Andhika Yudha Prawira
About Andhika Yudha Prawira
Andhika Yudha Prawira is a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at KAIST, specializing in nuclear engineering and energy policy. He has a diverse background in research and teaching, having worked at various institutions including Universitas Gadjah Mada and Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional.
Work at KAIST
Andhika Yudha Prawira has been working at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant since 2017. His role involves engaging in research related to small modular reactors and nuclear security. He also served as a Summer Research Fellow at KAIST in 2019 for one month. His contributions are part of the broader academic and research initiatives at KAIST, particularly in the field of nuclear engineering.
Education and Expertise
Andhika Yudha Prawira holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering from KAIST, which he completed from 2019 to 2023. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Nuclear Engineering at KAIST from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Nuclear Engineering from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation in nuclear and energy policy, as well as nuclear security and nonproliferation.
Background
Andhika Yudha Prawira began his academic journey at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), where he studied Nuclear Engineering. During his time at UGM, he worked in various roles, including as a Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2016, and as a Research Assistant in different capacities in 2016 and 2017. He also participated in the Asia Young Scientist and Engineer Advanced Study Program at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2013, where he achieved a non-degree status.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current position at KAIST, Andhika Yudha Prawira gained diverse experience in research and academic support roles. He worked as a Floating NPP Research Assistant at UGM for seven months in 2016 and as a Research Assistant for four months in 2017. Additionally, he served as an International Officer Assistant at UGM for four months in 2017. His internship at Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional (BATAN) in 2015 involved working at the Center for Security Culture & Assessment for two months.
Research Focus
Andhika Yudha Prawira's research primarily focuses on nuclear security and nonproliferation. He conducts his research at the Nuclear Environment and Nuclear Security Laboratory at KAIST, contributing to the understanding and development of policies related to nuclear energy and its safe application. His work on small modular reactors also aligns with current trends in nuclear engineering and energy policy.