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Lalu M. Balia Farsahin, S.Hum., M.Si.

Archaeologist, Anthropologist | Hasanuddin University (S.Hum.) · Universitas Indonesia (M.Si.)

Biography

Lalu Muhamad Balia Farsahin was born in Praya on 18 January 2000. He completed his Bachelor of Humanities (S.Hum.) in Archaeology at Hasanuddin University on 13 May 2022, before pursuing a master's degree in Anthropology at Universitas Indonesia in 2023 and earning a Master of Science (M.Si.) in 2025.

He currently serves as the Chair of the Cultural Heritage Expert Team of Central Lombok Regency and as a Cultural Heritage Restoration Specialist at the Department of Education and Culture of Central Lombok Regency. His research focuses on Historical Archaeology, particularly the Hindu-Buddhist Classical and Islamic periods, and Cultural Anthropology, especially folklore studies.

His published academic contributions include: (1) "Arca Dewi Durga di Pura Bukit Dharma Durga Kutri Gianyar dan Arca Dewi Durga di Candi Jawi Pasuruan: Studi Komparatif Ikonografi," published in Walennae, Vol. 21, No. 2 (November 2023); (2) the popular scholarly book Kerajaan Sang Dewata di Gunung Suci: Kajian Awal Antropologis dan Arkeologis dari Naskah Babad Suwung, published by Perpusnas Press in April 2026; and (3) "Nisan Kuna Berhias di Pulau Lombok: Suatu Studi Pendahuluan Tipologisasi Nisan Lombok," published in Berkala Arkeologi, Vol. 46, No. 1 (June 2026).

Muh. Nur Rahmat Yasim, S.Sos., M.Si.

Anthropologist | Hasanuddin University (S.Sos.) · Universitas Indonesia (M.Si.)

Biography

Muh. Nur Rahmat Yasim was born in Makassar on 5 May 2000. He earned his Bachelor of Social Sciences (S.Sos.) from the Department of Anthropology, Hasanuddin University, in 2022, followed by a Master of Science (M.Si.) from the Department of Anthropology, Universitas Indonesia, in 2025.

He is currently active as a social researcher, ethnographer, and lecturer affiliated with the Department of Anthropology, Hasanuddin University. He is also involved in cultural research and development initiatives with Antropos Indonesia. His research interests encompass Social and Cultural Anthropology, Eastern Indonesian Studies, Conflict and Collective Memory, Oral Traditions, Maritime Folklore, Waqf, Gift-Giving, and Cultural Advancement.

His academic contributions include “Otaku Dadakan: Studi Kasus Penggemar Anime One Piece di Kalangan Mahasiswa,” published in Emik: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial, Vol. 5, No. 1 (June 2022); “Corak-Corak Maritim dalam Anime One Piece,” published in Jurnal Mahasiswa Antropologi, Vol. 1, No. 2 (December 2022); and “When Mystics and Politics are Intertwined: Understanding Dukun as a Shamanistic System in Bugis-Makassar Political Sphere, Indonesia,” published in Evolutionary Studies in Imaginative Culture, Vol. 8, No. 2 (July 2024).

His other publications include “Film Horor Agama di Indonesia, Kesalehan, dan Kesakralan Yang Terpinggirkan?” in Endogami: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Antropologi, Vol. 8, No. 1 (November 2024); “Di Balik Gerakan dan Kuda-Kuda: Internalisasi Nilai Bushido kepada Karate-Do di Makassar,” in Biokultur, Vol. 13, No. 2 (December 2024); and “Ragam Warna di Bawah Langit Tarakan: Paguyuban, Kerukunan Etnis dan Memori Konflik,” in Endogami: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Antropologi, Vol. 8, No. 2 (June 2025).

He also co-authored “A Review of English Needs for Attraction Actors at Bara Beach (ETP Case Study),” published in Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHES), Vol. 8, No. 2 (July 2025), and “When the Sea Becomes a Teacher of Sustainability: Sasi Laut in Tanimbar,” published in the Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences 2025 (March 2026).

Adinda Tasya Namira, S.Hum.

Archaeologist | Universitas Indonesia (S.Hum.)

Biography

Adinda Tasya Namira was born in Jakarta on 13 January 2000. She graduated with a Bachelor of Humanities (S.Hum.) in Archaeology from Universitas Indonesia on 5 January 2023. She is currently pursuing a research-track master's degree in Archaeology at the same university.

Her research interests include Prehistoric Archaeology, particularly zooarchaeological studies, and Historical Archaeology, with a focus on cultural landscapes. Her academic work explores archaeological evidence through interdisciplinary perspectives, connecting material remains with environmental and cultural contexts.

Her published contributions include “Rekonstruksi Lingkungan Prasejarah Situs Gua Pawon, Jawa Barat berdasarkan Kajian Identifikasi Gigi Hewan,” published in Kalpataru, Vol. 31, No. 2 (December 2022); the supplementary educational book Potret Budaya Austronesia di Kabupaten Minahasa, published by the Regional Office of Culture of North Sulawesi Province in October 2024; and “Dari Kota Terpencil menjadi Kota Tambang Dunia: Gelora Membara Mengelola Bersama Warisan Tambang Batubara Ombilin Sawahlunto (WTBOS),” published by the Regional Office for Cultural Heritage Preservation Region III, West Sumatra, in October 2024 as a book chapter in Artikel Pilihan Galanggang Arang WTBOS.

Further publications include “Pendekatan Arkeoastronomi: Kontribusi dalam Perkembangan Penelitian Arkeologi Prasejarah di Indonesia,” in the Proceedings of the 2024 Indonesian National Prehistory Conference (December 2025); and “Nisan Kuna Berhias di Pulau Lombok: Suatu Studi Pendahuluan Tipologisasi Nisan Lombok,” published in Berkala Arkeologi, Vol. 46, No. 1 (June 2026).

Nicolas Nesta Rama Umbu Lado

Archaeology Student | Udayana University

Biography

Nicolas Nesta Rama Umbu Lado was born in Mataram on 15 November 2004. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Archaeology at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University, where he began his studies in 2023.

His research interests encompass Historical Archaeology, particularly the Hindu-Buddhist Classical, Islamic, and Colonial periods, as well as Spatial Archaeology, Cognitive Archaeology, and Epigraphy. His academic work explores the relationships between archaeological material, historical processes, spatial organization, and the cultural meanings embedded in heritage sites.

His published contributions include “Pemugaran Situs Taman Narmada, Kabupaten Lombok Barat (1967–1978): Pelanggaran terhadap Prinsip Konservasi serta Implikasinya bagi Nilai-nilai Cagar Budaya,” published in Romantika Arkeologia, Vol. 5, No. 1 (December 2025); the popular scholarly book Kerajaan Sang Dewata di Gunung Suci: Kajian Awal Antropologis dan Arkeologis dari Naskah Babad Suwung, published by Perpusnas Press in April 2026; and “Representation of Cosmological Concepts at the Taman Mayura Site, Cakranegara District, Mataram City: A Spatial Archaeology Study,” published in Lakon: Jurnal Kajian Sastra dan Budaya, Vol. 15, No. 1 (June 2026).

Katya Sekarani, S.Li.

Anthropolinguist | Al Azhar University (S.Li.) · University of Indonesia

Biography

Katya Sekarani was born in Jakarta on 8 November 1998. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics (S.Li.) from the Japanese Language and Culture Study Program at Al Azhar University. She also broadened her international academic experience by participating in the Asia University Japan Program (AUJP) at Asia University, Japan.

She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Anthropology at the University of Indonesia. Her research interests encompass Japanese and Indonesian linguistics and cultural studies.

One of her published academic contributions is “Analisis Konflik Batin pada Tokoh Utama dalam Film Rurouni Kenshin Karya Keishi Otomo,” published in GOVERNANCE: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Politik Lokal dan Pembangunan, Vol. 11, No. 4 (June 2025).

Lalu Sunandy Teguh Drayanata

Archaeology Student | Udayana University

Biography

Lalu Sunandy Teguh Drayanata was born in Lendang Nangka on 3 August 2005. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Archaeology at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University, where he began his studies in 2024.

His research interests include Prehistoric Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, particularly the Islamic period, and Maritime Archaeology.