Author Biography

Ahmadin is an Indonesian academic and writer specializing in the Sociology of Space, Urban Sociology, Public Space, and Virtual Space. One of his popular books is "Sociologizing Urban Space: Makassar in the Colonial and Post-Colonial Period." This academic from Universitas Negeri Makassar has over 10 years of experience researching and reviewing the field of Sociology of Space. He has a track record of publications in leading international journals (indexed by Scopus Q1/Q2/Q3). He has extensive experience as a reviewer in leading international journals (Scopus Q1), with analytical skills in assessing the methodological quality, originality, and scientific contribution of manuscripts.

Scope of Expertise

His primary areas of expertise include: Sociology of Space, Public Space, Settlement Space, and Virtual Society. Supporting areas of expertise include: Urban Culture, Urban Spatial Conflict, Spatial Dynamics, Social Change, and Social Segregation. His technical areas of expertise include: Public Space Design and Governance, Urban Spatial Analysis, and Urban Settlement Structure.

Experience as a Reviewer for International Journals

Reviewed manuscripts for the following journals (15+ manuscripts in total): Heliyon (Elsevier, Q1), Renewable Energy (Elsevier, Q1), Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (Taylor & Francis, Q1), and Humanities and Social Sciences (Science Publishing Group, Crossref).

Publication Track Record

Reputable International Journals (Scopus/Web of Science):

1.   Ahmadin, A., Sanur, I. S., & Nur, R. J. (2025). Review of publicspace studies in Indonesia: Research identification and future socialagenda. Journal of Water and Land Development, 136-147. (Scopus, Q2)

2.   Rahim, A., Retno, D., Ahmadin, A., Pramata Sari, D. A., & Afandi, M. R. (2024). Survival Decisions and Adaptation Strategies of Smallscale Fishers in the Face of Extreme Weather Impacts in Coastal Areas. Survival Decisions and Adaptation Strategies of Smallscale Fishers in the Face of Extreme Weather Impacts in Coastal Areas, 13(3), 83-101. (Scopus, Q1)

3.   Ahmadin, A., & Misbawati, M. (2024). Spatial Practices as A Patternof Maintaining Social Relations Among Selayar Ethnic Migrants In Makassar City,Indonesia. RGSA–Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 18(2), 1-14. (Scopus)

4.   Ridha, M. Rayid., Resky J., Ilham S. Sanur., Ahmadin., Ridhoh, M. Y. (2025). A Review of The Economic Sociology Of DigitalMarkets: The Dynamics Of Social Interaction In E-Commerce Platforms. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 103(19). (Scopus Q3)

4.   Ridha, M. R., Ahmadin, A., Rahman, A., & Khaeruddin, K. (2024). Motivation and Economic Behavior Behind the Success of Trader Widows inIndonesia. RGSA–Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 18(5), 1-19. (Scopus)

5.   Ahmadin, M., & Amiruddin, M. (2018, October). Galampa as Public Spaceon Fishermen Societies in Holimombo Jaya Village on Eastern Coast of ButonIsland. In 1st International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS 2018) (pp. 1055-1058). Atlantis Press. (Wos/Clarivate)

6.   Amiruddin, M., Najering, R., & Ahmadin, M. (2018, October). SocialCapital of Hajj in Kajuara. In 1st International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS 2018) (pp. 927-930). Atlantis Press. (Wos/Clarivate)

 

National Journal:

1. Ahmadin, M., & Usman, S. F. (2025). Tau-Tau in the narrative of spatial awareness ofthe Toraja community: A sociological review. Jurnal Kajian Sosial dan Budaya: Tebar Science, 9(3), 8-15.

2. Ahmadin, A. (2024). Portuguese Traces in Macao's Public Spaces: A Travelogue. Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4(4), 14677-14686.

3. Ahmadin, A. (2024). Urban Space and Transportation in Hong Kong: A Travelogue. J-CEKI: Jurnal Cendekia Ilmiah, 3(6), 6057-6064.

4. Yusuf, I. P., Asmunandar, A., & Ahmadin, A. (2025). Traditional Woven FabricCraftsmen into Barana: A Creative Space Based on the Culture of the NorthToraja Community 2017-2023. TRILOGI: Jurnal Ilmu Teknologi, Kesehatan, dan Humaniora, 6(1), 36-42.

5. Ahmadin, A. (2023). Public space as a tourism object: the existence of Pakui Sayang Parkin Makassar City. Jurnal Geuthèë: Penelitian Multidisiplin, 6(3), 220-225.

 

Work/Academic Experience

1. 2005 - Present: Lecturer & Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Universitas Negeri Makassar.

2. 2013 - Present: Lecturer in the Master's and Doctoral Programs, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar.

3. 2016 - 2020: Head of the Center for Ethnic Culture and Arts Research, Research Institute, Universitas Negeri Makassar.

4. 2024 - 2026: Head of the Department of History and Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar.

5. 2026 - Present: Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Universitas Negeri Makassar. 

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