Eric Ungar is considered one of the topmost experts in the world for vibration and building dynamics. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers awarded Eric the Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics for "fundamental contributions to noise and vibration control engineering involving structural damping, vibration isolation, vibration of complex structures as applied to aerospace structures, ships, machinery, and buildings." He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award form the Shock and Vibration Information Center. Eric is a registered professional engineer and the author of over 200 publications, including over a dozen handbook and monograph chapters. He holds the Doctor of Engineering Science degree from New York University.