Undergraduate Research Assistant 
EME 1212
wkusuma@student.ubc.ca
Biography
I am a third-year manufacturing engineering student, with interests in process optimization, composites manufacturing, and data visualization. Growing up around my family’s businesses in the plastics and steel industries, I developed an early appreciation for manufacturing and materials innovation. Throughout my coursework, I have led and contributed to projects ranging from wildfire detection systems to sustainable concrete mixes. I also gained industry experience as a Credit Risk Analyst Intern at Bank Central Asia, focusing on financial and risk analysis for manufacturing companies.
Outside of my academic work, I enjoy learning about finance, economics, and the intersection of industry and technology.
Education
- BASc. Manufacturing Engineering, UBC Okanagan
Research Interests
- Process optimization
- Composites manufacturing
- Data visualization
- Economic complexity
- Industrial policy
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