Title: 1) President; 2) Vice President of Engineering
Company: 1) Schwob Acoustics; 2) Dynamic Sound Control Inc.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Michael A. Schwob, PhD, PE, president at Schwob Acoustics and vice president of engineering at Dynamic Sound Control Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in acoustics and noise control.
With over three decades of experience, Dr. Schwob has built a distinguished career in engineering, specializing in architectural acoustics and HVAC system noise control. He currently serves as president of Schwob Acoustics, a consulting firm that he founded in 2017. His responsibilities include creating optimal acoustic environments to enhance comfort, health, and productivity, and providing tailored engineering acoustics solutions for the built environment. He also serves as vice president of engineering at Dynamic Sound Control Inc., a role he has held since 2023, where his responsibilities include overseeing the engineering design, analysis, and testing of products. He holds professional engineer licenses in the states of Nevada, California, Washington, and Oregon.
Dr. Schwob’s experience also includes serving as an instructor of mechanical engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 2015 to 2017, acoustic technical advisor for JBA Consulting Engineers from 2015 to 2017, and guest lecturer in architecture at UNLV from 2013 to 2014. At JBA Consulting Engineers, he held several key roles, including director of acoustical engineering from 2011 to 2015 and from 2006 to 2008, director of technology services from 2008 to 2011, principal acoustical and mechanical engineer from 2003 to 2006, principal mechanical engineer from 2000 to 2003, and project engineer for building mechanical systems from 1997 to 2000. Earlier in his career, Dr. Schwob served as a project engineer for Dunham Associates, Inc., from 1996 to 1997, and for Consulting Engineering Associates, Inc., from 1995 to 1996.
Dr. Schwob began his career as a graduate research assistant at UNLV from 1992 to 1995. Laying a strong educational foundation, he completed an associate’s degree in electronics at the College of Southern Nevada in 1989, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics from UNLV in 1992, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from UNLV in 1995, and a PhD in mechanical engineering from UNLV in 2022. During his PhD studies, he developed new mathematical models to predict the insertion loss in HVAC ducts, applying existing data in novel ways. He aims to publish this work and further contribute to the field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Schwob has made significant contributions to his field. He co-authored two influential papers published in ASHRAE Transactions in 2019: “The Effect of Length on the Insertion Loss of Fiberglass-Lined Sheet Metal Ducts, Part I: Rectangular Ducts” and “The Effect of Length on the Insertion Loss of Fiberglass-Lined Sheet Metal Ducts, Part II: Round Duct.” He is an active member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, Acoustical Society of America, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association.
Dr. Schwob has served in numerous leadership roles, including vice chairman and secretary of ASHRAE TC 2.6 Sound and Vibration. He also serves on the advisory boards for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNLV and the engineering program at the West Career and Technical Academy. In light of his impressive undertakings, he has received several honors, including the Best Project Award from the Engineering News Record in 2023, the Best Paper Award from ASHRAE in 2019, and placement on the Dean’s List during his academic career.
Dr. Schwob takes great pride in founding and running his own independent consulting firm, attributing his success to hard work, perseverance, curiosity, and relentless drive. In the coming years, he is dedicated to advancing Dynamic Sound Control by contributing to its growth, innovation, and the introduction of new products. He also values spending quality time with his parents and children, cherishing the opportunity to nurture those relationships. Currently, he has an article under review in the field of HVAC systems noise control. In advising aspiring professionals, he encourages working smart and striving for success that balances financial stability with personal fulfillment.
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