• BEng, Dip, PhD, RPE, CEng, MCIBSE, MHKIE, MASHRAE, MIOA, MASA, MHKIOA

• His research interests are the fields of noise control engineering, noise and vibration problems in building services and the applications of CFD to the field of building services engineering. Building Acoustics research includes the prediction methods for flow-generated noise in ventilation system and the assessment of the performance of vibration isolation for building services equipments.
  

• Chairman, 2006-2008, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Chairman, Membership Sub-committee 2005-2006, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Chairman, Membership Sub-committee 2004-2005, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Honorary Secretary, Executive Committee 2003-2004, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Honorary Secretary, Executive Committee 2002-2003, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Honorary Treasurer, Executive Committee 2001-2002, Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Member of the Editorial Board of World Journal of Modeling and Simulation (2006-now)
• Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Technical Acoustics 声学技术 (06Jan-07Dec)
• Reviewer, Architectural Science Review.
• Reviewer, Journal of Sound and Vibration.
• Reviewer, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
• Reviewer, Journal of Tsinghua Science and Technology.
• Reviewer, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems.
• Reviewer, Journal of Environmental Management.
• Delegation team leader, HKIOA, Delegation visit to Shanghai Institute of Acoustics (20-22 July 2006)
• Organizer, joint seminar on “Vibration from rail track – can it be predicted and controlled?” (15 June 06)
• Organizing committee chairman, Seminar on “Road Traffic Noise Problem in Hong Kong” (8 May 06)
• Organizer, seminar “Presently applied microphone calibration methods & their uncertainties” (31 Oct 06)
• Organizer, seminar “Reaching for the Sky: The Ma On Shan Rail Noise Control Experience” (22 Sep 05)
• Organizer, half-day technical seminar on "Building Services Noise and Vibration Control" organised by HKIOA, BSE PolyU, ASHRAE-HKC, HKIE-BS, CIBSE-HKB (13 Aug 2005).
• Organizer, Joint technical seminar on "Application of Quadratic Residue Diffuser as Noise Reduction in the Barrier System" organised by HKIOA and BSE HKPolyU (19 July 2005).
• Member of the Organising Committee of the Joint Symposium 2003 - "International Trend in Roadside Barrier Design" organised by ME PolyU, BSE PolyU, HKIE-MMNC, HKIE-BS, HKIE-Env, IMechE-HK, ASME-HK, EA-HK (2-3 Dec 2003).
• Member of the Organising Committee of the Joint Symposium 98’ on “Indoor Environmental Quality” organised by BSE, PolyU, HKIE-BS, CIBSE-HK advisory panel and ASHRAE-HK chapter
• Invited Assessor, the judgment panel, Meyer Poon Memorial Award Competition – Year 2002 and Year 2003, The Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.
• Chairman of the technical session “Noise in Buildings III” in the 8th International Congress on Sound and Vibration ICSV8 in Hong Kong on 2-6 July 2001.
• Chairman of the technical session “Noise in Buildings II” in the 8th International Congress on Sound and Vibration ICSV8 in Hong Kong on 2-6 July 2001.
• Chairman of the technical session “Computing Technology for Acoustics” in the sixth Western Pacific Regional Acoustics Conference WESTPRAC VI97 in Hong Kong in November 1997.
• Keynote Speaker, 2006 Annual meeting and 19th Symposium of Acoustical Society of the Republic of China, Cheng Kung University, Tai Nam, Taiwan, ROC. (25 Nov 2006)
• Speaker, 2nd round of the Short course on “Advanced level course on road traffic noise measurement”, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics and supported by the Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR Government. (March 2006)
• Speaker, 1st round of the Short course on “Advanced level course on road traffic noise measurement”, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics and supported by the Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR Government. (1-7 Dec 2005)
• One of invited speakers, Half-day technical seminar on “Building Services Noise and Vibration Control” jointly organized by HKIOA, ASHRAE-HKC, HKIE-BSD, CIBSE-HKB and BSE HKPolyU. (13 Aug 2005)
• Invited speaker, Technical seminar on “Noise and Vibration Control Engineering inside Buildings” on Saturday 5 October 2002 at HKIE headquarter seminar room, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics.

• Programme leader, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering (Full-time Self-financed programme)
• Design master of Design project (Part-time BEng)


• Recent teaching subjects/areas:
• Electrical Engineering, Air-conditioning & Ventilation, Electrical Installations, Building Acoustics, Acoustics Control Engineering, Research project development and execution.

• A numerical simulation of the performance of wind catcher (2005)
• Application of CFD to the assessment of performance of green features (wing walls) (2003-04)
• Investigation of regenerated noise in ventilation Systems (figures) (HK$139K, May 1998 - April 2000)
• Study of structure-borne sound due to HVAC equipment (figures) (HK$200K, May1999 - Aug 2001))
• Study of interior sound fields using finite element method (figures) (HK$90K, June 2001 - May 2003)
• Application and development of computer modelling techniques to the study of HVAC silencers (HK$191K)
• Further development of the generalised prediction method for flow-generated noise produced by multiple in-duct elements (A-PF60) (grant: HK$126K)
• Development of a power-based prediction method for assessing the performance of the vibration isolation of building services equipment (G-U048) (grant: HK$215K)
• Experimental study of flow-generated noise and the development of a generalized method of prediction for multiple in-duct flow spoilers (HK$389K).

Jianliang Li, C.M.Mak, Zhaohui Wang, “Prediction of the performance of the expansion chamber in air ducts”, (2006), Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, accepted for publication.

Yi Yun, C.M.Mak and S.K.Tang, “A study of the effect of inertia blocks on the stability of the vibratory system and the performance of vibration isolation”, (2006), Applied Acoustics, accepted for publication.

Jiancheng Tao and C.M.Mak, “Error due to two-force excitation in moment mobility measurement”, (2006), Applied Acoustics, accepted for publication.

Li Liu and C.M.Mak, “The assessment of the performance of a windcatcher system using Computational Fluid Dynamics”, (2006), Building and Environment, article in press.

Jiancheng Tao and C.M.Mak, “Effect of viscous damping on power transmissibility for the vibration isolation of building services equipment”, (2006), pp.733-742, 67, Applied Acoustics.

Xiefei Yan and C.M.Mak, “Development of software for predicting the acoustic attenuation performance of an expansion chamber in a duct system”, (2006), pp.258-262, 49(3), Architectural Science Review.

Xiefei Yan and C.M.Mak, “Development of computer software for predicting flow-generated noise produced by in-duct elements in ventilation systems”, (2006), pp. 252-257, 49(3), Architectural Science Review.

N.Han, X.J.Qiu and C.M.Mak, “A further study of the prediction method for aerodynamic sound produced by two in-duct elements”, (2006), pp. 374-380, 294, Journal of Sound and Vibration.

Xi Cui, Jian-liang Li, C.M.Mak and Xian-zhong.Zhou, “Learning algorithm for neural networks based on the collinear scaling quadratic approximation”, (2006), pp.1-10, 4(1) Systems Theory and Applications.

C.M.Mak, “A prediction method for aerodynamic sound produced by multiple elements in air ducts”, (2005), pp.395-403, 287(1-2) Journal of Sound and Vibration.

C.M.Mak, “Generalized prediction method for flow-generated noise produced by multiple in-duct elements”, (2005), pp.23-26, 12(4) HKIE Transactions.

J.Ye, J.L.Li and C.M.Mak, “Video scenes clustering based on representative shots”, (2005), pp.111-116, 1(2) World Journal of Modelling and Simulation.

J.L.Niu, Y.M.Tang and C.M.Mak, “The application of computational fluid dynamics to the assessment of green features in buildings, Part 2 Communal sky gardens”, (2005), pp.337-344, 48 Architectural Science Review.

C.M.Mak and N.Han, “Methods for assessing the performance of vibration isolation of building services equipment”, (2005), pp.367-369, 24, Technical Acoustics.

N.Han, X.J.Qiu and C.M.Mak, “Further study of the prediction method for sound production in ducts”, (2005), pp.364-366, 24, Technical Acoustics.

C.M.Mak, C. Cheng and J.L.Niu, “The application of computational fluid dynamics to the assessment of green features in buildings, Part 1 Wing walls” (2005), pp.121-134, 48(2), Architectural Science Review.

Z.H.Wang, C.M.Mak and J.L. Li, “Improved Method of the Four-Pole Parameters for Calculating Transmission Loss on Acoustics Silencer” (2004), pp.55-60, 3-4, Systems Theory and Applications.

G.S.Jiang, L.S.An and C.M.Mak, “Low frequency coupled interior sound fields due to vibrating sources on roof” (2004), pp.338-343, 36(3), Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology.

C.M.Mak and C.P.Tse, “A performance indicator for vibration isolation of building services equipment” (2004), pp.159-167, 25(2), Building Services Engineering Research and Technology.

G.S.Jiang and C.M.Mak, “Application of computer modelling technique to the study of the effect of vibratory rooftop equipment on indoor acoustical environment” (2003), pp.187-192, 46(2), Architectural Science Review.

C,M.Mak and George K.C.Or, “Development of an insertion loss for vibration isolation of building services equipment” (2003), pp.193-205, 46(2), Architectural Science Review.

Y.B.Zhu, G.S.Jiang and C.M.Mak, “A CFD study of airflow and air-conditioning systems in buildings” (2003), pp.71-77, 30(2), Journal of North China Electric Power University.

C.M.Mak and J.Yang, “Flow-generated noise radiated by the interaction of two strip spoilers in low speed flow ducts” (2002), pp.861-868, 88(6), ACTA ACUSTICA, The journal of the European Acoustics Association.

C.M.Mak and J.X.Su, “A power transmissibility method for assessing the performance of vibration isolation of building services equipment” (2002), pp.1281-1299, 63(12), Applied Acoustics.

C.M.Mak and J.X.Su, “A study of the effect of floor mobility on structure-borne sound power transmission” (2002), pp.443-455, 38(3), Building and Environment.

C.M.Mak, “Development of a prediction method for flow-generated noise produced by duct elements in ventilation systems” (2002), pp.81-93, 63(1), Applied Acoustics.

J.X.Su and C.M.Mak, “Direct measurement of moment mobility and a moment excitation system” (2002), pp.139-151, 63(2), Applied Acoustics.

C.M.Mak, “Problems encountered in the prediction of flow-generated noise in HVAC air distribution systems” (2002), pp.371-374, 45(4), Architectural Science Review.

C.M.Mak and Francis W.H.Yik, “A study of natural ventilation in a kitchen using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)” (2002), p.p.183-190, 45(3), Architectural Science Review.

C.M.Mak and J.X.Su, “A study of the effect of floor mobility on isolation efficiency of vibration isolators” (2001), pp.1-13, 20(1), Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control.

C.M.Mak, “Prediction methods for regenerated noise produced by two elements in an air duct”, (2001) pp.187-192, 8(2), Journal of Building Acoustics.

C.M.Mak and J.Yang, A prediction method for aerodynamic sound produced by closely spaced elements in air ducts. (2000) pp.743-753, 229(3), Journal of Sound and Vibration.

C.M.Mak and D.J.Oldham, The application of computational fluid dynamics to the prediction of flow generated noise, Part 2 Turbulence-based prediction technique. (1998) pp.199-213, 5(3), Journal of Building Acoustics

C.M.Mak and D.J.Oldham, The application of computational fluid dynamics to the prediction of flow generated noise in low speed ducts, Part 1 Fluctuating drag forces on a flow spoiler. (1998) pp.123-141, 5(2), Journal of Building Acoustics

C.M.Mak and Christopher Y.H.Chao, Fire alarm bell audibility in a housing block in Hong Kong, (1998) pp. 123-127, 19(3), Building Services Engineering Research and Technology

C.M.Mak, D.C.Waddington and D.J.Oldham, The prediction of airflow generated noise in ventilation systems, (1997) pp. 275-294, 4(4), Journal of Building Acoustics

C.M.Mak, Towards generalised prediction techniques for regenerated noise in ventilation systems, B25-B28 (1995), 16(2), Building Services Engineering Research and Technology

Jiancheng Tao, Xiaojun Qiu and C.M.Mak, “Statistical energy analysis of elastically-connected double plates”, (26-28 June 2006), pp.328-335, Proceedings of WESTPRAC IX 2006, The ninth Western Pacific Regional Acoustics Conference, Seoul, Korea.

Li Liu, C.M.Mak and Shi Jun You, “A numerical study of the performance of a windcatcher system”, (30 June – 1 July 2006), pp.34-43, Proceedings of Sichuan-Hong Kong Joint Symposium 2006 on “Trends & Challenges in Green, Healthy and Safe Buildings”, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

C.M.Mak, J.L.Niu and K.F.Chan, “A preliminary study of effect of the green feature-wing walls on natural ventilation in buildings”, (16-19 October 2005), pp.814-819, Proceedings of ICCEM2005, 1st International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management, Seoul, Korea.

C.M.Mak, “A study of the effect of floor dynamic characteristics on vibration isolation of building services equipment”, (4-9 April 2004), Volume I, pp.371-374, Proceedings of ICA2004, The 18th International Congress on Acoustics, Kyoto, Japan.

C.M.Mak and G.S.Jiang, “Numerical modeling of interior sound fields due to external vibratory forces”, (7-10 July 2003) p.p.4823-4830, Proceedings of ICSV10, The tenth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Stockholm, Sweden.

C.M.Mak, “Numerical simulation of air flow in a naturally ventilated kitchen”, (3-5 April 2002) p.p.837-842, Proceedings of ICCCBE-IX, The ninth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan.

C.M.Mak and J.X.Su, study of the effect of floor mobility on structure-borne sound transmission”, (2-6 July 2001), p.p.2553-2560, Proceedings of ICSV8, The 8th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Hong Kong, China.

Yao Rouhe, C.M.Mak, Qiu Guiming and Qiu Shuye, “Design and calibration of large moment exciter”, (2-6 July 2001), p.p.2661-2668, Proceedings of ICSV8, The 8th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Hong Kong, China.

C.M.Mak, “Recent work on the prediction of flow-generated noise in ventilation systems”, (4-7 July 2000), pp.1605-1612, Proceedings of ICSV7, The 7th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

C.M.Mak and J.Yang, “A prediction method for regenerated noise radiated by closely spaced elements in ventilation systems”, (6-8 Dec 1999), pp.409-412, Proceedings of INTERNOISE 99, The1999 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A.

D.C.Waddington, C.M.Mak and D.J.Oldham, Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Aerodynamic Noise Generated by Simple In-duct Spoilers (1998), Proceedings of INTER-NOISE 98, The1998 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, Christchurch, New-Zealand.

C.M.Mak and D.J.Oldham, The application of Computational Fluid Dynamics to the prediction of regenerated noise in air ducts (Nov 1997), pp.651-656, Proceedings of WESTPRAC VI 97, Volume II, The sixth Western Pacific Regional Acoustics Conference, Hong Kong

C.M.Mak and D.J.Oldham, The application of Computational Fluid Dynamics to the prediction of regenerated noise in ventilation systems (10-12 July 1995), pp.281-284, Proceedings of INTER-NOISE 95, The1995 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, NewPort Beach, California, U.S.A.

 

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