Peter Göransson

Peter Göransson is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, affiliated with the School of Engineering Sciences, Department of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering. His research focuses on numerical modeling of coupled acoustic and vibration phenomena, with a particular emphasis on finite element modeling of dissipative mechanisms and efficient computational methods for highly damped, layered structures. He serves as an examiner for the Degree project in technical acoustics (SD211X) and as course coordinator and teacher for Numerical Methods for Acoustics and Vibrations (SD2175).

Dr. Göransson's research spans over three decades, beginning with groundbreaking work in the early 90s on the Noise Attenuation for Launchers project (funded by ESA estec), which resulted in 3D large-scale models for ARIANE 4 and 5 with satellites' dynamic properties included. He has participated in more than 10 EU research projects, including the ASANCA projects which developed a full-scale 3D model of a Saab 340 aircraft cabin, and the BRAIN project which advanced elastoacoustic modeling of fibrous porous materials. In 2006, he expanded his research to sustainable design through the Center for ECO2 Vehicle Design, focusing on multifunctional structural components optimized for contradictory requirements like structural load-bearing capacity combined with acoustic performance at minimal weight, complexity, cost, and environmental impact.

His most recent research directions include inverse methods for characterizing anisotropic solid materials, micro-to-macro-based modeling of poroelastic cellular materials, acoustic metamaterials based on modified cell geometries, topology optimization of structures under multifunctional constraints, and life cycle-based energy optimization methods. His publication record shows a clear progression from fundamental computational methods to applied research with increasing emphasis on sustainability and multifunctional design. The articles demonstrate expertise spanning computational acoustics, structural dynamics, metamaterials, and sustainable vehicle design, with particular strength in wave propagation analysis, parameter identification techniques, and optimization of complex multilayer structures.

• ESA-funded Noise Attenuation for Launchers project (early 90s)
• EU-funded ASANCA projects (full-scale aircraft cabin modeling)
• EU-funded BRAIN project (elastoacoustic modeling)
• Center for ECO2 Vehicle Design (established 2006)
• COST Action DENORMS participation

Dr. Göransson has established himself as a leading researcher in computational vibroacoustics, with significant contributions to both theoretical developments and practical applications in aerospace, automotive, and sustainable design. His work bridges fundamental computational methods with real-world engineering challenges, particularly in noise and vibration control for complex systems. He continues to push the boundaries of computational methods for acoustics and vibrations while increasingly focusing on sustainable design methodologies and novel metamaterials for vibration and noise control applications.