Wiwit Suryanto is an innovative and passionate seismologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in computational geophysics and hazard mitigation. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and the Vice Dean at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) , he blends academic leadership with deep technical expertise in field data acquisition, processing, and modeling.He earned his Doctorate in Seismology from Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, where his research focused on Rotational Motion in Seismology. Dr. Suryanto is proficient in advanced computational methods and has successfully led numerous industrial research initiatives, such as SpectraGAMA, PertaGAMANT, and Tarsius.Beyond his university roles, he holds several strategic positions in the global and national scientific community:Regional Advisory Committee Member at the Asia Oceania Geosciences Community (AOGS).Expert Board Member at the Indonesian Association of Geophysicists (HAGI).Editorial Board Member for Discover Hazards (Springer).Associate Member of the EarthScope Consortium (USA).
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
National Outstanding Employee of the Year (2023)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia
Inspirational Lecturer Award 2021
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
01 Mar 1999 - present
Post Doctoral Researcher
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
01 Jan 2006 - 01 Jan 2007