CV

Advancing food safety through innovative science, from farm to table, to protect public health and ensure a safer future.

Contact Information

Name Dr. Nodali Ndraha
Email nodali.ndraha@brin.go.id
Phone +6285266595844
Website https://www.nodali.com

Experience

  • 2025 - present

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Junior Researcher
    National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
    Focusing on supporting the management of food safety, my research aims to develop innovative strategies and tools to ensure the quality and safety of food products. By examining various aspects of food safety management, such as risk assessment, monitoring, and regulatory compliance, I strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of food safety systems. Through this work, I aim to contribute to the protection of public health and the promotion of consumer confidence in the food supply.
  • 2025 - 2025

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Technical Policy Reviewer
    National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
    Responsible for evaluating scientific and technical policies, guidelines, or proposals to ensure they are aligned with national research priorities, regulatory standards, and scientific best practices. This role involves reviewing documents, analyzing technical content, providing constructive feedback, and recommending improvements to enhance policy effectiveness.
  • 2024 - 2025

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Scientific Data Analyst
    National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
    Responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing research data to support scientific studies and innovation. This role involves working with researchers to understand data needs, applying statistical and computational tools to analyze complex datasets, and creating clear reports and visualizations to communicate findings. The analyst also helps ensure data quality, supports scientific publications, and may provide training in data analysis methods. Their work supports evidence-based decision-making and contributes to the success of national research and innovation projects.
  • 2022 - 2024

    Keelung, Taiwan

    Postdoctoral researcher
    National Taiwan Ocean University
    Developed molecular methods for detecting foodborne pathogens in poultry
  • 2014 - 2015

    Lombok, Indonesia

    Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Advisor
    SNV (Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers)
    Carried out a nutritional baseline study analysis and agricultural/food availability study within the selected communities.
  • 2017 - 2018

    Keelung, Taiwan

    Chairman
    NTOU International Student Association
    Directed the operations and initiatives of the international student association.
    • Organized cultural and social events to foster community engagement among students.
    • Facilitated the orientation and onboarding of new international students arriving in Taiwan.

Education

  • 2017 - 2021

    Keelung, Taiwan

    PhD
    National Taiwan Ocean University
    Food Science
  • 2015 - 2017

    Keelung, Taiwan

    MS
    National Taiwan Ocean University
    Food Science
  • 2005 - 2009

    Medan, Indonesia

    BS
    Universitas Sumatera Utara
    Agricultural Engineering

Publications

Skills

QMRA, R for food science (Master): quantitative microbial risk assessment, food safety, predictive modeling, predictive microbiology

Languages

Indonesian : Native speaker
English : Professional

Interests

Food Microbiology: quantitative microbial risk assessment, food safety, predictive modeling, predictive microbiology

Certificates

  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual - Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) (2018)
  • Awareness Training for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) - Mindo Education (2025)
  • Awareness Training for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) - Mindo Education (2025)
  • Awareness Training for Food Safety Management Based on ISO 22000:2018 - Mindo Education (2025)
  • Awareness Training for Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) - Mindo Education (2025)

Projects

  • Microbiological Food Safety of Green Vegetables

    This project proposes to develop predictive models and quantitative microbial risk assessments for pathogens on green vegetables produced by local farmers in Central Java, Indonesia, specifically focusing on the impacts of climate change to enhance food safety and public health.

    • Development of molecular methods for detecting foodborne pathogens in green vegetables
    • Development of predictive modeling for the occurrence and level of foodborne pathogens in green vegetables
  • STAPHYLO-GUARD

    This project develops a rapid test kit for detecting Staphylococcus aureus in free meal programs.

    • Development of molecular methods for detecting foodborne pathogens in free meal program

References

  • Professor Hsin-I Hsiao

    Former MSc and PhD supervisor in the Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan.

  • Dr. Satriyo K. W.

    Chairman of the Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency.