Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti

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Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti is an associate professor of media, communication, and culture whose work bridges tourism heritage, digital humanities, and marketing communication at the Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta. She is currently serving as vice dean of academic and student affairs in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. Her research explores how cultural heritage and digital media intersect to promote sustainable tourism through innovative communication strategies. Recognized for her expertise in co-creative government communication, she has collaborated with ministries, museums, diplomatic offices, and regional institutions to design inclusive and data-driven public engagement models, policy briefs, and commercial campaigns. Beyond academia, she is an entrepreneur, trainer, consultant, and think tank partner for enterprises and startups on sustainability, leadership, conflict negotiation, community engagement, and marketing innovation. She has been awarded the Australia Award Short Course in Strengthening Higher Education (Crawford School, ANU), a Fulbright Grant (USA), the Colorado State University Presidential Scholarship, and the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP).

Experience

  • 2010–present
    Dosen Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta

Education

  • 2025 
    Australian National University, Australia Award Scholarship
  • 2022 
    TUI Ilmenau, Erasmus+ Program
  • 2016 
    Curtin University, LPDP Doctoral Scholarship
  • 2011 
    Colorado State University, Fulbright Master Degree

Grants and Contracts

  • 2025
    Dana Indonesiana
    Role:
    Ketua Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Kemendikbud RI
  • 2025
    Grab Academic Research
    Role:
    Ketua Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Grab Indonesia
  • 2025
    Pengabdian Masyarakat
    Role:
    Anggota
    Funding Source:
    DIKTIRISTEK
  • 2024
    UK ALUMNI Grant
    Role:
    Anggota
    Funding Source:
    British Council
  • 2023
    Pengabdian Masyarakat
    Role:
    Ketua Abdimas
    Funding Source:
    DIKTIRISTEK
  • 2023
    Australian Alumni Grant Scheme
    Role:
    Anggota
    Funding Source:
    DFAT Australia
  • 2022
    Pengabdian Masyarakat
    Role:
    Ketua Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    DIKTIRISTEK
  • 2021
    Pengabdian Masyarakat
    Role:
    Ketua Abdimas
    Funding Source:
    DIKTIRISTEK
  • 2019
    Sumitomo Foundation
    Role:
    Ketua Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Sumitomo Foundation Japan Related Grant
  • 2016
    Sumitomo Foundation
    Role:
    Ketua Peneliti
    Funding Source:
    Sumitomo Foundation Japan Related Grant

Professional Memberships

  • ICA Indonesia

Honours

Penerima Beasiswa Fulbright, LPDP S3, dan Australia Award Short Course Program on Strengthening Higher Education

Contact Desideria for

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