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

Chippewa Champions Alumni Center at Kelly Shorts Stadium - auditorium

Chippewa Champions Center Central Michigan University

ABD Engineering & Design worked closely with GMB Architecture + Engineering, and Central Michigan University staff on the Chippewa Champions Center. ABD’s complete acoustical consulting services included Room Acoustics, Noise…

Melinda Miller's Experience

  • Lane Transit District Operations Command CenterEugene, Oregon
  • Oregon State University Bloss HallCorvallis, Oregon
  • Building United Futures and Black United Fund OfficesPortland, Oregon
  • Harrison Park Middle SchoolPortland, Oregon
  • Opsis – OSU – Fairbanks Hall 4th Floor – Acoustics & AVCorvallis, Oregon
  • Perrigo Downtown Office Exterior Noise StudyGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Hillsboro Civic Center Conference AVHillsboro, Oregon
  • Lamont at Easton ApartmentsBend, Oregon
  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital Northwest Inpatient Bed ExpansionDallas, Oregon
  • ZGF – Legacy Emanuel CVICU – Acoustics – DD-CAPortland, Oregon
  • ARSD – New Restaurant – Acoustics & AVLudington, Michigan
  • Headquarters AuditoriumBattle Creek, Michigan
  • Hillside Park Mixed Use Public Housing RedevelopmentMilwaukie, Oregon
  • Jonathan’s Bay Location Noise StudyFort Meyers, Florida
  • Spectrum Health Transformation and Innovation Center InteriorsGrand Rapids, Michigan