Prof. Dr. Adi Fahrudin, Professor of Social Work at Universitas Esa Unggul in Jakarta, is a distinguished scholar and practitioner whose expertise spans micro social work practice, psychosocial aspects of disaster, gerontology, indigenous social work, social work education, child welfare, youth and family wellbeing, and psychosocial dimensions of chronic and terminal illness. He holds a Doctorandus in Social Work, a Master of Social Science in Social Work, a PhD in Social Work, and a Bachelor of Psychology, reflecting a rigorous academic foundation that underpins his cross-disciplinary contributions. His professional experience includes service as a government-seconded academic leader, visiting professorships across multiple universities in Southeast Asia, and extensive teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in social work and psychology. He has conducted significant research on disaster psychosocial intervention, climate change, indigenous social work frameworks, and the development of Islamic social work models, and he has published widely on disaster social work, clinical and evidence-based practice, child protection, and social work education. His leadership extends to research collaborations, program development, and active engagement in regional and international professional communities. He has been recognized through prestigious academic appointments and awards, serves on editorial and advisory boards, and holds memberships in prominent organizations such as APASWE, APISWEA, the International Consortium on Social Development, and various national associations in social work and mental health. His sustained commitment to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge, strengthening social work practice, and promoting culturally grounded approaches to wellbeing underscores his merit for the Cross-Disciplinary Innovation Award.
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Featured Publications
1. Fahrudin, A. (2012). Pengantar kesejahteraan sosial. Bandung: PT Refika Aditama.
2. Fahrudin, A. (2012). Pemberdayaan, partisipasi dan penguatan kapasitas masyarakat. Bandung: Humaniora.
3. Hidayat, T., Rizal, A. S., & Fahrudin, F. (2018). Peran pondok pesantren sebagai lembaga pendidikan Islam di Indonesia. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 7(2), 461–472.
4. Yusuf, H., & Fahrudin, A. (2012). Perilaku bullying: Asesmen multidimensi dan intervensi sosial. Psikologi Undip, 11(2), 1–10.
5. Fahrudin, A. (2012). Keberfungsian keluarga: Konsep dan indikator pengukuran dalam penelitian. Informasi Permasalahan dan Usaha Kesejahteraan Sosial, 17(2), 75–81.
Prof. Dr. Adi Fahrudin’s work advances social work practice and research by integrating evidence-based, culturally grounded, and interdisciplinary approaches, addressing critical societal challenges such as disaster response, child protection, and community wellbeing. His contributions foster resilient communities, inform policy, and shape innovative models of social welfare both regionally and globally.