Charlotte Setijadi

Dr. Charlotte Setijadi is an Assistant Professor of Humanities (Education) at the School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University (SMU), currently on leave. She coordinates the Global Asia second major programme. Her research focuses on Chinese Indonesian identity politics, Indonesian political culture, and transnational diaspora dynamics. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from La Trobe University (2014) and dual Bachelor's degrees in Communications and Business from Monash University (2005).

Research & Grants: Dr. Setijadi’s work includes a monograph Memories of Unbelonging: Ethnic Chinese Identity Politics in Post-Suharto Indonesia (2023) and ongoing collaborations like the Singapore Social Science Research Council-funded project on Southeast Asia's geopolitical choices. Her research examines Chinese soft power, post-Suharto memory politics, and Indonesian diaspora mobilization.

Teaching & Engagement: She teaches courses on Asian identities, Southeast Asian history, and transnational migrations. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets such as The Economist, New York Times, and Al-Jazeera, reflecting her role as a commentator on Indonesian political trends.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her academic contributions have earned international attention through high-impact publications. Her advisory work includes grants focused on migration, political culture, and diaspora policy.