Ben Cazzolato

Biography

Ben Cazzolato began research in the field of acoustics and vibrations as an undergraduate at the University of Adelaide in the School of Mechanical Engineering & graduated with 1st Class Honours in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Mechanical Engineering) at the University of Adelaide in 1990.   After completion of undergraduated studies, he commenced employment with VIPAC Engineers & Scientists as a consulting engineer where he worked on a varied number of projects: Industrial Noise Surveys, including assessment of risk to hearing damage,recommendations for noise control, ranking of sources and generation of noise contour maps (S.A. Brewing Co.). Ground Vibration Monitoring and damage assessment (PRA - Mobil, Koukourou & Partners, Coffee & Partners). Sound absorption and Transmission loss measurements of materials (Lysaght Industries). Modelling and design of acoustic panels to increase transmission loss (James Hardie). Significant experience in underwater-acoustics including towed array performance testing, involving data acquisition, instrumentation support, signal processing of hydrophone and accelerometer signals, data analysis, interpretation and reporting (Commonwealth Procurement Office, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, GEC Marconi Systems). System modelling of land based flow noise testing facilities for the purpose of understanding array performance (Commonwealth Procurement Office, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, GEC Marconi Systems). Vibration Condition Monitoring of rotating equipment (Bridgestone Tyre Division, APCEL, Dept. of Marine & Harbours, Adelaide Brighton Cement, Detroit Engine & Turbine Co.). MFP Environmental Impact Statement support (PPK). The design, construction, testing and supply of a ground based acoustic system to detect wheel flats and bearing faults of railway rolling stock (Australian National). Design and testing of Hercules C-130 rear wing flaps for acoustic fatigue. Ben Cazzolato began research in the field of acoustics and vibrations as an undergraduate at the University of Adelaide in the School of Mechanical Engineering & graduated with 1st Class Honours in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Mechanical Engineering) at the University of Adelaide in 1990.   After completion of undergraduated studies, he commenced employment with VIPAC Engineers & Scientists as a consulting engineer where he worked on a varied number of projects: Industrial Noise Surveys, including assessment of risk to hearing damage,recommendations for noise control, ranking of sources and generation of noise contour maps (S.A. Brewing Co.). Ground Vibration Monitoring and damage assessment (PRA - Mobil, Koukourou & Partners, Coffee & Partners). Sound absorption and Transmission loss measurements of materials (Lysaght Industries). Modelling and design of acoustic panels to increase transmission loss (James Hardie). Significant experience in underwater-acoustics including towed array performance testing, involving data acquisition, instrumentation support, signal processing of hydrophone and accelerometer signals, data analysis, interpretation and reporting (Commonwealth Procurement Office, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, GEC Marconi Systems). System modelling of land based flow noise testing facilities for the purpose of understanding array performance (Commonwealth Procurement Office, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, GEC Marconi Systems). Vibration Condition Monitoring of rotating equipment (Bridgestone Tyre Division, APCEL, Dept. of Marine & Harbours, Adelaide Brighton Cement, Detroit Engine & Turbine Co.). MFP Environmental Impact Statement support (PPK). The design, construction, testing and supply of a ground based acoustic system to detect wheel flats and bearing faults of railway rolling stock (Australian National). Design and testing of Hercules C-130 rear wing flaps for acoustic fatigue.

Research Interest

Magnets Thermoacoustics Submarine Active Vibration Control of a Piezoelectric Laminate Plate using Spatial Control Approach Development of communications system utilising adaptive inverse filtering Inverse Filtering Modern control theory for a VTOL aircraft Vertical Take Off and Landing Generalising Acoustic Radiation Modes for Active Noise and Vibration Control of Large Structures Acoustic Radiation Modes from a plate Passive Noise Control in Rocket Payload Bays