Staff

Dr Thomas Hugin

Thomas Hugin has over 25 years experience of working within the field of acoustics, noise and vibrations. With a PhD in vibro-acoustics (wave propagation in structures and acoustic interaction), he has a strong theoretical background in addition to a large practical experience gained by investigating a wide range of technical problems. He has worked with Professor Ken Heron on Statistical Energy Analysis predictions. He has managed and worked on a large number of projects involving structures of all sizes such as helicopters, domestic appliances, trucks, ships, trains and industrial installations.

His interests include acoustic modelling, modal analysis, sound radiation, sound transmission, Statistical Energy Analysis, finite element method, measurements & signal analysis, active vibration control, resilient mounting, discrete optimisation algorithms and passive control measures.

He is a member of Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Previous employers include QinetiQ Ltd, ESDU International plc, Hotpoint Ltd, Lloyd's Register ODS and Brüel & Kjær.

Some recent open literature publications

M.J. Martin, C.T. Hugin et al., ’ The Low Frequency Characterisation of Underwater Material Properties in a Pressure Vessel via Single, Dual And Multiple Hydrophone Techniques’, 2nd International Conference on Underwater Acoustic Measurements, Crete, Greece, 8 pages, 2007.

C.T. Hugin, C. Hatch, G.W. Skingle and T.J. Griffiths, ‘Active Vibration Control of the Lynx Airframe’, Proceedings 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, USA, 12 pages, 2007.

M.J. Martin, C.T. Hugin et al., ‘The Measurement of Low Frequency Underwater Material Properties via a Sound Intensity Technique’, Proceedings UDT Europe 2006, Hamburg, Germany, 9 pages, 2006.

C.T. Hugin and C. Hatch, ‘Global Control of Helicopter Vibrations Using a Semi-Active Vibration Control System’, Proceedings 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Newport, USA, 8 pages, 2006.

M. Ohlrich and C.T. Hugin, ‘On the Influence of Boundary Constraints and Angled Baffle Arrangements on Sound Radiation from Rectangular Plates’, Journal of Sound and Vibration 277, pp. 405-418, 2004.

C.T. Hugin and C. Hatch, ‘Optimal Actuator Placement for Reduction of Helicopter Vibration’, Proceedings 11th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, St. Petersburg, Russia, pp. 433-440, 2004.

M.J. Martin and C.T. Hugin, ‘An Intensity Approach for Low Frequency Underwater Measurements’, Proceedings 11th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, St. Petersburg, Russia, pp. 3571-3578, 2004.

C.T. Hugin ‘Radiation efficiencies of orthotropic plates’, Proceedings NOVEM 2000, Lyon, France, 12pages, 2000.

C.T. Hugin ‘The Influence of Rotary Inertia and Shear on Bending Wave Transmission through Plate Junctions’, Proceedings Sixth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Lyngby, Denmark, pp. 2091-2096, 1999.

C.T. Hugin ‘Power Transmission between Two Finite Beams at Low Modal Overlap’, Journal of Sound and Vibration 212, pp. 829-854, 1998.

C.T. Hugin ‘A Physical Description of the Response of Coupled Beams’, Journal of Sound and Vibration 203, pp. 563-580, 1997.

C.T. Hugin ‘Energy Distribution of Structure-Borne Sound in Three-Dimensional Structures’ Report no. 67 Department of Acoustic Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 57 pages, 1996.

C.T. Hugin ‘Maximum Values of Transmitted Power’, Proceedings Inter-Noise’94, Yokohama, Japan, pp.1709-1714, 1994.

C.T. Hugin and M. Ohlrich, ‘Prediction of Transmitted Power in Multiple Beam Spans’, Proceedings 4th International Congress on Intensity Techniques, Senlis, France, pp.247-254, 1993.