Wilfried Kausel

Wilfried Kausel is a faculty member at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, associated with the Department of Music. He serves as Dean of Scientific Studies (Studiendekanat für wissenschaftliche Studien) and leads the Graduate Center. His work bridges musical acoustics and computational physics, with a focus on brass instruments and structural vibrations.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Key Institutions: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
• Research Labs: Acoustic Laboratory, Performance Science Lab

Research interests center on the physics of musical instruments, particularly:

• Computational modeling of brass instruments
• Wall vibrations and their acoustical influence
• Directivity patterns and power efficiency
• Time-resolved interferometry for vibration analysis
• Bore reconstruction and impedance measurements
• Stick-slip simulations for lip oscillators

The 15 most recent publications (2002-2021) reveal expertise in:

• Brass instrument mechanics (walls, bells, bores)
• Wave propagation and coupling
• Electronic speckle pattern interferometry
• Computational simulations for acoustics
• Material properties in instrument design
• Wind instrument intonation and sensory evaluation

Labs and infrastructure include:

• Acoustic Laboratory with anechoic chamber
• Performance Science Lab
• Slow Motion Lab
• Computer Wing for simulations
• Motion Capture and Eye Tracking networks