Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
NVH stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness. This term is commonly used to describe the refinement of a vehicle or machinery in terms of the sound and vibrations it produces, as well as the overall quality of the ride. Improving NVH characteristics is crucial for enhancing the driving experience, increasing passenger comfort, and ensuring the durability and reliability of the vehicle or the machinery.
The Faculty’s research activities in this area focus on improving the vibration and acoustic characteristics of vehicle or machinery systems and components to reduce unwanted noise and vibrations; Developing guidelines and standards to ensure human comfort and minimize annoyance from noise and vibrations; Creating innovative modeling and experimental methods to investigate noise and vibration sources and develop both passive and active control techniques for their mitigation; developing and testing innovative materials for sound absorption; and investigating structural-acoustic interactions and vibro-acoustics.
