Ben Ford graduated with a BSc in Live and Studio Sound from Southampton Solent University in 2015. Afterwards he undertook the IoA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. Prior to the conclusion of the Diploma he started working at Southampton Solent University as a Research Assistant, working on a conference paper on the modelling of piling noise underwater, and the effects on marine mammals. From April 2017 Ben began working at an acoustic consultancy in London undertaking noise surveys, sound insulation testing, and design work. Ben joined the underwater acoustics group at the National Physical Laboratory in November 2019.
Ben has been an Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics since 2017.
Current Interests
Ben is a Research Scientist within the Underwater Acoustics team and is currently working on testing in the acoustic pressure vessel, or on calibrations either at the main laboratories in Teddington, or at the open-water reservoir site. Ben has interests in noise propagation modelling, the effects of anthropogenic noise on sea creatures, and infrasound.
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