Aashish Bhandari is an undergraduate Industrial Engineering student at IOE Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University, with experience in industrial research, project coordination, and technical publication. During his academic career, he served as President of the Society of Industrial Engineering Students – SOIES Nepal, a student-led organization under the Institute of Engineering (IOE). His final year project focuses on the design, fabrication, and testing of a disposable plate making machine, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing. He joined the People, Energy & Environment Development Association (PEEDA) in December 2025 as an Industrial Engineering Intern, where he supports ongoing projects.”