Dr. Bayu Asih Yulianto is an academic and researcher specializing in sociology, politics, and maritime security, currently serving as a lecturer at the Indonesia Defense University (IDU). He holds a doctorate from the University of Indonesia and a master's degree from Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). Dr. Yulianto actively conducts research related to issues such as maritime security, culture and identity of coastal communities, and the role of state defense in the contemporary context.