Wendi Wiliyanto is passionate about employing postcolonialism to critically analyse and reevaluate prevailing knowledge structures. This passion is evident in his thesis, which sheds light on the postcolonial perspective regarding malnutrition knowledge in Indonesia. Researching is one of his passionate interests. He previously served as a junior analyst at Lembaga Ketahanan Nasional Republik Indonesia, focusing on national security. He demonstrates a keen interest in economic development, environmental concerns, the role of middle powers, and feminism. He also serves as a research assistant on several projects, aligning closely with his areas of interest.