Aisah Taufik Hidayat Abdullah, fondly known as Aisyah, currently works as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst on the Research Team at IESR. In this role, Aisyah is responsible for geospatial data modeling and analysis to support strategic research in the field of energy transition. Her work involves mapping renewable energy potential, analyzing satellite imagery, and conducting various spatial studies that align with IESR’s mission.

Aisyah holds a Master’s degree in Geomatics from Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai (UBB) in Romania. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). During her postgraduate studies, she participated in a six-month student exchange program at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, with a focus on Geospatial Information Engineering. This experience broadened her global perspective on the use of spatial technologies across various sectors and regions.

Before pursuing her graduate studies, Aisyah worked as a GIS Engineer at a GIS software company, under the Emergency Spatial Support Center (ESSC) team. In that role, she was responsible for preparing and optimizing spatial data, as well as developing innovative solutions using Esri technologies to support disaster management and emergency response. The experience sharpened her ability to integrate technical expertise with real-world challenges in the field.

Outside of her professional work, Aisyah is an avid reader of novels themed around life and travel. In her spare time, she occasionally enjoys participating in community volunteering activities. She also has a deep passion for backpacking-style travel, which she sees not just as a way to explore new places, but as an art of independently planning journeys—from mapping routes and managing budgets to immersing herself in local life. For her, such travels often lead to unexpected encounters that enrich her worldview and serve as a meaningful form of personal contemplation.