Born and raised in a family of educators, the spirit of teaching runs in my blood.
This
spirit is reflected in my
experiences
during my undergraduate studies in the Department of
Oceanography
at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia, as a teaching
assistant
for
courses
such
as OS2102 Fluids Mechanics, OS3105
Ocean
Tides, OS3106
Ocean
Current Circulation, OS3004
Ocean
Remote Sensing, OS3001 Environmental
Oceanography
, and OS3203 Hydro-oceanographic Survey. I actively contributed to the academic success of the
students
I mentored by fostering a positive learning environment through personalized guidance and hands-on
experiences
,
such
as analyzing
oceanography
data using MATLAB, Python, and other related software.
A quotation from Richard P. Feynman, “If you want to master something, teach it,” made me realize that my teaching assistantship experience
also
taught me profound lessons. Being an
assistant
in introductory theoretical
courses
,
such
as OS2102 Fluids Mechanics, strengthened my mathematical and physical understanding of fluids mechanics theory and equations. The more applicative
courses
,
such
as OS3105
Ocean
Tides, OS3106
Ocean
Current Circulation, and OS3004
Ocean
Remote Sensing, not only equipped me with essential oceanographic knowledge but
also
enhanced my programming skills,
for example
, calculating the Ekman transport, the tidal harmonic analysis, and satellite data processing in MATLAB and Python.
Furthermore
, the OS3001 Environmental
Oceanography
and OS3203 Hydro-oceanographic Survey
courses
assistantship provide me with practical skills in using
ocean
and atmosphere observation tools,
such
as Water Quality Checker (WQC), Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD), and Automatic Weather Station (AWS),
as well as
managerial skills in conducting a field survey.
Furthermore
, I am
also
trusted as a teaching
assistant
coordinator, explicitly focusing on OS3106
Ocean
Current Circulation and OS3004
Ocean
Remote Sensing
courses
. My dual role as a teaching
assistant
and
assistant
coordinator allowed me to take on a broader leadership role. As the
assistant
coordinator, I am responsible for orchestrating the course structure and content, designing a curriculum that
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the state-of-the-art in
oceanography
, and managing the other teaching assistants. Balancing assisting the
students
and coordinating specialized
courses
equipped me with a holistic understanding of academic administration. These
experiences
have
also
cultivated a multifaceted skill set I am eager to bring into my future
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In my professional career as a researcher at the BRIN Indonesia, my responsibilities extended beyond the
research
work in the office. I took on the crucial role of mentoring
research
interns and undergraduate
students
as their co-supervisor, guiding them through the intricacies of
research
methodologies and cutting-edge data processing and analysis for their
research
projects. Through constructive feedback and encouragement, I aimed to create an environment that nurtured creativity and critical thinking.
Together with
my mentees, I have proudly produced two Python-based applications and over a dozen
research
manuscripts in the publication process during my mentorships. Apart from that, I am
also
proud to have assisted over eight
students
from various Indonesian national universities under my co-supervision to pursue their bachelor’s degrees in marine sciences.
After all, my engagement in mentorship
experiences
and leadership roles have been integral to my personal and professional development. These
experiences
allowed me to witness firsthand the transformative effect of guidance and support on the professional growth of young researchers. Moving forward, I am committed to leveraging these
experiences
to continue fostering positive change and mentorship in whatever professional path I pursue, contributing to the growth and success of young scientists in Indonesia.