About

A Journey Through Biology, Code, and Curiosity.

The story behind the research,
the software,
and the photographs.

Engki Nandatama on a clifftop at Nglanggeran, looking out over a forested valley

Where it all began

I began studying biology because I was fascinated by life.

What I didn't expect was that the deeper I looked, the more I realized that biology had become a computational science.

I became interested in how data could reveal patterns invisible to the naked eye, and how computation could help us ask questions experiments alone could not.

That curiosity brought me here.

Open notebook titled Notes on Computational Biology, beside a cup of coffee

From lab to code

2018BiologyCuriosity about life
2020ResearchFirst steps in the laboratory
2022BioinformaticsDiscovering the power of data and computation
2025EngineerBuilding tools to support scientific discovery
FutureGraduate StudyContinuing the journey and contributing to science

The path hasn't always been linear.
But every step, every challenge, and every failure
has shaped the way I think and build today.

Research philosophy

“Research is not simply about finding answers.
It is about asking better questions.”

Curiosity
Reproducibility
Open Science
Real-world Impact

Four pillars

ResearchUnderstanding biological systems through data and computation.
EngineeringBuilding computational tools that empower science.
WritingSharing scientific ideas through essays, tutorials, and notes.
The Scientist's EyesObserving the world beyond the laboratory.

Beyond the lab

Photography
I enjoy capturing landscapes and moments of nature. It's my way of slowing down and seeing the world with curiosity.
Books
Most of my weekends are spent with a book. They shape how I think and continually inspire me.
Coffee
The best ideas often come with a cup of coffee and a quiet space to think without distraction.
Open Source
I believe knowledge grows when it is shared. Open source is my small contribution to a bigger community.