Sartika Soesilowati, Ph.D., is an academic and researcher in the field of International Relations, currently serving as Head Lecturer at Universitas Airlangga. She completed her undergraduate education at Gadjah Mada University and continued her master's studies at the Australian National University with a focus on regional and Southeast Asian studies. Dr. Soesilowati earned her doctorate from Universitas Airlangga, with research focusing on gender issues in international relations and security. Her works include analysis on the role of women in security as well as ASEAN's efforts in tackling human trafficking. Besides being active in research, she is also involved in teaching and curriculum development in the field of international relations, as well as contributing to various national and international seminars and conferences.