Our Master's Students' Research

Shape the Future of Noise and Vibration Control Engineering

Each year, the Fluids, Acoustics and Vibrations (FAV) Group welcomes a diverse cohort of Master's students into our vibrant research community. As part of your project, you won’t just observe cutting-edge research - you’ll contribute to it.

Our Master's students work directly alongside experienced researchers on real-world challenges, often leading to high-impact publications in international journals and conferences. Many of our alumni go on to PhD programs or industry roles at the forefront of innovation.

Why Join the FAV Group?

• Hands-on Research: Work on live research problems with real-world impact.
• Publication Opportunities: Many students co-author peer-reviewed journal articles and present at major international conferences.
• Collaborative Environment: Become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team with strong links to industry and academia.

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If you're a Master's student looking to make an impact and build a strong foundation for a career in research or industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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Recent Student-Led Publications

Journal Articles

Khalaf A, Kennedy J. The Dual Impact of Winglets and Serrations on UAV Aerodynamic and Acoustic Performance. Drones. 2025 Apr 11;9(4):302. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones9040302

Carroll D, Pott-Polenske M, Bennett GJ. Air curtains for landing gear noise reduction. Aerospace Science and Technology. 2025 Jun 1;161:110139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2025.110139

Wogan R, Kennedy J. Crowdsourced cycling data applications to estimate noise pollution exposure during urban cycling. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 30;10(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27918

Braun N, Kennedy J, Lishchenko N, O’Donnell GE. Examining the Feasibility of Acoustic Resonance Testing (ART) for Quality Control in Manufacturing. Engineering Proceedings. 2024 Mar 4;65(1):10. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024065010

Deery D, Flanagan L, O’Brien G, Rice HJ, Kennedy J. Efficient modelling of acoustic metamaterials for the performance enhancement of an automotive silencer. Acoustics 2022 Apr 1 (Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 329-344) https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics4020020

Cussen K, Garruccio S, Kennedy J. UAV noise emission—A combined experimental and numerical assessment. Acoustics 2022 Mar 23 (Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 297-312) https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics4020018

O’Connor D, Kennedy J. An evaluation of 3D printing for the manufacture of a binaural recording device. Applied Acoustics. 2021 Jan 1;171:107610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107610

Bathla P, Kennedy J. 3D printed structured porous treatments for flow control around a circular cylinder. Fluids. 2020 Aug 14;5(3):136. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids5030136

International Conference Publications

Nash A, Kennedy J. In Flight Evaluation of UAV Noise, Quiet Drones 2024, Manchester, 8 – 11 September, 2024 https://salford.figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/In_Flight_Evaluation_of_UAV_Noise/27930075/1/files/50877060.pdf

Khalaf A, Kennedy J. Enhanced Aerodynamic and Acoustic Performance in UAV Propellers through Winglet and Serrated Edge Design, Quiet Drones 2024, Manchester, 8 – 11 September, 2024, https://salford.figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/Enhanced_Aerodynamic_and_Acoustic_Performance_in_UAV_Propellers_through_Winglet_and_Serrated_Edge_Design/27853890/1/files/50626614.pdf

Singh J, Kennedy J. Advancing noise reduction strategies for domestic air-source heat pumps. InINTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings 2024 Oct 4 (Vol. 270, No. 6, pp. 5601-5612). Institute of Noise Control Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3397/IN_2024_3621

KENNEDY J, WELDON S. Low cost modelling tools for the design of additively manufactured acoustic materials. InINTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings 2024 Oct 4 (Vol. 270, No. 8, pp. 3505-3515). Institute of Noise Control Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3397/IN_2024_3337

Bennett GJ, Carroll D, Pott-Pollenske M. Air Curtains as Flow Control Low Noise Technologies for Landing Gear Noise Reduction. In30th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2024) 2024 (p. 3399). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-3399

Rice H, Flanagan L, Kennedy J, Wright T. An acoustic absorption system incorporating fluid-structure interaction. 30th ISMA conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering

Mcginn A, Kennedy J. Development of a Comprehensive Uav Noise Evaluation Platform. Proceedings of QUIET DRONES. 2022. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362945681_Development_of_a_Comprehensive_UAV_Noise_Evaluation_Platform

Kennedy J, Garruccio S, Cussen K. Modelling and mitigation of drone noise. Vibroengineering Procedia. 2021 May 7;37:60-5. https://www.extrica.com/article/21988

Deery D, Kennedy J. Performance enhancement of an automotive silencer using acoustic metamaterial baffles. Vibroengineering Procedia. 2021 May 7;37:66-71. https://www.extrica.com/article/21989

Proffit M, Kennedy J. Dynamic response of auxetic structures. Vibroengineering Procedia. 2020 May 7;31:1-6. https://www.extrica.com/article/21440

Bathla P, Kennedy J. 3D printed structured porous treatments for flow control with applications for noise and vibration control. Vibroengineering Procedia. 2020 May 7;31:80-5. https://www.extrica.com/article/21438