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‘I decided to do a PhD because I wanted to combine my love of research with my experience in mathematical modelling,’ says Bronwyn, whose work focuses on the fundamental fluid dynamics of objects rolling and sliding next to surfaces.
‘This could have potential applications to very diverse areas,’ explains Bronwyn. ‘It could apply to the interaction of white blood cells with arterial walls (associated with clotting and plaque formation). Equally it could apply to the development of fine-scale models for fluid-particle mixtures common in the mineral and mining industries.’
Bronwyn’s supervisors have encouraged her to attend international conferences and meet experts in her field, including a conference on the Greek island of Santorini. ‘It was one of the most memorable and enjoyable events of my life so far,’ she enthuses. ‘And invaluable in helping me prepare for my doctorate.’
Bronwyn is also one of the first Monash students to take part in the Cotutelle program, a partnership between Monash and a number of French universities. Her studies are supervised jointly by academics from Monash and the Université de Provence and she will spend 12 months of her three-year doctorate in France. Her PhD will be a joint or double-badged degree awarded from the two institutions.
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