School of Social Science

Galih Wisnu Pradipta

PhD Candidate
School of Social Science

Galih Wisnu Pradipta is a PhD Candidate at the School of Social Science, The University of Queensland. He is undertaking his doctoral research from a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on Criminology, Sociology, and Public Policy, under the supervision of Professor Adrian Cherney (Professor Adrian Cherney | UQ Experts)  and Associate Professor Renee Zahnow (Associate Professor Renee Zahnow - School of Social Science - University of Queensland). Galih’s research focuses on the complex dynamics between state agencies and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) in Indonesia. His work investigates how collaboration, trust-building, and strategic partnerships shape the effectiveness of P/CVE initiatives on the ground.

With over a decade of experience as a law enforcement officer and community development practitioner, Galih combines practical field insights with academic rigour. His current project explores the role of multi-stakeholder networks, local governance, and community-based resilience strategies to strengthen reintegration and rehabilitation programs for former violent extremists. He is actively engaged in fieldwork, conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with CSOs, state agencies, and community leaders. Galih’s research aims to generate evidence-based recommendations to enhance state–civil society cooperation and inform policy frameworks across Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.

Research interests:

  • Criminology
  • State–civil society relations
  • Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE)
  • Strategic Action Fields (SAF)
  • Community resilience and reintegration
  • Preventive policing and deradicalisation
  • Policy and governance

Qualifications:

  • Master of Science (M.Si.) in Administrative Sciences, Menarasiswa Administration Science Institute, Bogor, West Java (2016)
  • Bachelor of Police Science (S.Ik.), College of Police Science (STIK–PTIK), Jakarta, Indonesia (2013)
  • Indonesia National Police Academy (2006)

Scholarships & Awards:

  • Awardee, Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) (2021)
  • Awardee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ, Leadership for Middle Managers, Victoria University (2017)
  • Awardee, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), KCCP Program of Police System (2017)
  • Satyalencana Loyalty Award (8, 16 years and above), President of the Republic of Indonesia (2015) (2023)
  • Multiple commendations for investigative leadership in serious crime (2007 - 2021)

Selected Projects & Publications:

  • Community Network Analysis in Disclosing Criminal Acts of Terrorism through Monitoring Center, National Police Headquarters, Jakarta, PTIK, 2013
  • Indonesia National Police Strategies to Reduce Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Areas, Korea National Police Event, 2016
  • Advancing Quality Innovation Hub by Integrating Call Command Centre, Victoria University, 2017