Clinical Immersive Sound – Oxford Brookes

Since 2024, I have been collaborating with Oxford Brookes University as the Technical Lead on a research project at the intersection of acoustic, sound design and neonatal care. My work involves directing an interdisciplinary team of AI developers, programmers, and designers to create 20 sound prototypes for hospital incubators.

The core of the project is to provide premature infants with a supportive sonic environment that aids brain and language development during critical clinical trials. I have focused on the technical implementation of sound distribution systems and the creation of 'in-utero' soundtracks backed by previous studies on the subject. We are currently exploring the ethical integration of AI-assisted audio tools to analyze the unique characteristics of a mother's voice. Our goal is to carefully use this technology to bridge the physical gap between parent and child, recreating a familiar vocal presence and speech routines to maintain the vital maternal bond when the mother cannot be present.

Beyond the studio and the lab, a key part of my role is translating this research into practice. I design and lead workshops for NHS medical staff across the UK, helping clinicians understand the impact of sound on their patients and how to optimize the acoustic environment of the NICU. For me, this project is a perfect example of how the tools of cinema—narrative depth, technical precision, and high-fidelity sound reproduction—can be applied to solve vital real-world challenges.