Ajeng Patria Meilisa
Birmingham
Summary
A skilled researcher with expertise in qualitative data analysis, academic writing, and policy-oriented research communication. Demonstrates proficiency in cross-cultural research and excels in collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to advancing knowledge through impactful research and publication, with a focus on contributing to policy development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6055
6055
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Television Presenter / Media Contributor
National Television (Indonesia)
- Communicated complex social and educational issues to public audiences.
- Experience translating research and policy issues into accessible formats.
- Strong skills in public engagement, dissemination, and stakeholder communication.
- (Framed as a strength, not the main identity)
Doctoral Researcher
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
- 2026.01
- Designed and conducted a qualitative, triadic study involving children (ages 7–10), mothers, and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with families and teachers, including drawing-based methods with children to support child agency and ethical engagement.
- Analysed data using abductive and iterative coding, triangulation across triads, and reflexive memoing.
- Developed an original theoretical contribution integrating ecological theory, lifespan development, and theory of change.
- Proposed a culturally grounded ecological metaphor (tumpangsari) to reconceptualise relational resilience in educational crisis.
- Produced policy-relevant findings on digital inequality, gendered care labour, and family–school coordination.
Lecturer
Interstudi University (STIKOM)
Indonesia
2018.01 - 2022.01
- Taught undergraduate courses in Commmunication Theory, qualitative methodology, Interview Techniques and Talk Show ProductionSupervised student research projects.
- Integrated social justice, gender, and ethical perspectives into teaching.
Lecturer
University of Al Azhar
2016.01 - 2021.01
- Taught undergraduate courses in Communication Theories, qualitative methodology,
- Supervised student research projects.
- Integrated social justice, gender, and ethical perspectives into teaching.
Lecturer
Christian University (UKI)
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Delivered courses related to education, media, and communication.
- Supported students during remote and hybrid learning periods.
Education
PhD - Education / Social Sciences
University of Birmingham
BirminghamMaster’s Degree - Communication studies
University of Indonesia
IndonesiaBachelor’s Degree - Communication studies
Diponegoro University Indonesia
IndonesiaSkills
- Qualitative data analysis (NVivo / manual coding)
- Academic writing and publication
- Policy-oriented research communication
- Cross-cultural research
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
Languages
Indonesian
English
Research
Doctoral Researcher, University of Birmingham, 2026-01-01, Designed and conducted a qualitative, triadic study involving children (ages 7–10), mothers, and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia., Conducted in-depth interviews with families and teachers, including drawing-based methods with children to support child agency and ethical engagement., Analysed data using abductive and iterative coding, triangulation across triads, and reflexive memoing., Developed an original theoretical contribution integrating ecological theory, lifespan development, and theory of change., Proposed a culturally grounded ecological metaphor (tumpangsari) to reconceptualise relational resilience in educational crisis., Produced policy-relevant findings on digital inequality, gendered care labour, and family–school coordination.
Custom Section
Television Presenter / Media Contributor, National Television (Indonesia), Years, Communicated complex social and educational issues to public audiences., Experience translating research and policy issues into accessible formats., Strong skills in public engagement, dissemination, and stakeholder communication.
Publications
Meilisa, A., 2016-01-01, Hiperrealitas kecantikan [The hyperreality of beauty], Depok, Indonesia, Kepik, (Focus on media construction of beauty standards and hyperreality in beauty pageants)
Timeline
Lecturer
Interstudi University (STIKOM)
2018.01 - 2022.01
Lecturer
Christian University (UKI)
2018.01 - 2019.01
Lecturer
University of Al Azhar
2016.01 - 2021.01
Television Presenter / Media Contributor
National Television (Indonesia)
Doctoral Researcher
University of Birmingham
- 2026.01
PhD - Education / Social Sciences
University of Birmingham
Master’s Degree - Communication studies
University of Indonesia
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication studies
Diponegoro University Indonesia