Witri Wahyu Lestari
Prof. Dr.rer.nat. S.Si., M.Sc. Pseudonym: O: Professor of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) at the Division of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia. A leading researcher in porous materials and sustainable chemistry B: Demak, Central Java, Indonesia, 22.12.1980 P: Daughter of Suratijo, an elementary school principal, and Mulyamah, an Islamic education teacher, both of whom instilled the values of discipline, education, and lifelong learning MS: Married to Edy Suparmanto, S.Si. Ch: Majda Hannan Al Abiyyi 2006; Farros Tamim Al Abiyyi 2015; Kayyisa Tasnim Al Abiyyi 2018; Fawwaz Yusuf Al Abiyyi 2020 GrA: She raised in a family that emphasised education, religious values, and perseverance. Her parents encouraged academic excellence, continuous learning, and strong moral character as the foundation of success E: 1999 - 2003 B.Sc. in Chemistry, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia; 2006 - 2008 M.Sc. in Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy, Leipzig University, Germany, supported by a DAAD Scholarship; 2010 - 2014 Dr. rer. nat. in Inorganic Chemistry (Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry), Leipzig University, Germany, supported by the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Ca: Prof. Witri began her academic career as a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in 2004. Over the years, she has held numerous strategic academic and leadership positions, including Coordinator of the Porous Materials for Sustainability Research Group (2015–2017), Member of the Division of International Collaboration, FMIPA UNS (2017–2019), Coordinator of International Affairs, FMIPA UNS (2020–2023), Internationalization Coordinator for FMIPA UNS and the UNS World Class University Program (2020–present), Member of the Cooperation Division, FMIPA UNS (2021–present), Member of the Lecturer Performance Verification and Research Reviewer Team under UNS Quality Assurance (2020–present), Secretary of the Academic Senate, FMIPA UNS (September 2023–November 2025), and Coordinator of the External Funding Division, LPPM UNS (2024–present). Through these roles, she has contributed significantly to advancing research excellence, international collaboration, academic governance, and institutional development at UNS CO: WaCW: She is the author of more than 100 Scopus-indexed scientific publications, numerous conference proceedings, and four academic books. Her research focuses on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, porous materials, and sustainable chemistry applications CaSA: She actively engages in community service initiatives, particularly through collaborations with herbal-based SMEs and local communities, applying scientific innovation to support sustainable economic development Aw: Prof. Witri has received numerous prestigious national and international honours in recognition of her contributions to chemistry, materials science, and scientific leadership. Her accolades include the L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship in Materials Science (2014), the Early Career Chemist Award at Pacifichem (2015), and selection as Indonesia's representative and finalist for the ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women (2016). She attained further recognition through the OWSD/TWAS–Elsevier Foundation Award for Early-Career Women Scientists (2018) and the Outstanding UNS Alumni Award (2018). Her growing international prominence earned her distinctions such as Asia's Rising Star Scientist (2019) and inclusion among the 100 Asian Scientists (2020). Additional honours include Best Presenter at the ITSF Seminar on Science and Technology (2020), Top Three Finalist of the STA Award (2020), the RISTEK-BRIN High-Quality Scientific Publication Award (2020), FMIPA UNS Outstanding Lecturer for Research Publications (2021–2023), Second Academic Leader Award of UNS (2023), the Satyalancana Karya Satya Medal (2023), and the prestigious SSHN Fellowship, France (2025) Me: Active contributor to national and international scientific communities in chemistry, materials science, and women-in-science networks, fostering interdisciplinary and global research collaboration Ach: From her humble beginnings in Jatisono Village, Demak, to becoming an internationally renowned professor and scientist, Prof. Witri’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of education. As the first member of her extended family to attend university, she pursued her academic aspirations across continents, earned prestigious international scholarships, established a globally respected research portfolio, and became a role model for women in science. Her greatest achievement lies in inspiring the younger generation to believe that excellence is attainable for everyone, and that knowledge serves as a powerful force for both personal growth and societal progress LS: As a native Indonesian speaker proficient in English and German, Prof. Witri contributes significantly to international research collaborations, academic leadership, and global scientific discourse H: An avid reader and enthusiastic traveller, Prof. Witri values opportunities to explore new ideas, cultures, and experiences. She also enjoys cooking, which reflects her appreciation for creativity, balance, and lifelong learning beyond the laboratory and classroom PMM: For Prof. Witri, life's most meaningful moments have come through education, mentorship, and human connection. The decision to pursue chemistry opened doors to opportunities she had never imagined, including advanced studies in Germany and a globally recognised scientific career. Along the journey, she found not only academic success but also lifelong mentors, a supportive life partner, and the privilege of mentoring students beyond the classroom. These experiences affirmed her belief that every encounter has the power to shape one's future and that true success is measured not only by achievements, but by the lives one inspires and uplifts along the way OA: In addition to her scientific pursuits, Prof. Witri is deeply committed to educational empowerment and community development. She envisions creating an educational institution that integrates faith, knowledge, leadership, and global perspectives, nurturing future generations to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and agents of positive change RoS: For Prof. Witri, success is not a final destination but a continuous journey of resilience, learning, and contribution. Guided by her belief that ‘You can if you think you can,’ she has transformed challenges into milestones and maintained a positive outlook to create lasting impact. Web: https://iris1103.uns.ac.id/profil-0022128002.asm, https://porous-mater.uns.ac.id/profile/, https://www.asianscientist.com/as100/#indonesia PSN: www.researchgate.net/profile/Witri-Lestari