She talked to host Professor Jim Al-Khalili about her early inspirations, and how she fell in love with the sea whilst growing up in ñ and South Devon.
The interview covered her first forays into the world of engineering, which included everything from school physics projects and spending time on the A38 near ñ as part of her work experience with a civil engineering company, to the studies and work in industry that led to her fascination with harnessing the power of the oceans.
