I am working as a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business of Syiah Kuala University in Banda Aceh since 2000. In period 1991-2000, I was a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics Malikussaleh University Lhokseumawe and had served as Vice Dean in Administrative and Financial Affairs  (1993-1997) and as Vice Dean in Academics Affairs (1997-2000 ). Since working as lecturer at Faculty of Economics and Business of Syiah Kuala University in 2000, I occupy several positions ranging from Secretary of Laboratory of Department Development Economics (2001-2007), Head of Laboratory of Department of Development Economics (2007-2009), Head of Department of Development Economics (2009-2017), and Vice Dean in Academics Affairs (2017-2021), Vice Dean in Student Affairs, Alumni and Partnerships (2021 - 2025). Currently, I work as a lecturer, researcher and professor in Regional Economics . I have many research and publication in international journal and accredited national journal. 

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