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Wouter Bam is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan Campus. His research focuses on developing quantitative and qualitative decision-support tools for industrial development-related decision-making. These tools aim to illuminate the environmental, social, and economic impacts of various developmental pathways, assisting stakeholders in identifying feasible routes for action. He has published extensively on topics such as industrial policy, sustainable development, and applied machine learning, contributing valuable insights to both academic literature and practical applications in the field. In addition to his research, Wouter teaches courses related to sustainability and engineering design, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainability into engineering practices. His academic background includes a Joint PhD in Industrial Engineering from Stellenbosch University and a Joint PhD in Economics from KU Leuven, along with a Master of Philosophy in Industrial System and Manufacturing Management from the University of Cambridge.
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