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Dr. Essy Harnelly, S.Si., M.Si. is a researcher specializing in the bioactive properties of natural products and their applications in health and agriculture. Their work explores the potential of essential oils, particularly patchouli and clove, for anti-aging, wound healing, and antibacterial treatments. They have also studied the use of natural plants in cancer treatment through network pharmacology.

In agriculture, Dr. Essy Harnelly, S.Si., M.Si. focuses on sustainable practices, including the use of organic waste for hydroponic farming and analyzing land cover changes with remote sensing technologies. Their research on coffee genetics and plant health contributes to improving agricultural productivity.

Additionally, Dr. Essy Harnelly, S.Si., M.Si. is involved in biodiversity conservation, particularly in the Aceh region, with studies on local plants’ therapeutic potentials and the development of mobile applications for biodiversity tracking. Their interdisciplinary work combines biotechnology, environmental science, and pharmacology to address challenges in health, agriculture, and conservation.

Dr. Essy Harnelly, S.Si., M.Si is an academic and researcher with expertise in molecular biology, biotechnology, and biodiversity conservation. Her research focuses on a wide range of topics, from computational studies of patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) as a candidate anti-aging agent through the activation of telomerase enzymes in the PI3K-Akt pathway, to phylogenetic analysis of Arabica and Robusta coffee using the matK and rbcL genes. She is also active in tissue culture research, particularly in optimizing the combination of plant growth regulators (PGR) to enhance callus formation in Tapaktuan patchouli in vitro. In addition, Dr. Essy contributes to conservation efforts by conducting research on dipterocarp species diversity at the Soraya Research Station, Leuser Ecosystem, and developing technology-based innovations through the design and development of a website and Android application on Aceh’s biodiversity.