Personal profile
Research and Innovation interests
Acoustics and psychoacoustics - currently specialising in open-plan office soundscape perception and the application of computational methodologies.
Teaching Interests
Acoustic Fundamentals (DIG4154), Acoustic Applications (DIG5124), Music and Audio Industries (DIG5112).
Education/Academic qualification
Acoustics with Audio Applications, MSc, University of Salford
Award Date: 20 Nov 2017
Mechanical Engineering, BEng(Hons), Manchester Metropolitan University
Award Date: 24 Jun 2015
7.5: Masters Degree - Taught (UK Institution)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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From Measurement to Music: Reviving the Acoustic Heritage of St. Michael’s Church, Coventry, UK
Ali Maclachlan, I., Roberts, H., West, B., Hall, S. & Savan, J., 31 Dec 2025, In: Proceedings of Forum Acusticum / Euronoise 2025, the 11th EAA Annual European Conference on Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering..Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Immersive Acoustics in Cultural Heritage Applications
Harvey, C., Colombo, M., West, B., Ali Maclachlan, I. & Happa, J., 2 Jul 2025, Interactive Media for Cultural Heritage. Liarokapis, F., Shehade, M., Aristidou, A. & Chrysanthou, Y. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 75-105 (Springer Series on Cultural Computing).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Speech Intelligibility for Autistic People In Multi-Speaker Environments
Gamblin, R. & West, B., 20 Oct 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Office soundscape assessment: A model of acoustic environment perception in open-plan offices
West, B. (Corresponding / Lead Author), Deuchars, A. & Ali Maclachlan, I. (Corresponding / Lead Author), 1 Nov 2024, In: Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The historical auralisation of Lichfield Cathedral's quire
Moore, G., West, B. & Ali Maclachlan, I., 13 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Open Access
Activities
- 3 Invited talk
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Joint Audio Engineering Society UK Branch and IOA Midlands Branch Presentation on Office Soundscapes
West, B. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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UK Acoustics Network+ Webinar: Office Soundscape Assessments
West, B. (Speaker)
3 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Institute of Acoustics London Branch Presentation: Office Soundscape Assessment
West, B. (Speaker)
9 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk