Thomas Scélo is a Consultant with the Melbourne office, specialising in Room Acoustics and Building Acoustics.

Thomas' experience in acoustics spans several sectors including performing arts, residential, commercial, education and research and development.  Thomas holds a PhD in Acoustics (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Auckland, a Bachelor of Physics and a Master of Physics from the Université du Maine (France). Before enrolling for his PhD, Thomas was the testing officer at the accredited Acoustic Testing Services at the University of Auckland for two years.

After graduating for his PhD in 2006, Thomas joined Marshall Day Acoustics in Auckland and remains an active researcher in acoustics which has earned him numerous international conference invitations.  His recent experience in room acoustics includes 3D Rhino computer design, Odeon simulations, auralisations and measurements in a 1/10 scale model for the Philharmonie de Paris.  His sound insulation experience spans from predictions and design of innovative solutions to the construction and testing in laboratory, commercial, industrial, residential and healthcare buildings.

Thomas has an in-depth understanding of the physics of acoustics and its practical integration to architecture.  Thomas has excellent technical skills in predictions, 3D computer design and measurements.

Thomas transferred to the Melbourne office of Marshall Day in September 2009.

Recent project experience includes:

:: Philharmonie de Paris - room acoustics

:: Tauranga Indoor Sport & Exhibition Centre - room acoustics

:: Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton - room acoustics

:: University of Auckland - Sleep & Breathing Research, Auckland - building acoustics and noise control

:: Kensington Park Development, Orewa - building acoustics

:: Q Theatre, Auckland - room acoustics

Thomas enjoys playing the classical guitar (he graduated in 1996) and electric in bands.  He is a keen listener of classical music and traditional Korean music.

Some Publications

:: Scelo T., Impact sound transmission through floor/ceiling systems, Building Acoustics, Vol. 16(1), p47-66, 2009

:: Scelo T. et al., Theoretical considerations in the prediction of decay times for the Philharmonie de Paris, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 123(5) Part. 2, p3911.

:: Scelo T., Interactions between floor and ceiling panels in presence of a fibrous material in the cavity, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 123(5) Part. 2, p3764.

:: Scelo T. & Halkyard C.R., Vibroacoustic transmission through double plate systems - application to suspended ceilings, Proceedings of Internoise 2007 - Istanbul, paper # 102.

:: Scelo T., Sound Transmission through concrete floors and suspended ceilings systems - a vibroacoustic analysis, PhD Thesis, University of Auckland, 2006.

:: Textbook: Bruneau M. & Scelo T., Fundamental of Acoustics, ISTE Ltd, London, 2006.