 countries 2014
 L. Morgan             A comparative study of various optimum ratios using a boundary element models 2014


2015

M. Sahar               Practical application of the Microflown impedance gun
K. Farah                  The refurbishment and acoustic correction of the Sinat Elie Sublevel hall, Beirut
I. Timagenis          The Senior stock exchange of Athens: Exploring the reliability of digital predictions against                             the physically measured values

R. Earis                  An investigation into noise and annoyance from the London Overground Railway,Hackney
T. Leighton           Widening the frequency of a Helmholtz resonator

2016

A.Steele                 3D-Printed dodecahedron loudspeaker for improved omnidirectional source
D. Shearer             Measuring absorption below 100 Hz using a PU probe
 S. Brown                Additive manufacturing materials in1:10 scale acoustic models of performance spaces
 E. Morgan             The Effect of Detailed Modelling on Geometrical Acoustics
 H. Pugh                  Investigation into aviation noise associated with London Biggin Hill Airport
R. Sanchez            Impact that Acoustic Design Has on Higher Education for Non-English Speaking Students
M. Curato             Elephant Studios: Measurement and Evaluation
D. O’Sullivan        Sound Insulation – A strategy for social housing organisations to tackle neighbour noise
J. Lillis-James       Speech intelligibility in open plan offices
N. Gregory             Subjective impact of high speed rail noise

2017
L . de Azcarate     A sustainable acoustic design alternative to green walls
F. Eiles                   Design and construction of an adaptable pass Helmholtz resonator
J. Carrington         Acoustic methods to control reflections in modern TV studios
E. Ballestero         Acoustic virtual reality: Dynamic s synthesis of a Roman theatre
K. Hannan,.          Acoustic evaluation of the Royal Opera House

G. Wogu                Reverberation Time analysis by Energy Decay

Monday 9 July 2012

MSc Dissertation Titles




2002
D. Saridakis          3-dimensional image-source computer modeling of sound barriers in enclosed spaces 2002

2004
S. Iakovidis          Room acoustics: acoustic measurements and computer modeling 2004
G. Kokkinos         Comparison of two measurements techniques in enclosed and semi-enclosed spaces 2004
N. Burton             Methods of assessment of aircraft noise 2004
R. Dentoni           The development of computer modeling of speech intelligibility 2004

2005
L. Gomez              An evaluation of the acoustic performance of the Keyworth Centre 2005
C. Nestoras           Speech intelligibility in auditoria using distributed sound systems- assessment and optimization 2005
C. Beaumont          Noise criteria and level at night time within bedrooms 2005
P. Trew                 The validity of the proposed methods for the assessment of entertainment noise nuisance 2005

2006
D. Stringer            Acoustic evaluation of a nightclub-Dogstar 2006
L. Robertson         Edric Hall 2006
A. Argoudelis        Active Noise Control -Phase Shifter 2006


2007
H. Yilmaz               Urban wind turbines 2007
G. Zepidou            Rehearsal rooms for classical musicians 2007

2008
P. Wash                Investigation into noise levels produced by personal MP3 players 2008
L. Liviani              Noise from Urban wind turbines 2008
P. Mistry               Listening levels on the underground using Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 2008
S. Morant             Noise risk management strategy at royal academy of music and health survey issues 2008
A. Solanki             Impact of the Licensing Act 2003 to Brick Lane Area 2008
G. Aliberti             Sound insulation testing in dwelling 2008

2009
I. Papanikolaou     Investigation of floor and wall construction in dwellings 2008
P. Deligaris           Investigation of noise nuisance in stairways 2008
I. Sharp               A study of ground borne and structure borne vibration 2009
G. van Buuren      Low-frequency acoustics of listening rooms using a numerical wave model 2009
H. Aied                 P A Systems on London Underground 2009
K. Delange           Intercontinental sustainable power grid 2009

2010
C. Casto              Noise and vibration from urban wind turbines 2010
N. Durup             An investigation into the acoustic modelling, design and testing of a music rehearsal facility 2010
B. Lorenzetto        A new type of absorber for use by classical musicians in rehearsal rooms 2010
D. Abraham         Hard-arm vibration and exposure limits 2010
D. Flood              Analysis and acoustic improvement of a live music venue 2010

2011
J. Zeman             The measurement and evaluation of bespoke 3-D absorption panels- comparative analysis
E. Bukhary          SoundBadge- Personal Noise Exposure 2011
M. Brown            Development of an affordable Head and Torso simulator for use in acoustic measurement and                           binaural recordings 2011
A. Gregson         The sound of the underground - a study into noise exposure on the underground 2011
A. Losada           An acoustic evaluation of the Sir Jack Lyons Theatre, Royal Academy of Music 2011
L. Morales          Validation of the Speech Transmission Index with Speech Intelligibility tests in real spaces
P. Herwin            Straw bale sound insulation: Blowing away the chaff 2011
K. Howes           John Spence refurbishment design project 2011


2012
 S. Large            Testing of acoustic screen for use by classical musicians in rehearsal and performance spaces
T. Potaz             Something to Shout About - Road Noise in Argentina 2012
S. Haddowe        Lambeth Carbon Reduction Partnership (LCRP) Energy Monitoring and Targeting 2012
J. Baggeley         As assessment of the acoustic performance of Buxton Arts Centre 2012
S. Walters          Noise control of Vacuum Isolated Panels 2012
C. Goff              An acoustic assessment of the K2 building at London South Bank University 2012
A. Keetoon         Study of Static Insertion Loss and Pressure Loss of Silencers 2012
P. Blakemore       Experimental investigation in the effects of acoustic baffle systems coupled to ventilated                              building elements 2012 
G. Shaw             The Schultz Equation - an alternative to measuring RT small furnished rooms 2012
R. Roys              The acoustic correction of the YMCA conference hall in Nulshi, India 2012
A. Sophie            Correlation between vibration and refrigerant leakage in DX systems, 2012

2013
R. Heppleston     An acoustic evaluation of an open plan office 2013
A. Rodriguez      An acoustical analysis of four small meeting rooms 2013
H. Madmud        An acoustic assessment of the K2 building's seminar and plant rooms 2013
L. Rodriguez      Acoustic design of a new Opera theatre, Royal Academy of Music 2013
S. Sugrue          Sing and Space: A study of choral singers and perception of auditorium acoustics 2013
R. Burrell           Offices and the acoustics of privacy 2013


S. Barnfield        Objective measurement of speech intelligibility using a real speech signal 2013

D. Falzone         Influence of acoustics on vocal performance of lyric singers 2013

G. Alfaro           Design and installation of sound diffusors in a reverberant chamber 2013



2014

E. St Cluque      Whole-body vibration induced by cycling 2013

C. Higgins         An investigation in to the Helmholtz resonators for Queen Elizabeth Hall 2014

N. Williams       Assessment, modelling and improvement of a reverberation chamber 2014

I. Alonso          Attenuation of ground vibration generated by overground trains and mitigation measures