Theresia Novi Poespita Candra, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psychologist, is a professional in the field of psychology with a strong and diverse educational background. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Melbourne, Australia, marking the pinnacle of his 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.
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Smita Dinakaramani is a clinical psychologist and a young academic at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at UGM in 2017, then continued her studies in the Master’s Program in Professional Psychology at the same institution, which she finished in 2020. Smita obtained her Psychologist Practice License at the end of 2020, confirming her status as a professional psychologist.
Zahra Frida Intani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist, is a psychologist who is currently active in the fields of education and research at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). With a strong educational background in the field of psychology, Zahra completed her undergraduate education at the Faculty of Psychology, UGM in 2017 with the research title The role of wisdom in subjective well-being in early adulthood, and continued her master’s studies in the field of Professional Psychology at the same university in 2017. 2020 after researching fathering training to improve the quality of parenting for fathers who have preschool-aged children.
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.
Edilburga Wulan Saptandari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psychologist, 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. His dedication and passion for this field led him to pursue a PhD at the School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand, where he earned his 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, he demonstrates his 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.
Kurnia Yohana Yulianti, S.Psi., M.Sc., is an academic and researcher in the field of Educational Psychology. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2010 with research on the Role of Children in Bullying Viewed from Self-Esteem in Elementary School Students. In 2013, Yohana earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the Department of Psychology and Human Development at the UCL Institute of Education, London, after researching Cyberbullying in Indonesian senior high schools: a study of gender differences. She is currently back at University College London to pursue a doctoral degree.
Dian Mufitasari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist, is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Psychology and the Master’s program in Professional Psychology from Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). Dian has a great interest in educational psychology and developmental psychology, especially in dealing with children with special needs and the implementation of inclusive education. In her academic journey, Dian has completed a thesis titled “Validation of Active Case Discussion Modules to Enhance Self-Efficacy of Inclusive School Teachers,” supervised by Prof. Dr. Amitya Kumara, MS, Psychologist.