Lucas Ma

Lucas Ma

Asian Exchange 2025
The University of Sydney
New South Wales

Focus are

Australia in Asia

About me

During a recent delegation at a United Nations conference, I visited a rural village on the outskirts of Thailand. With no stable electricity, it was home to the same children we had laughed and face-painted with at their school earlier. I believe that everyone is born with the potential to create a positive impact in the world. But this is difficult in many Asian countries where power grids, electricity supply, and general infrastructure are scarce. Motivated to explore this interest, I secured a consulting internship at Wood Mackenzie, where I contributed to energy-related projects focused on sustainable solutions. Now that I have returned to studying my Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronics) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at the University of Sydney, I hope to explore my newfound desire—to bridge the inequities of electricity access through sustainable methods, impacting generations to come. Aside from studies and work, I really enjoy anything nature-related such as fishing, golfing, and hiking.
"What is truly invaluable are the immense learning opportunities and exposure to a network of innovative individuals passionate to change the world. The Westpac Scholarship is an exciting opportunity to study, build connections, and deepen my understanding of Asia's global impact."

My passions

  • Energy Markets
  • Consulting
  • Social Impact
  • Fishing
  • Music