Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. Before joining Coventry University in 2016, I was a Senior Lecturer in Renewable Energy Engineering at Kingston University London. I gained my PhD from Aston University whilst working on hybrid solar-biomass power plants. As a Research Fellow, I assisted in the development of pyrolysis plants for generating bio-fuels from agro-residues in India. My research has been published in several leading scientific journals (Energy, Solar Energy and Journal of Cleaner Production) and, as a guest editor, I have managed journal special issues. I am on international scientific committee panels for several international conferences and I am an external examiner for other higher education institutes. My current research projects involve the provision of energy services in the UK, India, China and Pakistan.
Research:
My research explores interdisciplinary engineering methods to advance and promote the sustainable development of renewable energy systems. By integrating energy systems modelling and optimisation methods with operations research techniques, I aim to develop cost-effective carbon reduction solutions. I have a particular interest in developing and implementing sustainable energy solutions to support economic development and social welfare in developing countries.
Areas of Expertise:
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies
- Solar and wind energy
- Energy systems modelling and optimisation
- Waste and energy services for developing countries
- Life cycle assessment
- Computer aided engineering
- Supply chain optimisation
- Decision support systems
- Multi-criteria and multi-objective decision making
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Projects
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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
Research output
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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
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Alternative operational strategies for wind turbines in cold climates
Stoyanov, D. & Nixon, J., 1 Jan 2020, In: Renewable Energy. 145, p. 2694-2706 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)24 Downloads (Pure) -
Assessment of energy potential of date palm residues in Khairpur district, Pakistan
Kumar, S., Harijan, K., Jeguirim, M., Nixon, J. & Soomro, M. I., 15 May 2019, In: Biofuels. (In-press), p. (In-press) 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Remote sensing technologies and energy applications in refugee camps
Nixon, J. D. & Gaura, E., 1 Jan 2019, Energy Access and Forced Migration. Grafham, O. (ed.). 1 ed. Taylor and Francis - Balkema, p. 156-167 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A life cycle assessment of options for producing synthetic fuel via pyrolysis
Vienescu, D. N., Wang, J., Le-Gresley, A. & Nixon, J., Feb 2018, In: Bioresource Technology. 249, p. 626-634Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile21 Citations (Scopus)30 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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Kingston University
Jonathan Nixon (Visiting lecturer)
2016 → …Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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External Examiner for the University of Central Lancashire
Jonathan Nixon (Examiner)
2016 → …Activity: Examination
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Multidisciplinary Issues of Wind Turbines in Cold Environments
Jonathan Nixon (Co-organiser)
2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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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
Prizes
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Outstanding Reviewer – Emerald Literati Network 2014 Awards for Excellence
Nixon, Jonathan (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)