With nearly 30 years of academic experience and a prior background in industry, Prof. Ali-MacLachlan has made significant contributions to the fields of acoustics, audio engineering, and product design. His work combines research, teaching, and industry collaboration, focusing on creating innovative, practice-informed curricula and fostering employability skills among students.
An active researcher, he has led projects with total funding exceeding £1.9 million, covering areas such as computational musicology, building acoustics, and live sound. His research is widely published, and he frequently presents at international conferences, contributing to the advancement of his field.