PhD project title: The Influence of Regional Biological Biodiversity and Connectivity on The Resilience of Marine Protected Areas in Indonesia

Supervisory team: Beginer Subhan (IPB), Lisa Becking (WUR), Erik Horstman (WUR)

PhD project description: My research focuses on understanding marine biodiversity and the resilience of marine protected areas in Indonesia across different gradients of tourism and anthropogenic activities. I will use environmental DNA metabarcoding as a tool to measure biodiversity across different zones of MPAs and to identify which species can serve as indicators to quantify reef resilience. Besides, I will use a biophysical approach to analyze the connectivity between Marine Protected Areas.   

I completed my bachelor’s and master’s in IPB University, Indonesia. Currently, I am working with IPB researchers on Enhancing Marine Biodiversity Research in Indonesia (EMBRIO). I am interested in marine ecology, biology, and biodiversity. In 2022, I joined the INREEF program as a PhD candidate.