The Science Education Study Program (Prodi Pendidikan IPA) at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education (FPMIPA), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), celebrates a major international milestone. Eight professors from the department have officially been recognized as Top 5% Overall World Scholars according to research analytics platform ScholarGPS.

This collective recognition highlights the faculty’s global research influence, high publication output, and sustained academic impact in science education and related multidisciplinary fields.

Honored Professors

The eight faculty members recognized in the global ScholarGPS ranking are:

  1. Prof. Dr. Asep Kadarohman, M.Si.
  2. Prof. Dr. Diana Rochintaniawati, M.Ed.
  3. Prof. Dr. Ida Kaniawati, M.Si.
  4. Prof. Dr. Eka Cahya Prima, M.T.
  5. Prof. Dr. phil. Ari Widodo, M.Ed.
  6. Prof. Dr. Riandi, M.Si.
  7. Prof. Dr. Andi Suhandi, M.Si.
  8. Prof. Dr. Parlindungan Sinaga, M.Si.

Elevating UPI’s International Academic Reputation

ScholarGPS evaluates scholars globally based on rigorous scientometric performance, including total publication quality, productivity, and citation impact across specialized and overall disciplines. Achieving a place in the Top 5% Overall World Scholar category demonstrates that research produced by UPI’s Science Education faculty continues to shape global discourse in science learning, STEM integration, and educational innovation.

The department and faculty leadership extend their highest congratulations to the eight professors. This milestone reinforces UPI’s commitment to academic excellence and international research leadership.