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Vicente Thibault is an Associate Professor at Le Mans University affiliated with the Institute of Acoustics (LAUM) and the “Guides & Structures” team, specializing in Vibro-Acoustic of Structures research. His work bridges acoustics engineering and auditory neuroscience with practical applications in hearing assistance and virtual reality audio systems.
Thibault’s research centers on binaural sound perception mechanisms, particularly speech comprehension in hearing-impaired populations. His doctoral investigations focused on binaural listening challenges for hearing-impaired individuals, while postdoctoral work pioneered personalized audio rendering for virtual reality headsets. Core research areas include spatial release from masking phenomena, head-related transfer function (HRTF) individualization, and computational modeling of speech intelligibility degradation under noise and reverberation.
Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent advancement in binaural auditory modeling, with increasing emphasis on hearing impairment variables and virtual reality applications. Key trends include the development of predictive models for non-stationary noise environments, validation against envelope-modulated noises, and creation of standardized datasets like SONICOM HRTF. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between psychoacoustics, signal processing, and assistive technology design.
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Thibault operates within LAUM (Laboratory of Acoustics of the University of Maine), a CNRS-affiliated research unit featuring specialized facilities for acoustic/vibration measurement, opto-acoustic experimentation, and optical metrology. The institute’s structure encompasses materials acoustics, ultrasonics, transducer development, and transversal research axes including metamaterials and non-linear acoustics, providing comprehensive infrastructure for his vibro-acoustic investigations.
