Consortium Director, Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS)

As Consortium Director, Liam provides executive leadership of ACICIS and is responsible for all aspects of the consortium's operations— both in Australia and Indonesia. Liam is an energetic advocate for ACICIS and its mission to increase the number of Australian university students undertaking study at Indonesian institutions of higher learning.

As the Director of ACICIS, Liam is frequently called upon to make the case for greater bilateral educational exchange between Australia and Indonesia to a diverse audience of Australian and Indonesian governments, businesee representatives, higher education administrators, and the general publics of both countries.

Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia to Western Australia

Listiana Operananta joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1997 after pursuing a career in several Indonesian medias. Born in Bandung, Listiana completed her undergraduate studies in International Relations at Parahyangan University in 1994. While serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she earned her master's degree in Political Science from University of Indonesia in 2000.

Prior to her current position as Consul General of Indonesia in Western Australia, Listiana was the Director for Information and Media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Listiana Operananta was previously assigned at the Indonesian Embassy in London and in Wellington, responsible for economic affairs, as well as information and social cultural affairs.

Professor, Urban Design Indonesia, Monash University Indonesia

Professor Stephen Cairns is an urban designer, writer, teacher and current member of the Executive team at Monash University Indonesia. Stephen's research is focused on architecture, design and urban planning, and takes theoretical and practical forms. He also works to support Monash University's global network, as it aims to drive innovation and address critical educational challenges through impactful partnerships and collaborative efforts such as the Banten Mosaic Living Lab.

Stephen also serves as Titular Professor at ETH Zurich, and leads the Agropolitan Territories research group at Future Cities Lab (FCL) in Singapore. He has held visiting professorships at the Graduate School of Design (GSH) Harvard University and National University of Singapore.

As Consortium Director, Liam provides executive leadership of ACICIS and is responsible for all aspects of the consortium's operations— both in Australia and Indonesia. Liam is an energetic advocate for ACICIS and its mission to increase the number of Australian university students undertaking study at Indonesian institutions of higher learning.

As the Director of ACICIS, Liam is frequently called upon to make the case for greater bilateral educational exchange between Australia and Indonesia to a diverse audience of Australian and Indonesian governments, businesee representatives, higher education administrators, and the general publics of both countries.

Listiana Operananta joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1997 after pursuing a career in several Indonesian medias. Born in Bandung, Listiana completed her undergraduate studies in International Relations at Parahyangan University in 1994. While serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she earned her master's degree in Political Science from University of Indonesia in 2000.

Prior to her current position as Consul General of Indonesia in Western Australia, Listiana was the Director for Information and Media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Listiana Operananta was previously assigned at the Indonesian Embassy in London and in Wellington, responsible for economic affairs, as well as information and social cultural affairs.

Professor Stephen Cairns is an urban designer, writer, teacher and current member of the Executive team at Monash University Indonesia. Stephen's research is focused on architecture, design and urban planning, and takes theoretical and practical forms. He also works to support Monash University's global network, as it aims to drive innovation and address critical educational challenges through impactful partnerships and collaborative efforts such as the Banten Mosaic Living Lab.

Stephen also serves as Titular Professor at ETH Zurich, and leads the Agropolitan Territories research group at Future Cities Lab (FCL) in Singapore. He has held visiting professorships at the Graduate School of Design (GSH) Harvard University and National University of Singapore.