Arryman Scholars

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."

Achievements

• Distinction on Specialization Field Exam (Indonesian history)
• Present papers at American Society for Environmental History conference, Riverside, California
• American Society for Environmental History conference, Columbus, Ohio Association of Asian Studies conference, Denver, Colorado
• Organizing panel at Association of Asian Studies conference, Denver, Colorado

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

• 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

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

• 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)

Grants and Awards

• Research grants from The Graduate School Northwestern University (Conference Travel Grant)
• Summer Research Grant, the Sexualities Project at Northwestern (SPAN)
• 2014-2016 LPDP Awardee

Grants & Awards

• Award and grants from The Graduate School, Northwestern University (Conference Travel Grant)
• Minar  award for summer research from Department of Political Science
• Grant from War and Society working group at the Buffett Institute.

Published Articles

• Published a peer-reviewed journal article in Contemporary Southeast Asia,Vol. 40(1), August 2018
• Published one of the most widely cited and shared article on The Conversation (more than 50K shares), a platform to inform academic research to wider public. The article discusses my research on the political economy of labor production in the Go-jek company.

Conferences

• Internet, Politics, and Policy at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

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Conferences

• Present Paper at Antropology Conference in UGM- Yogya

Awards

• LPDP Master Scholarship Award 
• Science and Technology Policy Institute Research Fellowship Award

Grants and Awards

• 2018 LPDP Awardee

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Alifia is interested in exploring the relationship between trade, financial development, and economic growth, focusing on income groups and geographic regions. She is also intrigued by the socio-demographic factors that drive the adoption of Quick-Response (QR) code payments.

Coming from a family of educators, Zehan aspires to be an economist and researcher. Her goal is to contribute to society through her expertise in public policy, economics, and social sciences, aiming to make a meaningful impact in these fields.

Christian has engaged in empirical research on human capital improvement and the political influence on government budget policies. He is passionate about exploring the intersection between human capital investment and political economy. His future research aims to delve into issues like corruption, elite capture, accountability, and social fragmentation, and how they affect human development and governance.

Milha is deeply concerned with environmental issues, particularly within the context of the green economy. She has a strong interest in understanding the complexities of financial systems, economic development, and the formulation of policies that address pressing environmental challenges that significantly influence economic growth.

Sylvia Febiandita is an emerging economist whose work bridges rigorous quantitative research and real-world development challenges. A graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada and an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania's International Guest Student Program, Sylvia graduated as the Best Graduate in her cohort. She has been involved in policy research at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning, and previously supported the G20 team at Bank Indonesia as well as an Asian Development Bank-funded randomized controlled trial.

Her research focuses on development economics and structural transformation, with experience in poverty reduction, industrial policy, digital transformation, and climate policy. Sylvia presented her work on climate and health linkages at the Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) Conference, and on the economic implication of the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism at the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Conference. Beyond research, Sylvia has also served as a mentor and leader in community initiatives and student journalism.

Rizky Adhyaksa is a political scientist with a strong foundation in public policy and political economy. Recently graduated from MA in Political Science at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia with a near perfect GPA (3.97), Rizky previously served as a policy advisor to the Chairperson of the Regional House of Representatives in Lebak, Banten. His research interests include democratization, electoral competition, and developmental policy. Rizky was awarded with the Best MA Student Paper Award at UIII and co-authored a recent book chapter on Indonesia’s clean energy transition. He also edited a volume on electoral inclusion and minority rights.

Outside the academic sphere, Rizky is a former professional chess athlete and has taught IELTS preparation courses.

His thesis explored the rise of dynastic parties in Indonesian politics, under the supervision of Dr. Philips J. Vermonte and Dr. Gde Dwitya Arief Metera.