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Science, formulated beautifully.

I develop research-driven cosmetic and pharmaceutical product concepts by combining formulation science, natural bioactive ingredients, biotechnology, and consumer-centered innovation.

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Beyond formulation.

Distinct approaches across ingredients, delivery systems, and circular product design.

tasea
Featured Cosmetic Innovation

tasea

Marine-based post-acne care, developed through science and circular design.

A concept combining algae-derived actives, a proposed niosomal delivery system, and refill-focused packaging.

1st Winner - Cream Research and Development

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Darling
Featured Cosmetic Innovation

Darling

From agricultural by-products to tropical skincare.

A hydrogel moisturizer concept combining kolang-kaling galactomannan, dragon fruit peel extract, and circular packaging.

Top 5 Finalist - Industrial Case Competition

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MomoBear
Featured Herbal Product Innovation

MomoBear

Reimagining herbal support as a gummy that can be chewed or brewed.

A chewable-and-brewable herbal concept combining moringa, cinnamon, ginger, and a reusable packaging system.

1st Winner - Industrial Case Competition

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Limora
Featured Cosmetic Innovation

Limora

Developing a botanical emulgel for sensitive-skin hydration and UV-focused care.

An evaluated prototype combining moringa leaf and lime peel extracts with formulation, stability, hydration, and sensory assessment.

2nd Winner - Herbal Cosmetic Competition

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More Selected Work

AtezoBridge

Pharmaceutical Innovation

AtezoBridge

Connecting biosimilar development with biomarker-informed access for NSCLC care.

1st Winner - Pharmaceutical Industrial Case Study

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LipoRet-B

Pharmaceutical Innovation

LipoRet-B

A reformulation and relaunch strategy integrating root-cause analysis, CAPA, quality controls, and sensitive-skin positioning.

3rd Winner - Industrial Skills Event (International)

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Rifaxenta

Pharmaceutical Innovation

Rifaxenta

An enteric-coated rifapentine tablet strategy integrating manufacturing design, quality controls, and accessibility planning.

2nd Runner-Up - Industrial Skills Event (International)

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BrugaGene

Pharmaceutical Innovation

BrugaGene

A cardiac gene-editing concept combining CRISPR-Cas9 with targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery for SCN5A-associated Brugada syndrome.

Top 5 Finalist - Pharmaceutical Industrial Case Study

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MyoWeave

Pharmaceutical Innovation

MyoWeave

A personalized regenerative-medicine strategy integrating CRISPR-Cas9-edited patient-derived hiPSCs with nanofiber scaffold-based muscle delivery.

1st Winner - GENOME English Essay Competition

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ExoDerm

Pharmaceutical Innovation

ExoDerm

An exosome-based regenerative serum strategy combining scalable manufacturing, analytical control, formulation stability, and accessibility planning.

2nd Place - Industrial Skills Event

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Built in the laboratory.
Tested through practice.

Professional experience combined with rigorous scientific training in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation.

Professional Experience

Research and Development Intern

PT Nayue Kosmetik Indonesia

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

  • →Worked across three cosmetic R&D laboratory rotations: Skincare Lab (sun gel, cleansing foam, body wash, shampoo, serum), Decorative Lab (lip gloss, lip tint, lip velvet, lip balm, setting spray), and Powder Lab (foundation, cushion, lipstick, liquid blush).
  • →Conducted formulation trials, prototype preparation, ingredient evaluation, texture evaluation, viscosity assessment, pH evaluation, stability assessment, and product optimization.

Research and Development Intern

EBM Scitech - PT EBM Saintifik dan Teknologi

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Bandung, Indonesia

  • →Developed experience in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation, particularly semisolid dosage forms, ointments, creams, toner, sunscreen, and natural product compound isolation.
  • →Conducted formulation trials, laboratory documentation, and formulation optimization.

Academic & Leadership

Academic

Practicum Assistant - Sterile Dosage Forms Technology Laboratory

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Mar 2026 - Present • Bandung, Indonesia

  • • Assisted laboratory sessions on sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing including small-volume parenterals, large-volume parenterals, sterile drops, and sterile semisolid formulations.
  • • Supported formulation development, compounding, evaluation of sterile preparations, aseptic techniques, and Good Manufacturing Practices instruction.

Academic

Practicum Assistant - Phytochemistry Laboratory

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Mar 2026 - Present • Bandung, Indonesia

  • • Assisted laboratory activities involving phytochemical screening, extraction, fractionation, extract monitoring, and compound isolation.
  • • Supported purity testing, characterization, and identification of plant-derived secondary metabolites.

Leadership

Head of KEMIKAT

HMF "Ars Praeparandi" ITB

Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 • Bandung, Indonesia

  • • Led a division responsible for member engagement, interests, and talent development through monthly activities, sports and e-sports competitions, and cultural initiatives.
  • • Organized Farmakomusika, a music initiative promoting community engagement within the pharmaceutical science group.

Leadership

Sponsorship Director

ITB Fair 2024

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 • Bandung, Indonesia

  • • Secured IDR 100+ million in cash sponsorship and approximately IDR 5 million in product sponsorship from 11 corporate partners.
  • • Led and trained 10 staff members in sponsorship strategy and client relationship management.

Research and formulation capabilities

01

Formulation Development

Designing and refining pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations through ingredient selection, prototype preparation, stability considerations, and product evaluation.

02

Drug Delivery Systems

Exploring delivery strategies including liposomal, niosomal, lipid nanoparticle, enteric-coated, and scaffold-based systems.

03

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Applying physicochemical, stability, compatibility, and quality-assessment approaches to formulation and product-development challenges.

04

Research Methodology

Structuring research questions, literature reviews, experimental plans, evidence evaluation, and development recommendations.

05

Regulatory and Development Strategy

Considering quality requirements, development risks, manufacturing controls, and regulatory pathways across pharmaceutical concepts.

06

Pharmaceutical Science

Integrating pharmaceutical chemistry, formulation science, biotechnology, therapeutics, and industrial product development.

Twelve distinctions.
Four first-place titles.
One evolving practice.

4

First-Place Titles

9

Podium Finishes

4

International Podiums

5×

Ganesha Awardee

Awards & Recognition

2nd Winner

Compounding Event

IPSF Pharmaceuticals Science Event - July 2026

2nd Winner

Industrial Skills Event

IPSF Pharmaceuticals Science Event - July 2026

1st Winner

Pharmaceutical Industrial Case Study

Pharmanova ITB - February 2026

1st Winner

Cream Research and Development

Pharmacopeia Universitas Padjadjaran - November 2025

Top 5 Finalist

Industrial Case Competition

Pharmacious Universitas Gadjah Mada - August 2025

1st Winner

Industrial Case Competition

Pharmadays Universitas Gadjah Mada - August 2025

2nd Runner-Up

Industrial Skills Event

24th IPSF APPS 2025 - July 2025

3rd Winner

Industrial Skills Event

IPSF PharmaOlympics - July 2025

Top 15 Finalist

Compounding Event

24th IPSF APPS 2025 - July 2025

1st Winner

GENOME English Essay Competition

Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences - March 2025

Top 5 Finalist

Pharmaceutical Industrial Case Study

Pharmanova ITB - February 2025

2nd Winner

Herbal Cosmetic Competition

Universitas Sanata Dharma - October 2024

Sellin Leony

About

Sellin Leony

I am a final-year Pharmaceutical Science and Technology student at Institut Teknologi Bandung with strong interests in cosmetic formulation, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and industrial product development.

My work spans cosmetic R&D, natural ingredient research, pharmaceutical formulation, drug-delivery concepts, and multidisciplinary product innovation.

Education

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Professional Pharmacist Program

Expected Professional Qualification: Pharmacist (apt.)

2026 - 2027

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Pharmaceutical Science and Technology

Bachelor of Pharmacy (S.Farm.)

2022 - 2026

Let's formulate
what comes next.

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