Nilam Pamularsih

Nilam Pamularsih, a PhD researcher at the University of Adelaide, focuses on advancing educational interventions for early-grade students, particularly in the context of Indonesia. Her current research revolves around implementing electronic storybook (e-storybook) interventions, utilizing the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) framework. Nilam's passion lies in enhancing early-grade education, fostering teacher professional development, promoting reading literacy, conducting education assessment and evaluation, and conducting impactful educational research.

Before her doctoral studies, Nilam contributed to the Australian Education Program in Indonesia, known as INOVASI (Innovation for Indonesia's School Children). This collaborative initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia targets four provinces—West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, and East Java—aiming to catalyze positive changes in educational practices, systems, and policies to enhance student learning outcomes. In her previous role within INOVASI, Nilam responsible for the literacy program, leveraging children's books to bolster students' reading literacy skills.

In addition to her academic and professional endeavors, Nilam engaged in volunteer work to promote Indonesian language and culture in Australian schools. Furthermore, she has played instrumental roles in developing and managing educational organizations in Indonesia, including Rumah Belajar Inspirasi Bajawa in East Nusa Tenggara and Rumah Belajar Visioner along the slum river bank (Kali Code) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Through these initiatives, Nilam demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational equity and fostering holistic development within communities.