Dr Dawn T. Nicholson
Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow

BSc Geography and Geology. University of Lancaster 1986 M.LD Masters Degree in Landscape design. University of Manchester 1988 Various posts in environmental consultancy, local authority mineral planning and freelance geoscience consultancy 1988-1997 Teaching in higher education (engineering geology and geoscience) 1997-2001 PhD Engineering Geology. University of Leeds 2000 Senior Lecturer MMU 2001 to 2004 Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow MMU 2004-present For contact details click HERE

Periglacial and Paraglacial Processes and Environments available now!

Further CV details HERE

• Micro-fracture and pore properties of weathered rocks
• Weathering processes and scale linkages in cold environments
• Periglacial phenomena (ploughing boulders, solifluction mechanisms)
• Deterioration transport mechanisms on excavated rockslopes
• Assessment and classification of slope hazard due to progressive weathering-related deterioration
• Relative age dating of pro-glacial moraines using lichenometry and weathering indicators
• Rock weathering rates and processes on ice-marginal bedrock
• Inclusive curriculum design in HE

• Year 1: Geography and Environment in Practice
• Year 1: Introduction to Geomorphological Processes / Geosystems
• Year 2: Earth Surface Processes / Geomorphological Processes
• Year 2: Physical Geography Fieldwork
• Year 3: Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Systems (Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Blog)
• Year 3: Geomorphic Hazards (Geomorphic Hazards Blog)
• Year 3: Overseas Geomorphology Fieldwork (Norway)
• Year 3: Independent Projects (geomorphology)
• MSc: Quaternary Science
• MSc: Habitat Ecology and the Physical Environment

Further details of teaching HERE

• Department: E-Learning Coordinator; Learning and Teaching
• Faculty of Science and Engineering: Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow (Curriculum Development and Innovation); Faculty Academic Development Committee; Faculty Disability Group; Retention Strategy Group
• University: Convenor of Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice; University Disability Network; Student Experience Sub-Committee; Thresholds Working Party
• External: British Society for Geomorphology Outreach Committee; external examining - none at present.

Further details of inclusive learning project HERE

Nicholson, D. T. 2009. Holocene microweathering rates and processes on ice-eroded bedrock, Røldal area, Hardangervidda, Norway. In: J. Knight and S. Harrison (eds). Periglacial and Paraglacial Processes and Environments. Geological Society Special Publication 320, 29-49.

Nicholson, D. T. 2008. Rock control on microweathering of bedrock surfaces in a periglacial environment. Geomorphology 101(4), 655-665.

Nicholson, D. T. 2007. Evaluación del riesgo de meteorización progresiva y colapso de los taludes rocosos. In: C. L. Jimeno (ed). Ingeniería del Terreno, Ingeoter 9, Madrid, 195-244.

Nicholson D. T. 2004. Hazard assessment for progressive, weathering-related breakdown of excavated rockslopes. Quarterly Journal Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 37, 327-346 Abstract.

Nicholson, D. T. 2003. Assessment of excavated rockslope hazard due to progressive, weathering-related deterioration. Geophysical Research Abstracts 5, 06173.

Nicholson, D. T. 2002. Quantification of rock breakdown for experimental weathering studies. In: R. Prikryl and H. Viles (eds) Understanding and Managing Stone Decay, Karolinum Press, Prague, 59-74.

Nicholson, D. T. 2002. Identification of Deterioration Hazard Potential for Quarried Rockslopes. Quarry Management 29 (1), 43-52. Winner of Marston Prize

Nicholson, D. T. 2001. Pore properties as indicators of breakdown mechanisms in experimentally weathered limestones. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 26, 819-838.

Nicholson, D. T, Lumsden, A. C. and Hencher, S. R. 2000. Excavation-induced deterioration of rockslopes. Landslides in Research, Theory and Practice (Vol 3) 1105-1110.

Nicholson, D. T. and Nicholson, F. H. 2000. Physical deterioration of sedimentary rocks subjected to experimental freezing and thawing. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 25, 1295-1307.

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Room E449b
Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University
Chester Street
Manchester M1 5GD

Tel: 44+ (0)161 247 6232
Fax: 44+ (0)161 247 6318

E-mail: d.nicholson@mmu.ac.uk

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