Blong Xiong, Consultant
Blong
Blong Xiong joined Colin Gordon & Associates in the summer of 2006.  He received his MSc. in Sound & Vibration from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2005.  For his MSc thesis, he and a colleague investigated the influence of the interior trim on noise transfer functions into a car body interior (performed in conjunction with Volvo Cars AB).  Prior to this, Blong has three years of automotive engineering experience working for Lear Corporation on NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) Applications.  He has worked on various vehicle development projects including the Ford GT where he led benchmarking, design, and validation efforts for the interior noise control package.

Education
  • International Master of Science - Sound & Vibration
    Chalmers University of Technology                                                                     Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering                                               Minor in Applied Acoustics
    Kettering University                                                                                           Flint, Michigan
     

Professional Societies

  • Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE)
  • Member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA)