NewFoS Surpasses 90 Scientific Presentations

July 11, 2025
Araceli Hernández-Granados
STUDENTS

The New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS) Science and Technology Center has reached a major milestone: more than 90 scientific presentations delivered by affiliated researchers across 2024 and into 2025. From invited plenary talks to oral and poster presentations, NewFoS members are sharing discoveries that push the boundaries of quantum-inspired computing, topological acoustics, nonlinear wave dynamics, seismic sensing, and beyond.

Highlights from 2024 included:

  • APS March Meeting (Minneapolis, MN): Observation of Berry's Phase in Elastic Bits – K. T. Mahmood & M. A. Hasan
  • SPIE 2024 (Long Beach, CA): Topological Acoustic Sensing with Nonlinearities – G. Zhang et al.
  • ASA/Acoustics Week in Canada (Ottawa): Application of Acoustic Metamaterials to Phase Computing – Deymier, Runge, Hasan, Levine, Leamy
  • AGU Fall Meeting (Washington, DC): Seismic Monitoring Using Geometric Phase Sensing – B. Luo et al.
  • ASME IMECE (Portland, OR): More than seven presentations on phi-bits, Berry phase, encryption, and permafrost sensing

In 2025, the momentum continues with presentations at high-profile events, such as:

  • NewFoS Stakeholder Meeting (Tucson, AZ): Sound-Induced Disruption of Topological Biological Signals – M. Kim (Invited); Machine Learning for Seismic Signal Classification – I.-T. Huang et al.
  • Topological Dynamics Workshop (Princeton, NJ): Topological Metamaterials – A. Alù (Invited)
  • TMS 2025 (Las Vegas, NV): Nonlinear Ultrasonics for Additive Manufacturing – I.-T. Ho et al.
  • CNRS Comité de Direction (Paris, France): Acoustic Geometric Phase Computing and Sensing – P. Deymier (Invited)
  • ASME QNDE 2025 (Montreal, Canada): Damage Localization with Topological Acoustic Sensing – B. Hu et al.

These contributions highlight the global reach and interdisciplinary nature of NewFoS research. Presentations span physics, materials science, engineering, and geoscience—showcasing how acoustic-based approaches can address challenges in both fundamental science and applied technologies.

“Disseminating the science we create is central to our mission,” said Dr. Pierre Deymier, NewFoS Director. “Every talk, poster, and invited lecture extends our impact and strengthens collaborations across disciplines and continents.”

NewFoS celebrates this milestone with pride and looks forward to continued growth in 2025 and beyond.

📸 Students receiving their Certificates of Acknowledgment during the Stakeholder Meeting (January 2024).