Romi Bhakti Hartarto is a lecturer and researcher specializing in development economics, household behavior, and social policy. He holds a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University, an M.Econ from Macquarie University, and a B.Ec from Universitas Gadjah Mada. With teaching and research experience across Southeast Asia and the UK, his work focuses on poverty, child welfare, and gender dynamics, aiming to inform inclusive, evidence-based policymaking.