Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in Theory and Practice
Master sound and vibration and solve real engineering challenges across borders
Join this international NVH experience to work with real data, collaborate with peers from Austria and the Czech Republic and gain skills that engineers actually use.
Miss it, and you miss hands-on experience with real-world NVH problems, international teamwork and expert feedback from academia and industry.
NVH in Theory and Practice is a fully online collaborative online international learning (COIL) programme bringing together students from FHV (Austria) and TUL (Czech Republic).
This short learning opportunity focuses on Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in both theoretical and applied engineering contexts. Participants will explore fundamental principles of acoustics and vibration while applying advanced signal analysis methods to real measurement data.
The programme is jointly delivered by Prof. Fadi Dohnal (FHV) and Prof. Pavel Němeček (TUL) and integrates seamlessly into existing Master-level courses at both institutions.
Key Components:
- Interactive online lectures from both partner universities covering:
- Fundamentals of noise and vibration
- Time, frequency and order analysis methods
- Applied homework assignment:
- Analysis of real NVH measurement datasets
- Root cause identification in technical systems
- Design task to reduce acoustic emissions
- International collaboration:
- Students work across institutions in a digital learning environment
- Final online presentation session:
- Presentation of results
- Expert feedback from instructors and industry stakeholders
Industrial Relevance:
Students work with real-world cases supported by industry partners such as TESTTEC Prüfstand und Bauteilerprobungs GmbH.
Certification:
Participants receive a RUN-EU certificate.
Duration:
October 2026 – January 2027
Workload equivalent to 1 ECTS (~25–30 hours)
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2nd of November 2026 to 18th of December 2026
English
The recognition of this COIL will be handled by your Home Institution.
- At TUL, it will show up as an extra course in your transcript of records.
- At FHV, this offer is part of another course in your curriculum.
Master students from FHV and TUL in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related fields; PhD students from FHV and TUL are alsowelcome.
Programme at a glance
- Fundamentals & Applied Methods (4 × 3 × 45 min sessions):
Theoretical foundations of noise, vibration and acoustics in mechanical systems. Signal analysis methods (time, frequency, order analysis) and engineering applications.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Collaborative Online International Learning, learners will be able to:
Students understand and can explain the core principles of noise generation, vibration behaviour and acoustic phenomena in mechanical systems. They are able to relate theoretical concepts to real engineering applications and interpret how dynamic system behaviour influences performance and comfort.
Students are able to apply key signal analysis techniques, including time-domain, frequency-domain and order analysis, to real NVH measurement data. They can interpret results to identify and differentiate root causes of noise and vibration issues in technical systems, distinguishing between observable effects and underlying physical mechanisms.
Students are able to propose, evaluate and justify design modifications or mitigation strategies to reduce unwanted noise and vibration. They consider technical feasibility, system behaviour and practical constraints when developing solutions.
Students can clearly communicate technical findings in a structured and professional manner. They gain experience in collaborating within international, digitally connected teams, strengthening their ability to work effectively across cultural and institutional boundaries.
Selection criteria
- Academic background relevant to the topic (engineering/mechatronics)
- Motivation and interest in NVH, signal analysis and applied problem-solving
- Availability to participate in online sessions and collaborative project work
- Balanced participation from partner institutions
Involved organisations and persons
Technical University of Liberec
Partner Organisation- Pavel Němeček (Instructor)
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Lead Organisation- Fadi Dohnal (Lead Instructor)
testtec GmbH
- Karl Unterweger (Regional Stakeholder)
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement Number: 101124674
