Dr Andy Moorhouse
Reader
Contact details
Email: A.T.Moorhouse@salford.ac.uk
Telephone: 0161 295 5490
Location: Room 109 Newton Building
Profile
I joined the Acoustics, Audio and Video discipline at Salford in January 2004 as a Reader. I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, a PhD in Acoustics from the University of Liverpool and I'm a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Acoustics.
Research interests
My main research interests are: Structure-borne sound, ‘Virtual Acoustic Prototypes,‘Low Frequency Noise, Building Acoustics.
Current and recent research projects
| Project | Sponsor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual acoustic prototypes | ZF Lenksystem | Virtual acoustic prototypes for steering systems |
| SUBSS-SEA | EPSRC | Structure-borne sound source descriptors |
| LaMoNoV | International consortium | Virtual acoustic prototypes for lawnmowers |
| CHARMS | EPSRC | Virtual acoustic prototypes for domestic boilers and tumble dryers |
| Wind turbine noise | BERR/Defra | Investigation of amplitude modulation of wind turbine noise |
| Low frequency noise | Defra | Guidance for local authorities dealing with low frequency noise complaints |
Current research students
| Student | Sponsor | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Elliott | CETIM (France), EU European doctorate | PhD |
| Tomos Evans | EPSRC (UK) | PhD |
| Markus Bauer | ZF Lenksysteme (Germany) | PhD |
| James Woodcock | Domestic product manufacturer (Italy) | MSc |
| Beth Duarte | EU (AlBan programme) | PhD |
Teaching
I currently teach the laboratories for BSc Acoustics laboratories, MSc Audio Acoustics, and Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
I'm also supervising several student projects at BSc and MSc level.
Previous positions
1992-2003 Research Fellow/ Head of Acoustics Consultancy, University of Liverpool
1989-1992 Senior Consultant, Sound Research Laboratories
1985-1989 PhD Student, University of Liverpool
1982-1985 Research Technologist, GEC Mechanical Engineering Laboratory.
Postgraduate opportunities
Applications for postgraduate study are always welcome.
Publications
I have published over 20 papers in acoustics journals and over 50 at national and international conferences. See a complete list of publications.
Other interests
I have been playing in bands most of my life (more)
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