Sienna Hurst

Motivated chemical engineering undergraduate with practical experience in sustainable infrastructure and composite manufacturing. Led multidisciplinary teams in applying engineering analysis with ANSYS Fluid Flow and Python. Delivered innovative design solutions through research and simulation, focusing on sustainable process engineering and water treatment.

Sustainable Tsunami Shelter

• Led a multidisciplinary design team, coordinating project planning, technical discussions and progress throughout the design process.
• Designed a resilient 19,000 L potable water storage and distribution system integrating gravity-fed rainwater harvesting with municipal mains supply.
• Engineered UV sterilisation and pressure pumping systems to ensure reliable water quality and distribution following tsunami events.
• Contributed to the structural design of a two-storey shelter through reinforced pile foundation concepts and engineering calculations.
• Integrated sustainable engineering principles, including solar photovoltaics and rainwater harvesting, to align the design with COP30 objectives.

Composite Sidepod 

• composite sidepods, evaluating the design against predicted aerodynamic loading conditions.
• Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS Mechanical to validate structural integrity and identify regions of high stress prior to manufacture.
• Conducted engineering materials selection using ANSYS Granta EduPack, assessing stiffness, weight and manufacturability to justify the use of carbon fibre composites.
• Supported the manufacture of the sidepods through mould preparation, resin infusion, vacuum bagging, wet lay-up and precision finishing to produce competition-ready components.
• Contributed to the design iteration process through CAD comparison, Composite Bill of Materials (CBOM) support and collaboration with the wider engineering team to optimise component performance and manufacturability.

Maritime Carbon Capture System

• Evaluated post-combustion carbon capture technologies for heavy fuel oil powered maritime vessels, considering technical feasibility and environmental performance.
• Selected monoethanolamine (MEA) absorption following comparative assessment of capture efficiency, operating costs and suitability for marine retrofit.
• Designed a conceptual carbon capture process incorporating quench towers, absorber and stripper columns, heat exchangers, compression systems and onboard CO₂ storage.
• Assessed engineering constraints including energy demand, available space, emissions reduction and operational efficiency.
• Proposed a system capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 85% while improving the environmental performance of maritime transport.

Industrial Water Treatment Design

• Designed a continuous settling basin for the removal of coagulated algae from contaminated water using laboratory-derived settling velocities.
• Applied Stokes' Law, residence time analysis and particle settling calculations to determine basin dimensions and treatment performance.
• Investigated industrial coagulation and fluidised bed reactor technologies to evaluate their effectiveness in potable water treatment.
• Assessed process constraints including flow conditions, particle removal efficiency and operational reliability when developing the treatment process.
• Proposed process improvements, including magnetic coagulation and recirculation systems, to enhance treatment efficiency and support safe drinking water production.

Research Grid Consultancy Project

• Worked within an eleven-member consultancy team delivering strategic recommendations for an external client focused on UK clinical research.
• Led research into the University of Cambridge, achieving one of the highest response rates within the consultancy team through targeted researcher engagement.
• Designed the project outreach template and coordinated communication with approximately thirty Principal Investigators through email and telephone.
• Produced structured datasets analysing clinical trials, funding opportunities, digital technologies and potential commercial partnerships.
• Designed the majority of the final client presentation and presented evidence-based recommendations, receiving positive feedback from Research Grid.

• Motorsports
• Sustainability
• Performing Arts
• Classic Literature

• Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
• Performing Arts Trinity Exam Distinction
• Musical Theatre Trinity Exam
• IChemE certificate of appreciation for voluntary efforts
• Chemical Engineering Society Poster competition certificate of recognition
• Jack Petchy Speak Out Challenge Certificate