IPB University Biofloc Researcher, Dr Julie Ekasari, Named Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2025

Dr Julie Ekasari, a researcher in the field of fisheries and marine science at IPB University, has been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2025, as released by Elsevier and Stanford University. 

With nearly two decades of research experience since 2006, she is known as one of the pioneers in the development of biofloc technology for aquaculture.

“I think it’s because I was one of the first researchers to study this technology (biofloc), so my research has been cited by many subsequent researchers,” she said.

“I am very grateful and happy with this achievement, especially because it is also a collective achievement with my students and team. I am very thankful and proud of them,” she said.

Dr Julie believes that aquaculture in Indonesia is an important and promising sector for development. However, current research on aquaculture has not yet addressed many of the problems encountered in the field. 

“A researcher should spend a lot of time in the field and be able to identify the problems faced by farmers so that solutions can be found through research,” she explained.

The problems faced by farmers are also generally very complex and require a multi/interdisciplinary scientific approach. Therefore, she said, researchers need to collaborate with researchers from various fields of science, policy makers, and relevant stakeholders.

Dr Julie Ekasari’s achievement in being included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 list is based on a number of objective indicators, such as the number of citations, H-index, and the global impact of publications. These parameters are international standards for assessing the extent of a researcher’s contribution to the development of science and technology in the world.

Her research not only enriches scientific literature, but also provides a new direction for sustainable aquaculture policies and marine resource management, both nationally and internationally.

Through her work, Dr Julie Ekasari has proven that Indonesian scientists are capable of competing on the world stage. Not only through publications, but also through dedication and real contributions to food and environmental sustainability. (dh) (IAAS/NRA)