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Ashleigh Hutchinson is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at The University of Manchester, Department of Mathematics. Her research focuses on fluid mechanics problems with applications in nature and industry, including low-Reynolds number flows and non-Newtonian fluids. She employs a multidisciplinary approach combining theoretical models, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations. Her work addresses challenges in industries such as finance, sugar, fishing, mining, and energy conservation. Hutchinson obtained her PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in 2016, and was previously a Newton International Fellow at Cambridge University.
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Ashleigh Jane Hutchinson is a researcher at The University of Manchester with expertise in fluid mechanics, mining sciences, and mathematical modelling. Her work focuses on the application of mathematical techniques to understand complex physical phenomena in engineering and environmental contexts. Hutchinson's research includes the analysis of fluid dynamics in mining operations, such as coal mine pillar extraction and controlled roof collapse, as well as the study of turbulent flows and their mathematical descriptions. She has also explored the use of Lie symmetry methods and conservation laws in solving partial differential equations related to fluid mechanics and population dynamics. Her contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects of mathematical modelling in fluid and mining sciences.