Bridging cultures with acoustical materials research

This talk will provide a short overview and insights associated with the education and early career of the author over the past two decades and how his experiences with different cultures, both social and professional, has influenced scientific advancements. This will include a short overview of formal education in both the United States and France and professional growth as a researcher at the Applied Research Laboratories at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and then as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UT. The talk will highlight research done in each context and how those experiences have improved outcomes in scientific and personal contexts.