Ashley Van Bruygom

Ashley van Bruygom is a Doctoral Researcher studying for her PhD at the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) at Loughborough University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Loughborough University, a Master’s of Research in Future Propulsion and Power from Cambridge University. Her PhD covers novel hydrogen combustion for gas turbine combustors under the supervision of Professor Walker and Dr Garmory. Her work is being sponsored by Rolls-Royce and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Propulsion and Power.

Ashley has recently been appointed Chair of the Doctoral Researcher Experience Board which represents Doctoral Researchers (DRs) across both Loughborough University Campuses. The board creates a bridge between the DRs, Doctoral College, Students’ Union and wider University. The board aims to champion the rights of DRs, gather and highlight matters affecting DRs and to advise and make proposals to the Doctoral College and Research and Innovation Committee.