Melinda MillerPrincipal Engineer

Melinda Miller brings her passion for all things sound and 20 years of experience to her role as Principal Engineer of ABD Engineering & Design. Her expertise includes diagnosing and preventing noise problems, designing acoustically optimized environments, and using evidence-based design practices. Melinda has consulted on projects involving architectural acoustics, noise isolation, mechanical noise control, and occupational noise exposure. Her experience includes higher education, K-12 schools, performance and worship spaces, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, hotel and multi-family residential buildings. A Professional Acoustical Engineer, licensed by the State of Oregon, Melinda earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho, and Master’s from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She has continued her education and training, earning her INCE Board Certification (INCE Bd. Cert.), Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC), and LEED AP BD+ C. As an Assistant Professor of Acoustics for Columbia College, she taught undergraduate junior and senior level classes in HVAC design, vibrations, acoustical testing, building noise control, and musical acoustics. Melinda has chaired sessions on various topics at Noise-con and Inter-noise since 2013, and has served INCE as the Co-Chair of Building Acoustics Technical Activities committee, on the Certification Board, and the Board of Directors (2021-2024). Likewise, she has presented technical papers and education sessions for the Acoustical Society of America, the American Institute of Architects, and the Chicago Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society.

Melinda Miller's Projects

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Dr. Paul John Calricaraq Center

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Dr. Paul John Calricaraq Center

Bettisworth North Architects hired ABD Engineering & Design for complete acoustical engineering services for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health (YKHC) Dr. Paul John Calricaraq Center. The Paul John Calricaraq Project (PJCP) took…
University of Oregon Allen Hall Experience Hub

University of Oregon Allen Hall Experience Hub

ABD Engineering & Design worked closely with PIVOT Architecture and University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications staff on the Allen Hall Experience Hub renovation. Complex Connected Spaces The…
Interlochen Music Center Exterior

Interlochen Music Center Interlochen Center for the Arts

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Cornerstone Architects to develop complete acoustical recommendations for the state-of-the-art Music Center. The Music Center includes a variety of acoustically critical listening spaces: 3…

Melinda Miller's Experience

  • ZGF – Columbia Memorial Hospital – Acoustics NDAAstoria, Oregon
  • NAC – CWU North Academic Complex – AcousticsEllensburg, Washington
  • OSM – 17355 Boones Ferry Rd – MRI Site EvaluationLake Oswego, Oregon
  • SRG – OHSU – Microscopy Lab – AcousticsPortland, Oregon
  • Mahlum – PacU – Scott Hall Renovation – AcousticsForest Grove, Oregon
  • ODOT – Bend Shop Equipment – Noise StudyBend, Oregon
  • Ackerman-Estvold – Minot SU – Hartnett Hall – AcousticsMinot, North Dakota
  • BSA – Riley Hospital – Mechanical NoiseIndianapolis, Indiana
  • SEA – WVH – Inpatient Bed Expansion – AcousticsDallas, Oregon
  • TP – GR Public Museum – AcousticsGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Ghafari – Book Depository – 3rd Floor – AcousticsDetroit, Michigan
  • Neumann-Smith – Bedrock – Courtyard Marriott Detroit – AcousticsDetroit, Michigan
  • Southtown Guitar – Practice Rooms – Noise IsolationGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Wood Fiber Group – OSHA – Noise Study – NDARidgefield, Washington
  • BC Group – Ace Hotel-Restaurant – Noise IsolationPortland, Oregon