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Academic & Research Profile
Academic & Research Profile
I teach at the Plant Protection Study Program at the University of Jember, where courses like Plant Nematology, Plant Clinic, and Agricultural Biotechnology have been part of my load since 2019.
Most of my research revolves around finding ways to control plant-parasitic nematodes without relying on chemicals. My team has spent a lot of time developing bionematicides from bacteria and nematode-trapping fungi, which has been some of the most rewarding work I've done. Lately, we've been branching out, looking at how nanomaterials can help with nematode control, and also trying to understand what soil microplastic contamination actually does to these nematodes. That last one keeps throwing up surprises.
On-Going Research
On-Going Research
My research team works on biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes in some of Indonesia's most important crops. We combine morphometric analysis and DNA barcoding to better understand these pests, which then informs the biocontrol methods we develop. One of the things I enjoy most is working directly with my students on formulating biofertilizers that can restore degraded soils while keeping nematode populations under control at the same time. Building on our earlier work with bacteria and trapping fungi, we have also started exploring nanomaterials for pest management and looking into how microplastic pollution shapes nematode populations in the field.
On-Going Extension Activities
On-Going Extension Activities
The work doesn't stop at the lab. My students and I spend time out in the field with local farmers through community extension programs, helping them put our research to practical use. We teach them how to enrich livestock manure with our PGPR and PGPF formulations, turning something they already have into a more powerful organic fertilizer for their crops and soil. We've had the chance to bring this to coffee plantations, rice paddies, cornfields, and horticultural crops, and seeing it actually work for the farmers makes the whole process feel worthwhile.
Research and Community Service Group
Research and Community Service Group
Outside of my own research, I'm part of three research and community service groups that operate at different levels, from the study program all the way up to the university. Being in these groups means I get to work alongside colleagues from different backgrounds on projects I wouldn't have tackled on my own. It's one of the better parts of the job, honestly, taking on real agricultural and societal problems together and actually doing something about them.
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