Innovation and Sustainability | Women in Innovation Awards at Brunel

For this very special Public Lecture Series exploring Innovation and Sustainability, we're proud to celebrate Lorna Anguilano and Joanna Power. Two brilliant Brunel brains who have each won 'Women in Innovation Awards' from Innovate UK.
Phyona: A Journey of Inspiration
Lorna Anguilano is a senior research fellow at Brunel University London where she also works as Quality Manager of the Experimental Techniques Centre (ETC) and co-director of the Wolfson Research Centre. Lorna has been working at Brunel University since 2008 focussing on material characterisation, industrial consultancy, research projects coordination and collaboration mainly looking at the upcycling of waste streams. One of her projects, looking at the recovery of metal-bearing nanoparticles from low grade ores, such as contaminated soils, allowed her to found Phyona Ltd in 2021. Phyona Ltd is now making its step towards growing up and Lorna is the Director and CTO, coordinating R&D projects supported by Innovate UK and Horizon Europe.
www.phyona.co.uk
Lylo: Circular Design for Laundry
Joanna Power studied Product Design Engineering at Brunel University London, where she, in collaboration with a fellow student, developed an innovative washing machine designed for circular water reuse. This system repurposes shower water for laundry, significantly reducing water waste. Their project, now developed under the company name Lylo Products, has received international recognition and funding for its potential to promote sustainability and efficient resource use. Joanna's work underscores the importance of creative engineering solutions in advancing environmental stewardship.
www.lyloproducts.co.uk