Mathematics is all about calculation, whereas subjects such as biology and history require a great deal of memorisation. Paramita Rupasari enjoys something in between—physics. Combining both calculation and memorisation, she discovered her passion for engineering.
Born in Bogor and raised in Jakarta, Paramita pursued a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at President University. After graduating, she worked at one of Indonesia’s largest Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. She then joined Mattel, a multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company, as a Quality Engineer.
Despite working at some of the most prominent companies in Indonesia and globally, Paramita felt something was missing. She wanted to deepen her skills and knowledge to excel in her work. Although she had always considered pursuing a master’s degree, she was unsure which field to specialise in.
The UK had long been one of the places Paramita aspired to study. With its world-class universities, she believed she could gain the skills and expertise needed to advance in her career. In 2023, she was awarded the British Council’s Women in STEM scholarship and went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Digital Manufacturing at the University of Strathclyde.
“The multicultural environment in the UK introduced me to so many people from diverse backgrounds,” said Paramita. That diversity fostered an open-minded culture. “One of the biggest lessons I learned in the UK is that even lecturers with decades of experience remain open to new ideas—even those that may seem impossible.” This mindset is something she now applies to her work.
