Proudly upholding the legacy of excellence established by Paul S. Veneklasen, Our founder and a true-blue visionary in the field of Acoustics, Noise & Vibration.
Our history dates to 1938, when Paul S. Veneklasen worked as a researcher at the Electro Acoustics Laboratory at Harvard University which was halted by the explosion of World War II. War demands required focus on hearing protection, speech communication in noisy environments in cockpit of a fighter plane, noise reduction in military aircrafts and instruments for precise acoustical measurements. Acoustics was a new science at that time precise measurement equipment were not available and sound absorption and transmission loss properties of materials were still in the realm of discovery. This was the focus of our founder as a war effort.
The torchbearer in the field of Acoustics, Paul S. Veneklasen was a notable acoustical physicist who pioneered studies in environmental noise and solutions to industrial noise problems. A native of Grand Haven, Michigan, he earned degrees in Mathematics and Physics at North-western University and UCLA. In 1947, he founded Paul S. Veneklasen and Associates in Santa Monica, California. A prominent consultant to various governmental agencies and private companies on correcting environmental and industrial noise problems, he held patents on several inventions. These inventions enhanced and protected hearing, which included a sound shield for telephone transmitters, earphone sockets, shielded condenser microphones, and a cable system for microphones.
Staying true to our victorious legacy, Veneklasen Associates continues to bear the prestige and our core values to make notable difference in the field of Acoustics.
OUR STAFF HAVE PUBLISHED OVER 200 TECHNICAL PAPERS
- National and international reputation based on competence, performance, quality, timely response, practical approaches, and cost-effective solutions.
- Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships with our clients based upon success and trust and to be effective members of the team.
- We have our own Acoustics, Noise and Vibration testing lab accredited by National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), over 50,000 tests over the years. The Lab consists of 3 Reverberation and 1 Anechoic Chamber.
- We maintain an extensive inventory of latest calibrated noise and vibration measurement equipment for both lab and field testing. There is not a piece of noise and vibration equipment that we do not have access to.
- We maintain internally developed proprietary and commercial software for acoustical, noise and vibration modeling include noise mapping and finite element analysis and for AV modeling to determine the intelligibility of sound, etc. Our Lab, WEAL also provides facilities for scaled acoustical model testing for projects that are too complicated for computer modeling.
Our Key Resources
Dr. Mahabir S Atwal
with over 35 years of experience in Noise and Vibration Control and Analysis. Extensive experience in measuring techniques (vibration, sound, ultrasound), modeling techniques, predictive analysis, and vibration problems in railway and general industry. Research work also included noise modeling techniques for NASA.
Education includes a bachelor’s degree in physics and M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Leicester University (UK) with a specialization in Acoustics
Mr. Eugene Matzan
is based in Veneklasen US Office. Gene is a Reliability Maintenance Professional with certifications in Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, Infrared Thermographer, and Ultrasonic Analysis. He has designed and implemented Proactive and Reliability Maintenance Solutions for the Railroad and general industry. Gene has worked on maintenance predictability issues throughout the world. He has expert knowledge in Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and Computer Maintenance Management Systems and have instructed maintenance personnel on the values of these techniques.
Dr. Steve Martin
with over 35 years of experience in noise vibration measurements and analysis. Dr. Martin has extensive experience in monitoring vibration to predict damage.
Steve’s Ph.D. is from UCLA, USA with strength in fluid dynamic and resulting sound generation.
Mr. James A Good
is the principal and is associated with the company since 1968. With more than 50+ years of experience in Acoustics Engineering, analysis of vibration as they relate to people and structures. He has worked on many projects involving shock and vibration.
Ms. Anika Atwal
Anika started her career with a leading Acoustics, Noise, Vibration, and AV consulting firm. Her work in acoustics has included noise/vibration measurements and regulatory analysis and preparing of noise impact analysis for environmental projects, before and during attending University. By studying Environmental Science, Anika not only achieved an understanding of the impact of noise and vibration on the environment but she also achieved a broader perspective on how to solve a problem.