Acoustic Metamaterials
Design and study of subwavelength structures for controlling, absorbing and diffusing sound.
Post-doctoral researcher at LAUM
Eric Ballestero
Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans, UMR-CNRS 6613, France
PhD in Acoustic Metamaterials & Auditorium Acoustics
MSc in Environmental & Architectural Acoustics
GDip in Acoustics & Vibration Engineering
HND in Audio Engineering
Biography
Born in Spain and raised between Spain and France, near Switzerland, I developed a multidisciplinary background spanning audio engineering, physics and acoustics. Living and studying in different countries gave me the opportunity to work across a wide range of scientific and technical projects.
I graduated with an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics at London South Bank University (LSBU), where my final project focused on the use of Virtual Reality and binaural audio for the acoustic reconstruction of the Roman Theatre of Arles.
During my PhD at LSBU, in close collaboration with the Laboratory of Acoustics of the University of Le Mans (LAUM), I worked on ultra-thin acoustic metamaterials designed to control and diffuse sound.
My postdoctoral research at LAUM has since expanded towards wave propagation, room acoustics, biomedical ultrasound and interdisciplinary collaborations involving biology, mathematics and acoustics.
Research Interests
Room & Architectural Acoustics
Acoustic treatments, sound diffusion and numerical approaches applied to rooms and performance spaces.
Wave Propagation
Physical and numerical investigation of acoustic wave propagation in complex and structured media.
Interdisciplinary Applications
Applications of acoustics and metamaterial concepts to areas such as biomedical ultrasound and biological systems.
Scientific Activities
Alongside my research activities, I am co-founder and treasurer of the Young Researchers in Acoustic Metamaterials (YRAM) association, a network supporting PhD candidates and Early Career Investigators working in acoustic and elastic metamaterials.
Since 2018, I have also been involved in the organisation of the Symposium on Acoustic Metamaterials (SAM), as well as training schools and international scientific collaborations.