Jonathan Davidson

Dr. Jonathan Davidson is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy School Director of Education at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield. He holds a PhD and MEng from the same institution. His research focuses on power electronics, including electrical power conversion and impedance sensing/system modeling, with applications in piezoelectric transformers, high-frequency plasma reactors, and waste reduction machinery. He leads a KTP grant (InnovateUK £230k, 2024) for intelligent food waste reduction systems. His teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary engineering, designing programs and lecturing in electrical engineering and design for general, aerospace, and electrical engineering students. He uses diverse pedagogical methods like visualiser notes, videos, and role-play.

• Education: MEng (Electronic Engineering, 2010), PhD (Electronic and Electrical Engineering, 2015), both from the University of Sheffield.
• Grants: Notable funding includes FPeT (£600k, 2017), Targeted Waveform Plasma Reactor (£980k, 2019), and InnovateUK (£230k, 2024).
• Teaching Roles: Deputy Director of Aerospace Engineering, Director of Education for interdisciplinary programs, and currently Deputy Director of Education for the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

His research spans power electronics, thermal modeling, and environmental sensing, with collaborations across the faculty. Recent work includes sewage sensing for sediment detection and thermal modeling of power electronics.