PROFILE & CURRICULUM VITAE

About Randi Proska Sandra

Lecturer, Computer Science Education Researcher, and Software Engineer focused on Accessibility and Artificial Intelligence.

Biographical Narrative

Randi Proska Sandra is an academic and lecturer in Computer Science / Informatics at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Indonesia. His research converges at the intersection of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), Human–AI Collaboration, and Computing Education, focusing on how human-centered educational technologies can democratize learning and cultivate sustainable, computational mindsets.

At Universitas Negeri Padang, he actively leads research initiatives focusing on novice computing struggle diagnostics, learning analytics dashboards, and cognitive scaffolding through generative conversational models that preserve human learning agency.

ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

Higher Education History

2019 - 2021

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Network Learning Technology

National Central University, Taiwan

Focus on Human–Computer Interaction, Adaptive User Interfaces, and Applied AI in Learning Environments.

2012 — 2017

Sarjana Pendidikan (S.Pd.) in Informatics & Computer Engineering Education

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Graduated with honors. Undergraduate thesis on HMVC-based rent-housed website development and analysis

EXPERIENCE & APPOINTMENTS

Academic & Professional Journey

2022 - Present

Lecturer & Researcher

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) — Departemen Teknik Elektronika / Informatika

Teaching Human–Computer Interaction, Web Application Development, and Introductory Programming. Leading research in human-centered AI educational technology.

December 2024 - May 2025

Visiting Researcher

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim — Department of Computer Science

Collaborating on multi-institutional empirical studies investigating novice programmer misconceptions and green computing education.

RECOGNITIONS

Awards & Honors

2024

Penerima Hibah Penelitian Dosen Pemula (Young Lecturer Research Fund)

Universitas Negeri Padang

MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Affiliations & Appointments

ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

Professional Member (SIGCHI, SIGCSE)

Since 2023

IAENG (International Association of Engineers)

Member

Since 2020

ACM Specialized Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI)

Asian Committee Member

Since 2026-2029