Mohammad Kojourimanesh – Thermo-Acoustic and Noise Reduction technologies Award – Best Researcher Award
Dr. Mohammad Kojourimanesh distinguished academic and researcher in the field Thermo – Acoustic and Noise Reduction Technologies. With a career spanning from January 2008 to September 2018, he has amassed a wealth of experience across various engineering and leadership roles. Starting as a Supervisor and Designer of Building Installation on a part-time basis at Atay Construction Design Engineering Office, Iran, he oversaw the mechanical installation of over 30 buildings, conducting load calculations and assisting in the selection and sale of HVAC systems. Moving on to Fars Telecommunications Company, Iran, he served as a Senior Supervisor and Designer of Industrial Installation, where he managed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for mechanical equipment, particularly HVAC systems. His responsibilities included leading teams, conducting load calculations, reviewing designs, and managing supplier relationships.

Educations📚📚📚
His academic journey reflects a profound commitment to advancing the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in acoustics, thermo-acoustics, and system-based design. Beginning with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on heat and fluid mechanics from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran, he exhibited exceptional aptitude, as evidenced by his perfect thesis score of 20/20 for his project on designing and simulating a humanoid robot (ASIMO) using MATLAB Simulink, Visual Nastran, and SolidWorks.
Building upon this foundation, he pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Designing) from Shiraz University, Iran, where he continued to excel. His thesis on “Vibrating loads identification using inverse acoustics” garnered high praise with a score of 19.75/20, underscoring his expertise in the field. Subsequently, he further honed his skills through a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng.) in Structural Dynamics, Acoustics & Control from the University of Twente, Netherlands. Here, his project on “Noise reduction for ventilation systems with heat exchangers” demonstrated his proficiency in tackling real-world engineering challenges.
His academic journey reached its pinnacle with a Ph.D. from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, specializing in the Power & Flow group. His groundbreaking research on “System-based Thermo-Acoustic design of central heating Equipment” laid the groundwork for his current endeavors in acoustics and thermo-acoustics design aimed at reducing noise pollution and advancing low-carbon technologies. Now, as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institution, he continues to push the boundaries of knowledge in his field, contributing to the innovative project “Acoustics and Thermo-Acoustics Design of Low-Carbon Technologies and reducing Noise Pollution by applying Innovative Compressed Low-Frequency Broadband Mufflers, ATAtechNoise.” Under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Prof. dr. Philip de Goey, Prof. dr. Ir. Ines Lopez, and Dr. Viktor Kornilov, he remains at the forefront of research and innovation, poised to make significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering and beyond.
Transitioning to the role of Mechanical Engineer at Shiraz Railway Organization, Iran, he meticulously followed approved drawings for mechanical equipment such as HVAC systems, escalators, ducting, and piping. His attention to detail and adherence to specifications contributed significantly to project success. His career progressed further as he assumed the position of Head of Urban Gas Supply Office in Galehdar city at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Iran. Here, he undertook comprehensive responsibilities including controlling, monitoring, and conducting preventive maintenance on gas pipe networks and stations. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in designing gas pipe networks, fostering teamwork, and managing office operations.
His journey culminated in his current role as Co-founder & CEO of ATA Mute B.V. (TU/e spin-off) since March 2023. Here, he serves as the CEO and Design Lead, driving the company’s vision forward and spearheading innovation in low-frequency resonators and mufflers. His tenure at Brink Climate Systems BV., Netherlands, as a Researcher from May 2016 to September 2018, provided him with valuable insights into designing advanced technologies and collaborating effectively with engineers in the R&D department. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for driving excellence in engineering and innovation.
Honors and Awards:
Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has garnered numerous accolades and honors, underscoring his exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing engineering and innovation. These accolades include securing prestigious grants such as the LimburgToekomstbestendig Innovatie grant, the Take-off Phase 1 program grant from NWO, the TTT-SI program grant from tech-transfer.nl, and the Faculty of Impact program grant from NWO, highlighting his ability to secure funding for impactful research initiatives.
His academic prowess is evident from the full scholarships he received for both his Ph.D. position at TU/e and his PDEng. position at the University of Twente. Additionally, his achievements have been recognized internationally, as evidenced by his recognition as a Top Researcher in Fars Province, Iran, in December 2015. Notably, he was honored as a World Young Professional in the gas industry by the International Gas Union (IGU) in September 2014, being selected among the top 35 young professionals globally in the field. Furthermore, his Master’s thesis was awarded the distinction of the Best Master’s thesis in Iran by the Iranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration in January 2014, showcasing his outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field of acoustics. These honors reflect his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, establishing him as a leading figure in the academic and professional spheres of engineering and beyond.
1. M. Kojourimanesh, V. Kornilov, I. Lopez Arteaga, P. de Goey, Intrinsic thermo-acoustic
instability criteria based on frequency response of flame transfer function, in: 51st Int. Congr.
Expo. Noise Control Eng., Glasgow, Scotland, 2022, (Link)
2. M. Kojourimanesh, V. Kornilov, I. Lopez Arteaga, P. de Goey, Stability criteria of two-port
networks, particularly for thermo-acoustic systems, in: Symp. Thermoacoustics Combust. Ind.
Meets Acad., Munich , 2021.
3. M. Kojourimanesh, V. Kornilov, I. Lopez Arteaga, P. de Goey, Mobius transformation between
reflection coefficients at upstream and downstream sides of flame in thermoacoustics systems,
in: 27th Int. Congr. Sound Vib., Prague, 2021.
4. V. Saxena, M. Kojourimanesh, V. Kornilov, P. de Goey, I. Lopez Arteaga, Designing an acoustic
termination with a variable reflection coefficient to investigate the probability of instability of
thermoacoustic systems, in: 27th Int. Congr. Sound Vib., Prague, 2021.
5. M. Kojourimanesh, V. Kornilov, I. Lopez Arteaga, P. de Goey, Theoretical and experimental
investigation on the linear growth rate of the thermo-acoustic combustion instability in: 10th
European Combustion Meeting, Napoli, 2021
6. M. Kojourimanesh, M. Eghtesad, M.R. Hematiyan, Identification of unknown vibrating
pressures in a three-chamber unit using a Computational Inverse Acoustics Method, in: 2nd
Int. Conf. Control. Instrum. Autom., IEEE, 2011: pp. 780–784.
7. M. Kojouri Manesh, M. Eghtesad, M. R. Hematiyan and D. S. Necsulescu, “Time history of
Vibrating loads Identification using Inverse Acoustics”, first International Conference on
Acoustics and Vibration, Tehran,