Honoring Achievement: Andrea Wins i3L’s Top Scholar Award 2024/2025

Jakarta, 1 August 2025 – i3L University is proud to announce that Andrea Zefany Wirjolukito, a student from the Food Technology Study Program, has been honored with the Top Scholar Award for the Academic Year 2024/2025. This prestigious recognition reflects her outstanding academic performance, commitment to research, and active participation in scholarly and international initiatives.

Andrea, from the Class of 2022, has achieved an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.84, earning her a place among the university’s most accomplished students. The Top Scholar Award is part of i3L’s continued effort to recognize students who go above and beyond both academically and in their contributions to scientific and societal advancement.

Academic Excellence and Research Contributions

Andrea’s academic journey at i3L University is marked by a deep passion for innovation and inquiry. Her work in food science and technology has spanned institutional, course-based, and international research projects, showcasing both her versatility and commitment. Among her notable research engagements are:

Development of Meat Analogue From Mycoprotein (i3L, July 2025–June 2026)
Research Intern – Development and Evaluation of Okara-Based Probiotic Beverage (2025)
Shelf-Life Stability of Naturally Carbonated Pineapple Juice Using Ginger Bug (2025)
Dapur Ikan – a user-centered app to increase fish consumption in Indonesia (2025)
Research Internship Abroad – Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant Content in High-Cocoa Dark Chocolate in Hungary (2024)

Additionally, Andrea served as a Laboratory Assistant for the Food Analysis Laboratory II course in Academic Year 2024/2025, further demonstrating her leadership and collaborative skills in hands-on learning environments.

Industry Experience and Global Exposure

Andrea’s achievements extend beyond the classroom. She completed an industrial internship in the R&D Division at PT Health Today Indonesia (July–August 2025), where she gained valuable industry insights and applied her academic knowledge in real-world settings. In 2024, she was also selected as an IISMA Awardee and spent a semester at the University of Szeged, Hungary. Her experience abroad not only reflects academic merit but also highlights her intercultural competence and adaptability, critical qualities for today’s global professionals in food and life sciences. This diverse combination of academic, research, and industry involvement makes Andrea a shining example of the well-rounded, future-ready graduates that the Food Technology Study Program at i3L strives to develop.

A Mentor’s Guidance: Mr. Ananditya Nugraha

Behind every successful student is a supportive mentor. For Andrea, that mentor is Mr. Ananditya Nugraha, her academic advisor and one of i3L’s dedicated faculty members. His thoughtful guidance and academic mentoring have played a crucial role in helping Andrea navigate complex research projects and academic challenges. Mr. Ananditya’s approach combines encouragement with constructive feedback, allowing students like Andrea to grow with confidence. His commitment as a lecturer and advisor exemplifies the nurturing environment that i3L provides to help students reach their full potential.

Honoring the Spirit of Academic Excellence

Receiving the Top Scholar Award is not just a personal achievement for Andrea, it is also a reflection of the strong academic culture fostered at i3L University. Her recognition joins a growing list of student accolades that highlight the institution’s dedication to producing high-impact graduates. The top student award and best student award categories are part of i3L’s larger academic excellence initiative, where students who show exceptional promise in their fields are awarded scholarships and recognized publicly for their work. Her story is an inspiration for current and future students in the Food Technology Study Program.

The Top Scholar Award as a Source of Inspiration

The Top Scholar Award at i3L University is more than an academic honor—it’s a symbol of excellence that inspires students to push boundaries in learning and research. Andrea’s achievement sets an example for peers in the Food Technology Study Program, showing that hard work and curiosity can lead to meaningful success.