Learn about the science of sound in this engaging summer school designed for students eager to explore acoustics. Learn the basics of sound waves, including period, wavelength, and frequency, and delve into complex sounds, frequency spectra, and acoustic levels. Discover how humans perceive sound through binaural hearing and octave bands.

Understand the core principles of sound propagation, including the wave equation, reflection, and absorption, while exploring materials and methods for sound insulation. Gain practical skills with hands-on sessions using acoustic analysis tools, applying theory to real-world challenges.

Join us to build a strong foundation in acoustics through interactive learning and practical experience!

Organizer: Maarten Hornikx

Lecturers: Maarten Hornikx, Francesco Martellota, Silvin Willemsen

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Organizer: Manuel Rosa Zurera

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The course on Metamaterials in Acoustics and Vibrations intends to provide the conceptual physical and mathematical basis for the analysis of metamaterials in these fields. It is an introductory course in which, initially, an overview is presented, introducing the main types of metamaterial used in acoustics and vibration control, and also including the associated physics. The concept of periodic media and of energy dissipation mechanisms (such as viscous and thermal losses) is then addressed. Three types of metamaterials are analyzed, dedicated to sound absorption (acoustic resonant materials), sound attenuation (sonic crystals) and vibration reduction (using mechanical resonators). For each type, computational analysis will be developed making use of either FEM or analytical modelling. The use of Matlab or equivalent tools is expected. The last part of the course will consist in a practical module making use of COMSOL Multiphysics.

Despite being an introductory course, previous knowledge of acoustics and numerical methods is required to adequately follow the lectures.

Organizer: Luis Godinho

Key trainers: Luis Godinho, Ruben Pico, Jean-Philippe Groby

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Dive into the fascinating interplay between sound, human perception, and acoustics in this Hot Topic. Key aspects include:

Acoustics and Perception: Understand the fundamentals of why psychoacoustics, and in particular perceptual assessments, are necessary in everyday acoustics.

Perceptual Auditory Tests: Learn about the robust and bias-free design, performance, and analysis of listening tests to evaluate sound perception under controlled acoustic conditions.

Applications in Acoustic Engineering: Explore perception-driven approaches to noise challenges in areas such as drones, electric vehicles, machinery (such as heat pumps), soundscapes, and building and room acoustics.

Theoretical knowledge will be enriched with hands-on practical exercises, giving participants tools to bridge theoretical fundamentals and real-life applications. By the end, it is expected you to be equipped to apply perceptual assessment techniques to a wide range of acoustic challenges and contribute to innovative solutions in the field.

Organizer: Daniel de la Prida

Lecturers: Daniel de la Prida, Antonio J. Torija Martínez, Simone Torresin

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This two-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to acoustic holograms, blending theoretical foundations with hands-on experience. Participants will explore wavefront shaping strategies, techniques to control the focusing of acoustic beams, and key tools like the angular spectrum method for designing precise acoustic holograms.

The application of acoustic holograms in biomedical ultrasound and contactless particle manipulation will be highlighted, showcasing the potential of acoustic holography in cutting-edge research and technology. Practical sessions will guide participants through designing, building, and validating their own holograms, as well as generating sound-based images.

You will design, build and experimentally test your own holograms!

This course is tailored for researchers, engineers, and graduate students eager to delve into the science and applications of acoustic holography. Join us to master the art of "drawing with sound"!

Organizer: Noé Jiménez

Key trainers: Noé Jiménez, Alicia Carrión, Alba Eroles Simó

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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to advanced measurement methods using microphone arrays, distributed sensors and new measurement techniques. It is designed for students who are looking for an introduction to the topic or are considering using these techniques as part of their PhD project. Typical application cases are sound field analysis, room acoustics, sound radiation, active control and audio reproduction. The course provides and overview of the fundamentals of the topic, such as acoustical holography and spherical array processing, and discusses hot research areas such as physics driven machine learning and distributed sensing. There will be a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, focusing on providing an accessible entry point into the topic.

Organizer: Eduardo Latorre-Iglesias

Lecturers: Eduardo Latorre-Iglesias, Robert Arcos Villamarin, Arnau Clot Razquin

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This summer school explores the critical link between the urban sound environment and health, including how the short term physiological and psychological effects of sound can lead to chronic diseases. Participants will gain insights into spatial planning and noise mapping, health risk assessment, interpreting epidemiological study findings, the difference between association and causation, and how to convert health risks into economic costs. In a practical session we will explore how these studies can be translated into policies and inform decisions at a local level. By the end, you’ll leave with strategies to enhance the impact of your research and a deeper understanding of the role of environmental sound in urban health.

Organizer: Laura Estévez-Mauriz and Martin Röösli

Lecturers: Martin Röösli, Benjamin Fenech, Efstathios Margaritis, Laura Estévez-Mauriz.

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Discover how artificial intelligence is advancing the field of acoustics. Through insightful lectures and hands-on Python workshops, you will explore cutting-edge topics like acoustic event classification, environmental noise mapping, and voice synthesis. Learn directly from world-class researchers, including Prof. Gaetano Licitra, Prof. Rosa Ma. Alsina-Pagès, Dr. Pierre Aumond, and Dr. Ester Vidaña-Vila, as you delve into the ethical and technical challenges shaping the future of acoustics. Whether you're a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student, or an early-career researcher, this is your chance to gain valuable skills and insights into the AI innovations redefining the field.

Lecturers: Gaetano Licitra, Pierre Aumond, Rosa María Alsina-Pagès, Ester Vidaña-Vila

Organizer: Rosa María Alsina-Pagès and Ester Vidaña-Vila

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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to advanced measurement methods using microphone arrays, distributed sensors and new measurement techniques. It is designed for students who are looking for an introduction to the topic or are considering using these techniques as part of their PhD project. Typical application cases are sound field analysis, room acoustics, sound radiation, active control and audio reproduction. The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of the topic, such as acoustical holography and spherical array processing, and discusses hot research areas such as physics driven machine learning and distributed sensing. There will be a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, focusing on providing an accessible entry point into the topic.

Organizer: Efrén Fernández-Grande

Lecturers: Efrén Fernández-Grande, Samuel Verburg, Elias Zea

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