Ben Cazzolato

Professor Benjamin Cazzolato is a faculty member in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in system dynamics and control, with a focus on vibro-acoustics, finite element analysis, and modal analysis. His research spans energy transfer via wave propagation across multiple scales, from atomic to oceanic levels.

His primary research areas include sound and vibration control, ocean energy systems (e.g., wave energy converters and oscillating cylinders), dynamics and control of mechanical systems, and robotics. He leads the Acoustics, Vibration and Control Group and the Robotics Group at the University of Adelaide, overseeing projects in robotics, control systems, and energy conversion.

Professor Cazzolato's recent publications emphasize advancements in wave energy harvesting, turbulence control in boundary layers, and smart water network monitoring. His work often intersects fluid dynamics, acoustics, and control engineering, with applications in renewable energy, coastal protection, and biomedical systems. He actively supervises postgraduate students and collaborates on grants related to energy systems and structural health monitoring.

His research lab focuses on experimental and computational studies, including hydrodynamic testing of offshore energy systems and acoustic drug delivery mechanisms. He is also involved in developing innovative solutions for environmental noise reduction in industrial settings, such as gas turbine exhaust systems.