Dr Lutfi Agus Salim is an expert in demography and population studies who

delivers high-energy presentations that draw audiences to be more focus on

what matters most in the society that they belong to. Audiences value his vast
knowledge based on public health issues from profiling the population of areas
such as Kota Madiun, Kota Malang and Kota Surabaya. His webinar on reaping
the benefits of demographic bonus as part of the challenges brought by Covid-
19 pandemic has garnered strong interest among academicians and the public
alike.

Head of Biostatistics and Population Department, Dr Lutfi earned his Doctoral

Degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada after
developing an application for fertility information system known as Smart Fert.
His strong background in public health has led to the invention of the system
which would greatly benefit the field officers. Dr Lutfi’s research interest
covers the population health issues such as fertility, family planning, child
mortality, post natal care and nutritional intake of the people in his studies. In
appreciation of his innovation and numerous studies that touch the core of
public health issues, Dr Lutfi received the award of Cipta Karya Kencana (CKK)
from National Population and Family Planning Board, or Badan Kependudukan
dan Keluarga Berencana Nasional (BKKBN).

As an expert in population study, Dr Lutfi is also spearheading another

department, Group Population and Sustainable Department while continuing
his research with Center of Population and Policy Studies at Unair. His
professional affiliations are inclusive of Koalisi Kependudukan Indonesia and
Indonesia Demography for East Java Provision. Dr Lutfi is a highly sought-after
speaker who combines thought-provoking visions of the future in public health
issues with practical advice on various matters that lead to a more meaningful
and quality lifestyle of people from all walks of life.