2004 – 2007 : Master in Astrophysics
Astronomy Department, Bandung Institute of Technology
Research Thesis : Planetary System Modeling : Study Case Solar System and 47 Ursae Majoris

1997 – 2003 : Bachelor Degree
Astronomy Department, Bandung Institute of Technology
Research Project : Extrasolar Planet : 47 Ursae Majoris System, Perturbation Effect and its Evolution

education

2012 – present : Astrosphere New Media
Project Manager 365 Days of Astronomy

2010 – present : Majalah Astronomi
associate editor

2007 – present : langitselatan
astronomy communicator | project manager | writer | web developer

2005 – 2006 : Centaurus Magazine
writer

experience

affiliations

  • written and science communication
  • astronomy and public outreach
  • media
  • astronomy event organizer
  • professional use of computer ( OS : Mac OS & Windows ;  Software :  image processing, astronomy software, office packages, web design, vector design)

skills

2007 – present : astronomy communication and education
2006 – 2007: Planetary System Simulation
2005 – present : astronomy and new media
2001 – 2008 : Dynamical calculation of extrasolar planet

research

conf & workshops

Avivah works as a writer and communicator, with a keen interest in social science, philosophy, music, art, archaeology and history. She is involved extensively with astronomy communication with the public, enjoying the challenge of conveying complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner. Other than astronomy, Avivah loves to travel and doing outdoor activities like camping and hanging out with friends in roadside cafes. She lives in Bandung, which is a high altitude location, making the weather pleasantly cool.

biography

w.  simplyvie.com | cosmicdiary.org/blogs/avivah_yamani_riyadi | langitselatan.com
t.   @ivie97 | @langitselatan
f.    facebook.com/simplyvie | facebook.com/langitelatan
in.  id.linkedin.com/in/avivahy

 

blog & socmed

Nataresmi, A.H., T. Laksmana,  A. Yamani, R. Satyaningsih, F.M. Simatupang. 2006. “Building An Amateur Astronomical Community by Popular Astronomy Magazine Publishing.” The 9th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting. Edited by W. Sutantyo; P.W. Premadi; P. Mahasena; T. Hidayat and S. Mineshige. Publisher: Institut Teknologi Bandung Press, 2006, p.358

A. Yamani and Siregar, S. 2006. “Chepeid Period-Luminosity Relation and Main Sequence Star Bolometric Correction: Methodology and Result.” Journal of Aerospace Sciences, 3, 98—111.

A. Yamani, R. Satyaningsih, , T. Hidayat, , I. Radiman, , B. Dermawan, , S. Siregar,  2006. “Modeling of Solar System Using ACRETE”.  Proceeding of The International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS) 2006.

R. Satyaningsih, B. Dermawan, , T. Hidayat, , S. Siregar, I. Radiman, A. Yamani, 2006. “Observations of Extrasolar Planet Transit in Bosscha Observatory”. Proceeding of The International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS) 2006.

A. Yamani, A.A . Baskoro, and D. Pramesti. 2008. “The Langit Selatan blog, a Window for Popularizing Astronomy in Indonesia”. Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2007: Proceedings from the IAU/National Observatory of Athens/ESA/ESO Conference, Athens, Greece, 8-11 October 2007, Christensen L. L., Zoulias M. & Robson, I. (eds.). Published by Eugenides Foundation.

A. Yamani, D. Pramesti K, E.S. Mumpuni, A.A.Baskoro, F.M. Simatupang, T.L. Astraatmaja. 2008. “Communicationg Astronomy Through Online Media”. Proceeding of the 10th Asian- Pasific Regional IAU Meeting 2008.

D. Pramesti.K, E.S.Mumpuni, I.I.Hariawang, A. Yamani. 2008. Folklore as an Astronomical Study of Indonesian Traditional Society Case Study: Bima Sakti and Batara Kala. Proceeding of the 10th Asian- Pasific Regional IAU Meeting 2008.

A. Yamani. 2009. langitselatan as Astronomy Communicator in Indonesia. Proceedings of the Conference of the Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bandung, 29-31 October 2009,  P.W. Premadi, T.Hidayat, H.R.T. wulandari, B.Dermawan, H.L.Malasan, M.Raharto, W.Sawitar and C.Y.Yatini (eds.). Printed by ITB Press.

A. Yamani, E. S. Mumpuni, F. M. Simatupang, R. Satyaningsih, G. I. Prasetyono. 2009. Astro 2.0: langitselatan as the implementation of web 2.0 in Indonesia. Proceedings of the Conference of the Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bandung, 29-31 October 2009,  P.W. Premadi, T.Hidayat, H.R.T. wulandari, B.Dermawan, H.L.Malasan, M.Raharto, W.Sawitar and C.Y.Yatini (eds.). Printed by ITB Press.

A. Yamani, T. Hidayat. 2009. International Year of Astronomy 2009: Various Activities in Indonesia. Proceedings of the Conference of the Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bandung, 29-31 October 2009,  P.W. Premadi, T.Hidayat, H.R.T. wulandari, B.Dermawan, H.L.Malasan, M.Raharto, W.Sawitar and C.Y.Yatini (eds.). Printed by ITB Press.

R. Pujijayanti, A. Yamani, F. M. Simatupang, R. Satyaningsih, I. I.Hariawang. 2009. Annular Solar Eclipse Expedition And Education Session in Lampung. Proceedings of the Conference of the Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bandung, 29-31 October 2009,  P.W. Premadi, T.Hidayat, H.R.T. wulandari, B.Dermawan, H.L.Malasan, M.Raharto, W.Sawitar and C.Y.Yatini (eds.). Printed by ITB Press.

A. Yamani, T. Hidayat, R. Satyaningsih, B. Dermawan. 2010. A Monte Carlo Modeling of Planetary Formation: A Case of 47 Ursae Majoris System. Jurnal Matematika dan Sains. Vol 15, No. 2 (2010).  64-70.

R. Satyaningsih, T. Hidayat, A. Yamani, B. Dermawan. 2010. Probability of Finding Terrestrial Planet within Habitable Zone of Extrasolar Planetary System. Submitted to Jurnal Matematika dan Sains Vol 15, No. 2 (2010). 71-76.

Yatny Yulianty, E. S. Mumpuni, I. I. Hariawang, F.M. Simatupang, A. Yamani. 2011. Star-lore As An Indigenous Astronomy on Delivering Astronomy. Will be published in 11th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting Proceedings.

A. Yamani, P. Utomo, R. Satyaningsih, T. L Astraatmadja. 2011. Role of Social Media in Communicating Astronomy in Indonesia. Will be published in 11th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting Proceedings.

A. Yamani. 2011. “langitselatan”, Jendela Informasi dan Edukasi Astronomi. Prosiding Seminar Himpunan Astronomi Indonesia. Bandung, Indonesia, 27 Oktober 2011. B. Dermawan, D. Herdiwijaya, P. Mahasena, W. Sawitar, T. Hidayat, H. R. T. Wulandari, P. W. Premadi, A. B. Suksmono, T. Djamaluddin, M. I. Arifyanto, L. T. Handoko & M. Raharto (eds). Penerbit HAI Pustaka.

Presentation:

A.Yamani. 2008. “Awareness Building of Astronomy as Basic Science and Heritage of Humanity”. 11th Global Hands On Universe Meeting 2008. Lisbon.

A. Yamani. 2010.”Implementation of Web 2.0 for education and popularisation in Indonesia“. Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2010. Cape Town. South Africa.

A. Yamani. 2011. Social Network & Astronomy Outreach in Indonesia. GHOU 2011 Conference. Chicago. USA (online presentation from Thailand)

A. Yamani. 2011. “Online to Offline: Translating Media Usage to Real Life Public”.  Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2011. Beijing. China. (will be published in CAP 2011 online proceedings)

Poster :

A.A.  Baskoro, A. Yamani, D Pramesti, and E.S.Mumpuni. 2007. “Langitselatan, Exist to Spread the Knowledge of Astronomy through Online Media”. Proceedings of Astronomy One Day Seminar. Bosscha Observatory, Lembang. Bandung.

F. M. Simatupang, A. Yamani, Y. Yulianty, I. I. Hariawang, E. S. Mumpuni. 2009. langitselatan Activities During IYA 2009.  Conference of Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics Proceedings.

publications