Received Sylff fellowship in 2022-2024
Academic supervisor : Dr Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung and
Dr Azmawaty binti Mohamad Nor
Current affiliation : Universiti Malaya
Jesika Juliana recently earned her PhD in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Universiti Malaya and is currently a junior research manager at KPI Institute. Her research explores juvenile behavior, rehabilitation, and the intersection of psychology and social development, with a broader interest in qualitative and mixed-method studies on youth and marginalized populations. She is particularly interested in how psychological insights can inform educational programs, social policies, and community-based interventions.
Academic Achievements,Social Engagement Initiative
Jesika Juliana is the recipient of the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship (SYLFF) 2022 and the Sylff Research Grant (SRG) 2025. She has also received multiple awards for excellence in research communication, including first and second prizes in thesis presentation competitions. Her scholarly contributions include several publications in peer-reviewed journals, such as “PsychologicalExperience of Juvenile Offenders in Correctional Institutions: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies” and “Neutralization Techniques Among Indonesian Student Mass Fighters: A Qualitative Study.” She has led both qualitative and quantitative research projects, presented her work at regional academic symposiums, and advanced knowledge in the fields of educational psychology and counseling. Beyond her academic achievements, Jesika has been deeply engaged in initiatives that connect research with community impact. Passionate about enhancing the well-being of marginalized communities, she has designed and delivered peer counseling programs, contributed to mental health awareness campaigns through webinars, radio discussions, public articles, and shared expertise on child digital wellbeing and the role of traditional play in fostering resilience.esilience.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesika-juliana/
