{"id":381845,"date":"2025-12-19T15:59:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T08:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/unair-alumnus-pursues-environmental-academia-career-in-malaysia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T10:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T03:14:52","slug":"unair-alumnus-pursues-environmental-academia-career-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unair.ac.id\/en\/unair-alumnus-pursues-environmental-academia-career-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"UNAIR alumnus pursues environmental academia career in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/unair.ac.id\">51动漫<\/a> (UNAIR) continues to produce graduates who carry the institution\u2019s academic values worldwide through professional contributions and community engagement in their respective disciplines. Among them is Dr. Edza Aria Wikurendra, PhD, a graduate of UNAIR\u2019s Master\u2019s Program in Environmental Health, who is now a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, at Curtin University Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a72c54745f5c30706e74064ab1ba8bdd\"><strong>UNAIR education shapes a global academic<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>With an educational background spanning vocational studies to doctoral training, combined with extensive experience in research and national community service, Dr. Wikurendra has developed into an academic with a strong focus on global collaboration and cross-disciplinary environmental solutions. At Curtin University Malaysia, he advances research in environmental health, waste management, and environmental sustainability within the Southeast Asian context, while also mentoring young scholars in the region.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cThe multicultural academic environment, a robust research ecosystem, and the region\u2019s urgent demand for sustainable solutions were key factors behind my decision to build my career here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Wikurendra noted that his education at UNAIR played a decisive role in shaping his trajectory as an international academic. A solid scientific foundation, a critical perspective as a sanitarian, a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong values of service and social awareness have remained central to his professional identity.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cUNAIR shaped me not only into a researcher, but into an academic who thinks globally, collaborates widely, and remains firmly connected to community needs and environmental sustainability,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout his career abroad, his most meaningful contribution as a UNAIR alumnus has been acting as a link between UNAIR and international research networks. He has represented the university in various global capacities, including as a recipient of the Green Talents Award from Germany\u2019s Ministry of Research, as well as through participation in international scientific forums and journal management. He has also made direct contributions through guest lectures, academic writing mentorship, and collaborative research with students and colleagues in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-564eaceab19c763356a5023325ea2091\"><strong>Bridge for cross-regional collaboration<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>He has further promoted cross-regional collaboration by opening opportunities for UNAIR in environmental health, waste management, the circular economy, and sustainability initiatives. At the same time, he reinforces UNAIR\u2019s identity through firm yet grounded teaching, problem-driven research focused on public impact, and professional networks that enable UNAIR students to engage with international partners.<\/p>\n\n<p>He added that UNAIR alumni working overseas are well positioned to serve as connectors for research collaboration, academic exchange, and capacity development, while also mentoring students and early-career researchers. Successful global practices, he said, can be adapted into policy recommendations, training programs, or pilot projects.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cBe a two-way bridge that strengthens Indonesia, because a single alumnus who consistently mentors others can create a ripple effect across the national academic ecosystem,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ultimately, he views the idea of an impactful alumnus not as a measure of personal success, but as the ability to generate benefits for institutions and society by balancing a global outlook with strong local roots through competitive, problem-oriented research.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cThe true measure is not position or publication counts alone, but how far our presence opens doors for others and delivers practical solutions,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n<p>Author: Bethari Sri Indrajayanti<\/p>\n\n<p>Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNAIR NEWS \u2013 51动漫 (UNAIR) continues to produce graduates who carry the institution\u2019s academic values worldwide through professional contributions and community engagement in their respective disciplines. 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