Todd Brooks has a background in acoustics, physics, engineering, and music. Since joining Artec he has played a key role both in the design process, as well as the delivery of projects, and has worked with clients in North America, Europe and Asia.
Todd has made contributions in a wide range of topics in experimental and theoretical acoustics, including ultrasound-enhanced gene therapy, nonlinear acoustics, fluid and shock dynamics, measurement technique, acoustics of musical instruments, architectural acoustics, and digital signal processing.
Todd Brooks received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Music from the University of Washington in 1996. In 1998 and 1999 he received Masters of Science and Masters of Philosophy degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University. Todd is currently a doctoral candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Yale. His doctoral research has focused on the practical application of acoustic resonance as a separation method for microparticles, studying under the guidance of Dr. Robert Apfel. He has been involved in teaching courses in physics and acoustics at both The University of Washington and Yale University.
Todd has a strong background as a musician. He is an accomplished horn player with performance experience as a soloist and ensemble musician in many musical groups throughout Connecticut and Washington State. This includes having served as principal horn of the Yale Symphony Orchestra. He has experience in audio recording engineering and production. In addition, Todd has served as a volunteer for the Seattle Opera, and is an avid collector of classical recordings. Todd Brooks is a member of the Acoustical Society of America, the Audio Engineering Society, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Xi. He has authored a number of papers presented at conferences.
Mr. Brooks's projects experience involves the following:
- Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
- Bailey Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- The Bartók National Concert Hall, Palace of Arts, Budapest, Hungary
- Chicago Orchestra Hall (2004 - 2006 Renovation Study) Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Constans Theater at The University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
- Darat King Abdullah II Performing Arts Center, Amman, Jordan
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida, USA
- (Education Wing), Kravis Center for Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
- Frederick P. Rose Hall, New York, New York, USA
- Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida, USA
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- La Maison Symphonique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Mariinsky II Opera House, St. Petersburg, Russia
- McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- National Music Forum, Wrocław, Poland
- North Jutland House of Music, Aalborg, Denmark
- Private Recital Hall and Home Cinema, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Salle Pleyel, Paris, France
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, California, USA
- Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore
- Zarautz Arts Centre, Zarautz, Spain
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