Former Acoustics Bulletin Editor honoured with IOA award

摘要

Ian Bennett, the former Editor of Acoustics Bulletin, has been awarded the Institute's Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of his work in keeping members up to date with Institute affairs, technical contributions and industry news. He received the award from Bridget Shield, IOA President, at the Institute's annual autumn conference in Birmingham. Below is a citation from Adam Lawrence, Chairman of the Publications Committee. Ian studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton, graduating in 1976. While there he enjoyed opera and tiddlywinks. Following his studies he worked for a number of noise and acoustics companies, becoming a corporate IOA member in 1983. In 1989 Ian became the "I" in the partnership ACIA Engineering Acoustics which he formed with Anthony Rupkus and their wives. Ian remains at ACIA today. In the early days ACIA undertook legal work for cases involving noise and vibration in the workplace, alongside assessments for petrochemical sites, wind farms, industrial sites and environmental noise, which continue to form the business of the company.