Felix Langfeldt

Felix Langfeldt is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Programme Director at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton. His work focuses on developing active and passive acoustic metamaterials for low-frequency noise reduction in transport systems and living spaces.

Research Interests:

• Acoustic Metamaterials
• Low-Frequency Sound Insulation
• Aircraft Cabin Noise Control
• Vibro-acoustics of Lightweight Structures
• Analytical Modeling of Multi-layered Partitions

Teaching Roles:

• Module Lead for Electroacoustics (ISVR6137) since 2022/23
• Module Lead for Active Control of Sound and Vibration (ISVR6139) since 2024/25
• Lecturer for Theoretical and Computational Acoustics (ISVR3073/6148) since 2023/24

Academic Background:

• BEng, MSc in Aeronautical Engineering (2012)
• PhD (2018) on Membrane-type acoustic metamaterials for aircraft noise shields

Industry Collaborations: Airbus, 3M.

Professional Timeline:

• 2021: Visiting Academic at ISVR
• 2022: Lecturer appointment
• 2023: Doctoral Programme Director
• 2024: Promoted to Associate Professor