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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. 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. He is currently leading the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Project - Solar Energy Transitions (SET): Inclusive e-cooking in sub-Saharan Africa. His current PhD projects involve optimising anaerobic digestion systems, micro-grid load shedding and wind turbine operations in cold climates.
Research vision:
Working in the Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling, my aim is to reduce the cost of electricity from renewable energy systems, particularly for disadvantaged communities. I have a particular interest in applying energy systems modelling and optimisation techniques to arrive at more cost-efficient carbon reduction solutions. I am excited by the recent advances in machine learning to improve the operation and control of wind turbines, solar thermal collectors, bio-digesters and solar-battery micro-grids.
Areas of Expertise:
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Wind energy
- PV-battery systems
- Solar thermal
- 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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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Performance of different optimization solvers for designing solar linear fresnel reflector power generation systems
Sirimanna, M. P. G., Nixon, J. & Innocente, M., 12 Aug 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) Energy and Sustainable Futures: Proceedings of the 3rd ICESF, 2022. Nixon, J. D., Al-Habaibeh, A., Vukovic, V. & Asthana, A. (eds.). Springer , p. 323-332 10 p. (Springer Proceedings in Energy).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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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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Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Energy Technologies in Pakistan Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process
Soomro, H., Feroz Shah, S., Sanam Sahito, W., Uqaili, M. A., Kumar, L., Nixon, J. & Harijan, K., 13 Sept 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 18, 19 p., 11388.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
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)21 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) datasets
Bhargava, K. (Creator), Verba, N. (Creator), Nixon, J. (Creator), Gaura, E. (Creator), Brusey, J. (Creator) & Halford, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 2021
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5792260, https://zenodo.org/record/5792260
Dataset
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Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Energy Performance Gap in Community-Based Solar Energy Interventions: Lessons from two Rwandan Refugee Camps, 2020
Nixon, J. (Creator), Bhargava, K. (Creator) & Gaura, E. (Creator), Zenodo, 17 Jul 2020
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4304799, https://zenodo.org/record/4304799
Dataset
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Supplementary material for the publication: J. D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements, 2020.
Nixon, J. (Creator), Bhargava, K. (Creator) & Gaura, E. (Creator), Zenodo, 16 Jul 2020
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3947993, https://zenodo.org/record/3947993
Dataset
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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Multidisciplinary Issues of Wind Turbines in Cold Environments
Jonathan Nixon (Co-organiser)
2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Outstanding Reviewer – Emerald Literati Network 2014 Awards for Excellence
Nixon, Jonathan (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)