Background:
Olivia joined the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology in 2022 as a PhD researcher in the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Processes. The project is supported through the EPSRC and Rolls-Royce Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Propulsion and Power.
In addition to her PhD research, Olivia assumed a Research Associate position in 2025, also within NCCAT. This role is focused on cold flow experimental methods.
Prior to her current role, Olivia gained industrial experience with BAE Systems (including RAF Coningsby), GE Oil & Gas, and Rolls-Royce. Her work has encompassed several areas, including combustion, computational aerodynamics, and pilot liaison activities.
Qualifications:
- MRes, Future Propulsion and Power, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom. 2022
- MEng (DIS) (Hons), Aeronautical Engineering, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, United Kingdom. 2021
- PhD, Aeronautical Engineering, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, United Kingdom, 2022 - Present
Awards:
- Finalist: Engineering Talent Awards Student Engineer of the Year 2025, supported by Amazon and associated with the Royal Academy of Engineering
- Finalist: Target Jobs Female Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2019, supported by Rolls-Royce
- Runner up: Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Women in Engineering Society: Female Engineering of the Year 2020, supported by IMechE
Outline of current main research interests:
- Sustainable aviation and low emission combustion systems
- Emissions quantification
- Low order modelling
- Experimental methods
Current Research:
- Emissions quantification through low order modelling
- Experimental methods including hole probe acquisition and hot wire anemometry
- Combustion Systems
- Chemical reactor network modelling
- Computational fluid dynamics
Teaching responsibilities:
Olivia has previously been a tutorial assistant and lab demonstrator (flight simulator and wind tunnel testing) for undergraduate aeronautical and automotive students for the following modules:
- Low Speed Aerodynamics
- High Speed Aerodynamics
- Turbomachinery and Propulsion
- Risk Analysis 1 and 2
- Engineering design and manufacture
External roles and appointments:
- President of the Rolls-Royce Doctorate Network 2024-2026
- Media Officer of the Rolls-Royce Doctorate Network 2023-2024
- Â鶹ֱ²¥ Validator Program, 2023