Jonas Brunskog

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Jonas Brunskog is a leading figure in architectural acoustics and building acoustics, whose work bridges fundamental wave theory and practical sound insulation. His research focuses on the physical mechanisms governing sound transmission in complex structures, including lightweight timber buildings and multi-layered walls. A major contribution is his development of advanced models for structure-borne sound, particularly the vibration of finite plates and the coupling between structural elements, which has been critical for predicting flanking transmission in modern construction. Brunskog’s highly cited work on the experimental characterization of sound fields in reverberation rooms (52 citations) directly addresses the long-standing problem of poor reproducibility in standardized absorption measurements. By identifying how non-isotropic sound incidence and sample-edge diffraction cause laboratory discrepancies, his research has provided a rigorous framework for improving measurement standards. His work is not only theoretically deep but also highly applied, influencing both European building codes and the design of quieter, more sustainable buildings. With a career spanning decades at the Technical University of Denmark, Brunskog has shaped a generation of acousticians through his clear, physically grounded approach to a field where small vibrational details have large audible consequences.