About
Adrien Pelat is a Professor at Le Mans University, affiliated with the Acoustics Laboratory of the University of Le Mans (LAUM) and the National School of Engineering of Le Mans (ENSIM). His research focuses on vibro-acoustic control of mechanical structures through material and geometric optimization, particularly leveraging the Acoustic Black Hole effect for vibration damping, wave propagation analysis in periodic/graded media, and nonlinear acoustics. He also specializes in theoretical and experimental modeling for industrial applications.
- Education: PhD in Acoustics (2009), University of Maine.
- Research Themes: Elastic wave propagation, nonlinear vibration mitigation, metamaterials, opto-acoustic methods.
Teaching: Delivers courses on vibration and acoustic engineering at ENSIM. Leads the Vibroacoustics Engineering Degree program (60 students/year) and ENSIM's Industrial Relations Department.
Scientific Contributions: Co-authored 38+ publications (Journal of Sound and Vibration, Physical Review Materials). Key work includes Acoustic Black Hole phononic crystals, thermally tunable resonators, and vibro-impact damping systems. Served as president of Inter-Noise 2024 and leadership roles in the French Acoustic Society (2019-2023).
Technical Expertise: Combines analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and experimental validation using optical measurement techniques (e.g., laser vibrometry). Collaborates on ANR projects like ETNA (Enhanced Acoustic Black Holes) and METARoom (reconfigurable acoustic treatments).
