The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor David Waddington as its new President. The ceremonial handover took place on Thursday, 12th September 2024, during the 50th Institute of Acoustics Conference, Acoustics 2024, in Manchester.
Caption: Outgoing President Alistair Somerville (left) presents the official chain of office to incoming President David Waddington (right)..
Professor Waddington, a distinguished academic from the University of Salford and Director of the Acoustics Research Centre, brings a wealth of experience and vision to the role. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the IOA as it continues to advance the science and practice of acoustics in the UK and beyond.
In his acceptance speech, Professor Waddington outlined his vision for the future of the IOA, emphasizing the importance of integrating research, industry, and policy to address the acoustic challenges of our time. He highlighted several key objectives for his tenure:
1. Strengthening the connection between academic research and industry practice
2. Focusing on sustainability in acoustics, particularly in collaboration with the building and construction industries
3. Overseeing the integration of the UK Acoustics Network (UKAN+) into the IOA structure
Outgoing President Alistair Somerville expressed his confidence in Professor Waddington's leadership, stating, "I would like to thank David for his support and the lead role he has taken in promoting the Institute of Acoustics in academia. I look forward to his stated strategic objective of promoting research in the IOA and connecting research and industry with our parliamentary liaison group to generate more impact."
The IOA looks forward to a productive and innovative period under Professor Waddington's leadership and invites all members to support him in advancing the Institute's mission.
