Dr Christopher Dixon
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Biography
Dr Christopher Dixon is a part-time lecturer in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He has a background in engineering and applied physics, specialising in renewable energy systems and hydrogen energy. Christopher is involved in the development of the renewable energy programme content with a focus on key skills for industry. Christopher became a post-graduate researcher at the University of Dundee in 2009, completing a PhD in the topic of renewable hydrogen in 2015, and has held post-graduate and post-doctoral teaching positions since 2012. Prior to 2009, he completed a degree in applied physics and worked for nine years in aircraft engineering. Christopher is the Link Tutor for the Oxford International College (Dundee) engineering pathways and co-leads the engineering Skills Academy workshops delivered by Dundee and Angus College.
Research
Christopher has completed several funded research projects in the areas of renewable energy technology and systems integration, working with the public sector, land developers and SMEs. Recent projects include:
- support with the development of novel renewable energy generation technologies
- site development for a green hydrogen energy hub
- renewable power system engineering
- hydrogen case review work
Scholarship
Christopher regularly meets with colleagues in industry and academia to follow and contribute to progress in green hydrogen and renewable energy and reflect this back into his teaching. He attends conferences and industry events to network and promote the University of Dundee. Recent contributions include:
- panel member at ScotChem conference, June 2023, University of St Andrews
- presenter at Energy Technology Partnership Hydrogen Innovation Programme showcase webinar event, March 2025
Teaching
Christopher has been involved in teaching and development across the range of subject areas and levels within the University of Dundee science and engineering programmes. This includes mechanics, thermodynamics, engineering materials, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics, science and engineering practical labs and projects. From 2019 to 2022 this has also included the engineering modules within the IS1 Engineering programme at the Oxford International College (Dundee). Current teaching responsibilities include:
- renewable energy technology (solar, wind, hydroelectric, wave and tidal)
- computational fluid dynamics
- control and dynamical systems
- engineering system design
- the Skills Academy (practical workshops)
- engineering project management
- engineering ethics and sustainability
Stories
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- Press release
Angus Rural Mobility Hub awarded funding to explore the development of green hydrogen
A University-backed study has been awarded £10,000 of funding by the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) to explore the development of green hydrogen for use in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.