Dr. rer. pol. Bhina Patria, S.Psi., M.A., graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (S.Psi). Subsequently, Bhina obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Kassel, Germany. He is focusing on the field of Educational Psychology and Mental Processes & Behavior. Bhina actively conducts research on higher education research, tracer studies, problem-based learning, writing productivity, secondary data research, and Bayesian analysis. The courses he teaches include Big Data Management, Quantitative Research Methods (surveys and experiments), Quasi-experiments, Thesis Writing TP2T, and Educational Psychology.
Academic Staff
Edilburga Wulan Saptandari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psikolog, is a prominent figure in the field of Educational Psychology in Indonesia. Edilburga completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2006. After that, she continued her Master’s education in the Professional Master’s Program in Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, UGM, which she completed in 2009. Her dedication and passion for this field led him to pursue a PhD at the School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand, where she earned her Philosophical Doctor in Psychology degree in 2019. Her dissertation titled “Understanding Indonesian Primary School Teachers’ Social-Emotional Practice” received a lot of appreciation from the academic community.
Elga Andriana, S.Psi., M.Ed., Ph.D. is an academic at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Dr. Elga holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree (S.Psi.) from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Monash University, Australia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney, Australia. With a strong educational background, she demonstrates her dedication to pursuing knowledge and expertise in the fields of psychology and education.
Dr. Yuli Fajar Susetyo, S.Psi., M.Si., Psychologist completed his undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education at Gadjah Mada University. Dr. Yuli’s expertise includes the field of Psychology, specifically Educational Psychology and Adolescent Psychology. He has research interests and experience in character development, motivation, learning, mental health in schools, self-leadership, self-regulation in learning, and well-being. His expertise is not only beneficial in the academic realm but also has practical applications in improving the quality of education, student resilience and character, learning practices, and mental health in schools, demonstrating his dedication to the development of character, achievement, and student well-being.
Ammik Kisriyani, S.Psi., M.A., is an academic and researcher in the field of Educational Psychology and Development. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. Ammik completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, and then continued her master’s education at the University of Birmingham, England, focusing on Inclusion and Special Educational Needs.
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.
Anjuni Khofifah Hanifi, S.Psi., M.Sc. is a graduate of the Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada and holds a Master of Science with Merit in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. Her academic interests focus on cognitive and neuropsychological processes underlying decision-making and health-related behaviour, particularly within the framework of applied cognitive science. She has experience in quantitative and experimental research, including studies on framing effects in health promotion and examinations of the role of grandparental involvement in children’s psychological well-being using a life-span developmental approach. In addition, she has been involved in teaching assistance, laboratory-based research, and interdisciplinary academic activities at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Satriyo Priyo Adi, S.Psi., M.Sc., has successfully completed his master's studies in Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England. This education was pursued from September 2022 to September 2023 with a thesis titled “Language Switching and Brain Dynamics: UBET Framework Explores Bilingual Language Control and Adaptation.” Previously, Satriyo completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, with a thesis titled "The Differences of Inhibitory Control Between Low Media Multitasker and High Media Multitasker".
Dian Mufitasari, M.Psi., Psikolog, is an educational psychologist, lecturer, and researcher in the field of educational and developmental psychology. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Dian completed her undergraduate studies and her Master’s Program in Professional Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Her current research centers on individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, with a particular emphasis on the roles and psychosocial needs of their siblings within Indonesian family and cultural contexts.
Zulfikri Khakim, S.Psi., M.Sc., an expert in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience, is currently contributing to the academic and research world at Universitas Gadjah Mada. He completed his undergraduate education at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and continued his master’s studies in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.