Mr Douglas Higgison
Associate Professor
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Role
I am a Principal Lecturer and Undergraduate Programme Lead who looks after all Undergraduate Programmes in Engineering at Brookes and at our Associate College Partners (ACP's). My current interests are in curriculum development and the integrated curriculum currently in use here at Brookes and the development and application of Stirling Engine Technology which is used as a topic to deliver that curriculum. I have experience and interest in Finite Element Modelling, Contol Engineering and Vibrating systems.
Teaching and supervision
Courses
- Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles (BEng (Hons), MEng)
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering BEng (BEng (Hons))
- Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
- Motorsport Engineering (MSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng (Hons), MEng)
- Mechanical Engineering Design (BEng (Hons))
- Motorsport Engineering (BEng (Hons), MEng)
- Motorsport Technology (BEng (Hons))
Modules taught
Basic Electronic Engineering Principles - Foundation Year Level 3
Basic Dynamics - Year 1 Level 4
Introduction to Statics and Dynamics - Year 1 Level 4
Stress Analysis - Year 2 Level 5
Engineering Dynamics - Year 2 Level 5
Management, Reliability, Ethics and Sustainability - Year 3 Level 6
Undergraduate Projects - Year 3 Level 6
Engineering Business Management - Year 4 Level 7
MSc Projects - Year 4 Level 7
I support teaching in a wide range of levels from Foundation Year through to projects at level 7 (MEng/MSc) and help support students with mechanics, dynamics and FEA modelling questions.
Research
At present my research interests are focussed on the next stage of development of the Stirling Engine Project for delivery of the integrated curriculum over the first two years of the Brookes Engineering BEng/MEng degree programmes.