Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D., Psychologist is a prominent academic and psychologist in Indonesia. “Indigenous Psychology: It’s Time to Establish the Mainstream of Science from Our Homeland” is the inaugural speech for her professorship in 2013. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg, Germany, which complements her strong educational background in psychology. She obtained her M.Med.Sc. degree from the University of Newcastle Australia and her Dra degree from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Prof. Dr. Sofia Retnowati, MS., Psychologist, an expert in the field of Clinical Psychology with a long academic and professional track record. On September 12, 2011, Prof. Sofi officially received the title of professor with an inaugural speech titled “Community Health Center Psychologists: Needs and Challenges for the Clinical Psychology Profession in Indonesia.” Previously, she completed his undergraduate education at the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 1978 and obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the same faculty in 1991. Her dedication and love for this field returned her to UGM to obtain a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2005.

Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psychologist is a prominent academic at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). He has a strong educational background, holding a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Adelaide, Australia, which he obtained in 2006 with a dissertation titled “Cultural Dimensions of Recovery from Psychotic Illness in Java.” Previously, he completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). In 2015, his professorial inauguration was titled “Mental Health in the Perspective of Culture and Religion.”

Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psychologist is an academic and psychologist currently working at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). Her academic journey began with earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2000, with a thesis titled “Power Reading Method to Improve Reading Skills in Children.” She then continued her professional psychology education at the same institution, graduating in 2002. In 2007, Diana completed the Master of Human Sciences in Psychology – MHSc.Psy program at the Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Malaysia, with a thesis titled “Spirituality and Personality Correlates of Organizational Citizenship Behavior.” The pinnacle of her education was achieved in 2015 with a Ph.D. in Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Mental Health) from the Global and Cultural Mental Health Unit, Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Her Ph.D. research is about Indonesian experts’ perspectives on a curriculum for psychologists working in primary health care in Indonesia. Thanks to this research, in 2014 Diana received the Australia Awards-Hadi Soesastro Prize from The Hon Julie Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.

Fuad Hamsyah completed his doctoral education (Ph.D.) in Work Psychology at Keio University, Japan, with a dissertation exploring the dynamics of work attitudes and mental well-being in dual-earner families with young children. His doctoral studies were fully funded by a scholarship from Keio University, designated for international researchers in Asia. Previously, in 2014, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) in International Health from Charité Universitätsmedizin, the medical school of Humboldt University and Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany, through a full scholarship from the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). In 2011, he earned a Bachelor of Psychology (S.Psi) degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Dra. Muhana Sofiati Utami, M.S., Ph.D., Psychologist, is a clinical psychologist with a strong educational background. She completed her PhD at the National University of Malaysia and obtained her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in 1991 and 1984, respectively.

Dr. Nida Ul Hasanat, M.Si., Psychologist, is a leading expert in the field of Clinical Psychology in Indonesia. Dr. Nida earned her Doctorate (Dr) from the Doctoral Program in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, in 2015 after successfully researching “Self-Management of Diabetes: A Quantitative Analysis of Psychosocial Factors in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients.” Prior to that, Dr. Nida completed her Master of Science (M.Si) program with a major in Clinical Psychology at the Graduate School of UGM in 1996. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Dra) from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada in 1988, after completing her secondary education at SMA 3 Yogyakarta in 1981.

Restu Tri Handoyo, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psychologist, is a prominent clinical psychologist, particularly in relation to intellectual and developmental disabilities. Restu earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree from the Division of Psychiatry, University College London. Previously, he obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology (M.Psi) and a Psychologist degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. His early education began at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. (S.Psi). Restu’s expertise is focused on clinical psychology, with a strong research interest in intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. He is also actively involved in research related to stigma and social inclusion, as well as the development of screening and diagnostic tools.

Dr. Satwika Rahapsari, S.Psi, M.A., 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. Tri Hayuning Tyas, S.Psi., M.A., Psikolog, is an academic and practitioner in the field of psychology. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). After completing her undergraduate studies, Tri Hayuning Tyas pursued further education at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She then completed her doctoral studies  at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2025. Her main research interests focus on issues such as mental illness, caregiving, help-seeking behavior, and the stigma associated with mental disorders.