In academia, research productivity is commonly measured by the number of publications. Publication can be in the form of paper, patent, conference abstract, or video presentation. All these works are typically peer-reviewed, meaning that they must undergo a review process by experts in the field before being published. I started my research journey in chemical …
Author: Philip Wijaya
A lifelong learner and a story writer who dreams to be a history maker.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is elaborated based on my perspective on the various roles of a great teacher serving as the role model for their students. Teacher as a learner. Teaching and learning are interdependent and inseparable activities; the quality and intensity of the one corresponds to the quality and intensity of the other. A great …
The Parallel Divinity of Jesus Christ and Jehovah God
Jesus Christ is arguably the most controversial figure in history. Many people believe in both his humanity and divinity, yet many others believe that he is simply a good man with a special, divine mission from God. This latter group often ask the believers if there is any statement in the Bible where Jesus claimed …
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Welcome Baby Shalom!
The month of February is so special to our family. Thank God, whom we believe in Jesus Christ, for keeping us alive and well. All praise to the Life Giver for giving us a precious bundle of joy, Shalom Eliora Wijaya, who was born on February 10, 2021. Shalom and Eliora are both Hebrew words …
Lessons Learned from My PhD
Finally, the journey of my PhD is wrapped up this month. Thank God for keeping me alive and well. Having just recently passed my Final Oral Defense, let me share here some lessons I've learned over 4 years of my study (September 2016 — January 2021). Trust is essential You can still work today because …
10 Things to Remember Before the New Year
As 2020 is coming to an end, let us remember these ten simple things that will hopefully give us extra fuel in the new year. 1. God loves you You are alive, healthy, and well. Know that you are loved. If you are alive but unhealthy and unwell now, know that you are still loved. …
Building An Image That Lasts
In 2013, when I was living in Seoul, some people in my circle and I myself were interested in photography. Most of us were international students, who enjoyed travelling and taking pictures (of nature, place, food, and people), especially during the weekends, aside from our primary jobs to study and research. We realized the rare …
Write It Before You Forget It
People are forgetful. It took me some time to remember the meals I had for dinner last night—even for breakfast this morning. I could also sometimes hardly remember people's names. Sounds familiar to you? We live in an era with flooding, overwhelming information. Every morning we wake up with a lot of notifications on our …
Dualism of Christ
In Physics, light is known to have dual nature: wave and particle. This theory called dualism of light was discovered by Thomas Young in 1807 and later confirmed by Albert Einstein in 1905. Light can propagate like a wave, but light can also be absorbed and emitted through interaction with the material. For years, scientists …
On God and Money: A Biblical Perspective
One of the most uplifting promises of God in the Bible is given both in the Old and New Testaments. It is a powerful encouragement that God will never leave us nor forsake us. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not …
