IIAV Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations

As 2025 closes, IIAV President Sergio Luzzi reflects on a highly impactful year for our community and outlines priorities for 2026 and beyond.

2025 highlights include the success of ICSV31 in Incheon, expanded awards and grants for students and young researchers, the nomination of new Fellows and Distinguished Fellows, and the launch of the inaugural IIAV AI Challenge.
For 2026, IIAV will focus on strengthening our role as a premier international community through more effective communication (website and social media) and continued publication of high-quality open-access research in IJAV.
Membership renewal for 2026 is now encouraged. Benefits include reduced ICSV registration fees, no page charges for IJAV publications, and opportunities to contribute through IIAV committees and leadership roles. Please also ensure your IIAV profile is up to date, including a professional headshot.
Our major milestone in 2026 will be ICSV32 in Istanbul, Türkiye (July 5–10, 2026), including a special two-day Acoustics and Vibration Academy. Registration and abstract submission are open.
Thank you to our officers, volunteers, and members for your continued trust and support.



Institute of Acoustics and Vibration


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Professor John Laurence Davy is the Vice President for Professional Relations of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration. He has conducted research in the acoustics and vibration area for more than fifty years. He is the author of 198 scientific papers and reports.
John is a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, of the Institute of Acoustics in the UK, and of the Australian Acoustical Society. He is a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering in the USA and of the Australian Mathematical Society. He is an Adjunct Professor of RMIT University, and a Principal Research Scientist of CSIRO in Melbourne, Australia. He is the Chair of the Physical Performance and Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee of the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, the Secretary of the Congress Selection Committee of the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering, and was Chair of the Australian Government Independent Scientific Committee on Wind Turbines.
John is the Australian expert on International Standards Organisation working group ISO/TC 43/SC 2/WG 36 "Room Acoustics", and on the International Standards Organisation working group ISO/TC 43/SC 2/WG 18 “Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements”. He was a member of three European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Actions: CA 15125 Designs for Noise Reducing Materials and Structures (DENORMS), TU0901 “Integrating and Harmonizing Sound Insulation Aspects in Sustainable Urban Housing Constructions”, and FP0702 “Net-acoustics for Timber based Lightweight Buildings and Elements” 2009 -2012.

IIAV Leadership Spotlight: Meet the Officers

de Diego

We are pleased to introduce Maria de Diego, the newly elected President of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration."

🎓 Professor of digital signal processing and communications at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where she has served as Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Telecommunications Engineering since 2019.
🔬 Senior Researcher at the ITEAM Research Institute, working within the Audio and Communications Signal Processing Group.
🔧 Expertise: Actively involved in over 40 research projects, primarily focusing on active noise control and equalization systems, sound quality, psychoacoustics, and masking of broadband signals.
✍️ Author of more than 50 research papers in prestigious journals.
🌟 Maria de Diego is a Senior Member in the IEEE and is a Member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). She served on the IIAV Board of Directors from 2015 to 2019 and again from 2022 to 2026. Additionally, she was an Associate Editor for the IEEE/ACM Transactions on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing (2018-2021) and currently serves as an Associate Technical Editor for the Journal of the AES.

Professor de Diego is dedicated to developing intelligent solutions that enhance acoustic comfort and improve people's relationship with their environment.
We are proud to have Maria de Diego on our leadership team, contributing her expertise to IIAV's mission. Her accomplishments in signal processing for acoustic applications will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and lead in the field of acoustics and vibration.

🔹 IIAV Leadership Spotlight: Meet the Officers 🔹

Emeritus Professor Malcolm Crocker

We’re honored to shine the spotlight on Emeritus Professor Malcolm Crocker, the visionary founder and Executive Director of the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV). Recently awarded the Rayleigh Medal 2024 by the Institute of Acoustics (IoA) at their 50th Anniversary Conference in Manchester, Professor Crocker’s work has greatly influenced the fields of both acoustics and vibrations.
Professor Crocker's legacy traces back to early gatherings that set the stage for IIAV. Beginning with the 1969 Sonically Induced Vibration of Structures conference at Liverpool University, co-organized with Kenneth Mulholland, these events laid the groundwork for uniting sound and vibration topics under a common umbrella. His later efforts, including the seminal 1990 and 1992 congresses at Auburn University, emphasized the need for an inclusive, international organization devoted to both acoustics and vibration. This vision culminated in the official founding of IIAV in 1995.
In addition to his remarkable leadership, Professor Crocker is celebrated for his published works, including the "Handbook of Acoustics," the "Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control," and "Engineering Acoustics: Noise and Vibration Control," co-authored with Jorge P. Arenas. These texts are foundational in understanding and managing acoustics and vibration challenges across various fields.
Join us in celebrating Professor Crocker’s achievements and the rich history of IIAV, an organization born from his commitment to advancing acoustics and vibration science worldwide. Stay tuned for more in our IIAV Leadership Spotlight series, where we introduce the exceptional officers leading IIAV into the future.

IIAV Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations

🚨 New Research in IJAV! 🚨
The latest issue of the International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration (IJAV) features an insightful paper titled “An Optimal Design Method for Acoustic Metamaterials with 3D Printing Technology” by Xiang Ma, Changqi Liu, and Haifeng Zhang.
This research explores cutting-edge advancements in acoustic metamaterials, emphasizing their design optimization through 3D printing technology. By leveraging these innovations, the paper opens the door to groundbreaking applications in noise control, sound insulation, and vibration reduction.
Whether you're involved in acoustics, engineering, or manufacturing, this paper offers valuable insights into the future of acoustic technologies.
📰 Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/g5CHrbhH
Stay tuned for more updates from the International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV) and the latest in acoustic research! 🔊✨

Note the date!! 2025 ICSV31 will be held on Incheon, South Korea.

Sunday 6 - Friday 11 July, 2025

Invitation to submit papers before 31 December 2024.

https://www.icsv31.org/

Sergio Luzzi

IIAV Leadership Spotlight: Meet the Officers

Sergio Luzzi is the President of the International Institute of Sound and Vibration.

He served as Director and Officer of the Institute in the last ten years and as General Chairman of ICSV22, the International Congress on Sound and Vibration, held in Florence in 2015.

Adjunct Professor at the University of Florence (Italy). Honorary Visiting Professor at USURT University of Ekaterinburg (Russia). Scientific Director of the OSHNET SCHOOL for high certified education in Occupational Hygiene (Izmir, Turkey).

Since 2018 he serves as Ad Hoc expert of the EU Commission for Horizon 2020 and Urbact programs and member of the EU expert panel for European Green Capital and Green Leaves.

President of AIDII (Italian Occupational Hygienists Association) and was General Secretary of AIA (Acoustical Society of Italy) from 2022 to 2024.

In 1992 he founded "Vie en.ro.se. Ingegneria", leader certified company in the field of applied acoustics, environmental engineering and occupational hygiene, with broad experience in environmental, building and room acoustics; occupational and environmental health and safety, sustainable development and management systems. He is still President and Technical Director of this company.

Sergio Luzzi is author of books, editor of congress proceedings, guest editor of special issues of scientific journals and author or co-author of more than 300 scientific papers in the fields of environmental acoustics, building acoustics, forensic acoustics, industrial and occupational noise control.

Exciting Updates from the International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration (IJAV)! 🌟

The latest issue of the International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration (IJAV) is now available on iiav.org! Dive into cutting-edge research and insights from leading experts in the field of acoustics and vibration. Whether you're an academic, a professional in the industry, or simply passionate about acoustics, this issue has something for everyone.

📚 Highlights from this issue include:

Innovative Research Papers: Explore groundbreaking studies and advancements in acoustics and vibration technology.
Technical Articles: Gain insights into practical applications and case studies from around the world.
Review Papers: Stay informed about the latest trends and future directions in the industry.
Case Studies and Reports: Learn from real-world applications and solutions.
🔍 Why Read IJAV?
The IJAV is your go-to source for authoritative and comprehensive information in the field of acoustics and vibration. Each issue is meticulously curated to ensure it delivers high-quality content that can enhance your knowledge and professional practice.

Join the global community of acoustics professionals by accessing the latest issue today. Let's advance the science of acoustics and vibration together!

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