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Biography
Dr Jonathan Nixon is the Associate Director at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling. He gained his PhD from Aston University whilst working on hybrid solar-biomass power plants and, since then, he has carried out a range of research projects on solar, wind and bio energy technologies, with a particular focus on improving their performance and reliability for disadvantaged communities. From 2018 to 2021, he was the co-investigator on the Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (EP/P029531/1) project, developing smart solar energy interventions in refugee camps and displaced settlements for improved control and management of shared communal energy resources.
Research:
Working in the Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling, Dr Nixon’s research explores interdisciplinary engineering methods to advance and promote the uptake of renewable energy systems. He has a particular interest in energy systems modelling and optimisation techniques to arrive at more cost-efficient carbon reduction solutions. He is currently leading three PhD projects on optimising anaerobic digestion systems, micro-grid load shedding and the design of linear solar concentrators.
Areas of Expertise:
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Solar thermal
- Wind energy
- PV-battery systems
- Thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies
- Energy systems modelling and optimisation
- Life cycle assessment
- Decision support systems
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Humanitarian, Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED)
Gaura, E., Crawley, H., Lim, M., Nixon, J., Scott-Smith, T. & Tran, A.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/17 → …
Project: Research
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Enhancing Science & Innovation Capacity of Vietnam for Sustainable Development
Gaura, E., Brusey, J., Maugham, S., Nixon, J. & Shilton, V.
14/01/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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A community energy management system for smart microgrids
Verba, N., Nixon, J. D., Gaura, E., Dias, L. A. & Halford, A., Aug 2022, In: Electric Power Systems Research. 209, 15 p., 107959.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Off the boil? The challenges of monitoring cooking behaviour in refugee settlements
Halford, A., Gaura, E., Bhargava, K., Verba, N., Brusey, J. & Nixon, J., 22 Aug 2022, In: Energy Research & Social Science. 90, 9 p., 102603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seasonal variation in biogas production in reinforced concrete dome biogas plants with buffalo dung in Pakistan
Kandhro, B., Sahito, A. R., Nixon, J., Uqaili, M. A., Mirjat, N. H., Harijan, K., Zaman, R. O. & Kumar, L., 12 Apr 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (In-Press), p. (In-Press)Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using multi-objective optimisation with ADM1 and measured data to improve the performance of an existing anaerobic digestion system
Ashraf, R. J., Nixon, J. D. & Brusey, J., Aug 2022, In: Chemosphere. 301, 11 p., 134523.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of derating and anti-icing strategies for wind turbines in cold climates
Stoyanov, D., Nixon, J. & Sarlak Chivaee, H., 15 Apr 2021, In: Applied Energy. 288, p. (In-Press) 116610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)58 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Programme approval and review panel member for the Open University
Jonathan Nixon (Advisor)
2017Activity: Consultancy
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External Examiner for the University of Central Lancashire
Jonathan Nixon (Examiner)
2016 → …Activity: Examination
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Kingston University
Jonathan Nixon (Visiting lecturer)
2016 → …Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Jonathan Nixon (Keynote Speaker)
1 Nov 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Newton Fund Panel Reviewer
Jonathan Nixon (Reviewer)
2016Activity: Other › Reviewer of proposals for funding
Prizes
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Outstanding Reviewer – Emerald Literati Network 2014 Awards for Excellence
Nixon, Jonathan (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)