Ashley Victoria
- Email: bgy2mve@leeds.ac.uk
- Thesis title: Developing a Commercial Framework for the Sustainable Production of Circular Composites from Cellulosic Textile Waste
- Supervisors: Dr Peter Hine, Keeran Ward
Profile
EPSRC funded PhD candidate with the Centre of Doctoral Training in Molecules to Product, with an educational background in Engineering and Fashion Design. I have seven years of experience as a fashion design in the clothing industry prior to pursuing my PhD. I am interested in how we can develop commericalliy viable, circular product development systems.
Student Sustainability Architect – Sustainable Labs Program – Co-developed the Sustainable Labs Resource Hub Sharepoint.
BeCurious Fellow 2023-2024.
Research interests
I’m looking into the development of all-cellulose composites using end-of-life textiles and understanding the structure-property relationships of such materials. As a designer, I am fascinated by the structures of fabrics, and how different weaves can be used in clothing to give a different look, or feel. I’m keen to understand how this dynamic translates to non-textile materials. I’m keen to look at ways to reduce textile waste, and develop functional, recyclable materials that could replace those that are difficult to recycle. The concept of open-loop product development systems is of interest to me, and the importance of considering the commercial feasibility for novel technologies.
Qualifications
- MEng (hons) Chemical Engineering
- MSc (hons) Advanced Textiles & Performance Clothing
- FdA Fashion Design Technology
- IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management