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I have extensive experience in research and practical facets of hydraulic engineering, developed in New Zealand and the former Soviet Union. My knowledge and skills relate to hydraulic and hydrological modelling; development of concepts and solutions for stormwater and surface water management; research investigations and monitoring of long-term planning of surface water systems; analysis and design of pipe and waterway networks; environmental impact assessments for waterway and drainage projects; and working with environmental community groups.
My current research interests relate to flow-vegetation interactions, with particular focus on vegetation effects on hydraulic resistance in open-channel flows. Interactions between flow and vegetation are complex and depend on environmental factors and vegetation characteristics. The goal is to better understand and quantify aquatic vegetation effects on hydraulic resistance in open-channel flows and to use this knowledge in both engineering and ecological applications.
Teaching resposibilties in previous years: Level 1 - EG1076/EG1570 Engineering Communication, Design and Practice; Level 2&3 - EG2079/EG2570/EG3516 Engineering Design and Practice; EG2501 Design and Computing in Engineering Practice; EG3078/79 Engineering Design for civil students; Level 5 - EG5085 Advanced Topics for MEng Study
2019 - AUSA and the University of Aberdeen Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination
2014, 2009 - Excellence in Teaching Award Nominations
2010 - The 2010 ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering Best Technical Note Award
2010 - IAESTE International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Project: “Hydraulic Resistance in vegetated open-channel flows”. Grant £1680, funded by the British Council
2010 - EPSRC Vacation Bursary Scheme, Project: “Mixing layer analogy for vegetated channels: an experimental study”. Grant £2500, funded by EPSRC
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 - The Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK, International Travel Grant
2009, 2007 - The Principal of University of Aberdeen Small Grant Award
2003 - Brian Mason Scientific & Technical Trust Award, Project: “Effects of instream and streambank vegetation on hydraulic performance of Christchurch streams”, New Zealand
2000/2001 - Queen Elizabeth II Study Award– for studying Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology in Australia, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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):
Editor Assistant for Journal of Hydraulic Research (IAHR), Journal of Hydraulic Research (IAHR)
1 Sept 2011 → 30 Sept 2016
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published conference contribution
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published conference contribution
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published conference contribution
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Nina Nikora (Member of editorial board)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editor of research journal / publication series
Nina Nikora (Peer Review)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer review
Nina Nikora (Peer Review)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer review
Nina Nikora (Peer Review)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer review
Nina Nikora (Peer Review)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer review
Nikora, Nina (Recipient), 19 May 2010
Prize: Awards, Distinctions, Medals, and Prizes