The object
Eimear O'Carroll co-invented SoundBounce, a responsive acoustic material that reduces unwanted noise transmission. Its thixotropic composition can be applied to ear protection and engineered products in transport, buildings, aerospace, and other weight-sensitive commercial settings worldwide.
01
What Eimear did
co-invented the responsive SoundBounce acoustic material with Rhona Togher
02
Why it matters
SoundBounce gives manufacturers an alternative to bulky conventional acoustic insulation for challenging low-frequency noise.
03
Living-status check
Lios reported in July 2026 that its CTO and co-founder O'Carroll pitched SoundBounce to industry judges and won Innovator of the Year at the Advanced Materials Show.