Ludo Ausiello

Dr. Ludo Ausiello is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Technology. His roles include membership in the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre and the Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. He holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and is a member of the Institute of Acoustics.

Education: Integrated Master’s in Electronic Engineering (University of Bologna), European PhD in Audio Engineering, and PGCert in Higher Education (2019). Professional training includes Fonoprint Studios (Bologna) and industry experience at Maserati, Magneti Marelli, and Harman.

Research interests focus on audio engineering, signal processing, electro-acoustics, and innovative manufacturing. Recent work includes developing affordable measurement ecosystems for musical acoustics, optimizing soundboard designs via least-squares analysis, and applying AI to room acoustics prediction. His studies span topics like wood elasticity, loudspeaker design, and vocal fatigue in educational spaces.

Awards: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2019).

Teaching and advising: Taught analog and digital oscillator design at the University of Bologna and contributed to curriculum development at Solent University. Active in mentoring students through collaborative industry projects.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at Portsmouth, focusing on advanced materials and AI-driven acoustic solutions.