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.

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".

Pradytia is a Lecturer in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. She is uniquely positioned as both an academic and a practitioner with over 15 years of experience in disability inclusion within disaster contexts. This dual perspective allows her to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of how sociocultural dynamics, social norms, values, and non-normative events like disasters influence human development. Grounded in both rigorous research and practical expertise, she emphasizes the transformative power of individual empowerment to drive broader community changes. Her research focuses on disability inclusion, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and qualitative methods, with her leadership in these areas recognized by being named one of Indonesia’s women leaders in DRR in 2023. Through her work, Pradytia aims to influence policies and practices that support the holistic development of inclusive societies.

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.

Sutarimah Ampuni, S.Psi., M.Si., M.Psych., Psychologist is an academic and psychologist currently working at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). Ampuni’s academic journey began with earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (S.Psi) from UGM, with a thesis titled “The Influence of Illustrated Images on Understanding English Prose.” She then continued her professional psychology education at the same institution, completing her thesis titled “The Relationship Between Maternal Affective Expression and Children’s Social Competence.” Ampuni furthered her studies by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Si) degree in Psychology from UGM. Then, she broadened her international perspective by pursuing a Master of Psychology in Counseling Psychology at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. The peak of her education was achieved with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Psychology from La Trobe University, Australia.

Theresia Novi Poespita Candra, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog, is a professional in the field of psychology with a strong and diverse educational background. She earned her Ph.D. from The University of Melbourne, Australia, marking the pinnacle of her academic journey in the field of psychology. Previously, Novi completed her master’s degree in psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which is also where she earned her bachelor’s degree. After finishing her undergraduate education, she continued by enrolling in the Professional Psychology Program at UGM to obtain a license as a professional psychologist.