Nina Nikora

Dr, MEng, PhD, CEng MICE, FHEA

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    1984 …2018

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    Biography

    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.

    Research Profile

    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 Responsibilities:

    • Supervision of postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) projects: PG projects for a range of MSc Engineering programmes, including Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Subsea Engineering; UG MEng and BEng Honours; ERASMUS projects (European students)
    • PG courses (Campus and Online): EG503A/B Geothermal and Hydro Energy; EG552U/2V Marine and Wind Energy
    • UG courses across all levels: Level 2 - EG2004 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics; Level 3 - EM3019 Fluid Mechanics; EA3720 Civil Engineering Design & Surveying; Level 4 - EG4578 BEng Group Design Project

    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

    Grants & Awards

    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

    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):

    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

    External positions

    Editor Assistant for Journal of Hydraulic Research (IAHR), Journal of Hydraulic Research (IAHR)

    1 Sept 201130 Sept 2016

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