Hailing from Aceh, Indonesia—a region historically renowned as the “Veranda of Mecca” and a cradle of Islamic intellectualism in Southeast Asia—he brings a unique and profound perspective to the global scholarly landscape. As a former lecturer and dedicated researcher, he has experienced firsthand the systemic barriers that often hinder the visibility of academic excellence within the OIC Member States.

Driven by the rich intellectual heritage of his homeland and a modern vision for “Digital Sovereignty,” he initiated the Directory of Islamic Journals (DIsJ). He developed this foundational blueprint to unify the intellectual output of the Ummah, ensuring that regional research is preserved and standardized.

However, he firmly recognizes that an infrastructure of this magnitude—aimed at achieving global credibility and academic independence—cannot and should not be managed individually. He is committed to offering this initiative as a collaborative asset to be further developed and governed under the prestigious institutional umbrellas of ICESCO and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). His goal is to bridge his foundational framework with the authority of these global institutions, ensuring that Islamic scholarship stands as a world-class, visible, and primary pillar of scientific progress.