Meet Our Exceptional Talents

Widya Priyahita serves as Rector of UNU Yogyakarta since 2022 and Special Staff to the Minister of State Secretary since 2020. He advises various organizations including Bio Farma, Solo Techno Park, and Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Body. With advanced degrees from Russian Presidential Academy in Moscow and Paris School of Business, he specializes in innovation, public policy, institutional transformation, human resources, higher education, youth development, entrepreneurship, and future-oriented challenges.

Muhammad Nabil Satria Faradis is a Doctoral Researcher in Technology Management at Cambridge University, specializing in Quantum Technology and business model innovation. With degrees from Melbourne University and Gadjah Mada University, he has seven years of experience in innovation, sustainability, and strategic management across the UK, Southeast Asia, Germany, and Australia. He served as expert staff to Indonesia's Minister of State Secretary, co-founded startups, and managed strategic initiatives. His work emphasizes collaborative research and policy contributions.

Arief Faqihudin is a visionary leader in digital transformation, specializing in digital transformation, AI, big data, and public health systems. He has shaped digital strategies for institutions like the Ministry of Health, UNDP, ADB, and PBNU. Currently, he drives innovation as Head of Digital PMO at PBNU, Director of Digital Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta, and Consultant for USAID.

Brian Kustantoro Edityanto is a strategic leader in organizational transformation and human capital development with cross-sectoral experience spanning academia, government, and private sector. Currently Vice Rector for Institutional Transformation and Digitalization at UNU Yogyakarta, he leads initiatives in digital governance, higher education innovation, and public policy. Previously External Expert at Ministry of State Secretary and Co-Founder of Futureskills.id. His expertise spans e-governance technology, social entrepreneurship, and strategic communication, driving impact through cross-sector collaboration.

Fajar Sidik Abdullah Kelana is an innovation-driven professional integrating technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Assistant Special Advisor to Indonesia's Vice President, he contributes to national strategies in education and innovation. As Founder and CTO of Banoo Indonesia, he developed sustainable aquaculture technologies winning James Dyson Award and Thought For Food Challenge. Previously Vice Rector of Research at UNU Yogyakarta, he holds degrees from KTH Royal Institute and Gadjah Mada University, fostering sustainability.

Fathin Naufal Nur Islam serves as Vice Director for Digital Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta and leads the Center for Football Industry Innovation. With over 7 years as a digital innovation practitioner and tech entrepreneur, he helps businesses, government institutions, and SMEs build impactful digital products. As Product Manager at Gojek/GoTo (one of Southeast Asia's largest technology companies) focusing on GoFood platform, he continues driving digital transformation through consultancy work.

Rizqarossaa Darni serves as Vice Rector for Business, Cooperation, and Global Recognition at UNU Yogyakarta. With BA from Earlham College, MA from Columbia University, and completing PhD at Cambridge University in international higher education, she brings eight years of experience across Indonesia, US, and Jordan. Recipient of prestigious scholarships including Trafigura, Davis, Jardine, and Cambridge Trust awards, she focuses on strategic partnerships and global collaborations to elevate university's international presence and academic reach.

Dr. Fahrizal Yusuf Affandi is an Indonesian postharvest scientist and policy advocate affiliated with Nahdlatul Ulama. With PhD from Wageningen University and MSc from KU Leuven, he combines scientific rigor with grassroots experience to promote postharvest innovation, food loss reduction, and sustainable agrifood policies. His research and advisory work support local farmers, exporters, and policymakers in aligning with global food standards while preserving local wisdom. Currently Dean of Faculty of Halal Industry at UNU Yogyakarta.

Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Ahnaf is Dean of Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah at UNU Yogyakarta, specializing in public policy, conflict transformation, and religious studies. With PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and dual MA degrees, he teaches at Gadjah Mada University and Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. As Indonesia's Country Representative for V-Dem project and researcher at Nanyang Technological University, he leads research on democracy, interfaith relations, and radicalism, promoting pluralism and inclusive civic engagement.

Prof. Ir. Nafiatul Umami, Ph.D. serves as Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs at UNU Yogyakarta and holds professorship in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science at Gadjah Mada University. With PhD from University of Miyazaki, Japan, she specializes in biotechnology innovations for animal feed, focusing on tissue culture and genome editing. Her notable work includes developing "Gama Umami" grass variety with high biomass production and nutritional value, earning national awards for sustainable animal agriculture.

Dr. Suhadi Cholil is an Indonesian scholar specializing in interreligious studies, human rights, and Islam's intersection with environmental issues. He serves as Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Social Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta, postgraduate lecturer, and senior researcher at Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies, Gadjah Mada University. Previously researcher at Australian National University and University of Western Australia, his publications address religious freedom, extremism prevention, and eco-theology, promoting dialogue, moderation, and sustainable practices.

Dr. Abdul Ghoffar, MBA serves as Vice Rector for Islamic Boarding Education and Social Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta. With doctorate in Management and Public Policy from Gadjah Mada University, MBA from University of Abertay Dundee UK, and bachelor's in Arabic Literature, he blends academic expertise with practical orientation. Previously Senior Vice Rector and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, he is actively engaged in Nahdlatul Ulama leadership roles for social transformation and community empowerment.

Dr. Wiwin Siti Aminah Rohmawati is an expert in interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, and inclusive education with over 20 years of experience. She directs the Center for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion at UNU Yogyakarta and teaches at Darussalam Islamic University. Co-founder of Srikandi Lintas Iman, she participated in international programs including KAICIID Fellows and U.S. State Department exchanges. Currently pursuing PhD in Interfaith Studies, focusing on women's agency in Indonesia's interreligious forums.

Suharti is Executive Secretary of UNU Yogyakarta with extensive experience in gender advocacy, women's empowerment, and institutional management. She served as Director of Rifka Annisa (2012-2019), focusing on gender justice and eliminating gender-based violence. As consultant and researcher, she collaborates with international organizations including UNDP, Plan International, UNWOMEN, and Global Fund for Women on gender initiatives. She has been actively involved in CSR programs, including four-year engagement with Pertamina's community development in Karawang.

Nurhadi Irbath is an expert in employability and workforce development, currently serving as Personal Consultant for Employability Programs at Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs. He previously led Strategic Partnerships at Kemdikbudristek (2023–2024), contributing to Kampus Merdeka through innovative internship programs. With leadership experience at UNU Yogyakarta and as CEO of ecc.co.id, he integrates industry insights and technology-driven solutions to ensure graduates are career-ready. As steering board member of MBKM, he advocates microcredentials and lifelong learning.