About
Ashlynn is a second-year PhD student in Professor Liao’s TEALab. Her research interests include thermal and energy transport in materials and how they contribute to renewable energy resources and sustainable practices. She was inspired by strong sense of community amongst the cohorts at UCSB and wanted to be involved in the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association to bring everyone together and build a strong and welcoming community for all. Outside of her education, Ashlynn enjoys playing volleyball, rock climbing, hiking, bird watching, reading, and baking.