Artnovion Acoustics - International Acoustic Summit

About

International Acoustic Summit

The International Acoustic Summit is a joint initiative by Artnovion and NI&DEA/FEUP (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto), to be held on the 9th of October, bringing together experts and enthusiasts in the field of acoustics from all over the world. The event aims to present some of the most recent research in the field, with a focus on architectural and engineering applications, whilst promoting cooperation between stakeholders in this area.

Speakers

International Acoustic Summit

Higini Arau-Puchades
Professor
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, SP

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Higini Arau-Puchades
Professor
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, SP

Higini Arau has a PhD in Physical Sciences with a specialty in Acoustics from the University of Barcelona.

Arau created his own company in 1976, ARAU Acustica, specializing in architectural acoustics and facilities engineering. Higini is a masters’ professor at several universities, such as the Universitat Internaional de Catalunya.

Higini Arau has received multiple awards, including the Silver Diploma of the Acoustical Society of America, ASA and the Diploma of Recognition of the Portuguese Society of Acoustics.
Philip Newell
Author and Senior Consultant
Institute of Acoustics, UK

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Philip Newell
Author and Senior Consultant
Institute of Acoustics, UK

Philip Newell is an independent acoustics-consultant who has been designing sound control rooms and performance spaces for over 45 years. He has also written ten books on the subject of recording systems, acoustics and electro-acoustics, along with over 50 conference and journal papers.

For 10 years, Philip was the technical director of the Virgin Records recording studios division, during which time he worked as recording engineer or producer on many notable recordings.

Philip is a Fellow of the Institute of Acoustics, a member of the Audio Engineering Society, and a member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers within which he has participated in studies for the Technology Committee for Cinema Sound Systems.
Bruno Fazenda
Director of Pg Research, SCSE
Salford University, UK

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Bruno Fazenda
Director of Pg Research, SCSE
Salford University, UK

Dr Bruno Fazenda is a member of staff at the Acoustics Research Centre and the Director of Postgraduate Research for the School of Computing, Science and Engineering at the University of Salford, UK.

Bruno graduated with a PhD in Room Acoustics and Psychoacoustics from the same University.

Working in acoustics since 2000, his research interests span room acoustics, sound reproduction and auditory perception, in particular, the assessment of how an acoustic environment, technology or psychological state impacts on the perception of sound.
Keith Yates
President
Keith Yates Design, USA

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Keith Yates
President
Keith Yates Design, USA

Keith Yates began his audio/video career in 1972, working for several specialty retailers in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. After managing a high-end audio salon in Carmel, California in the late 1970s, he launched Keith Yates Audio Video in Sacramento in January 1981 and over the next 10 years built it into one of the nation’s premier high-end A/V retail and custom installation operations.

Keith became recognized as an expert in creating indoor spaces that deepened and enhanced the audio experience for high-proﬁle and discerning clients.
Andy Munro
President
Munro Acoustics, UK

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Andy Munro
President
Munro Acoustics, UK

Andy Munro is a world-leading acoustics expert and Owner and Founder of Munro Acoustics.
Munro began working as an engineer at Shure, where he had the opportunity to work with artists as Led Zepplin and The Rolling Stones.

In 1980 Andy Munro created his own company, Munro Acoustics, originally known as Turnkey Two was set up to design and build recording studios. At Munro Acoustics, Andy worked directly with illustrious clients such as Sony and Disney.

In 1989, Andy Munro joined Dynaudio, expanding the company to the professional audio market, creating Dynaudio Acoustics.
Pedro Martins da Silva
COO
Acústica e Ambiente, PT

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Pedro Martins da Silva
COO
Acústica e Ambiente, PT

Pedro Martins da Silva has a Degree in Electrotechnical Engineering and PhD in Engineering sciences at the Instituto Superior Técnico - Lisbon.
Pedro Martins da Silva has a Professorship in Physics at the Faculdade de Ciências de Lisboa (1988), and is advisory member of the Portuguese Order of Engineers.

He served as the coordinating investigator at National Laboratory of Civil Engineering – LNEC, as the Head of the Center for Acoustics and Lighting.

Pedro Martins da Silva e a former Guest Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon, (Regent of Applied Acoustics), as well as ex-President of the Technical Commission of Standardization in Acoustics (CT-28) and of the Portuguese Society of Acoustics.

Pedro Martins da Silva represented Portugal in the NATO working group at EUROMET on air traffic noise as part of the "Committee on the challenges of modern society".

Pedro Martins da Silva has over fifty years experience as a designer in the field of Applied Acoustics.
Kapil Thirwani
Partner
Munro Acoustics, UK

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Kapil Thirwani
Partner
Munro Acoustics, UK

Kapil Thirwani is the director of Munro Acoustics India. Kapil graduated from the University of Salford.

In 2006 Kapil joined Munro Acoustics to work under Andy Munro for prestigious projects such as the BBC studios. Later Munro Acoustics created an office in India headed by Kapil. During his time at Munro Acoustics, Kapil was able to work directly with big names like Mark Knofler, U2 and Coldplay.
António Tadeu
President/Professor
ITeCons/FCTUC, PT

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António Tadeu
President/Professor
ITeCons/FCTUC, PT

António Tadeu is a Professor at the University of Coimbra, since the early 80’s and has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

António Tadeu is the President of the ITeCons, Institute for Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability.

Speed Talks

with directors and specialists

Chairman

Professor Rui Calejo

Rui Manuel Gonçalves Calejo Rodrigues developed his academic career at the Universidade do Porto – Faculdade de Engenharia Civil. In 1983 he graduated for the same Faculty, obtained the degree of Master in Construction of Buildings in 1998 and PhD in 2003. He is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil Engineering, being the regent of the disciplines of Building Maintenance and Construction Inspection. He is responsible for the NI & DEA Project, in which R & D protocols in the field of acoustic construction technology have been developed.

Scientific Endorsement Commission

Vitor Abrantes

Professor from the
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

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Vitor Abrantes
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

Vitor Abrantes has graduated in Civil Engineering at the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto in 1972 and completed his PhD in 1984.

Vitor Abrantes has been connected to FEUP since the beginning of his career, starting as a professor and researcher and leading to various management and executive functions for the same Institution.

His research interests include a diverse profile of topics within Civil Engineering, with particular emphasis on Construction Physics and Technology, Housing Issues, Building Rehabilitation, Building Facilities and Construction Quality.

Vitor Abrantes has also his own Engineering Consulting company, having worked, throughout the years, with some relevant projects, like the CUF Hospital in Porto.
Rui Póvoas

Professor from the
Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto

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Rui Póvoas
Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto

Gradutated in Civil Engineering, with a Masters in Scructural Engineering and a PhD in Civil Engineering for the University of Porto, Rui Póvoas is a proof of dedication and love to the architecture and civil engineering.

Rui Póvoas is currently a professor for the Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto.

Among the extensive university management activity developed over the years, it should be emphasized the following: member of the Scientific Council of FAUP (1992 onwards); director of the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Porto (2010 onwards); and director of the advanced studies course in Architectural Heritage of FAUP (2011 onwards).
Diamantino Freitas

Professor from the
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

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Diamantino Freitas
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

Diamantino Freitas, born in Oporto, holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and is an associate professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he has been teaching since 1974 in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.

He participated in several national and international R&D projects and was a national delegate in several COST actions, including COST Action 219 - "Future telecommunications and tele-informatics facilities for disabled persons.
Octávio Inácio

CEO
InAcoustics

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Octávio Inácio
InAcoustics

Born in Portugal in 1974, Octávio Inácio completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto in 1997. His musical career as a classical guitarist and the academic degree in engineering led him to the Masters in Acoustics and Vibration (MSc in Sound & Vibration Studies), by the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) at the University of Southampton, England.

In 1999 he began working as an acoustic consultant for a market leader in the field of acoustics in Portugal. Two years later he was invited to teach Musical and Architectural Acoustics at the Superior School for Music and Performing Arts of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, where he was also Director of the Musical Acoustics Laboratory.

His continued activity as an independent acoustic consultant led him to establish his company – InAcoustics – in 2004.
After completing his Doctorate (PhD in Sound and Vibration Studies) at the University of Southampton in 2009, he obtained the title of Specialist Engineer in Acoustics by the Portuguese Engineers Association where he is the Coordinator of the Acoustic Engineering Specialization Committee.

Currently, Octávio dedicates most of his time to InAcoustics while continuing his teaching activities at the Superior School of Music of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon and at Nova University, lecturing Architectural Acoustics.
Rui Ribeiro

CEO
Amplitude Acoustics

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Rui Ribeiro
Amplitude Acoustics

Rui Ribeiro has graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto in 2000.

In 2002, Rui Ribeiro completed his Masters Science in Sound & Vibration for the University of Southampton.

Rui Ribeiro has been working in the acoustic scene since 2001. Rui is currently CEO of Amplitute Acoustics and member of the Acoustics Engineering Specialization Commission at Portuguese Ordem dos Engenheiros.
Jorge Castro

CEO
Artnovion

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Jorge Castro
Artnovion

Jorge started his career as an acoustic engineer specialized in product development.

Jorge has been working for more than 15 years in the field with the privilege to serve clients such as BBC, ITV, Microsoft Seattle, Google, Simply Red Studios, Jon Cohen, Macklemore, Rodney Studios, Ableton Studios, etc.

Jorge is founder and CEO of ARTNOVION – a new technological approach with ubiquitous design, mastered to bring a new set of acoustic treatment solutions and user sound experiences.

Jorge has a degree in Music Production and Technologies from ESMAE (IPP, Portugal), an MSc/PG in Audio Acoustics from Salford University (UK) and I’m currently studying Lean Manufacturing at University of Minho (Portugal).

Vitor Abrantes

Professor from the

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

"The best of acoustic knowledge should not be lost"

"O melhor da acústica a não perder"

Rui Póvoas

Professor from the

Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto

"Acoustics – a fundamental dimension of Architecture"

"Acústica - uma dimensão fundamental da Arquitetura."

Octávio Inácio

CEO

InAcoustics

"An amazing gathering of experience in Acoustics, not to be missed."

"Uma reunião de enorme experiência em Acústica, a não perder."

Rui Ribeiro

CEO

Amplitude Acoustics

"A must-see for acoustic engineers."

"Imperdível para engenheiros acústicos"

Jorge Castro

CEO

Artnovion

"It is a privilege to serve the acoustic industry, and to gather together pioneers and distinguished figures from the field of acoustic science."

"É um privilégio servir à indústria acústica e reunir pioneiros e figuras distintas desta ciência."

Schedule

International Acoustic Summit

Casa da Música, Porto
October 9, 2018.

8h30 - 9h00

Registration

9h00 - 12h30

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Pedro Martins da Silva
COO, Acústica e Ambiente, PT
Acoustics, an interdisciplinary engineering science.

António Tadeu
President/Professor, ITeCons/FCTUC, PT
Importance of laboratory infrastructures for materials and buildings systems characterization

Coffee Break

Speed Talk 1
Designing Invisible Architecture
Miguel Lourtie - Product Manager, Meyer Sound
Arnaud Laborie - CEO, Trinnov Audio
António Correia - CEO, NEXT - proaudio
José Coelho - Director of International Business, Origin Acoustics
Peter Aylett (moderator) - CEDIA Technology Council Chairman

Keith Yates
President, Keith Yates Design, USA
Some thoughts on Variable Acoustics.

Philip Newell
Author and Senior Consultant, Institute of Acoustics, UK
Acoustics and electroacoustic for modern digital cinema

Lunch Break

14h00 – 16h00

Bruno Fazenda
Director of Pg Research, SCSE , Salford University, UK
It's all about that bass - discussion on low frequency room acoustics

Speed Talk 2
Acoustics for Music, Design and Integration
Rodrigo Thomaz - Senior Technical Product Specialist, Audio-Technica
Jan Morel - Founder & Owner, Morel Muziek
Lars-Olof Janflod - Strategy Advisory Officer, Genelec
Donato Masci - CEO, Studio Sound Service
Sebastian von Brönner (moderator) - Marketing Director, Sessiondesk

Andy Munro
President, Munro Acoustics, UK
Monitoring for Premier ATMOS Studio

Kapil Thirwani
Partner, Munro Acoustics, UK
Design for a Premier ATMOS Studio

Higini Arau-Puchades
Professor, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, SP

Closing Remarks

16h00 – 18h00

Drinks & Network
+ Casa da Música Guided Tours

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About

International Acoustic Summit

Speakers

International Acoustic Summit

Speed Talks

with directors and specialists

Chairman

Professor Rui Calejo

Scientific Endorsement Commission

"The best of acoustic knowledge should not be lost"

"O melhor da acústica a não perder"

"Acoustics – a fundamental dimension of Architecture"

"Acústica - uma dimensão fundamental da Arquitetura."

"An amazing gathering of experience in Acoustics, not to be missed."

"Uma reunião de enorme experiência em Acústica, a não perder."

"A must-see for acoustic engineers."

"Imperdível para engenheiros acústicos"

"It is a privilege to serve the acoustic industry, and to gather together pioneers and distinguished figures from the field of acoustic science."

"É um privilégio servir à indústria acústica e reunir pioneiros e figuras distintas desta ciência."

Schedule

International Acoustic Summit

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Casa da Música, Porto
October 9, 2018