Maryam Bilal
Economics, research, and writing for real-world impact
I am an A-Level student in Lahore studying economics and mathematics, building a long-term body of work at the intersection of happiness economics, social systems, and practical leadership.
My work combines primary research, academic writing, and project execution. I care about evidence, clarity, and making complex ideas useful for people.
O-Level grades
12 A* + 1 A
Scholarship
100% merit
SAT score
1530
Writing
Recent writing
2024-10-15
Why I Started Researching Happiness
My journey into the economics of happiness began with a simple question: can we measure what truly matters to people?
Read article2024-09-20
Lessons from Hunza: Happiness in the Mountains
Interviewing residents in Hunza revealed surprising insights about community, contentment, and what prosperity really means.
Read article2024-08-10
What Robotics Taught Me About the Future of Work
My internship at Orangewood Labs opened my eyes to how automation will reshape industries—and create new opportunities.
Read articleSelected External Posts
From LinkedIn and beyond
What Early Robotics Strategy Work Taught Me
Reflections on repetitive-task automation, workplace implications, and where student researchers can contribute meaningfully.
Read full articleField Notes: Listening for How People Define Happiness
A short reflection on how respondents distinguish satisfaction, dignity, and happiness in interview conversations.
Read full articleCurrent Focus
What I am working on now
A concise view of active intellectual and project priorities.
- Co-leading a mixed-methods project on the economics of happiness in Pakistan
- Building structured case notes from field interviews and literature
- Developing writing that connects economics with lived experience
Projects
Selected project work
Leadership and execution across social impact, robotics, and student initiatives.
Orangewood Labs Build Up Internship
Robotics use-case research focused on practical deployment opportunities across food-service and industrial workflows.
Read case studyHumQadam Initiative
Ongoing disability-employment initiative contributing content, messaging, and outreach support.
Read case studyTalking Books
A community storytelling initiative in Lahore that connects children with professionals to broaden their sense of possibility through lived experience and guided conversation.
Read case studyResearch
Research as a first-class body of work
Fieldwork, essays, and structured academic preparation in economics.
Economics of Happiness in Pakistan
Mixed-methods research examining how people define happiness, satisfaction, and wellbeing across regions.