Hokky Situngkir

Hokky Situngkir, (born 7 February 1978)^[1] is an Indonesian scientist specializing in complexity theory at Surya University, as well as the founder of the Bandung Fe Institute, a research institute for social complexity research. His academic activities include research regarding the aspects of fractal geometry in Indonesian Batik,^[2] mathematical aspects of Indonesian traditional folk songs and in the architecture of Borobudur,^[3] and Indonesian stock market analysis with econophysics^[4] alongside Indonesian senior physicist Yohanes Surya. Hokky Situngkir is also considered to be a founding member of the Indonesian website Perpustakaan Digital Budaya Indonesia.^[5] He is considered to be a prominent Indonesian inventor and innovator, due to his works on batik and several other traditional cultures.^[6]

Econophysics in Indonesia

While working with Yohanes Surya, Situngkir participated in efforts regarding the financial market specific to trading and investment in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. His research consisted of implementing statistical mechanics and complexity theory in Indonesian specific financial risk management, trading strategies, and the optimization and observational methods for surveillance due to allegedly abnormal returns in the stock market indexes. In 2005, they published their work on econophysics in Indonesian, entitled Aplikasi Fisika dalam Analisis Keuangan.

Fractal Batik

As an extension of his work on social complexity theory, Situngkir has participated in research regarding the social and cultural significance of batik as a form of generative art, in the context of the indigenous inhabitants of Indonesia, and the usage of computational tessellation and mathematical iterative design to automate the generation of traditional batik motifs. He has also participated in research regarding the usage of similar techniques in the field of traditional Indonesian weaving and architectural ornamentation.^[7][8]

Indonesian Digital Library for Traditional Culture

He participated in the creation of the Indonesian Digital Library of Traditional Culture (Perpustakaan Digital Budaya Indonesia or PDBI), allegedly in order to create public access to the diversity of Indonesian traditional culture as information, for the further application of data sciences. He also participated in the establishment of "Sobat Budaya", a youth community for participation in the open digital library. Based on this library, he has participated in promoting innovations based on Indonesian culture, by the mapping of Indonesian batik motifs, folk songs, traditional food and beverages, and batik software and applications.^[9][10]

Awards

• Silver Medal of GICA (Ganesha Innovation Championship Award) 2014 from Bandung Institute of Technology Alumni Association^[11]
• National Award of Intellectual Property 2013 from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia^[12]
• 10 Indonesian Inventors by TEMPO Magazine^[13]
• Ashoka Fellow 2012^[14]
• Ahmad Bakrie Award 2011^[15]

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