Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori

Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori is a Researcher at the Postgraduate School, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, and currently a PhD Researcher at the Division of Genomics and Transcriptomics, The Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan. Additionally, he is a Director of The Virtual Research Center for Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (VRCBB). Dr. Ansori serves as an Editorial Board Member at Scientific Reports (Springer Nature), BMC Microbiology (Springer Nature), Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology (John Wiley & Sons, Inc), Journal of Translational Medicine (Springer Nature), an Associate Editor at Frontiers in Virology (Frontiers Media SA), and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (Elsevier). Dr. Ansori is also an active member of multiple scientific societies, such as the European Virus Bioinformatics Center (EVBC), the Indonesian Young Academy of Science (ALMI), the American Society for Virology (ASV), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), the World Society for Virology (WSV), and the Council of Asian Science Editors (CASE). Recognized for his contributions to public science communication, Dr. Ansori was honored with the TCID Author Award in 2023, selected by The Conversation Indonesia.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Researcher, Postgraduate School, Universitas Airlangga
  • 2024–present
    Associate Editor, Journal of Translational Medicine
  • 2025–present
    Member, World Society for Virology (WSV)
  • 2024–present
    PhD Researcher, Division of Genomics and Transcriptomics, Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University
  • 2024–present
    Associate Editor, Frontiers in Drug Discovery
  • 2025–present
    Editorial Board Member, Biomolecules and Biomedicine
  • 2022–present
    Adjunct Faculty Member, Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University
  • 2023–present
    Member, The Indonesian Society for Bioinformatics and Biodiversity (MABBI)
  • 2024–present
    Advisory Board Member, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (Elsevier)
  • 2024–present
    Member, The Asian Council of Science Editors
  • 2023–present
    Associate Editor, Frontiers in Virology (Frontiers Media SA)
  • 2023–present
    Member, Akademi Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia
  • 2023–present
    Member, European Virus Bioinformatics Center
  • 2024–present
    Member, Microbiology Society
  • 2024–present
    Researcher, Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University
  • 2024–present
    Member, Council of Asian Science Editors
  • 2024–present
    Director, Virtual Research Center for Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
  • 2024–present
    Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
  • 2025–present
    Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports
  • 2025–present
    Full Member, American Society for Virology (ASV)
  • 2025–present
    Editorial Board Member, Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
  • 2025–present
    Editorial Board Member, BMC Microbiology
  • 2024–present
    Associate Editor, Frontiers in Virology
  • 2022–2024
    Co-Coordinator, The Institute of Innovation, Journal Development, Press, and Intellectual Property Rights, Universitas Airlangga
  • 2024–2024
    Research Intern, Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection, Kumamoto University
  • 2017–2023
    Research Associate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga
  • 2014–2023
    Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga
  • 2017–2017
    Research Intern, The International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS), Kumamoto University
  • 2016–2017
    Research Assistant, Taman Husada Graha Famili
  • 2015–2015
    Research Intern, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga

Education

  • 2023 
    Universitas Airlangga, Doktor bidang Sains Veteriner
  • 2019 
    Universitas Airlangga, Magister Sains bidang Vaksinologi dan Imunoterapetika
  • 2016 
    Universitas Airlangga, Sarjana Sains bidang Biologi

Publications

  • 2025
    Development of a Multi-Epitope Peptide Vaccine Against Monkeypox Virus: Immunoinformatics Analysis for South East Asian HLA Alleles, Makara Journal of Science
  • 2025
    AI-Enhanced Vaccine Development against Emerging Infectious Diseases, CRC Press
  • 2025
    Chemical Descriptors, ADMET, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Mannopyranoside Derivatives against Smallpox Virus Proteins, Advanced Journal of Chemistry-Section A
  • 2025
    Circulating Cell-Free DNA of Bovine Leukemia Virus: A Promising Biomarker for Enzootic Bovine Leukosis, Microbiology and Immunology
  • 2024
    In Silico Analysis of C-Type Lectins as Co-Infection Receptors of Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses in Aedes aegypti, Makara Journal of Science
  • 2024
    Ex Vivo-Generated Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells: Hope for a Definitive Therapy of Autoimmune Diseases, Current Issues in Molecular Biology
  • 2024
    The recent development of dengue vaccine: A review, Journal of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research
  • 2024
    A comprehensive review of Nipah virus: From epidemics to approaches of management, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • 2024
    A spotlight on gamma-mangostin: exploring its potential as antiviral agents, Journal of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research
  • 2024
    A Novel Multi-Epitope Vaccine Design Targeting E1/E2 Envelope Glycoprotein of Chikungunya Virus: An Immunoinformatics Approach, Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences
  • 2024
    Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pus wound isolate using a polymerase chain reaction targeting 16S rRNA and gyrB genes: A case from Indonesia, Narra J
  • 2024
    Alpha-Mangostin as an Antiviral Candidate: A Mini Review, Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences
  • 2024
    Antimalarial Potential of Phytochemical Compounds from Garcinia atroviridis Griff ex. T. Anders Targeting Multiple Proteins of Plasmodium falciparum 3D7: An In Silico Approach, BIO Integration
  • 2023
    Bioinformatics study of selective inhibitor from Garcinia mangostana L. tackle HIV‑1 infection, Food Systems
  • 2023
    An In Silico Study: Phytochemical Compounds Screening of Garcinia atroviridis Griff. ex T. Anders as Anti-DENV, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • 2023
    Reverse Vaccinology Analysis of B-cell Epitope against Nipah Virus using Fusion Protein, Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • 2023
    Application of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology in various fields: A review, Narra J
  • 2023
    Epitope-based Vaccine Design from Alpha and Beta Variant of SARS-CoV-2: An Immunoinformatics Approach, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
  • 2023
    B-Cell Conserved Epitope Screening and In Silico Cloning of Envelope Glycoprotein from Ebola Virus (EBOV) For Vaccine Candidate Construction, Indonesian Journal of Pharmacy
  • 2023
    Pathological features of the lungs and liver of piglets under conditions of constant vaccination of livestock against Circovirus infection, Theory and Practice of Meat Processing
  • 2023
    Garcinoxanthones from Garcinia mangostana L. against SARS-CoV-2 infection and cytokine storm pathway inhibition: A viroinformatics study, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy Research
  • 2022
    A Computational Design of siRNA in SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein Gene and Its Binding Capability toward mRNA, Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
  • 2022
    Macroalgae Bioactive Compounds for the Potential Antiviral of SARS-CoV-2: An In Silico Study, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • 2022
    Bioactive Compounds from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) as an Antiviral Agent via Dual Inhibitor Mechanism against SARS-CoV- 2: An In Silico Approach, Pharmacognosy Journal
  • 2022
    An International Outburst of New Form of Monkeypox Virus, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • 2022
    Molecular simulation of compounds from n-hexane fraction of Sonchus arvensis L. leaves as SARS-CoV-2 antiviral through inhibitor activity targeting strategic viral protein, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy Research
  • 2022
    Herbal Combination from Moringa oleifera Lam. and Curcuma longa L. as SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral via Dual Inhibitor Pathway: A Viroinformatics Approach, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy Research
  • 2021
    Retrieval and Investigation of Data on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Using Bioinformatics Approach, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
  • 2021
    COVID-19 In Silico Drug with Zingiber officinale Natural Product Compound Library Targeting the Mpro Protein, Makara Journal of Science
  • 2021
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Emergence and Its Treatment with Alternative Medicines: A Review, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
  • 2021
    Novel Antiviral Investigation of Annona squamosa Leaf Extract against the Dengue Virus Type-2: In Vitro Study, Pharmacognosy Journal
  • 2020
    Genetic Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Isolates in Indonesia: Spike Glycoprotein Gene, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • 2020
    Phylogenetic and Pathotypic Characterization of Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype 1 (APMV-1) in Indonesia, Biochemical and Cellular Archives
  • 2020
    Therapeutic Potential of Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype 1 for Cancer Therapy, Biochemical and Cellular Archives
  • 2020
    Teknik Simulasi Molekuler: Bioinformatika Desain Obat dan Vaksin,

Grants and Contracts

  • 2024
    The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
    Role:
    Awardee
    Funding Source:
    Kumamoto University, Japan
  • 2024
    Joint Research Center for Human Retrovirus Infection Internship Program
    Role:
    Research Intern
    Funding Source:
    Kumamoto University, Japan
  • 2023
    The 9th Indonesian - American Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium (KFOSS)
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Akademi Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia - National Academy of Sciences
  • 2022
    Penelitian Unggulan Fakultas
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Universitas Airlangga
  • 2021
    Hibah Riset Mandat Khusus COVID-19
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Universitas Airlangga
  • 2021
    Penelitian Dosen Pemula
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Universitas Airlangga
  • 2020
    Penelitian Dosen Pemula
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Universitas Airlangga
  • 2018
    PMDSU Grant
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi, Republik Indonesia
  • 2017
    IRCMS Research Internship Program
    Role:
    Research Intern
    Funding Source:
    The International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS), Kumamoto University, Japan
  • 2017
    PMDSU Scholarship
    Role:
    Awardee
    Funding Source:
    Universitas Airlangga
  • 2014
    Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa - Penelitian
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi, Republik Indonesia
  • 2013
    Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa - Artikel Ilmiah
    Role:
    Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi, Republik Indonesia

Research Areas

  • Virology (060506)
  • Bioinformatics (060102)
  • Genomics (060408)
  • Medical Biotechnology (1004)
  • Biological Sciences (06)
  • Veterinary Virology (070712)
  • Medical Virology (110804)
  • Molecular Medicine (030405)
  • Immunology (1107)

Contact Arif for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision