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Chandra Purnama

Chandra Purnama

PROFILE

Permanent lecturer at the International Relations Study Program, Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD), Jatinangor, and adjunct lecturer at President University and Universitas Pertahanan.

Experienced academic with extensive involvement in diplomacy, public policy, defense education, and international media engagement. Actively serves as a resource person for government institutions, the Indonesian Parliament, and national and international media.

 

EDUCATION

Padjadjaran University, Indonesia

Bachelor’s Degree (S1) – International Relations, 1985

Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Master’s Degree (S2) – Political Science (Concentration in International Relations), 1991

Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia

Doctoral Degree (S3) – International Studies, 2015

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience – Undergraduate Program (Bachelor’s Degree)

Department / Study Program of International Relations

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

Padjadjaran University

  • History of Diplomacy and Indonesian Foreign Policy (1986–1990)
  • Foreign Policy Analysis (1991–2024)
  • Comparative Foreign Policy (2002–2007)
  • International Economics (1991–1997)
  • Social Change (1991–2001)
  • International Communication (1991–2006)
  • Fundamentals of Logic (2003–2004)
  • Philosophy of Science (2004–2005)
  • Positivism in International Relations (2007–2009)
  • Foreign Aid and International Cooperation (2011–2012)
  • Global Communication and Media (2007–2024)
  • Indonesian Foreign Policy (2011–2024)
  • Public and Cultural Diplomacy (2016–2024)
  • Content and Framing Analysis (2019–2024)
  • Pancasila (2011–2021)

 

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 

  • Secretary, Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Padjadjaran University (1996–1999)
  • Secretary, Extension Program of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Padjadjaran University (1997–1999)
  • Head of International Business Studies, Community College, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Padjadjaran University (2001–2005)
  • Coordinator, International Relations Study Program,Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Padjadjaran University (2014–2016)
  • Head, International Relations Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Padjadjaran University (2016–2018)