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Associate Professor Nicholas Lawson is affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, specifically within the Department of Aerospace Engineering. His academic rank is Associate Professor. Previously, he held a Chair in Aerodynamics and Airborne Measurement at Cranfield University (UK), where he also served as Head of the National Flying Laboratory Centre. He is a Visiting Professor at Cranfield and a member of the Sydney Nano Institute and the Net Zero Institute.
Education: PhD in Optics and Fluid Mechanics from Loughborough University (UK), supported by Rolls-Royce plc. Post-doctoral research at the University of Melbourne (2000-2004), followed by roles at Cranfield University from 1999 to 2021 before moving to Sydney.
Research focuses on optical methods (PIV, LDA, FRS), unsteady aerodynamics, fiber-optic sensors for airborne measurements, and collaboration with industry partners like Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and Meggitt. Key projects include EU SINATRA (aircraft intake flow measurement) and Defense Innovation Network-funded initiatives.
Teaching: Leads undergraduate modules AERO2703 and AERO2710 at Sydney. Supervises 5 PhD students (as of 2023). Over 150 MSc projects supervised at Cranfield.
Awards: Queens Anniversary Prize (2020) for contributions to higher education. Professional affiliations include Fellowships with the Royal Aeronautical Society and Higher Education Academy.
Grants: Includes Wind Tunnel Upgrade (2024), UAV Failure Mode Recognition (2022), and E2EEHM (2016). Active in flight-testing and sensor development for aerospace applications.
