Biography

Dr. Yerik Afrianto Singgalen completed his undergraduate education at Satya Wacana Christian University in 2012, earning a Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree in Psychology in 2014. He furthered his studies by obtaining a Doctorate in the same field in 2019 and added another Master's degree in 2022. Dr. Yerik's expertise encompasses Tourism, focusing on Sentiment Analysis, Ecotourism, Remote Sensing, and Decision Support Systems. As an educator, he teaches various courses such as Information Systems Analysis and Design, Project Management in Information Systems, and Service Psychology, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of technology application and management within the tourism industry. As an academic dedicated to community empowerment and social welfare development, Dr. Yerik has made significant contributions through his research and publications. In his work "Community Empowerment and Social Welfare Development through Social Entrepreneurship," he emphasizes the importance of social entrepreneurship in enhancing community well-being. Another notable publication, "Implementation of Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka in Pringsewu," analyzes educational policies in the context of regional tourism development. He also explores the impacts of the tourism and mining industries in "Livelihood Transformation through the Existence of Mining and Tourism Industries." Through innovative approaches, Dr. Yerik continues to inspire researchers and practitioners in the fields of sustainable social and economic development.

Education

Dr. Yerik Afrianto Singgalen completed his undergraduate education at Satya Wacana Christian University in 2012. He continued his studies at the same university, earning a Master’s degree in Psychology in 2014. Dr. Yerik then obtained his Doctorate in the same field in 2019 and added another Master's degree in 2022.

Expertise

Dr. Yerik's expertise encompasses the field of Tourism, focusing on Sentiment Analysis, Ecotourism, Remote Sensing, and Decision Support Systems. He possesses a deep understanding of sustainable tourism development and the application of technology within the tourism industry.

Teaching

As an instructor, Dr. Yerik teaches various courses, including Information Systems Analysis and Design, Fundamentals of Economics, Digital Innovation Design, E-Business, Service Management, Information Systems Project Management, Risk Management, Information Systems Management in Hospitality, Research Methods and Scientific Writing, Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Agricultural Planning and Incentives, Tourist Behavior, and Service Psychology.

Recent Publications

Dr. Yerik Afrianto Singgalen, S.Si., M.Si., is an academic focused on community empowerment and social welfare development through innovative approaches. With in-depth research, Dr. Yerik has made significant contributions to understanding and developing sustainable social models in Indonesia.

In his publication titled "Community Empowerment and Social Welfare Development through Social Entrepreneurship," Dr. Yerik explores how social entrepreneurship can serve as an effective tool for empowering communities and enhancing social welfare. This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the public, private, and community sectors to create sustainable impacts.

Furthermore, in "Implementation of Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka in Pringsewu for Regional Tourism Resilience and Development: Penta Helix Collaborative Model and Actor-Network Theory Perspective," Dr. Yerik analyzes the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar education policy within the context of regional tourism development. He employs the Penta Helix collaborative model and Actor-Network Theory perspective to understand the dynamics and challenges faced in this process.

In the publication "Livelihood Transformation through the Existence of Mining and Tourism Industries: Case of North Halmahera District, North Maluku, Indonesia," Dr. Yerik examines the impact of mining and tourism industries on the livelihood transformation of communities in North Halmahera District. This research provides important insights into how industries can contribute to economic and social changes in the area.

Dr. Yerik also conducts sustainability analyses of mangrove-based ecotourism in his publication "Mangrove-based Ecotourism Sustainability Analysis using NDVI and AHP Approach." Utilizing vegetation analysis and the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method, this research assesses the potential and challenges faced in developing mangrove-based ecotourism.

Lastly, in "The Role of Social Enterprise in Community Empowerment for Long-Term Living," Dr. Yerik highlights the crucial role of social entrepreneurship in empowering communities to achieve long-term sustainability. This research underscores how entrepreneurial initiatives can provide solutions to the social and economic challenges faced by local communities.

With his extensive background and experience, Dr. Yerik Afrianto Singgalen continues to contribute to sustainable social and economic development through his research and academic publications, inspiring researchers and practitioners in this field.