Brian Wong
About Brian Wong
Brian Wong is an Economics Research Assistant currently at Yale University, where he has worked since 2021. He has previous experience as a Research Assistant at The University of Hong Kong and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics from Yale University.
Current Role at Yale University
Brian Wong is currently employed as an Economics Research Assistant at Yale University. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various research initiatives within the economics department. His role involves supporting faculty members in their research projects, particularly in areas related to economic analysis and data management.
Previous Experience at The University of Hong Kong
Prior to his current position, Brian Wong worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he was involved in various research activities, including data collection and analysis. His experience at the university provided him with foundational skills in research methodologies and data handling.
Educational Background
Brian Wong studied at The University of Hong Kong, where he was a Visiting Student in the Faculty of Social Sciences for 11 months in 2020. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics at Yale University, a program he began in 2021 and is expected to complete in 2025. His academic background includes a strong focus on economics and technical skills in computer science.
Internship Experience
Brian Wong has gained valuable internship experience in various roles. He served as a Winter Intern at the Hong Kong Productivity Council, specifically in the APAS R&D Centre, for one month in 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Data Analyst Intern at Wizpresso for four months in 2021. These internships allowed him to develop practical skills in data analysis and research.
Research Contributions
In his research role, Brian Wong assists Professor Nick Ryan with a study focused on the impact of the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) on greenhouse gas emissions. His work includes conducting web scraping in R and Python to compile a database of financial projections related to CDM projects, showcasing his technical proficiency and commitment to environmental research.