Dr Cooper acts as departmental lead for masters research projects and is a member of the Urban Farming Group. Dr Cooper holds a BSc in sustainable development from the University of St Andrews and a PhD in energy studies from the University of Central Lancashire. His research on the water-energy-food nexus in agricultural policy has been published recently by Routledge. Jonathan is a member of the UKUAT (UK Urban AgriTech collective) working group on Research & Expertise. Jonathan welcomes contact from prospective postgraduate research students interested in developing proposals related to his interests.
Dr Cooper sits on the Advisory Board of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Tunisia and advises on agricultural matters.
Dr Cooper (along with co-applicant, the Royal Scientific Society, Jordan) received £20,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering under the Frontiers of Engineering for Development scheme for a project entitled 'Enhancing food security through urban farming systems in Jordan'. Dr Cooper is the lead applicant for this project during 2020-21.
Dr Cooper (along with partners, the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, UK) received £159,413 from the Royal Academy of Engineering under the GCRF Africa Catalyst Phase 3 scheme for a project entitled ‘Growing agricultural engineering in Africa'. Dr Cooper is leading the University's involvement in this project during 2019-21.
Dr Cooper (along with partners, the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, UK) received £70,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering under the GCRF Africa Catalyst Phase 2 scheme for a project entitled ‘Planning for the growth of agricultural engineering in Africa by supporting the establishment of AfroAgEng’. Dr Cooper led the University's involvement in this project during 2018-19.
Academic Department: Agriculture and Environment
Academic Department: Agriculture and Environment
Tel: 01952 815387
Office: G11 Jubilee Adams, Tudor Lodge and NW Building
Research profile: ORCID
You can contact Dr Jonathan Cooper if you would like to discuss any of the following course modules:
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