Hilmi S. Rathomi

Dr Hilmi S. Rathomi is a Lecturer at Universitas Islam Bandung (since 2016) and an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Western Australia's School of Population and Global Health (appointed July 2025). His expertise bridges clinical medicine, public health, and nutrition research.

• PhD in Population and Global Health (University of Western Australia, 2025)
• MPH in Health Policy and Management (Padjadjaran University, 2015)
• MD in Medicine (University of Indonesia, 2009)

Rathomi's research focuses on metabolic health, obesity control, and circadian rhythm interventions like time-restricted eating (TRE). He applies qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to study implementation in rural health and primary care contexts.

His 15+ publications (2024-2025) examine TRE's role in combating obesity through behavioral change, policy alignment, and circadian rhythm optimization. Key topics include socioeconomic disparities in rural health, patient motivation mechanisms, and community-based adherence strategies.

Scientific recognition includes fellowship in the College of Family Medicine of Indonesia (2020). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal #2 (Zero Hunger) through nutrition interventions and health promotion research.

Current affiliations include the University of Western Australia's global health initiatives and Universitas Islam Bandung's public health teaching. Research networks span collaborations with Indonesian and Australian institutions.