This Consortium for Sound and Vibration was established in 2007, upgraded from the former Research Centre for Noise and Abatement Control which was established by the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2001. The Consortium was officially recognized and supported by the University in a global effort to promote and consolidate research excellence in a number of strategic areas within the University. The mission of the Consortium is to carry out high-quality research and development to meet the industrial, commercial and community needs of the Society. Major aims are to foster close collaborations and build up better synergy in sound and vibration research, to be the leading research group in South East Asia in sound and vibration research, to develop innovative noise and vibration control products, to assist/influence government noise control policy and to enhance the competitive edges of HK in acoustical products/designs through active technology transfer. This niche area is under the leadership of Prof L Cheng.