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Mike Fillery passed away on 11 February, 2020. He had been receiving treatment for prostate cancer for a number of years. Mike studied at the University of Surry, Guildford, where he gained a BSc in Materials Technology in 1970 , and was awarded his PhD for work on the microstructure of carbon fibres in 1974. After a short stint in Industry and at an FE College, he was appointed as a senior lecturer in Physics at the University of Derby in 1980, where he later taught the Institute’s Diploma in Acoustics course. Initially, this was limited to the Psychoacoustics element of the Diploma, but eventually he became Programme leader, and was responsible for delivering the bulk of Course. In 1987, he organised a short course for the CEGB on noise at work and this led onto the Work Place Noise Assessment courses taught at the University. This was closely followed by the inclusion of the Environmental Noise Measurement Course to Derby’s growing portfolio of Acoustics provision. While at Derby, he also helped to initiate and lead the MSc in Applied Acoustics in which the IOA Diploma credits contributed towards the award. He was also responsible for the development of the successful MSc programme in Environmental Management, which contained a significant acoustics input into its provision. Both these MSc programmes still feature strongly at the University of Derby. From the late 1980’s, he also undertook consultancy work, which provided many useful examples for his teaching material, and he left the University in 2002 to become a full-time consultant, first with the Symonds Group in Manchester where he was Technical Director and then as Head of Noise and Vibration with Scott Wilson Ltd. Mike was a member of the Institute’s Education Committee from 1992 and became Chairman in 1999. During his time as Chairman, Mike presided over several important changes, including the appointment of the Education Manager, a significant expansion of the Diploma Distance Learning Programme and the introduction of the coursework element for the specialist modules. He joined the IOA Midlands Branch committee at its formation in late 1995 and became Secretary shortly afterwards. He remained Secretary until 2005 and continued on the committee until 2007. He stepped down as Chair of the Education Committee in 2005 when he joined the small band of semi-retired exiled acousticians in the south of France. He has also served on several other education-related committees as well as being Midlands Branch Secretary for many years, including more recently as chair of the Environmental Noise Measurement Committee. In addition, he became the external examiner for the Building Acoustics module for the IOA, which he served until 2019. In 2007 he was presented with the Award from the then President Collin English, who stated “The Institute of Acoustics is very proud that the Award for Services to the Institute this year goes to Mike Fillery. Mike has played a major role in developing the educational work of the Institute and is a worthy recipient.” As a well- respected noise expert with 40 years’ experience in the discipline, he developed a national reputation for motor racing noise control following work for Donington Park, the Association of Motor Racing Circuit Owners and numerous sports facility operators. Much of his work at Donington Park involved the development of a drive-by test, which has been subsequently incorporated at other Racing Circuits too. During his career Mike has provided specialist acoustic advice covering a wide range of noise problems including environmental planning consents, noise nuisance investigations, building acoustic design, noise control problems and noise exposure assessments. He has also helped to a wide range of clients ranging from local authorities, private developers, architects, central government and the European Commission. In 2003 as part of a Defra research contract he wrote ‘A Guide to the Management of Environmental Noise from Sports and Recreation’. He researched the use of published guidance on noise in the planning process as part of the Defra review of PPG24 ‘Planning and Noise’ He presented a paper on this work at the Autumn Conference of the Institute of Acoustics. Mike held an active interest in the need to protect areas of tranquillity from noise pollution which resulted in Mike being contracted to write a review report on ‘Quiet Areas’ for the European Commission. Mike has made a huge contribution towards the educational aspects of acoustics and equally an invaluable contribution to consultancy. He will be sorely missed. Donations in Michael's memory for Macmillan Caring Locally may be made online using the link on this page, alternatively cheques may be sent c/o Tapper Funeral Service, 89-91 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AJ.
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Date/Time 27-Feb-20 2:00 PM
Location Christchurch Ceremony Hall
Address 89/91 Barrack Road
Postcode BH23 2AJ
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Mike Fillery passed away on 11 February, 2020. He had been receiving treatment for prostate cancer for a number of years. Mike studied at the University of Surry, Guildford, where he gained a BSc in Materials Technology in 1970 , and was awarded his PhD for work on the microstructure of carbon fibres in 1974. After a short stint in Industry and at an FE College, he was appointed as a senior lecturer in Physics at the University of Derby in 1980, where he later taught the Institute’s Diploma in Acoustics course. Initially, this was limited to the Psychoacoustics element of the Diploma, but eventually he became Programme leader, and was responsible for delivering the bulk of Course. In 1987, he organised a short course for the CEGB on noise at work and this led onto the Work Place Noise Assessment courses taught at the University. This was closely followed by the inclusion of the Environmental Noise Measurement Course to Derby’s growing portfolio of Acoustics provision. While at Derby, he also helped to initiate and lead the MSc in Applied Acoustics in which the IOA Diploma credits contributed towards the award. He was also responsible for the development of the successful MSc programme in Environmental Management, which contained a significant acoustics input into its provision. Both these MSc programmes still feature strongly at the University of Derby. From the late 1980’s, he also undertook consultancy work, which provided many useful examples for his teaching material, and he left the University in 2002 to become a full-time consultant, first with the Symonds Group in Manchester where he was Technical Director and then as Head of Noise and Vibration with Scott Wilson Ltd. Mike was a member of the Institute’s Education Committee from 1992 and became Chairman in 1999. During his time as Chairman, Mike presided over several important changes, including the appointment of the Education Manager, a significant expansion of the Diploma Distance Learning Programme and the introduction of the coursework element for the specialist modules. He joined the IOA Midlands Branch committee at its formation in late 1995 and became Secretary shortly afterwards. He remained Secretary until 2005 and continued on the committee until 2007. He stepped down as Chair of the Education Committee in 2005 when he joined the small band of semi-retired exiled acousticians in the south of France. He has also served on several other education-related committees as well as being Midlands Branch Secretary for many years, including more recently as chair of the Environmental Noise Measurement Committee. In addition, he became the external examiner for the Building Acoustics module for the IOA, which he served until 2019. In 2007 he was presented with the Award from the then President Collin English, who stated “The Institute of Acoustics is very proud that the Award for Services to the Institute this year goes to Mike Fillery. Mike has played a major role in developing the educational work of the Institute and is a worthy recipient.” As a well- respected noise expert with 40 years’ experience in the discipline, he developed a national reputation for motor racing noise control following work for Donington Park, the Association of Motor Racing Circuit Owners and numerous sports facility operators. Much of his work at Donington Park involved the development of a drive-by test, which has been subsequently incorporated at other Racing Circuits too. During his career Mike has provided specialist acoustic advice covering a wide range of noise problems including environmental planning consents, noise nuisance investigations, building acoustic design, noise control problems and noise exposure assessments. He has also helped to a wide range of clients ranging from local authorities, private developers, architects, central government and the European Commission. In 2003 as part of a Defra research contract he wrote ‘A Guide to the Management of Environmental Noise from Sports and Recreation’. He researched the use of published guidance on noise in the planning process as part of the Defra review of PPG24 ‘Planning and Noise’ He presented a paper on this work at the Autumn Conference of the Institute of Acoustics. Mike held an active interest in the need to protect areas of tranquillity from noise pollution which resulted in Mike being contracted to write a review report on ‘Quiet Areas’ for the European Commission. Mike has made a huge contribution towards the educational aspects of acoustics and equally an invaluable contribution to consultancy. He will be sorely missed. Donations in Michael's memory for Macmillan Caring Locally may be made online using the link on this page, alternatively cheques may be sent c/o Tapper Funeral Service, 89-91 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AJ.