Dr Jason Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and leads the SwanSim Initiative.
Dr Jones’s research interests fall mainly under the umbrella of computational simulation and range from the use of advanced web technologies through to High Performance Computing (HPC), High Performance Visualisation (HPV) and mesh generation.
The SwanSim initiative started in 2016 with the aim of enabling access to the state of the art capability simulation tools developed within the Zienkiewicz Centre for Computational Engineering (ZCCE). In order to accomplish this, SwanSim is responsible for:
The first product to be released under SwanSim is the suite of FLITE Mesh Generators. This was chosen as mesh generation provides the basis for many different types of computational simulation.
Over time, the full range of capability developed within the ZCCE will be released.
Engineering is more than understanding technical design, it is often the social, environmental and economic context underpinning engineering solutions that determine success or failure, This has never been more relevant since the world is currently planning a radical transition to a low carbon economy while facing increased risks due to climate crisis which will bring with it unprecedented change to the world. Engineers will be at the forefront of this, and need to be equipped to tackle open-ended, unstructured and complex problems in collaboration with others. The module will allow students to explore these issues within their chosen discipline with the following structure: Each week there will be one or two 1-hour lectures, introducing engineering thinking and contemporary issues in global engineering design. Most activity will then take place in group-work sessions (2 hours per week), where groups of around 6 students will work in a facilitated way to identify and investigate a societal challenge (e.g. access to water / off-grid energy / sustainable transport) and then consider how Engineering design solutions could help to solve this.
The module develops software engineering practice through practical applications using Python. This is achieved through a number of programming assignments throughout the semester and a series of class tests each week. Each assignment begins with the students being given one or more programs which they are expected to enhance to satisfy the brief.
This module explores the principles, protocols, and techniques related to communication using sockets and embedded devices. Students will develop a deep understanding of socket programming, network protocols, and their application in the context of embedded systems. The module combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, allowing students to design, implement, and troubleshoot communication systems using sockets.
This module explores the principles, protocols, and techniques related to communication using sockets and embedded devices. Students will develop a deep understanding of socket programming, network protocols, and their application in the context of embedded systems. The module combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, allowing students to design, implement, and troubleshoot communication systems using sockets. Please note: Students who choose this module must have the necessary Python programming experience.
2015 - Present
2007 - 2015
2004 - 2007
1999 - 2004
1995 - 1999
Welsh Government - Airbus partnership funded through the Endeavr programme., with O. Hassan, £311K
In partnership with ABMU NHS Trust, Rockfield Software Ltd and Osteotronix Ltd., with O. Hassan, K.Morgan, £551K
EPSRC Network grant, with P. Nithiarasu, £101K
EPSRC PPE (Partnerships in Public Engagement), £70K
