Carlos Andrés Ramos Romero

Dr. Carlos Andrés Ramos Romero serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Acoustics at the Acoustics Research Centre within the School of Science, Engineering & Environment at the University of Salford since 2022. He is a Member of the Institute of Acoustics (IoA), UK, and actively contributes to the EPSRC-funded DroneNoise project (EP/V031848/1) focused on UAS acoustic characterization and sound synthesis.

His academic background includes:

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2021), supported by Ecuadorian Government’s SENESCYT grant
• Master’s degree in Acoustics and Vibrations from Universidad Austral de Chile (2017)
• Bachelor’s degree in Sound and Acoustics Engineering from Universidad de las Américas (2011)

Ramos Romero specializes in acoustics, digital signal processing, and psychoacoustics with emphasis on Unmanned Aerial Systems noise. His research bridges aeroacoustic modeling, environmental noise measurement, and human perception studies, particularly examining how drone noise characteristics influence societal acceptance in urban environments. He employs advanced techniques including AI algorithms for noise analysis and sound synthesis for psychoacoustic testing.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Development of standardized UAS noise measurement protocols aligned with EASA guidelines, (2) Creation of perceptual noise metrics integrating energy-based and psychoacoustic approaches for urban air mobility, and (3) Engineering solutions for noise reduction through propeller design optimization and distributed propulsion systems. His work consistently addresses the critical intersection of technical aeroacoustics and human response factors.

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Ramos Romero collaborates extensively with regulatory bodies including the UK Civil Aviation Authority on UAS noise perception studies. His EPSRC-funded research involves designing listening experiments to establish dose-response relationships for drone noise. The Acoustics Innovation Institute at Salford serves as the primary hub for his experimental work, which includes wind tunnel testing, field measurements of urban noise sources, and development of auralization methodologies for psychoacoustic assessment.

He leads the Quiet Drones 2024 conference at University of Salford, positioning his team at the forefront of UAS noise research. Current projects focus on boundary layer ingestion ducted fans, asymmetric propeller configurations, and taxonomy development for UAS noise emissions assessment within European U-space frameworks.