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A Message from Dr. Anindya Wirasatriya (Class of 2015, Diponegoro University, Indonesia)

It is a happy moment when you spot the name of someone who you know at an unexpected time and place. One of the IGPAS alumni was mentioned as a 'supervisor' in an e-mail from an IGPAS applicant.
The DiRECT office asked the named person, Dr. Anindya Wirasatriya, to share his thoughts of his ex-student who is currently studying with IGPAS, and the program.


- Please let us know your brief history after graduation.

Hello. My name is Anindya Wirasatriya from Indonesia. I finished my Ph.D. in the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory, Geophysics Department in 2015. Actually, I started my study in Tohoku University from the Master level through the IGPAS program in 2009. In other words, I spent 5 years living in Japan with my family which made Sendai my second hometown. Too many bitter sweet memories left there that I won't forget, and they make me always want to come back. :)

After graduation, I came back to my country and continued to work as a lecturer in the Department of Oceanography, Diponegoro University. I was so excited to share my knowledge and skill that I got during my study with my student. I teach them how to conduct high quality research in oceanography by using a remote-sensing approach. In addition, I am so happy because my students are so enthusiastic despite it not being so easy to learn. :)

- Have you introduced IGPAS to your own student?  Anin_4.jpgのサムネイル画像

There was one student, who was highly curious, tough, hard-working and polite while finishing her bachelor thesis under my supervision. Thus, it was no wonder that she could present her research at an International Conference. After graduation, she continued to work as my assistant in my laboratory. Since I knew her abilities, I encouraged her to continue her studies at Tohoku University through the IGPAS program. I introduced her to Suga sensei because she would like to deepen her knowledge in Physical Oceanography. After being accepted by Suga sensei, she applied for the IGPAS program.

- How did you feel when you heard about her passing the IGPAS 2019 exam?

I was so proud that she passed IGPAS selection. I also felt relieved that I found my successor. Her existence at Tohoku University will become a way for me to keep in contact with Tohoku University. :).
My message to her is that living and studying in Japan is not as easy as you hope, but it is also not so hard if you do... I know you can do it... Ganbatte ne! Anin_5.jpgのサムネイル画像

- Have you been in contact with faculty members in the Geophysics Department?

I am always happy to have a connection with Tohoku University. When I visited my former student in 2019, I had a chance to meet and discuss with Suga sensei about Marine Heat Wave, a new and emerging phenomenon in oceanography and climate change. This year, I was very happy since I could submit a collaborative research proposal about Marine Heat Wave with Suga sensei and a researcher in Thailand, another alumnus of IGPAS, class of 2013, from Geophysics Department. I never thought that a short discussion would turn into a proposal. :) Hopefully, we can pass the selection so that in the future we can have stronger collaboration. Moreover, what makes me really excited is that I will be able to visit Sendai, my second hometown. :)


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- How does your current/recent research relate to your studies at Tohoku university?

The subjects that I teach at Diponegoro University are related to the subjects that I have studied at Tohoku University, i.e., remote sensing, physical oceanography and air-sea interaction. Furthermore, I have developed research related to the application of remote sensing to study many ocean phenomena in Indonesia, an archipelagic country with 70% area surrounded by the ocean. Using the benefit of remote-sensing technology, my productivity involving publish research articles in reputable international journals remains high. Finally, I would like to extend my greatest gratitude to my supervisor, Kawamura sensei, who treated me very well during my study so that the knowledge that I got could benefit myself, my university and my country. Thank you so much sensei...I hope that you will always be healthy and happy...♬