Quantum materials researcher
Hi, I'm Herlin Idris.
Ph.D. candidate and research assistant exploring single-crystal growth, rare-earth materials, and strongly correlated systems.
I work at the intersection of experimental physics, material characterization, and scientific problem-solving at IPB University and BRIN.
About me
A physicist building a research path through quantum materials and experimental science.
From materials to meaning
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Physics at IPB University and a Research Assistant at BRIN's Quantum Physics Research Center. My current work focuses on high-quality rare-earth and intermetallic single crystals, connecting crystal structure with electronic, magnetic, and strongly correlated phenomena.
My earlier work spans metal–polymer joining, activated-carbon biopolymer adsorbents, and experimental data analysis. Across each project, I enjoy turning careful measurements into clear scientific insight.
Selected work
Research projects
Experimental projects across quantum materials, advanced joining, and environmental materials.
Rare-earth & intermetallic single-crystal growth
Current Ph.D. research on synthesizing polycrystalline precursors and growing high-quality quantum-material single crystals using the Bridgman method.
Structure–property characterization
Combining powder XRD, Laue diffraction, GSAS-II refinement, VESTA, and low-temperature resistivity/Hall measurements to understand material behavior.
Friction spot joining of AlMg5–PMMA
Master's thesis research optimizing friction spot joining parameters and evaluating the morphology and mechanical performance of a dissimilar metal–polymer joint.
Activated carbon–biopolymer adsorbents
Designed alginate and alginate/CMC composite beads for methylene blue removal from water through adsorption experiments and ionic crosslinking.
Research journey
Experience
A timeline of research, experimentation, and scientific collaboration.
Research Assistant — Quantum Materials / Single-Crystal Growth
BRIN, Quantum Physics Research Center · Serpong, Indonesia
Developing rare-earth and intermetallic quantum materials through polycrystalline precursor preparation, Bridgman crystal growth, process optimization, powder XRD and Laue characterization, GSAS-II refinement, VESTA analysis, and low-temperature resistivity/Hall measurements.
Ph.D. Candidate — Physics, Quantum Materials
IPB University · Bogor, Indonesia
Doctoral by Research program in collaboration with BRIN, focused on the relationship between crystal structure, electronic properties, magnetic behavior, and strong correlation in rare-earth/intermetallic systems.
Master's Thesis Researcher — Dissimilar Metal–Polymer Joining
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University · St. Petersburg, Russia
Optimized friction spot joining parameters for AlMg5–PMMA, evaluated joint morphology and tensile performance, and developed the work into a 2024 publication in Welding and Diagnostics.
Research Intern — Materials Science
Kasetsart University · Bangkok, Thailand
Synthesized and characterized activated carbon beads based on alginate and alginate/CMC blends for methylene blue removal, including batch adsorption experiments and international research presentation.
Tools & methods
Research toolkit
The methods, instruments, and habits I bring to experimental research.
Quantum materials
Rare-earth and intermetallic systems, strongly correlated materials, crystal structure–property relationships
Synthesis & growth
Bridgman crystal growth, polycrystalline precursor preparation, arc melting, process optimization
Characterization
Powder XRD, Laue diffraction, SEM/EDX, tensile testing, morphology analysis
Transport & data
Resistivity and Hall measurements, experimental data analysis, Python
Research tools
GSAS-II, VESTA, Python, scientific visualization, literature review
Scientific practice
Experimental design, parameter optimization, documentation, scientific writing
Collaboration
Research planning, troubleshooting, presentations, interdisciplinary teamwork
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia (native), English (C2 Proficient), Russian (basic)
Academic foundation
Education & recognition
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — Physics, Quantum Materials
Jan 2026 — PresentIPB University · Bogor, Indonesia
Doctoral by Research in collaboration with BRIN, focused on rare-earth/intermetallic single-crystal growth and structure–property relationships.
M.Sc. — New Materials and Additive Technologies
Sep 2021 — Jun 2023Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University · St. Petersburg, Russia
With Distinction · CGPA 3.97/4.00. Thesis on friction spot joining of AlMg5 alloy and PMMA, with approximately 200% mechanical performance improvement over the tested polymer baseline.
S.Si. — Physics
Sep 2016 — Feb 2021IPB University · Bogor, Indonesia
Thesis on activated carbon beads based on alginate and alginate/CMC blends for methylene blue removal from water.
Selected publications
- Friction Spot Joining of AlMg5 Alloy and Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), Welding and Diagnostics (2024)
- Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon Beads Based on Alginate and Alginate/CMC Blends, undergraduate thesis (2021)
Awards & recognition
- Putra Permira 2022 / Youth Ambassador of Indonesian Students in Russia
- Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project Olympiad winner — Chemistry & Materials Science (2021)
- Semifinalist, Climate Science Olympiad (2023)
- Duta Hidup Sehat — Pasanggiri Mojang Jajaka Kota Bogor (2021)
- International Exchange Students / KUEX delegate, Kasetsart University (2019)
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to me.
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