Andayani Noviar

1997 - 2000 Dr., Biology. University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia; 1987 - 1989 M.Sc., Genetic. Uppsala University, Sweden; 1981 - 1986 B.Sc., Biology. University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

2005 - Present, Country Director, Wildlife Conservation Society - Indonesia Program; 1987 - Present, Lecturer, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia; 2015 - 2018 Director, The Biodiversity and Environmental Genomic Research Cluster, University of Indonesia ; 2013 - 2018 Secretary, The Joint Secretariat of the National Committee of Indonesian Rhino Rescue; 2003 - Present, Director, The Javan Gibbon Center (Yayasan Owa Jawa); 2005 - 2015 Chair of Indonesian Primatological Association (PERHAPPI, Perhimpunan Ahli dan Pemerhati Primata Indonesia); 2003 - 2005 Deputy Director, Wildlife Conservation Society - Indonesia Program; 2003 - 2007 ad of Biology Graduate Program, Faculty of Mathematic & Science, University of Indonesia; 2000 - 2003 Secretary of Biology Graduate Program, Faculty of Mathematic & Science, University of Indonesia; 1996 - 1997 Secretary of Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematic & Science, University of Indonesia; 1993 - 2000 Executive Secretary of Center for Biodiversity & Conservation Studies-University of Indonesia (CBCS-UI)

Sge has many publications including, ; Soemodinoto, A., Yulianto, I., Kartawijaya, T., Herdiana, Y. Ningtias, P., Kassem, K. R. & Andayani, N., 2018. Contribution of local governments to a national commitment of the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11: the case of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Biodiversity, DOI: 10.1080/14888386.2018.1467790; Andayani, N., J.C. Morales, M.R.J. Forstner, J. Supriatna, & D.J. Melnick. 2001. Genetic variability in mtDNA of the silvery gibbon: implications for the conservation of a critically endangered species. Conservation Biology 15(3): 770-775.; Andayani, N., J. Supriatna, J.C. Morales, & D.J. Melnick. 1998. The phylogenetic studies of Javan gibbons (Hylobates moloch) using mtDNA analysis. In Abstracts, Third International Great Apes of the World Conference, July 3–6, 1998, pp. 42. Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia: Orangutan Foundation International.; Andayani, N., D.P. Astuti, & S. Somadikarta. 1993. A preliminary note on the chromosome complement of the House Swift, Apus affinis. Avocetta 17: 111-115.

Although she does not engage in formal social activities outside her work, her role at WCS is inherently social and directly benefits local communities. She actively involves local groups especially village women and mothers in conservation and natural resource management. Her social initiatives are integrated into conservation programs through training, economic empowerment, and environmental education.

L.S.B. Leakey Foundation Research Grant Biodiversity Information Project (GEF Small Grant-Indonesia Science Institution) 1997; Smithsonian Institute short-course on conservation genetics. 1996; Indonesia Ministry for Research and Technology Grant (RUT III) 1994; Toray Science Foundation 1991

Member of Indonesian Primatological Society (IPA) 2000 - Present; Member of South East Asia Primatological Association (SEAPA) 2005 - Present; Member of Captive Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) IUCN 2005 - Present; Member of Editorial Board of Asian Primates under the Primate Specialist Group of IUCN 2006 - Present; Member of Rhino Conservation Task Force 2006 - Present; Member of Evaluation Team for Wildlife Rescue Center under the Ministry of Forestry 2006 - Present; Board of Editor in Primatology Indonesia magazine - Pusat Studi Satwa Primata (Primate Research Center, PSSP), IPB 2010 - Present; Expert Member in National Economy Recovery (Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional) Team - Wildlife Development and Management in Central Borneo, South Sumatra, and Papua Provinces, September 2020

She has led the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) team in protecting Indonesia’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems. As a mentor, she has guided many students who are now leaders in major conservation organizations worldwide. Her academic work includes publications in molecular taxonomy and conservation genetics, along with doctoral research on the Javan Gibbon and Sumatran Orangutan. She also promotes community based conservation, empowering women’s groups across Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Eastern Indonesia, and actively serves in the Javan Gibbon Foundation to preserve this endangered species.

Indonesian, English

She has a deep love for nature and biodiversity, with a strong interest in biology, genetics, and natural life processes. Observing nature and conducting biological research are hobbies that naturally align with her profession. She also enjoys playing ping pong and reading in her leisure time.

Her proudest personal moment is seeing her former students grow into conservation leaders, which she considers her greatest achievement. Another meaningful moment for her is witnessing the WCS field teams successfully protect wildlife and their habitats whom she regards as the true heroes of conservation.

She believes her conservation mission is far from complete. Her future goals include ensuring the long term preservation of Indonesia’s biodiversity by strengthening conservation strategies based on genetics and scientific research, nurturing the next generation of conservation scientists and practitioners, and enhancing collaboration among government, NGOs, and local communities.

Her success lies in long-term dedication and consistency in pursuing conservation for over 30 years. She practices humility and values teamwork, believing that true recognition belongs to those working in the field. Every conservation decision she makes is grounded in scientific and evidence-based thinking. She also excels at communicating ideas and values rather than products, inspiring others to join the movement for nature conservation. Above all, she believes that conservation is everyone’s responsibility, not just that of specific institutions

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