Ridha’s journey in the legal arena commenced with his tenure at LDS & Partners in 2017, marking the onset of a flourishing career characterized by academic prowess and professional accolades. His educational voyage traversed prestigious institutions, including the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Universiteit Leiden (LL.M.) and Universitas Indonesia (S.H.), where he honed his expertise in transnational law. Armed with a robust academic foundation, Ridha embarked on a multifaceted career trajectory that seamlessly interwove research, policy advocacy, and legal practice.

As the Manager of Research and Policy at the Air Power Centre of Indonesia in Jakarta, Ridha assumes a pivotal role in shaping discourse and strategy within the realm of air power. Concurrently, his affiliation with the German Aviation Research Society in Berlin and expertise as a researcher at the Institute of Air and Space Law Aerohelp in Saint Petersburg underscores his global footprint and collaborative spirit in advancing the frontiers of aviation and space law.

Ridha’s intellectual contributions reverberate across scholarly circles, as evidenced by his prolific publications dissecting nuanced issues within air and space law. His scholarly endeavors culminated in prestigious accolades such as the European Air Law Association (EALA) Prize of 2015 in Edinburgh, a testament to his scholarly rigor and intellectual acumen. Furthermore, his recognition as a recipient of the Secure World Foundation Young Professional Scholarship in 2016 underscored his substantive contributions to the discourse on space law and policy, showcased prominently at the 67th International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara. Through a confluence of academic rigor, professional acumen, and a passion for advancing legal scholarship, Ridha emerges as a luminary within the realm of aviation law and beyond, poised to shape the trajectory of legal discourse on a global scale

Languages

Indonesian, English and Dutch