Herawati Sudoyo

Recognised by The Lancet as a Champion of Basic Science in Indonesia, molecular biologist Herawati Sudoyo is a pioneer in DNA research whose contributions to molecular biology, human genetics and forensic DNA analysis have helped advance scientific research in the country. A Ph.D. graduate of Monash University, she spent nearly three decades helping establish the Eijkman Institute as a world-class research centre, while spearheading the Indonesian Genome Diversity Project to map the genetic diversity of Indonesia’s population and explore its links to disease susceptibility, paving the way for advances in precision medicine.

Currently serving as Chair of the Commission on Medical Sciences at the Indonesian Academy of Sciences and Senior Scientist at the Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology, Sudoyo continues to play a leading role in shaping the country’s scientific landscape. Her work in forensic DNA analysis has also contributed to critical national security breakthroughs, including identifying the perpetrators of the 2004 Australian Embassy bombing within weeks. A recipient of the prestigious Habibie Prize and Bakrie Award, she remains a strong advocate for women in research, championing scientific discovery and helping strengthen the foundations of Indonesia’s scientific future