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“Preserving and archiving our memories is essential for the future. To understand our present and navigate our future, we must first recognize where we have been. My journey as an academic, researcher, and lifelong learner reflects this philosophy, and I aim to inspire others through my story.”

I was born on May 6, 1969, and have established myself as a researcher in advanced materials and heterogeneous catalysis. I currently serve as a professor and head of the integrated laboratory at Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), and I hold positions as an adjunct professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). I pursued my undergraduate and graduate studies in chemistry and materials engineering at the prestigious Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). I graduated with a B.Sc. degree in 1992 and later earned my M.Eng. (cum laude) in 1995. I completed my Ph.D. in zeolite chemistry at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 1998. After completing my doctorate, I undertook postdoctoral studies as a UTM Postdoctoral Fellow and a Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellow at the Catalysis Research Center (CRC) at Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan. I also spent six months as a Center of Excellence (COE) Visiting Researcher at the CRC. In 2002, I joined the Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies at UTM, where I made significant contributions from 1998 to 2022. I began as a postdoctoral researcher and eventually became a full professor, serving in that capacity for 12 years. In 2022, I transitioned to Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) in Indonesia, continuing my career as a full professor. My dedication to advancing my field led me to serve as a visiting scientist at the Institute for Heterogeneous Materials Systems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, Germany, in 2015 and as a guest professor at Osaka University from 2022 to 2024.

My alma mater and current affiliation, directly or indirectly, have a positive impact on my life.

Professor (1 August 2021 – present)
Officially appointed as a professor by the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Nadiem Makarim at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia [website][inaugural lecture][scientific oration]

Adjunct Professor (1 June 2022 – present)
Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Guest Professor (1 October 2022 – present)
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

Research Fellow (2 May 2025 – present)
UniSZA Science and Medicine Foundation Centre, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia

Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief for Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences [website] | Associate Editor for Frontiers in Chemistry [website] | Associate Editor for Frontiers in Chemical Engineering [website] | International Advisory Editorial Board for Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis [website] | Editor-in-Chief Nusantara Halal Journal [website] | Editor-in-Chief for Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia [website]

  • BUKITTINGGI (1969 – 1974)

    [1969] I was born on May 6, 1969, in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. My father served as the Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Arts Education at the Institute of Teacher Training and Education (IKIP – Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) in Bukittinggi. This institution, now known as Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Indonesia, held this role from 1969 to 1971.

  • PADANG (1974 – 1987)

    [1974] Parents move to the Institute of Teacher Training and Education in Padang.

    [1974 – 1976] Kindergarten, PPSP (Proyek Perintis Sekolah Pembangunan) IKIP (Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) Padang.

    [1976 – 1981] 1st – 5th grade, Sekolah Dasar PPSP (Proyek Perintis Sekolah Pembangunan) IKIP (Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) Padang.

    [1981 – 1984] 1st – 3rd grade, SMP Adabiah Padang, West Sumatera (secondary school).

    [1984 – 1987] 1st – 3rd grade, SMA 3 Padang, West Sumatera (senior high school).

  • BANDUNG (1987 – 1995)

    [1984 – 1987] I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia. Initially, I aspired to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering at ITB but was unsuccessful. Fortunately, I was accepted into the Department of Chemistry, which was my second choice in the entrance examination (Sistem Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru).

    [1988] I attended the Faculty of Dentistry at Padjadjaran University from 1988 to 1989. Unfortunately, I was unable to complete my studies there and withdrew during the second semester. Balancing studies at two universities, Padjadjaran University and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), simultaneously proved to be too challenging.

    [1993] Married to Terry Terikoh, on April 26th.

    [1993 – 1995] Master of Engineering student of Materials Science and Engineering Program, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. Graduated Cum Laude. Finish in 1.5 years.

    [1995] Although I was accepted as a Ph.D. student at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), I was unable to secure a scholarship through the Indonesian government’s University Research for Graduate Education program. In the same year, I also missed the opportunity to receive sponsorship from ITB for my Ph.D. studies at KU Leuven, Belgium. At that time, I was a prospective lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in the Materials Engineering Program, at ITB.

    [1995] Farid Rahman Hadi was born on April the 2nd at Borromeous Hospital, Bandung.

  • JOHOR BAHRU (1995 – 1999)

    [1995 – 1998] Ph.D. student of Chemistry at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Finish Ph.D. in 2.5 years in zeolite chemistry and catalysis (December 1995 – May 1998).

    [1998 – 1999] Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM): September 1st, 1998 – October 31st, 1999. The first postdoc at UTM.

    [1999] Firda Hariri was born on July 22nd at Kulai Hospital, Johor Bahru.

  • BANDUNG (1998)

    [1998] I was unable to secure a lecturer position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering Program, at ITB, despite having passed the Civil Servant Exam (CPNS). At the time, Indonesia was experiencing an economic crisis, which played a significant role in my decision to leave ITB.

  • SAPPORO (1999 – 2002)

    [1999 – 2001] JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Postdoctoral Fellow (November 2nd, 1999 – November 1st, 2001), Laboratory of Catalytic Reaction Chemistry, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University.

    [2001 – 2002] COE (Center of Excellent) Visiting Researcher (November 1st, 2001 – March 31st, 2002), Laboratory of Catalytic Reaction Chemistry, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University.

  • PADANG (2001)

    [2001] Despite successfully passing the Civil Servant (CPNS) exam, I chose not to apply for a lecturer position in the Department of Chemistry at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) for reasons I cannot explain.

  • JOHOR BAHRU (2002 – present)

    [2002 – 2003] Research Officer (May 1st, 2002 – May 31st, 2003), Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2003 – 2007] Lecturer (June 2nd, 2003 – October 5th, 2007), Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2006] Fahima Zikra was born on September 12th, at Kulai Hospital, Johor Bahru.

    [2007 – 2008] Senior Lecturer (October 6th, 2007 – September 3rd, 2008), Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2008 – 2010] Associate Professor (September 4th, 2008 – November 28th, 2010), Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2008 – 2014] Manager of International Affairs for Indonesia (December 1st, 2008 – March 31st, 2014), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2009 – 2014] Head of Catalytic Science and Technology (CST) Research Group (June 24th, 2009 – June 23rd, 2014), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2010 – ] Professor (November 29th, 2010 – present), Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

    [2015 – 2019] Director of Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (February 15th, 2015 – September 30th, 2019).

    [2018 – 2022] Senior Director of Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (October 1st, 2018 – May 31st, 2022).

    [2022 – 2025] Appointed as an adjunct professor, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (June 1st, 2022 – present).

  • BERLIN (2015)

    [2015] Visiting scientist at the Institute for Heterogeneous Materials Systems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, Germany (July 20th – 4th September 2015).

  • SAUDI ARABIA (2016)

    [2016] Performing Hajj (2 – 21 September 2016).

  • MALAYSIA (2013 – 2020)

    [2013] My son, Farid Rahman Hadi, enrolled in the Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University of Malaysia (June 15th, 2013).

    [2017] My daughter, Firda Hariri, enrolled in Tamhidi (Foundation), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) (May 24th, 2017).

    [2017] My son, Farid Rahman Hadi, received a Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) degree from the Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (November 13th, 2017).

    [2018] My son, Farid Rahman Hadi, enrolled in the master’s program, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (August 25th, 2018).

    [2018] My daughter, Firda Hariri, enrolled in the undergraduate program at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) (August 28th, 2018).

    [2020] My son, Farid Rahman Hadi, finished his Master of Architecture degree from the Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). (The certificate was issued on September 23rd, 2021).

    [2022] My daughter, Firda Hariri, finished her Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) degree from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) (November 22nd, 2022).

    [2023] My son, Farid Rahman Hadi, is getting married to Zayanah Masturina Zainal in Kuala Lumpur on August 5th, 2023.§

  • MALANG (2017 – PRESENT)

    [2017] Adjunct professor at Universitas Negeri Malang (February 1st, 2017 – July 31st, 2021).

    [2021] Professor at Universitas Negeri Malang (August 1st, 2021 – present).

    [2022] Director of Integrated Laboratory at Universitas Negeri Malang (July 1st, 2022 – present).

    [2025] My daughter, Fahima Zikra, enrolled in the undergraduate program of English Literature at Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) (September 1st, 2025).

  • SURABAYA (2023 – 2025)

    [2023] My daughter, Firda Hariri, enrolled in the postgraduate program of Industrial Engineering at Institute Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) (February 6th, 2023).

    [2025] My daughter, Firda Hariri, completed her Master of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering (Field of Study: Decision Systems) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) on August 19th, 2025.

  • OSAKA (2022 – PRESENT)

    [2022] Guest Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Japan (October 1st, 2022 – present).

  • TERENGGANU (2025 – PRESENT)

    [2025] Research Fellow, UniSZA Science and Medicine Foundation Centre, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia (May 2nd, 2025 – present).

“And the worldly life is not but amusement and diversion, but the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah, so will you not reason?” (QS 6:32)