Prof. Dr. Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu, MA
Senior Researcher
Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu is a distinguished Indonesian sociologist and academic leader, widely recognized for her contributions to education, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. She serves as the Founder and Senior Researcher of the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Hasanuddin University, where she spearheads impactful research and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering democratic values and social harmony. Her extensive academic background underpins her expertise. She earned her Master’s degree from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, followed by a PhD in Sociology from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Hasanuddin University. Her scholarly work deeply reflects her commitment to understanding complex social dynamics and driving community-oriented solutions. Demonstrating exceptional institutional leadership, Prof. Dwia made history as the Rector of Hasanuddin University, serving two consecutive terms from 2014 to 2022. During her tenure, she successfully drove institutional transformation, elevated the university's global research standing, and championed inclusive academic excellence. Today, she continues to inspire the academic community through her dedicated mentorship, active sociological research, and influential advocacy for sustainable peace and democratic development across the region
Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Jamaluddin Jompa is a distinguished marine ecologist, prominent academician, and the current Rector of Hasanuddin University (Unhas). Highly regarded for his extensive contributions to marine conservation, biodiversity, and higher education, he actively serves as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Hasanuddin University, driving interdisciplinary research that addresses complex societal and environmental challenges. His robust scientific foundation is anchored in a highly accomplished international academic pathway. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from McMaster University in Canada, focusing on marine ecology. He then completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science at James Cook University in Australia, where his doctoral research focused heavily on coral reef biology and coastal ecosystem management. As the sitting Rector of Hasanuddin University, Prof. Jompa has championed digital transformation, global research partnerships, and inclusive campus governance. His visionary leadership has successfully elevated Unhas’s standing as a leading higher education institution in Indonesia, blending high-impact environmental advocacy with strategic institutional progress.
Prof. Dr. Farida Patittingi, MH
Senior Researcher
Farida Patittingi is a highly distinguished Indonesian legal scholar and prominent academic leader. She is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at Hasanuddin University and contributes her extensive legal expertise to the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Unhas as a Senior Researcher, focusing on local democratic dynamics, gender justice, and conflict resolution. Her academic foundation is rooted in rigorous legal research. She completed her undergraduate studies in Law at Hasanuddin University, followed by a Master of Humaniora (M.Hum.) degree from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), specializing in agrarian law and civil law. She later earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Legal Studies from the Postgraduate Program at Hasanuddin University. Demonstrating multi-institutional excellence, she serves concurrently as the Acting Rectorof Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) and the Vice Rector for Human Resources, Talent Development, and Welfare at Hasanuddin University (Unhas). She is also a former two-term Dean of Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University.
Prof. Dr. Armin, M.Si.
Senior Researcher
Armin is a prominent Indonesian political scientist, senior academician, and a widely recognized expert in the country’s political systems. He is a Professor in Department of Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University and plays a vital role as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Hasanuddin University, where he focuses his extensive expertise on electoral politics, local democracy, and conflict resolution. He pursued his higher education extensively in the social and political fields, obtaining both his Master’s degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science in University of Indonesia. Demonstrating outstanding institutional leadership, Prof. Armin formerly served as the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Hasanuddin University, where he spearheaded international program certifications and major infrastructural updates. Beyond the campus, he shapes the professional socio-political landscape as the current Chairman of the Indonesian Political Science Association (AIPI) for the South Sulawesi chapter, bridging academic research with progressive public policy.
Prof. Darwis Waru, MA, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Darwis Waru is a distinguished Indonesian scholar specializing in global governance and regional diplomacy. He actively serves as a Professor in Department of International Relation, Universitas Hasanuddin, and a Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas). His robust international academic pathway bridges renowned global institutions. He earned his Master’s degree (S2) from Griffith University in Australia, focusing his research on International Political Economy. He subsequently advanced his academic credentials by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), establishing a strong foundation for his authoritative work on Indo-Pacific geopolitics. Demonstrating prominent academic leadership, Prof. Darwis previously served as the Head of the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Unhas.
Dr. Hasrullah, MA
Peneliti Senior
Hasrullah is a prominent Indonesian political communication expert, academician, and author. He actively serves as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas), where he applies his extensive knowledge to public opinion analysis, political rhetoric, and conflict mitigation. He pursued his advanced higher education at the Universitas Indonesia (UI), successfully earning both his Master’s degree (S2) and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Studies, with a specialized focus on political communication. This deep scholarly background underpins his sharp analytical framework regarding national political dynamics. Dr. Hasrullah is a dedicated senior lecturer at Department of Communication Science, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Unhas. An author of over 15 books, including Dendam Konflik Poso, he remains a highly sought-after public intellectual and political commentator.
Prof. Dr. Phil. Sukri, M.Si.
senior Researcher
Sukri is a distinguished Indonesian political scientist, academic administrator, and expert in local governance and democratic studies. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas), bridging strategic institutional leadership with robust social science development. Alongside his executive role, he is a Professor of Politics at the Department of Political Science, Unhas, and a dedicated Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD). His extensive academic foundation spans premier national and international institutions. He earned his Master’s degree (S2) in Political Science from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), establishing a firm grasp of Indonesia's electoral dynamics. He then pursued advanced global studies, obtaining his Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.) from Bonn University in Germany, where his doctoral research focused heavily on democracy studies.
Prof. Dr. Suparman, M.Si.
senior Researcher
Suparman Abdullah is a prominent Indonesian sociologist, author, and senior academician. He currently serves as a Professor of Sociology within the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas). Bridging deep sociological inquiry with active policy advisory, he is also a Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD), a premier institutional research hub established under the university ecosystem. His robust sociological expertise is grounded in an extensive, advanced academic pathway completed at Hasanuddin University. He pursued his postgraduate studies entirely at Unhas, successfully earning both his Master’s degree (S2) in Sociology and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology. Prof. Abdullah's research agenda heavily centers on the intricate dynamics of structural development and social stability. His specialized research focus lies within social trust, social capital, and the sociology of conflict, particularly concerning coastal communities, island societies, and fisherfolk management.
Dr. Ramli AT, M.Si.
Senior Researcher
Ramli AT is an accomplished Indonesian sociologist and academic leader specializing in urban social systems. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Hasanuddin University (Unhas). Alongside his administrative and teaching roles, he is a dedicated Senior Researcher at the Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD) under Unhas, where he contributes crucial research to foster social stability and strengthen democratic resilience.His expert analytical framework is built upon a solid academic pathway in higher education. Dr. Ramli completed his Master’s degree (S2) in Sociology at Hasanuddin University. He then advanced his academic credentials by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology from Universitas Indonesia (UI). Dr. Ramli's primary research agenda centers heavily on urban sociology, examining spatial inequalities, neighborhood dynamics, and community adaptations within expanding metropolitan spaces.
Prof. Ir. Muhammad Arsyad, S.P., M.Si., Ph.D
Chairman
Prof. Arsyad holds a Ph.D. from Ryukoku University (Japan), an M.Si. from IPB University, and a B.S. from Unhas. His executive leadership spans policy, research, and governance: he currently serves as Special Staff to the Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia for Accelerating Agricultural Production, Vice Chairman for Community Service at Unhas's LPPM, and Acting Director of Unhas's Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD). Ranked among Indonesia’s top scientists with extensive global publications, his work bridges macroeconomic agricultural strategy with community-level technological empowerment. Through his dual commitments to national policy advising and grassroots innovation, Prof. Arsyad drives sustainable rural economic transformations across the region.
Andi Ahmad Yani, M.Si., MPA, M.Sc.
Secretary
Andi Ahmad Yani is a senior lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia. Currently, Andi Yani is a PhD candidate in the Department of International and Strategic Studies at Malaya University, Malaysia. He received his first master’s degree from the Graduate Program of Demography and Human Resource Development, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, in 2005. Yani also received MPA from the Public Administration Program, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, USA in 2010. In 2013, Yani earned his third master’s degree in Research Master of Public Administration and Organizational Sciences, from Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, Netherlands. Yani is a Deputy Director at the Center of Peace, Conflict Democracy (CPCD), Hasanuddin University, Indonesia. His research focuses on post conflict governance, public governance, and public policy.
Sana Jaffrey, Ph.D.
Visiting Researcher
Sana Jaffrey is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University and a Nonresident Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. A leading expert on political violence, vigilantism, and state-building in Asia, she brings over 15 years of rigorous qualitative and quantitative research experience focused on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Dr. Jaffrey previously directed the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC) in Jakarta and led the World Bank’s National Violence Monitoring System (NVMS) project, creating the largest publicly available single-country violence dataset. Her current research examines the dynamics of vigilante violence and the role of neighborhood organizations in local governance. Her scholarship appears in top-tier journals such as Comparative Politics, Studies in Comparative International Development, and Terrorism and Political Violence, alongside policy analysis for outlets like Foreign Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago—where her dissertation won the 2020 American Political Science Association (APSA) Prize for Best Fieldwork—as well as degrees from the University of Michigan (MA) and the University of Pennsylvania (BA).
Mohammad Dawood Qayomi
Visiting Researcher
Mohammad Dawood Qayomi is an Afghan-Canadian diplomat, scholar, and author with over fourteen years of experience in diplomacy, higher education, and policy research. He previously served as Acting Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada and held diplomatic and policy positions in Iran and at the Center for Strategic Studies of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a co-founder of the University of Afghanistan in Kabul, where he also taught International Relations. In Canada, he has taught at Laurentian University and served as a lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching Global Communication and Digital Diplomacy. Qayomi is a PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Human Studies at Laurentian University and has pursued graduate studies in Conflict Studies at Saint Paul University. His research focuses on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, diplomacy, regional security, and sustainable peace, particularly in Afghanistan
Prof. Seniwati, M.Hum, PhD
Dr Ichlas Nanang Afandi SPsi MA
Dr. Birkah Latif, SH, MH, L.L.M
Dr. Anna Islamiyati, M.Si
Dr. Muhammad Ramli AT
Dr. Ria Renita Abbas, M.Si
DR. Amril Hans, SAP, MPA
Muhammad Ashry Sallatu, S.IP, M.Si
Elvita Bellani,S.Psi, M.Sc
Agussalim Burhanuddin, SIP, MIRAP
Ishaq Rahman, SIP, M.Si
Rahma, SKM, MSc (PHC)
Muhammad Ridwan, SS,MA.
Andi Rahmat Hidayat, S.Sos, M.Si
Nurjannah Abdullah, S.IP, MA.
Muh. Ihsan, S.S, M. Hum.
Adnan Kasogi, S.Sos, M.Si.
Marwan, S.IP., M.Si.
Rifqy Tenribali Eshanasir, M.Sc
Yunisa Syalom, S.Sos, M.Sc
Sulfadli, S.Sos, MAP.
