Professor Jian Kang, FREng, MAE, is President of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV). worked in the field for 40 years, with 80+ research projects, 800+ publications, 90+ engineering/consultancy projects, and 20+ patents. His work on acoustic theories, design guidance and products has brought major improvements to noise control in underground stations/tunnels and soundscape design in urban areas.
Professor Hui Ma, Co-chair of Team 3 of the International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise. Her research field is Environmental and Building Acoustics, and the detailed research topics relate to community response to noise, psychoacoustics, acoustical design and soundscape. Recently besides the study about the adverse effects brought by noise on adults, children and the aged, Professor Ma has a growing interest on how to create a healthy acoustic environment for people and how to improve their well-being with suitable sound conditions. The main research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China are as follows: 1) Community response to high-speed train noise; 2) A healthy acoustic environment in residential areas; 3) Restorative soundscape for children and autistic children; 4) Auditory warning signals for the elderly’s urgency perception, and 5) Influence of non-acoustic factors on community response and soundscape evaluation. In addition, Professor Ma’s research also covers noise policy and criteria, noise economy evaluation, sound quality evaluation in large spaces and urban soundscape protection. As an acoustic consultant, Professor Ma has experience in more than 40 practical projects such as the acoustical design of theaters, conference rooms and auditoriums, and noise control of residential and public areas.
Dr. Chao Wang and Dr Mengdi Guo are also the members of this research group. This group aims to find out how to create a healthy acoustic environment and how to improve their well-being with suitable sound environments. Currently, there are 11 PhD students and 7 master's students studying and doing research in the group.
