Ardian Praptomojati, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist, is an expert in the fields of Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Professional Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Currently, Ardian is pursuing a PhD at the University of Groningen, Netherlands.
Idei Khurnia Swasti, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog studied undergraduate at the Faculty of Psychology UGM then continued studying Masters in Professional Psychology in the field of Clinical Psychology at the same university. Currently studying for a doctorate at the University of Leeds. Idei’s scientific focus is Clinical Psychology and Social Relations. She has extensively researched clinical psychology, personal development, and family and marriage counseling. Idei teaches several undergraduate study program courses including Mental Disorders, Communication Psychology, Projective Personality Assessment, Group Counseling, Intelligence Assessment, and advanced courses related to assessment and counseling. In the Master’s study program, Idei teaches courses related to basic professions, such as Observation and Interview Practice, Psychodiagnostic Practice, and Intervention Practice, major professions such as Clinical Assessment, Dynamics of Clinical Psychopathology, and Clinical Intervention.
Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a professional in clinical and forensic psychology with an educational background from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Her scholarly interests focus on forensic psychology, restorative justice, the death penalty, and the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into society.
In her professional career, Gracia has been actively involved as a clinical-forensic psychologist in several institutions, including the Indonesian Forensic Psychology Association, Polda Metro Jaya, the National Counterterrorism Agency, and Kerobokan Correctional Facility in Denpasar. She also contributes to the field of education as an adjunct lecturer and guest lecturer, and founded the Forensic Psychology Educational Platform Indonesia (@forenpsy.id) as a public education platform on forensic psychology. Her combination of clinical practice, academic engagement, and science communication reflects her commitment to advancing forensic psychology that is research-based, ethically grounded, and responsive to the needs of Indonesian society.
Metta Rahmadiana is a prominent educator and English-speaking clinical psychologist with more than 24 years of experience working in Indonesia and abroad. With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical practice, she specializes in providing tailored treatment approaches that are sensitive to multicultural contexts.
She has extensive expertise in mental health promotion, addressing common mental disorders in both adolescents and adults, and supporting individuals in self-development, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Her professional focus also includes parenting, family dynamics, and marital relationships.
Muhammad Zaki Afif Zainurrahman, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a professional psychologist and graduate of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2021 and continued his Professional Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, graduating in 2025. His academic and professional interests focus on clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychological counseling that integrates spiritual values.
Riangga Novrianto, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau (UIN Riau) in 2018. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Professional Psychology (Clinical Psychology – Adult) at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia (UI), which he completed in 2022. Following his graduation, Riangga worked as a Clinical Psychologist and Researcher at the Indonesian Psychological Healthcare Center (IndoPsyCare), where he was involved in both psychological services and research activities. In 2024, he joined the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) as an academic staff member. Currently, Riangga is pursuing his PhD at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
Alongside his professional practice as a psychologist, Riangga is actively engaged in research as part of his commitment to the clinician-scientist model. He believes that clinical psychologists should be actively involved in research to ensure that psychological practice remains grounded in scientific evidence and continues to improve treatment outcomes for clients, while also contributing to the advancement of psychological science through scholarly publications. His research interests focus on psychopathology, particularly obsessive–compulsive and related disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis.
Wulan Nur Jatmika, S.Psi., M.Sc., completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) with the title research The Effect of Media Multitasking on Context Processing: A Study on HMM (Heavy Media Multitaskers) and LMM (Light Media Multitaskers) in AX-CPT Task Performance with Distractions. In 2022 she received an M.Sc., from University College London, England after researching Demographic, socioeconomic, environmental and health-related characteristics associated with Mental Health Questionnaire participation and their interactions with ethnicity: evidence from the UK Biobank cohort. Wulan was also pas well as student exchange for two semesters at Universidade do Minho, Portugal in 2012-2013.
This idea is explored in the latest episode of OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi, presented by the Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. In the first episode of OPSI this year, Lusiana Yashinta Ellysa Putri, S.Psi., M.Sc., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), discusses a popular phenomenon amongst many individuals in Indonesia.
Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026 — Amid growing attention to mental health, a collaborative study by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada and The University of Melbourne highlights an often-overlooked aspect: the role of self-healing in the recovery of individuals who have lost someone to suicide in Indonesia.
The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the first pilot test for the development of the Agility Test at SMA Negeri 1 Kalasan on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This activity was part of a program aimed at mapping students’ academic potential, organized through a collaboration between the school and the Faculty of Psychology UGM. The pilot test marked an initial step in the process of developing a more comprehensive and adaptive assessment instrument tailored to the needs of secondary school students.