I am a PhD student at the ERC NEMUS [https://site.unibo.it/nemus-numerical-sound-restoration/en] project. I am driven by a strong interest in musical and architectural acoustics, soundscapes and archaeoacoustics. During my free time I am passionate about music recording and production.
Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-duran-b01074158]
ResearchGate Profile: https:/ [http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sebastian-Duran-3] [http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sebastian-Duran-3]
PLACEMENT AND EXPERIENCE:
2022- present
PhD Student at [https://site.unibo.it/nemus-numerical-sound-restoration/en]
University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
2021- 2022
Freelance Acoustics consultant at “Ingegneria Acustica (Acoustics Engineering) [https://www.enricomanzi.it/acustica/]
- Dott. Ing. Enrico Manzi [https://www.enricomanzi.it/acustica/] ”, San Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna, Italy
2021- present
Board member at the Young Acousticians Network (YAN)
2021 -2021
Intern in building and architectural acoustics at “Ingegneria Acustica [https://www.enricomanzi.it/acustica/] (Acoustics engineering) - Dott. Ing. Enrico Manzi [https://www.enricomanzi.it/acustica/] ”, San Lazzaro di Savena,
Bologna, Italy
2020 -2020
Technical support for the 36th Reproduced Sound 2020 virtual conference
2019 -2020
Course representative (MSc Applied Acoustics) at Solent University, Southampton, UK
2018 -2020
Free-lance sound engineer
Southampton, England, UK
2017 -2018
Assistant sound engineer
Crexida, Bologna, Italy
2016 -2017
Practical formative experience – Assistant Studio Recording Engineer -
Underground music studio, Bologna, Italy
EDUCATION:
2022- Present
PhD Student at [https://site.unibo.it/nemus-numerical-sound-restoration/en]
University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
2021 - 2021 Winter School in Advanced Psychoacoustics: Theory, Practice, and Modeling.
Aalborg University (Online).
2021 - 2021 Professional specialization course in Acoustics (Grade: 30/30)
University of Bologna, IT
2019 – 2020 Master of Science in Applied Acoustics (Grade: Distinction)
Solent University, Southampton, UK
2018 – 2019 Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Music Technology (Grade: 1stclass)
Solent University, Southampton, UK
2016 – 2018 Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Music Production (Grade:Merit)
Accademia del Suono, Milano, Italy
2011 – 2016 High school Diploma di Maturità (Language High-School) (Grade:81/100)
Liceo Linguistico Internazionale, Bologna, Italy
LANGUAGES:
- English IELTS Academic English Level 6.5 Overall (B2) – February 2018
- Spanish (Beginner/elementary level)
- French (Beginner/elementary level)
- Italian Mother tongue
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
- Practical and operating skills
- Teamworking skills
- Creative thinking
- Analysis and data gathering
- Research skills
- Time management and organization
COMPUTING SKILLS:
OS : Mac, Windows
DAW : Pro Tools 12 (AVID Certified Music Operator) / Ableton Live / Audacity / Logic Pro (Basic) / Adobe audition (Basic).
SOFTWARE PACKAGES : Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sketchup, Odeon, Catt- Acoustic, EASE, SoundPlan, CadnaA, Wayverb, ACmus, I-Simpa, Pachyderm Acoustic for Rhino, Room EQ Wizard, AARAE modules for Matlab, Aurora Modules for Audacity, ArrayCalc, Matlab (Basics).
GAME ENGINES: Unity (Basics).
CERTIFICATIONS: Avid Certified Music Operator (Pro Tools);
LIST OF PUBBLICATIONS:
- Duran S., Ausiello L. and Battaner-Moro J. 2019. Acoustic design criteria for higher education learning environments. Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, 41(3).
- Duran S. and Ausiello L. 2020. Impact of room acoustics on perceived vocal fatigue of staff- members in Higher-education learning environments: a pilot study. 148th AES Convention. Convention e-Brief 584
- Duran S., Chambers M., Kanellopoulos I. 2020. An archaeoacoustics investigation of the Beaulieu Abbey. Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, 42 (3).
- Duran, S.; Chambers, M.; Kanellopoulos, I. 2021. An Archaeoacoustics Analysis of Cistercian Architecture: The Case of the Beaulieu Abbey. Acoustics 2021, 3, 252-26.
