Dr. Andrew J Hall
Acoustics and Vibration Research Centre,
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Auckland
I am a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Auckland. I hold a PhD specializing in Acoustic Metamaterials, a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials and Processing Engineering, and a Bachelor of Music. As the Principal Investigator for two major research projects funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment, I am dedicated to applying research for passive, sustainable, and energy-efficient noise control solutions.
My work includes impact insulation of floors using granular metamaterials and sound insulation of walls with acoustic and elastic metamaterials. Additionally, I focus on utilizing metamaterials, metasurfaces, and metasystems to reduce duct and window noise. These projects aim to enhance acoustic environments while improving quality of life by minimizing unwanted noise and ensuring proper ventilation.
University of Auckland appointments:
- Senior Research Fellow
- Senior Lecturer
- Royal Society Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellow
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Multi-resonance rigid and membrane Helmholtz resonators for broadband low-frequency sound attenuation
- Periodic and quasi-periodic structures utilizing Bragg scattering and localised resonance metamaterials for sound attenuation
- Application of Granular materials to mitigate impact sound in structures
- Musical acoustics: Wind instruments and cello design
- Mechanical-acoustic design for production of noise in electric vehicles to improve safety
- Applications of AI techniques to computational modelling and generative design of multi-functional structures for acoustics
- Development and testing of linear and nonlinear mechanical metastructures for vibration isolation, impact mitigation and energy dispersion
Grants:
- Awarded 2025 Royal Society Royal Society Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellow
- Awarded 2021 MBIE grant, research into impact insulation of floors using granular metamaterials
- Awarded 2019 MBIE grant, research into the sound insulation of walls using acoustic metamaterials
Degrees:
- PhD Acoustic Engineering - University Of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, 2014
- BE Honors (First) - University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
- BMus Performance Saxophone - New Zealand School of Music, Auckland, New Zealand
