Learn Acoustic Materials & Metamaterials | IIT Roorkee Online Course
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 52 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Dynamics and Vibration |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 Mar 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Science of Sound Control: An 8-Week Course on Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials
In our increasingly noisy world, the ability to control and manipulate sound waves is more critical than ever. From creating quieter workspaces and vehicles to advancing medical imaging and communication technologies, the field of acoustics holds the key. If you're a postgraduate student, researcher, or professional looking to dive deep into this fascinating domain, a groundbreaking online course is now available.
We are excited to introduce a comprehensive 8-week course titled "Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials," instructed by Prof. Sneha Singh from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. This course represents the first-ever organized coursework with a special focus on the revolutionary field of acoustic metamaterials.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. Sneha Singh
Prof. Sneha Singh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this course. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at IIT Roorkee, her credentials are impeccable:
- Ph.D. with Highest Honours from the University of Warwick (2016) in Automotive Sound Quality.
- B.Tech. (Honours) from IIT Kharagpur in Manufacturing Science and Engineering.
- Author of 13 high-repute international journal papers and 23 international conference papers.
- Holder of 4 granted patents in noise control and acoustics.
- Extensive teaching experience in Acoustics, Noise Control, Machine Design, and related fields at IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, and IIT Roorkee.
Prof. Singh is actively pursuing cutting-edge research in Noise Control, Acoustic Metamaterials, and Noise Source Identification. Her passion for teaching is evident in her clear, structured approach, and you can preview her style through her available video lectures online.
Course Overview: What Will You Learn?
This postgraduate-level course is designed to take you from the fundamental principles of acoustics to the forefront of material science. Over eight weeks, you will explore how sound interacts with materials and how we can engineer structures to control it in ways previously thought impossible.
Intended Audience: Students and researchers in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Acoustics, and Architecture.
Prerequisites: A solid foundation in Mathematics and Physics up to Class 12 level.
Duration: 8 Weeks
Level: Postgraduate
Detailed Course Layout
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Acoustics Fundamentals: Sound propagation in fluids |
| Week 2 | Advanced Concepts: Sound signal analysis, Principles of Noise control |
| Week 3 | Conventional Acoustic Materials: Enclosures, Barriers, Absorbers |
| Week 4 | Sound Absorbers Deep Dive: Porous absorbers, Panel absorbers, Helmholtz resonators, Perforated panels |
| Week 5 | Micro-perforated panels, Limitations of conventional materials, Introduction to Acoustic Metamaterials |
| Week 6 | Acoustic Metamaterials: Theory and design, Focus on Membrane-type metamaterials |
| Week 7 | Advanced Membrane-type metamaterials, Introduction to Sonic Crystals |
| Week 8 | Sonic Crystals: Theory and applications, Practical guidelines for material selection |
Why Study Acoustic Metamaterials?
The course places a special emphasis on acoustic metamaterials, a field that has created a revolution in wave physics over the last three decades. Unlike natural materials, these engineered structures can manipulate sound waves in extraordinary ways, breaking traditional limits. You will learn how they enable applications like:
- Ultra-efficient machinery noise control.
- Advanced frequency filtering for audio and communication devices.
- Breakthroughs in acoustic imaging and even conceptual acoustic cloaking.
Industry Relevance and Support
This course is designed with strong industry alignment, making it highly valuable for professionals. The curriculum is supported by and relevant to leading organizations, including:
- ARCI (International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials)
- TATA Advanced Materials Limited
- Huntsman Corporation
- Acoustic consultants and advanced materials manufacturers.
- The speech transmission industry.
Recommended Textbooks
To complement the video lectures and assignments, the following textbooks are recommended:
- Bies, D. A., & Hansen, C. H. (2009). Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice. Spon Press.
- Crocker, M. J. (2007). Introduction to Principles of Noise and Vibration Control. In Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Enroll Today and Shape the Future of Sound
Whether you aim to advance academic research, solve complex industrial noise problems, or simply satisfy a deep curiosity about how we can control our sonic environment, this course is your gateway. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Sneha Singh, you will gain not just theoretical knowledge but also practical design insights into the materials that are shaping the future of acoustics.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of India's leading experts in the field. Explore the fundamental principles, challenge the limitations of conventional materials, and master the design of revolutionary acoustic metamaterials.
Take the first step towards mastering the science of sound. Enroll in the Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials course today.
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