ABOUT YASHY
Yashy holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering (minor: Environmental Engineering) and she is currently a PhD candidate in the field of Materials Engineering. Her doctoral research is entitled, ‘Investigating the Effects of Plant Fibres on the Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete Blocks’ which forms a research synergy between the interdisciplinary spheres of concrete technology, chemistry, chemical, environmental and mechanical engineering. The research focus is geared towards decreasing the burden on non-exhaustive mineral resources stemming from the construction sector by using agricultural waste-derived plant fibres and to engender thermal comfort by integrating plant fibres, that are intrinsically thermal insulators, in a concrete matrix to reduce the overall operative temperature of a concrete envelope. This is much applicable to fluctuating hot weather patterns in Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). Yashy has always had the strong determination to showcase how academic studies translates into the real world and she had the opportunity to prove it through the transition from lab scale works to commercial basis by the large-scale production of banana fibre-reinforced concrete blocks with the partnership of Gamma Materials, Mauritius. She is much dedicated to environmental stewardship and has worked closely with SMEs valorising women entrepreneurs for the mentoring and training in plant fibre extraction and eventually development of local crafts as a source of living.
On an informal note, Yashy enjoys family time and loves to find herself surrounded by nature; be it the sun, sand and sea or green scenic views. She is a Zumba enthusiast and loves instrumental music.