Each year, at the corresponding NOISECON conference or North American INTER-NOISE Congress, one or more papers presented by students are selected for their outstanding content and quality of presentation. These selected student authors are then awarded the INCE-USA Student Paper Award at the conclusion of the conference.

Awardees

NOISE-CON 2024

• Ava Merrifield, Cedarville University
  Advances in elastomeric mount concepts for quasi-zero stiffness isolation

• David Neihguk, University of Kentucky
  Source characterization of a ducted source using acoustic free velocity

• Guochenhao Song, Purdue University
  Modeling a low-frequency sound absorber consisting of a granular activated carbon stack backed by a poro-elastic layer

• Samuel Underwood, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  A hybrid simulation approach to predicting noise in restaurants

• Hao Zhou, University of Kentucky
  Acoustic measurement of super-small-particle-filtering stainless steel wire cloths

NOISE-CON 2023

• Britton DeGarmo, Cedarville University
  Experimental dynamic flow characterization of hydraulic bushings

• Srinivasa-Rao Ippili, University of Kentucky
  Deep learning based mechanical fault detection and diagnosis of electric motors using directional characteristics of acoustic signal

• Amulya Lomte, Wichita State University
  Effect of geometrical defects on the acoustical and transport properties of periodic porous absorbers manufactured using stereolithography

• Mark Anderson, Brigham Young University
  Towards high-quality X-59 sonic thump measurements

• Juhyung Kim, Purdue University
  A constrained multi-channel hear-through filter design approach using active control formulations

NOISE-CON 2022

• Kyosung Choo, Purdue University
  The application of tuned mass dampers to the Tire Pavement Test Apparatus to minimize the impact of rig resonance

• Dazhuang He, Purdue University
  Numerical modeling of noise and vibration due to gas discharge in hermetic compressors

• Zhuang Mo, Purdue University
  A finite difference approach for predicting acoustic behavior of the poro-elastic particle stacks

• Caleb Traylor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  Computational investigation into the effect of material properties on aeroacoustics based damage detection from wind turbine blades

• Edwin Yazbec, Michigan Technological University
  Investigation of an alternative force input method for impact sound rating

INTER-NOISE 2021

• Pranav Sriganesh, The Ohio State University
  Silence for high-frequency turbocharger compressor noise via an acoustic straightener
• Won Hong Choi, Purdue University
  Simulation of the frequency split of the fundamental air cavity mode of a loaded and rolling tire by using steady-state transport analysis

NOISE-CON 2020

• John Hollkamp, Purdue University
  Fractional Calculus Models for Simulating the Reflection of Sound Waves in Ducts with Acoustics Black Hole Terminations
• Oluwafemi Akinmolayan, Oklahoma State University
  Experimental Acoustic Characterization of Silica Nanoparticle-Impregnated Kevlar Fabric
• David Ramsey, Georgia Technological University
  Performance on an in-line syntactic-foam device for control of water hammer and fluid-borne noise
• Matt Kelsten, Rutgers University
  Achieving Efficient Mode Coalescence in Metasurface-lined Acoustic Waveguides
• Jianxiong Feng, Purdue University
  Application of a Virtual Rotating Array for Near-field Localization of Rotating Sound Sources

NOISE-CON 2019

• Daniel Carr, Purdue University
  An Investigation of the Contribution of Heaviness to Models of Annoyance for Sonic Booms and Other Impulsive Sounds
• Suraj Prabhu, Michigan Technological University
  COMSOL Model of an Enclosed Coaxial Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Speaker with Perforate Analysis
• Sunit Girdhar, Michigan Technological University
  Predicting Sound Power Response from a Simply Supported Rectangular Panel for Impact Insulation Class (IIC) Test
• Brittany Wojciechowski, Wichita State University
  Acoustic Properties of 3D Printed Bulk Absorbers with Novel Surface Topologies
• Yongjie Zhuang, Purdue University
  Study on the Cone Programming Reformulation of Active Noise Control Filter Design in the Frequency Domain

INTER-NOISE 2018

• Steven Senczyszyn, Michigan Tech University
  Commercialization of the Carbon Nanotube Thermophone for HVAC Active Noise Control Applications
• Yutong Xue, Purdue University
  A Comparison between Glass Fiber and Polymeric Fiber when Serving as a Structural Damping Medium for Fuselage-Like Structures
• John Consolo, Penn State University
  Noise Transmission from a Small, Hermetic, Reciprocating Compressor
• Mark Hurtado, Virginia Tech
  Low Speed Control Vortex Axial Fan Design for Minimum Noise
• Caleb Goates, Brigham Young University
  Modeling Acoustic Resonators with Higher-Order Equivalent Circuits

NOISE-CON 2017

• Trinoy Dutta of Michigan Tech University
  Performance of Hard Disk Drives in High Noise Environments
• Weonchan Sung, Purdue University
  Descriptors of Sound from HVAC&R Equipment
• Micaela M. Thiery, Michigan Tech University
  Use of CNT Thinfilm Assemblies as Microphones through Hot-film Anemometry
• Maxwell Toothman, Georgia Institute of Technology
  Performance Evaluation of a Syntactic-foam Water Hammer Arrestor
• Nan Zhang, University of Kentucky
  Notes on Scale Modelling of Acoustic Scattering Problems

NOISE-CON 2016

• Tongyang Shi, Purdue University
  The Use of Wideband Acoustical Holography for Noise Source Visualization
• Jiawei Liu, Purdue University
  Noise Source Identification Based on an Inverse Radiation Mode Procedure
• Shu Jiang, Texas A&M University
  High-Resolution Ultrasonic NDE Imaging Method with Virtually Expanded Circumferential Aperture in Small-Diameter Cylindrical Oil/Gas Pipes
• Gil Jun Lee, University of Cincinnati
  Design of a Squeak Test Apparatus Based on a Modified Sprag-Slip Mechanism
• Kamil Kocak, Georgia Institute of Technology
  Analytical Modeling of a Single Hybrid Particle Impact Damper under Periodic Impulse Excitation

INTER-NOISE 2015

• Nicholas Kim, Purdue University
  Microperforated films as duct liners
• Rob Opdam, RWTH Aachen University
  Angle-Dependent Reflection Factor Measurements of Finite Samples with an Edge Diffraction Correction
• Zhongzheng Liu, Texas A&M University
  Acoustic Streaming around a Spherical Microparticle/Cell under Ultrasonic Wave Excitation
• Rui He, University of Kentucky
  Simulation of Airborne Paths using Frequency Based Substructuring
• Seongil Hwang, Texas A&M University
  Ground Monitoring of Bottom Hole Assembly Vibration in Drill String System using Acoustic Transfer Functions and Hybrid Analytical/Two-Dimensional Finite Element Method

NOISE-CON 2014

• Yangfan Liu, Purdue University
  High Frequency Sound Field Simulation by the Method of Local Basis Representation
• Peng Wang, University of Kentucky
  Impedance-to-Scattering Matrix Method for Silencer Analysis
• Bao Tong, Purdue University
  Atmospheric Effects on Noise Propagation from an En-route Aircraft
• Olivier Robin, Université de Sherbrooke
  Measuring sound absorption coefficient under a synthesized diffuse acoustic field
• Philip Feurtado, The Pennsylvania State University
  A Design Parameter for Acoustic Black Holes

NOISE-CON 2013

• Seungkyu Lee, Purdue University
  Testing of fans with microperforated housings
• Rui Cao, Purdue University
  Effect of rotation on the natural frequencies of coupled tire structural-acoustic modes
• Glenn Pietila, University of Cincinnati
  Identifying varying preferences in a paired comparison jury study using unsupervised clustering techniques
• Yitian Zhang, University of Kentucky
  Enhancing muffler or silencer performance by adding bypass ducts
• Andrew Wixom, Boston University
  Efficient analysis of modifications to complex structures for vibration reduction

INTER-NOISE 2012

• Guohua Sun, University of Cincinnati
  Modified Filtered-x LMS Algorithm for Active Control of Vehicle Road Impact Noise
• Alexander Sell, Penn State University
  Using broadband, ship-radiated noise in shallow water environments to perform physics-based localization
• Kuba Mazur, Université du Québec
  The development of an individual dosimetric hearing protection device
• Michael Hayward, Purdue University
  Connecting the input values of an input cross-spectral density matrix to noise sources of a diesel engine
• Bruno Campolina, Université de Sherbrooke
  Effect of mechanical links on the transmission loss of lightweight double-walls under diffuse acoustic field: Measurements and SEA

NOISE-CON 2011

• Andrew S. Willemsen, Michigan Technological University
  Enhanced noise and vibration dissipation by nanocomposite polyurethane foams synthesized with dispersed carbon nanotubes
• Christina Naify, University of Southern California
  Transmission loss of membrane-type acoustic meta-materials with varying mass configurations
• Andrew Jessop, Purdue University
  Calculation of pressure distribution of the interior acoustical mode of deformed tires
• Wael Elwali, University of Cincinnati
  Effect of beam boundary condition on sound radiation inside planar acoustic cavity
• Brian Choi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  Acoustic source localization using matched-field processing-based enhanced MVDR beamforming in a 3d-complex urban environment

NOISE-CON 2010

• Logesh Kumar Natarajan, Wayne State University
  Enhancing accuracy in reconstruction of vibro-acoustic responses of a complex structure using Helmholtz equation least squares based nearfield acoustic holography
• Wenwei Jiang, University of Cincinnati
  Two-substructure, Time-Domain Transfer Path Analysis of Transient Dynamic Response of Mechanical Systems with Nonlinear Coupling
• Jie Duan, University of Cincinnati
  A novel delayless frequency domain filtered-x least mean square algorithm for vehicle powertrain noise control
• Tyler Dare, Purdue University
  Noise generation in contraction joints in Portland cement concrete
• Joseph Corcoran, Virginia Tech
  Output-only modal testing of simple residential structures and acoustic cavities using the response to simulated sonic booms and ambient excitation

INTER-NOISE 2009

• Matthew Shaw, Brigham Young University
  Acoustical analysis of an indoor test facility for a 30-mm Gatling gun
• Csaba Huszty, The University of Tokyo
  An algorithm to adjust the clarity of room impulse responses for subjective tests
• Jeremy Charbonneau,  University of Windsor
  Comparison of loudness calculation procedure results to equal loudness contours
• Yoon-Shik Shin, Purdue University
  Inflow Treatment for Small Scale Axial Fans under Unfavorable Inflow Conditions
• Philip W. Robinson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  A Synthesized Aperture Goniometer for Diffusion Coefficient Measurements

NOISE-CON 2008

• Taewook Yoo, Purdue University
  Absorption of Finite-sized Microperforated Panels with Finite Flexural Stiffness at Normal Incidence
• Brent Rudd, University of Cincinnati
  Evaluation of MRI Compatible Headphones for Active Noise Cancellation
• Jinghao Liu, University of Kentucky
  A Simplified Two-load Method for Measuring Source Impedance
• Asim Iqbal, Ohio State University
  Effect of Flow on the Acoustic Attenuation Characteristics of Helmholtz Resonators

NOISE-CON 2007

• Portia Peters, University of Southern California
  Loss Factors of Honeycomb Sandwich Structures: An Experimental Approach
• Kamal Idrisi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  Passive Control of Sound Transmission through a Double Panel using Heterogeneous (HG) Blankets, Part II: HG Parametric Studies
• Geon-Seok Kim, Pennsylvania State University
  Prediction of Diesel Engine Cooling Fan Noise
• Song He, Ohio State University
  Improved Gear Whine Model with Focus on Friction-induced Structural-borne Noise
• Connor Duke, Brigham Young University
  Optimization of Control Source Locations in a Free-field Active Noise Control Application using a Genetic Algorithm

NOISE-CON 2005

• Todd Thompson, Iowa State University
  Evaluating the Bonding Conditions of NASA Spray on Foam Insulation (SOFI) Using Audio Frequency Sound Absorption Measurements
• Peter Shapiro, Pennsylvania State University
  Subjective Response to Low-Frequency Aircraft Noise
• David Moenssen, Pennsylvania State University
  Determination of Shell-Radiated Noise of an Automobile Engine Air Intake System Using Numerical and Experimental Techniques
• Andrew Kankey, Pennsylvania State University
  Proposed Piezoceramic Array for Rotational and Translational Structural Mobility
• Ferdy Martinus, University of Kentucky
  An Advanced Noise Source Identification Technique Using the Inverse Boundary Element Method

NOISE-CON 2004

• Hans Super, University of Twente, The Netherlands
  Feedforward Control of Broadband Disturbances on a Six-degrees-of-freedom Vibration Isolation Set-up
• Vivake Asnani, Ohio State University
  Active Control of Modulated Sounds in a Duct
• Kiho Yum, Purdue University
  Sound Radiation Modes of a Tire on a Reflecting Surface
• Jason D. LaLonde, Michigan Technological University
  Study and Reduction of Noise from an Electric Router
• Andrew R. Barnard, Michigan Technological University
  Measurement of Sound Transmission using a Modified Four Microphone Impedance Tube

NOISE-CON 2003

• Jeong Woo Kim,  Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Sound Transmission through Lined Composite Fuselage Structures: Formulation of Anisotropic Poro-elastic Theory.
• Kenji Homma,  Virginia Tech Vibration and Acoustics Labs in Blacksburg
  Broadband Active-Passive Control of Small Axial Fan.
• Daniel A. Hicks and Kha Vu, Michigan Technological University
  Study and Reduction of Noise from a Pneumatic Nail Gun.

INTER-NOISE 2002

• Moohyung Lee, Purdue University
  Application of Cylindrical NAH to the Visualization of Aeroacoustic Sources.
• Kent L. Gee, Brigham Young University
  Multi-Channel Active Control of Axial Cooling Fan Noise.
• T.C. Kim, Ohio State University
  Frequency Domain Analysis of Rattle in Gear Pairs and Clutches.
• Jinho Song, Purdue University
  Modeling of Membrane Sound Absorbers.
• Manmohan Moondra, Wayne State University
  Visualization of vehicle interior noise using HELS based NAH.

NOISE-CON 2001

• Kenneth Kaliski, Ayorkor Mills-Tetty, and Efrosyni Seitaridou, Dartmouth College
  Low-complexity continuous noise monitoring system for communities, small airports, and remote areas.
• Theodore M. Kostek, Purdue University
  Eigenvector analysis for vibration isolation.

NOISE-CON 2000

• Junhong Park, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Transmission loss of bulb seals.
• Laralee G. Ireland, Brigham Young University
  Modeling the normal modes and acoustics of a jet engine.

INTER-NOISE 1999

• Shuo Wang, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  A Zero-order Energy Finite Element Method: theory, applications, and similarity to SEA.
• Manish Vaishya, Ohio State University
  Experimental Study of the acoustic field near gear meshing zones.
• Byan H. Song, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Effect of Circumferential Edge Constraint on the Transmission Loss of Glass Fiber Materials.

NOISE-CON 1998

• Fei Han, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Energy Flow Analysis of Flow-Induced Vibrations of Plates

NOISE-CON 1997

• Troy Hartwig, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Effects of Refraction on Short Range Outdoor Propagation over Asphalt Surfaces.

NOISE-CON 1996

• Robert M. Lilkendey, University of Florida
  “Propagation of Gun fire Noise from Open Air, Partially Enclosed Firing Ranges into a Surrounding Community”

INTER-NOISE 1995

• Jonathan D. Blotter, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at Blacksburg
  Identification of Energy Sources and Sinks to Enhance Noise Control in Plates

NOISE-CON 1994

• Lisa R. Taylor, Stevens Institute of Technology
  Acoustical and Fluid Dynamic Similarity for Air-moving Device Measurements on the ANSI Test Plenum
• Thomas J. Royston, Ohio State University in Columbus
  Shaped PVDF Sensors for Intelligent Measurement of Acoustic Pressure in Liquid-filled Pipes
• Todd E. Rook, Ohio State University in Columbus
  Analysis of Structure-borne Noise Power Flow through Bearings in a Gearbox
• Gary S. Madaras, University of Florida in Gainsville
  Techniques for Interaural Cross-correlation Measurements
• Craig M. Heatwole, Purdue University
  Prediction of Multiple-input Active Control of Road Noise in Automobile Interiors

NOISE-CON 1993

• Yeonjune Kang and Wan Tsoi, Purdue University
  The Effect of Mounting on the Acoustical Properties of Finite-depth Polyimide Foam Layers
• Chandramouli Padmanabhan, Ohio State University
  Influence of Clutch Design on the Transmission and Perception of Automobile Transmission Rattle Noise
• Seungbae Lee, University of California at Los Angeles
  Computation of Aerosound from Turbulent Flow Fields using Large-eddy Simulation
• Kelly Kay, Pennsylvania State University
  Error Induced in Bending Wave Power Measurements Resulting from the Presence of Longitudinal Waves Part 2

INTER-NOISE 1992

• Ziqiang Hu, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  The Propagation of Sound from an Arbitrarily Oriented Dipole over a Finite Impedance Plane
• Peter J. Nashif, Pennsylvania State University
  An Active Control Strategy for Minimizing the Energy Density in Enclosures
• Alan R. Masters and Sung Jin Kim, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Experimental Investigation into Active Control of Compressor Noise Radiation Using Piezoelectric Actuators
• Darren L. Hallman, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
  Multi-referenced Nearfield Acoustical Holography
• Chuan-Chiang Chen, Ohio State University
  Noise Reduction in Automotive Power Steering Transmission Lines

NOISE-CON 1991

• G. Wesley Blankenship, Ohio State University
  Development of a Signal Processing Technique fro the Objective Rating of Gear Noise
• Wei Wei, University of Mississippi
  Gated Sound Power Measurement Using Sound Intensity
• Jinko Lee, University of Illinois
  Compact Sound-Absorbing Structures for Low Frequencies
• Ming-Ran Lee, Ohio State University
  Identification of Pure Tones Radiated by a Computer Disk Drive
• Barry L. Agee and Allan D. Kelly, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  Finite Element Model Updating Using Laser-based Experimental Dynamics for Noise Prediction Purposes

NOISE-CON 1990

• Jerry E. Farstad, Ohio State University
  Guidelines for the Effective Use of Refrigeration Discharge Mufflers
• Delores E. Brown, Purdue University
  Multi-piston Compressor Noise Source Identification Using Parametric Multichannel Spectral Techniques
• Peter Konieczy, Purdue University
  A Broadband Noise Prediction Scheme for Low-noise Centrifugal Blowers

INTER-NOISE 1989

• R. W. Andrews, Purdue University
  Mechanisms of Sound Generation in Helical Twin-Screw Compressors
• W. S. Chiu, Pennsylvania State University
  Subsonic Axial Flow Fan Noise and Inflow Velocity Disturbance
• D. S. Mandic, Purdue University
  Active Noise Control in Damped Elastic Cylinders Using Vibrational Force Inputs
• S. E. Smith, Stevens Institute of Technology
  Evaluation of Fan Noise Loudness Using A-weighted Sound Level and Zwicker’s Model
• D. A. Ufford, Purdue University
  A Signal Processing Technique to Identify the Number of Incoherent Sources in a System