Prof. Ajeng Juwita Puspitasari, PhD, LP, ABPP is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), specializing in behavioral and cognitive therapies. She currently serves as a Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In addition, she is the founder and director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practice.

Prof. Puspitasari has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy, particularly for depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, trauma, as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is known for emphasizing culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and research-informed care.

Beyond her clinical practice and academic leadership, she is actively involved in publishing scientific articles, providing professional training, clinical supervision, and international consultation. Much of her work focuses on bridging the gap between research and mental health practice to ensure that effective interventions are more widely accessible.

Dr. Anke Karl is the strategic lead of the Clinical Psychology Research Group and the Mood Disorders Centre, and serves as Director of the MDC Biobehavioural Lab. Her research examines how biological and behavioral processes shape posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recovery from psychological trauma. She also works on applying biopsychological knowledge to improve therapies for people with PTSD and depression.

She trained in clinical psychology and behavioural neuroscience at Humboldt University Berlin, where she received the Young Scientist Award in 2001. She later completed postdoctoral research at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, University at Albany, before holding academic positions in Germany and the UK prior to joining the University of Exeter.

Her work has been published in leading journals and supported by major research funders. She also completed advanced training in cognitive behavioural therapy, is a licensed Psychological Psychotherapist, and practices as an associate therapist at the AccEPT Clinic.

Prof. Byron J. Good, B.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medical Anthropology in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University, as well as in the Department of Anthropology at the same institution. He earned his Ph.D. in anthropology from University of Chicago. As a medical, psychiatric, and psychological anthropologist, Prof. Good has a longstanding interest in how diverse cultural forms shape the manifestation, experience, and response to serious mental illness across societies such as Indonesia, Iran, Turki, Amerika Serikat, and Tiongkok.

Over nearly five decades, Prof. Good has conducted extensive research focusing primarily on serious mental illness and community-based care across diverse settings, including Yogyakarta, as well as post-conflict and post-tsunami contexts in Aceh. Since 1996, he has been actively engaged in research in Indonesia, particularly through ethnographic studies of Javanese culture and its relationship to mental health. In addition, he has developed both quantitative and ethnographic research on the early phases of psychotic disorders, longitudinal trajectories of acute psychosis, and the effectiveness of mental health services.

Prof. Erminia Colucci is a Professor of Visual Psychology and Global & Cultural Mental Health in the Department of Psychology at Middlesex University London, as well as an Affiliate Professor at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Indonesia. She is known for her contributions to research on human rights, mental health, suicide prevention, and domestic violence. Professor Erminia’s research focuses on the direct experiences of individuals with mental disorders and suicidal behavior, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, among ethnic minority groups, and refugees.

Dr. Marijtje Jongsma, M.L.A., is an Associate Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute and the School of Psychology at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She is a leading expert in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, particularly focusing on the use of electroencephalography (EEG) to explore mental processes and human behavior. Beyond her role at Radboud, Dr. Jongsma is also actively involved with the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia, contributing to academic collaborations and advancing research in neuroscience and psychology. Her engagement with UGM exemplifies her commitment to fostering international academic partnerships and supporting the global exchange of scientific knowledge. In her dual capacity as a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Jongsma contributes to the development of interdisciplinary studies that bridge psychology and neuroscience. She is also engaged in academic governance as a member of the Representative Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University, further shaping academic policies and supporting the evolution of higher education. Dr. Jongsma's expertise continues to drive advancements in cognitive neuroscience, while her international collaborations help promote cross-border scientific research and education.

Prof. Bouman is actively involved in teaching at the undergraduate, master’s, and research master’s levels at the University of Groningen. He also serves as the coordinator for the psychology module in the Erasmus Mundus Master’s program NOHA (Network on Humanitarian Action), which includes a partnership with Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Prof. Dr. Tina Afiatin, M.Si., a renowned expert in Psychology, has dedicated herself to the fields of education and psychological research. Prof. Tina pursued higher education at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), earning her bachelor’s degree in 1988 after researching the creative attitudes of adolescents in relation to their parents’ attitudes. She then obtained her M.Si degree in 1996 after studying the enhancement of adolescents’ self-confidence through group counseling. In 2003, she successfully defended his dissertation titled “The Influence of the ‘AJI’ Group Program on Enhancing Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, and Knowledge of Drugs for the Prevention of Substance Abuse in Adolescents.” Next, the title of Professor was awarded in 2013 with the speech titled “The Function of Mixed Methods in Family Psychology Research.”

Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi., M.A., Ph.D., has completed her doctoral education at the Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, England. Satwika researches the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on neurocognitive development, especially cognitive control, and individual mental health.

Previously, Satwika completed her undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she continued her education at the Creative Arts Therapies Department, Drexel University in Philadelphia, United States, and received a Master of Arts degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling.

In terms of counseling and psychotherapy, Satwika has research interests with a focus on creative arts therapy. As a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), Satwika is highly dedicated to developing innovative therapy methods, which combine movement and art to support her clients' mental well-being. Apart from that, Satwika also researches the benefits and links of traditional arts, such as Bedhaya Dance, as a means of art therapy.

Satwika also has research interests in the fields of clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience. His expertise includes neuroimaging, especially electroencephalography (EEG) and experimental psychology. Apart from that, Satwika also masters systematic-review, meta-analysis and structural equation modeling research methods.

In the field of teaching, the courses she has taught include Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Mental Disorders, and Art Psychology.

Dr. Arum Febriani, S.Psi., M.A., is a graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) for Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, and completed his doctoral studies at Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne Paris Cité, France, now serves as Head of the Psychology Master’s Study Program at UGM .

In her academic career, Dr. Arum has focused his studies on two main areas, namely Developmental Psychology and Social Relations. The international experience she gained while studying in France enriched her insight and scientific approach, especially in studying the dynamics of individual development throughout the life cycle and how social relations influence psychological well-being.

Sri Kusrohmaniah is an academic and psychologist with expertise in cognitive science and psychology. She completed her undergraduate and master’s education at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, and obtained her Ph.D. Currently, Sri Kusrohmaniah is an academic staff at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.