Lecturer, Associate Professor

Whika Dewatisari

Hi there,

My name is Whika, and I am a lecturer at Universitas Terbuka. I have been teaching here for several years, and I am passionate about helping my students reach their full potential.

As a lecturer, I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas. I believe that everyone has the potential to succeed, and it is my job to help them unlock it.

Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me, and I look forward to connecting with you soon!

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16 Years of Experience

Education

2002 - 2007

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Paper:

ID: Pengaruh padat penebaran nauplii dengan pakan silase ikan juwi terhadap produk biomassa Artemia franciscana

EN: The effect of stocking density of nauplii fed with Juwi fish silage on the biomass production of Artemia franciscana.

2007 - 2009

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Master's degree in Bioscience

Thesis:

ID: Uji anatomi, metabolit sekunder dan molekuler Sansevieria trifasciata

EN: Anatomical, Secondary Metabolite, and Molecular Testing of Sansevieria trifasciata.

2018 - 2022

Universitas Gadjah Mada

Doctor in the field of Microbiology studies

Dissertation:

ID: Kajian potensi ekstrak daun Sansevieria trifasciata prain dan Sansevieria cylindrica bojer: mekanisme seluler dan molekuler sebagai antibakteri

EN: Study Of The Potential Of Extracts From Sansevieria trifasciata Prain And Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms As Antibacterials

Experience

2024 - Current

Universitas Terbuka Yogyakarta

Academic Staff

2022 - Current

Horizon e-Publishing Group

Editorial member on secondary metabolism of plant phytochemistry expertise

2022 - 2024

Universitas Terbuka Lampung

Manager of Learning Assistance and Teaching Materials Services

2018 - 2022

Universitas Gadjah Mada

PhD Student

2015 - 2018

Universitas Terbuka Lampung

Manager of Tutorials and Teaching Materials

2008 - 2015

Universitas Terbuka Lampung

Academic Staff

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Whika Febria Dewatisari

Associate Professor of Biology, Universitas Terbuka Indonesia

Phytochemistry of Plants

TEKNOLOGI LINGKUNGAN

FA Soelistianto, DH Nugroho, L Marlina, Y Baali, WF Dewatisari, ... Yayasan Tri Edukasi Ilmiah, 2025

Buku “Teknologi Lingkungan” ini menghadirkan kajian komprehensif mengenai peran dan penerapan teknologi dalam menjaga serta mengelola lingkungan hidup secara berkelanjutan. Pembahasan dimulai dari prinsip-prinsip dasar ilmu lingkungan yang menjadi fondasi keberlanjutan global, seperti keterkaitan ekosistem, daya dukung, keanekaragaman hayati, hingga tanggung jawab etis manusia terhadap alam. Selanjutnya, buku ini mengupas secara mendalam berbagai teknologi pengelolaan...

Optimalisasi Pengolahan Hasil Pertanian Kakao Theobroma cacao: Pengabdian untuk Kemajuan Masyarakat Desa Surya Mataram, Kecamatan Marga Tiga, Kabupaten Lampung Timur

WF Dewatisari Seminar Nasional Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Terbuka 4, 675-687, 2025

Kakao (Theobroma cacao) merupakan salah satu komoditas perkebunan terbesar di Indonesia. Desa Surya Mataram yang terletak di Kecamatan Marga Tiga, Kabupaten Lampung Timur merupakan salah satu desa yang Sebagian penduduk desanya menanam pohon kakao. Kurangnya pemahaman petani kakao mengenai teknologi pengolahan buah kakao dan belum adanya standar proses untuk menghasilkan biji kakao kering berkualitas dan...

A Review on Alkaloid Diversity in Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom):: Influence of Strain and Geographic Origin

WF Dewatisari, E Nuryandani Proceeding International Seminar of Science and Technology 4, 49-62, 2025

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a Southeast Asian herbal plant that has long been traditionally used as a stimulant, analgesic, and folk medicine. The plant contains various secondary metabolite compounds, particularly alkaloids, which are responsible for its pharmacological activities. However, the alkaloid composition of kratom varies significantly depending on strain and geographical origin, leading to inconsistencies...

TEKNOLOGI PERTANIAN ORGANIK

W Febria Teknologi Pertanian Organik, 74, 2025

Kemajuan dalam bidang bioteknologi sering kali disertai dengan berbagai kontroversi terkait perkembangan teknologinya, terutama di sektor pertanian. Saat ini marak berkembangnya penerapan Bioteknologi hijau. Bioteknologi hijau merupakan penerapan teknologi biologi untuk meningkatkan pertanian, dengan fokus pada pengembangan tanaman yang lebih tahan terhadap hama, penyakit, dan kondisi lingkungan yang tidak menguntungkan. Hal ini meliputi teknik seperti...

Efficacy of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. extract in enhancing diabetic wound healing through modulation of IL-1β, PDGFβ, and TGF-β in a rat model

WF Dewatisari, PC Situmorang, A Setyawati, S Utami, FR Zuhairi Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research 13 (6), 1776-1796, 2025

Context: Diabetic wound is characterized by prolonged inflammation and impaired tissue regeneration.Aims: To investigate the efficacy of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. in modulating inflammatory and regenerative cytokines, including IL-1β, PDGFβ, and TGF-β in diabetic wound healing.Methods: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling identified key phytoconstituents of the extract. This was followed by antioxidant assays of 2,...

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