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Arryman Graduates

Kadek Wara Urwasi

2015

Kadek Wara Urwasi

Gde Dwitya Arief Metera

2013

Gde Dwitya Arief Metera

Luthfi Adam

2014

Luthfi Adam

Dr. Rahardhika Utama

2014

Dr. Rahardhika Utama

Dr. Muhammad Fajar

2014

Dr. Muhammad Fajar

Dr. Yoes C. Kenawas

2015

Dr. Yoes C. Kenawas

Sabina Satriyani Puspita

2015

Sabina Satriyani Puspita

Norman Joshua Soelias

2016

Norman Joshua Soelias

Name	:	Kadek Wara Urwasi
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2015
Short Bio	:	Grants Grants for Research and Conference 2015 - 2018 from Northwestern University Social Science Research Council Dissertation Development Program Fellowship The Graduate School (TGS), Northwestern University Department of Sociology, Northwestern University Global Student Delegation for Chicago Forum on Global Cities The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Ford Foundation Awards and Fellowships Robert F. Winch Memorial Award for Best Second Year Paper, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University. Doctoral Fellowship from Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (The Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education/LPDP) Beasiswa Bantuan Belajar Mahasiswa (Student Learning Aid Scholarship) from Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (DIKTI) Conferences American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia. Paper presented: "Constructing a Global Right to the City: Cultural Power and Diffusion of an Urban Development Model." 2015 American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada Paper presented: "Contested Memories: Painting the Landscape of Brotherhood and Division in Post-Conflict Ambon, Indonesia." 2015 The European Association for Southeast Asian Studies Conference (EuroSEAS) University of Vienna, Austria. Paper presented: "Desegregating the City: Spatial Organization and Ethno-Religious Conflict in Ambon, Indonesia."

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Name	:	Gde Dwitya Arief Metera
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2013
Short Bio	:	Fellowships and Grants EDGS grant for Workshop on Islamization in Turkey & Indonesia, December 2018 Northwestern University TGS Travel Grant for APSA presentation, June 2018, Political Science Department Travel Grant for APSA presentation, June 2018, EDGS Dissertation Grant, June 2017, EDGS Travel Grant for Harvard East Asia Society presentation, February 2016 Visiting Research Fellow, Pusat Penelitian Politik (P2P), LIPI, September 2017-Maret 2018 EDGS Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Northwestern University, August 2012-July 2013 Graduate Student Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, June-August 2011 Conferences American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting, Boston, August 2018. Paper presented: "Indirect Religious Control of Politics and the Quality of Muslim Democracy: A Case Study of Indonesia." Harvard East Asia Society annual meeting, Harvard University, February 2016. Paper presented: "Incorporating Religion into the State in South Kalimantan: A New Assumption of Studying State-Religion Relations in Postcolonial Southeast Asia."

Name	:	Dr. Rahardhika Utama
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2014
Short Bio	:	Dr. Rahardhika Utama is a sociologist specializing in comparative-historical research of development, with a PhD from Northwestern University. Currently serving as a researcher at the Atma Jaya Institute for Advanced Research (IFAR Atma Jaya) and a visiting scholar at the Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS) at Northwestern, Dr. Utama's research focuses on solving real-world problems in areas such as comparative development, corruption, bureaucracy and politics, social policy and inequality, and social determinants of health. His dissertation, titled "Embedded Peasantry and Economic Transformation in the Asian Rubber Belt," investigates the variation of development among agrarian economies of Southeast Asia. Supported by programs such as the Arryman Program, Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG), Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, and the American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation (AICEF), Dr. Utama's work sheds light on the structural and institutional roots of diverging development paths in the region. Dr. Rahardhika Utama Website: https://www.rahardhika.com Awards Best Ethnography Photo, Chicago Ethnography Conference 2018 Runner Up Buffett Institute Photo Contest 2017 Comparative Historical Social Science Research Grants, The Buffett Institute, Northwestern University 2017 Arryman Doctoral Research Grant, Equality Development and Globalization Studies at The Buffett Institute, Northwestern University 2017 MacArthur Summer Research Grant, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University 2016 The Henry Luce Foundation Pre-Dissertation Fellowship, Southeast Asia Research Group 2016 LPDP Awardee

Name	:	Dr. Muhammad Fajar
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2014
Short Bio	:	n 2020, Fajar earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University, with a dissertation titled "The Path to Preemption: The Politics of Indonesian Student Movements during the Regime Transition, 1998-1999." Following his doctoral studies, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universitas Gadjah Mada and later became a Research Fellow at the Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS) at Northwestern University. Currently, he holds the position of Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Research at the Catholic University Atma Jaya of Indonesia (IFAR-Atma Jaya). Fajar completed his Ph.D. in the Political Science Department at Northwestern University, where he focused his dissertation on "The Politics of Indonesian Student Movements During the 1998-1999 Regime Transition." After obtaining his doctorate, he took on a role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universitas Gadjah Mada and later joined the Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS) at Northwestern University as a Research Fellow. With a comprehensive educational background, Fajar holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Politics from Northwestern, along with Master's degrees from both Northwestern and Erasmus University. He also earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Indonesia. Previous employment includes a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Gadjah Mada from 2020-2022. The research interests are primarily in democratization, state formation, social movements, and youth activism. Current works in progress and publications cover topics like Indonesian student movements and Islamization in Indonesia. Fajar has also presented at several conferences and written articles for major newspapers on topics related to politics and social issues. Grants and scholarships have been received from institutions such as Northwestern University and the Indonesian Scholarship and Research Support Foundation. In addition to academic research, they have experience in teaching undergraduate sociology courses and have served as a Comparative Politics Workshop Co-Coordinator at Northwestern University. Grants & Conferences Department of political science conference travel grant (2018) TGS conference travel grant (2018) Presenting a paper on 22ndBiennale Asian Studies Association of Australia Conference, Sydney (Australia), July 2nd-5th, 2018

Name	:	Dr. Yoes C. Kenawas
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2015
Short Bio	:	Dr. Yoes C. Kenawas is a political scientist specializing in the dynamics of democracy, political parties, and decentralization in Southeast Asia. His research delves into the subnational variation of dynastic politics in Indonesia, exploring how family legacies shape political landscapes. His insights have gained recognition and been featured in notable publications such as The Economist and Al Jazeera. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Kenawas actively engages with broader audiences through digital platforms, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and the public in Indonesia. His commitment extends to exploring innovative solutions like using blockchain to enhance democratic processes and studying the influence of mystical beliefs on political behavior. Dr. Kenawas's academic journey is complemented by a rich professional background in research and teaching, with experience across various international settings including the RSIS at Nanyang Technological University and the Parahyangan Catholic University. His work not only contributes to scholarly discussions but also informs policy-making, reflecting his deep commitment to enhancing democratic governance through informed and engaged scholarship. Dr. Yoes Kenawas website: https://www.yoeskenawas.com Grants & Awards Research Analyst Study Award from S. Rajaratman School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore 1st Prize ASEAN-Indonesian Youth Ambassador - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2015 LPDP Awardee Pre-dissertation research grant from The Buffett Institute for Global Studies Grant from Ford Foundation: Global Travel and Learning Fund Conferences Chicago Area Comparative Historical Social Sciences (Northwestern University), Association for Asian Studies (AAS) in Washington D.C (2018) and Philadelphia (2014) International Conference on Business, International Relations, and Diplomacy, Bina Nusantara University, Serpong Biannual International Conference on Indonesian Politics and Government, University of Indonesia, Depok International Conference on Social and Political Sciences, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah), Jakarta Southeast Asia Graduate Students Conference, Northern Illinois University, IL European Association for Southeast Asian Studies (EuroSEAS), Vienna, Austria Published Articles Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia EDGS Working Paper Jakarta Post op-eds

Name	:	Sabina Satriyani Puspita
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2015
Short Bio	:	Sabina is the Deputy Director at the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre and a Research Fellow at the Monash Indonesia Institute for Advanced Research. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northwestern University and specializes in democratization, social movements, and gender politics.Her dissertation, “The Butterfly Effect,” explores the women's movement and its impact on gender equality policies in Indonesia. Sabina has served as a policy analyst for Indonesia's Ministry of Education, leading initiatives to combat sexual violence in higher education. In the academic arena, Sabina is an influential voice, publishing research and presenting at international conferences. She has also taught at Monash University and served as a Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University. Notably, Sabina has been honored with various scholarships, fellowships, and awards, including being named a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Gender and Sexuality Studies in the University of Indonesia. She is multilingual, proficient in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Indonesia, with professional experience as a Secretary/Interpreter and Freelance Translator. Published Articles Critical role for today's women's movement The Jakarta Post, 26/03/2018 - https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/05/26/critical-role-today-s-women-s-movement.html The 212 protest: Beyond the presence of women The Jakarta Post, 04/01/2017 - http://www.thejakartapost.com/academia/2017/01/04/the-212-protest-beyond-the-presence-of-women.html The KPK-police row: An aberration or the norm? The Jakarta Post, 13/02/2013 - http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/02/13/the-kpk-police-row-an-aberration-or-norm.html When first impressions matter: Jokowi's inaugural speech The Jakarta Post, 29/010/2014 - http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/29/when-first-impressions-matter-jokowi-s-inaugural-speech.html Conferences 14th Northeastern Conference on Indonesia 16/04/ 2016 – Organizers: Yale Indonesia Forum; Cornell Indonesian Association Title: "Swinging Like a State: The Development of the Indonesian State's Gender Politcies and Their Relations with International Organizations" http://cseas.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/YIF-2016_NEC%20Panels_Program.pdf EDGS Graduate Lecture Series 20/02/2018 – Organizers: EDGS Program Title: “Democratization and Gender Equality: Lessons from the Women’s Movements in Thailand and Indonesia" https://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/news-events/stories/2018/edge-speaker-series-februarymarch.html The Empowerment of Women in Contemporary Indonesia Conference 09/02/2019 – Organizers: UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies Title: "Legalizing Gender Equality: The Indonesian and Thai Women's Movements" https://international.ucla.edu/cseas/event/13534 Organized conference: Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Southeast Asian Environment 06/03/2018 https://isen.northwestern.edu/interdisciplinary-symposium-on-the-southeast-asian-environment

Name	:	Norman Joshua Soelias
Status	:	Graduated
Year	:	2016
Short Bio	:	Norman Joshua holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in History from Northwestern University, as well as a S.Hum in History from the University of Indonesia. Currently serving as a Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, he has also been a Visiting Research Fellow at multiple prestigious institutions. His research is diverse but centers on the militarization of society in Indonesia from 1930-1966, the history of petroleum labor in the Netherlands East Indies, and the role of the Indonesian Socialist Youth during the Indonesian National Revolution. He has a strong publication record, featuring multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Joshua has also been an active presenter at various international academic conferences. In addition to his academic contributions, he has authored op-eds and made significant contributions to the Indonesian Historical Encyclopedia. His scholarly work has been recognized with several awards and grants, including the Hoover Institution Silas Palmer Grant and the H.F. Guggenheim Foundation Emerging Scholars Award. Grants and Awards The Buffett Institute Summer Research Grant (June-August 2018) 2016-2018 LPDP Awardee Published Articles "'Worker's Paradise? A History of Labor in the Oil Towns of the Netherlands Indies, 1890-1939," was published in Masyarakat Sejarawan Indonesia's Jurnal Sejarah Vol. 1 No.2 (2018) "State and Revolution in the Indonesian Republic," was published in the Jurnal Sejarah Vol. 2 No.1. (2018) Conferences The 2018 Spring History Symposium,University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong(2018) Association of Southeast Asian Studies UK Conference in SOAS (2016)