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Research Aras:
Architectural & Environmental Acoustics
Investigating sound performance in buildings, noise control strategies, and the effects of environmental noise on public health.
Technology Integration in Architectural Design
Applying computational tools, simulations, and remote sensing techniques to improve acoustical design and performance.
Smart & Connected Built Environments
Developing smart technologies for real-time noise monitoring and acoustic comfort in urban spaces.
Sustainability & Acoustics
Exploring sustainable sound insulation and absorption materials for energy-efficient buildings.
Ongoing Research Projects:
Affordable urban noise monitoring system (SPL Meter)
Affordable urban noise monitoring system (SPL Meter)
EAAR Lab Director Dr. Hassan Azad received a $149,437 NSF grant for a one-year pilot study developing a low-cost, accurate remote noise monitoring system in 2021. The project aimed to assess environmental noise impacts on community health and wellbeing, helping planners design quieter, healthier urban infrastructures.
Today the the development of the SPL Meter is progressing beyond its hardware capabilities to focus on evaluating its community impact and the advantages of being open-source, cost-effective, and cloud-based. The system incorporates machine learning-based prediction tools developed by the EAAR Lab on open-source platforms and leverages the University of Florida’s state-of-the-art HyperGator computing cloud to collect, analyze, and utilize large-scale urban noise and acoustic data for architectural and urban design research.
To learn more about the project, watch Dr. Hassan Azad present the concept and proposal in the UF DCP Research Seminar Series:
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