Summer School
EAA Summer School
The EAA Summer School will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2027 at Ghent University. The Summer School precedes Acoustics ’27, which starts on Monday 21 June 2027.
Ghent is conveniently located 60 km from Brussels, directly accessible by train (35’, 4 trains/H) from Brussels Central Station and the Acoustics ’27 Forum Acusticum Venue. The city of Ghent offers plenty of affordable accommodation. The Summer School is chaired by Timothy Van Renterghem from the Institute for Biomedical Engineering (iBME)/Noise and Health, Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Ghent University.
Program
There will be 8 topical streams, each consisting of four one-hour lectures by well-recognized field experts. Each day, 4 streams will run in parallel. Each registered student must enroll in two streams, one held on Saturday and one held on Sunday.
Chair : Prof. Timothy Van Renterghem, Ghent University, Belgium
Preliminary thematic topics:
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- Virtual acoustics and auralization
Theme responsible : Dr. Reto Pieren, EMPA, Switzerland - Acoustical signal processing
Theme responsible : Prof. Vesa Välimäki, Aalto University, Finland - AI in acoustics
Theme responsible : Prof. Tuomas Virtanen, Tampere University, Finland - Soundscapes and sound perception
Theme responsible : Dr. Arezoo Talebzadeh, Ghent University, Belgium; Dr. Kirsten van den Bosch, University of Groningen, The Netherlands - Emerging environmental noise sources : drones/UAV, heat pump, electrical vehicles
Theme responsible : Prof. Antonio J. Torija Martínez, Salford, UK - Musical acoustics
Theme responsible : Dr. Vasilis Chatziioannou, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Austria - Hearing technology
Theme responsible : Prof. Sarah Verhulst, Ghent University, Belgium - Acoustic (meta)materials
Theme responsible : Prof. Elke Deckers, KULEUVEN, Belgium
- Virtual acoustics and auralization
Preliminary schedule:
Friday evening 18/06/2027 (18.30-20.00): Informal meet and greet in the city Centre of Gent.
| Saturday 19/06/2027, iGent, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde: Streams 1-4 |
| 09.15 – 09.45 | Registration |
| 09.45 – 10.00 | Introduction to the streams |
| 10.00 – 11.00 | Lecture 1 |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Coffee Break |
| 11.30 – 12.30 | Lecture 2 |
| 12.30 – 14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Lecture 3 |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Coffee Break |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Lecture 4 |
| Sunday 20/06/2027, iGent, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde : Streams 5-8 |
| 09.45 – 10.00 | Introduction to the streams |
| 10.00 – 11.00 | Lecture 1 |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Coffee Break |
| 11.30 – 12.30 | Lecture 2 |
| 12.30 – 14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Lecture 3 |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Coffee Break |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Lecture 4 |
Registration
Registration is not yet open. In total, 100 students will be allowed to the Summer School on a first-come, first-serve basis.
About Ghent University
Founded in 1817, Ghent University is a top 100 university and one of Belgium’s leading academic institutions, with more than 50,000 students and 15,000 staff members. Its 11 faculties offer over 200 programs and conduct pioneering research across a broad range of scientific disciplines.
Guided by the motto “Dare to Think”, Ghent University encourages critical thinking, innovation, and open dialogue. As a pluralistic university, it welcomes students and researchers from all cultural, social, and ideological backgrounds.
The City of Ghent
Ghent is a vibrant historic city where rich cultural heritage meets contemporary urban life. Known for its lively atmosphere, picturesque canals, excellent gastronomy, and welcoming character, Ghent offers visitors a unique and memorable experience. Participants are encouraged to explore the city’s architectural treasures and cultural highlights, including the world-famous masterpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers.
Summer School Venue
The Summer School will be hosted at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, a dynamic innovation hub bringing together international R&D centres, public research institutes, and high-tech companies. The venue is located approximately 5 km from the city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. Sessions will take place in the iGent Tower building.
