Brian Limantoro

Brian Limantoro

Dental Surgery Resident | Independent Researcher | Educator
Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

About

Dental professional and independent researcher recognized for academic excellence, scientific publishing, and educational leadership. Graduated as Valedictorian, Best Graduate, and Most Accomplished Graduate from the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, completing the Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 3.5 years with Cum Laude distinction (GPA 3.77) while setting a new institutional record of 36,760 achievement credit units (SKP). Internationally recognized as the youngest invited peer reviewer for a SCOPUS Q1-indexed medical journal, with 26 manuscripts reviewed across 16 reputable journals indexed in SCOPUS, PubMed, and Clarivate (Web of Science/WOS). Actively engaged in scientific research with multiple first-author publications and international conference presentations, alongside leadership experience managing large-scale academic programs in the education sector.

Educational Record

Crest+OralB Dental Care Continuing Education Course Verified by Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Cincinnati, Ohio (OH), United States

Continuing Education (CE)

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Health Management

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Courses

Completed 152 specialized courses in Advanced Dentistry and Oral Health Management, delivered by the Procter & Gamble through its professional education programs affiliated with Crest+ OralB, and accredited under the Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) by the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Achieved perfect scores in every course, strengthening advanced competencies in contemporary dental practice and oral healthcare management.

Stem Cell Technologies
Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada

Non-Degree Course

Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Courses

Completed 13 specialized courses in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, achieving perfect scores in all modules, with focused training in pluripotent stem cell technologies, regenerative biology, and advanced translational applications in biomedical research.

Academy of General Dentistry - Program Approval for Continuing Education
Chicago, Illinois (IL), United States

Continuing Education (CE)

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Health Management

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Courses

Completed 21 specialized courses in Advanced Dentistry and Oral Health Management, accredited under the Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) by the Academy of General Dentistry, achieving perfect scores in every course while strengthening advanced competencies in contemporary dental practice and oral healthcare management.

BioRad Academy
Hercules, California (CA), United States

Non-Degree Course

Advanced Biotechnology & Clinical Immunology

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Courses

Completed 32 specialized courses in advanced biotechnology and clinical immunology, achieving perfect scores in each course, with training covering antibody technologies, flow cytometry, digital PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, and xMAP bead-based immunoassays, strengthening proficiency in modern molecular and immunological research methodologies.

Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Grade: 3.77/4.00

Courses

Completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery program in 3.5 years, achieving the highest academic standing in the cohort and earning the distinctions of Best Graduate and Most Accomplished Graduate. During his studies, attained numerous academic achievements, including recognition by Asia Book of Records and Lembaga Prestasi Indonesia-Dunia (LEPRID) as the youngest peer reviewer for a SCOPUS Q1-indexed journal, alongside multiple awards in national and international scientific competitions and conferences. These accomplishments culminated in his selection as Valedictorian, delivering the valedictory speech at the graduation ceremony.

Faculty of Dentistry, Gadjah Mada University
Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Non-Degree Course

Digital Dentistry & Special Needs Dentistry

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Courses

Completed a 3-credit course on Digital Transformation in Special Needs Dentistry, encompassing advanced coursework on digital technologies in dentistry and oral health management, alongside community service initiatives and a collaborative team project focused on improving dental care delivery for special needs populations.

Scientific Award

1st Winner of Poster Presentation at 11th Makassar Scientific Meeting

Issued By

Indonesian Dentists' Association

2nd Runner Up of Literature Review Competition at 19th Dentistry Scientific Meeting

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia

1st Runner Up of Literature Review Competition at 7th National Dentistry of Hang Tuah Scientific Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Hang Tuah University

Silver Medalist at Jakarta International Science Fair

Issued By

Indonesian Young Scientist Association

1st Winner of Poster Presentation at 13th International Scientific Meeting in Dentistry x 9th International Conference on Biophysical Technology in Dentistry

Issued By

Hasanuddin University x Niigata University

Oral Presenter at 38th Joint Annual Scientific Meeting IADR-SEA Division & 28th Annual General Meeting IADR Malaysian Section

Issued By

International Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

2nd Runner Up of National Literature Review Competition at 18th Dentistry Scientific Meeting

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia

Bronze Medalist at Negeri Sembilan International Exposition

Issued By

Universiti Teknologi Mara

Oral Presenter at 4th International Conference of Dental, Medical, and Health Sciences (ICDMHS)

Issued By

Universiti Sains Malaysia

1st Winner of Literature Review Competition at Soedirman Dentistry Scientific Meeting

Issued By

Faculty of Medicine, General Soedirman University

1st Runner Up of Scientific Essay Competition at 1st UGM Dental Students Poster and Essay Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Gadjah Mada University

1st Runner Up at 9th Indonesian Olympiad of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

Issued By

Indonesian Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

1st Runner Up of Scientific Essay Competition at 15th Dentistry Scientific Festival

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Brawijaya University

1st Runner Up of Literature Review Competition at 6th National Dentistry of Hang Tuah Scientific Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Hang Tuah University

1st Runner Up of Research and Literature Review Competition at Moestopo Dentistry Scientific Program

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Moestopo University

1st Winner of Scientific Essay Competition at Dentistry Fair Scientific Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Dentistry, Lambung Mangkurat University

3rd Runner Up of Literature Review Competition at Udayana Dentistry Scientific Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University

Silver Medalist at International Applied Biology Olympiad

Issued By

Indonesia Scientific Society

Grand Champion at Lavoisier International Applied Olympiad

Issued By

Organizing Center for Stem Olympiad

Gold Medalist at International Applied Physics Olympiad

Issued By

Indonesia Scientific Society

Bronze Medalist at National Chemistry Olympiad

Issued By

Indonesia Scientific Society

Bronze Medalist of Physics Olympiad at National Mathematics and Physics Olympiad

Issued By

Indonesia Scientific Society

2nd Runner Up & Best of Experimental Exam (Individual) at International Medical Science and Application Competition

Issued By

Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University

Public Recognition

The Best and the Most Accomplised Graduate, Valedictorian

Awarded By

Airlangga University

Completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery program in 3.5 years with a GPA of 3.77 (Cum Laude), graduating as Best Graduate of the cohort. Also awarded The Most Accomplished Graduate with 36,760 achievement credit units (SKP), surpassing the previous institutional record of 17,000+ credits. These distinctions led to selection as Valedictorian, delivering the valedictory speech at the graduation ceremony.

Top 24 Finalist, Clash of Champions Season 2

Awarded By

Ruangguru Indonesia

Featured as a cast member and achieved Top 24 finalist status in the Clash of Champions Season 2 competition, demonstrating strong public presence and competitive spirit.

Outstanding Student of Airlangga University

Awarded By

Airlangga University

Recognized for exceptional academic performance, being honored as back-to-back Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Dental Medicine for 2023 and 2024, culminating in the university-wide award in 2025.

Youngest Invited Peer Reviewer

Awarded By

Asia Book of Records & Lembaga Prestasi Indonesia-Dunia (LEPRID)

Recognized by the Asia Book of Records and Lembaga Prestasi Indonesia-Dunia (LEPRID) as the youngest invited peer reviewer for the SCOPUS Q1-indexed International Journal of Nanomedicine, making them the first Indonesian to achieve this distinction.

Professional Experience

Taylor & Francis
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Peer Reviewer

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Summary

Contributes expert peer review to high-impact scientific journals, ensuring rigor and quality in academic publishing.

Highlights

Reviewed 26 manuscripts for 16 distinct reputable scientific journals, including those indexed in SCOPUS Top Tier/Q1/Q2, PubMed, and Clarivate (Web of Science/WOS).

Publication

PEG-400-Nanoencapsulated Gotu Kola Leaf Extracts as an Alternative Treatment for Cognitive System Impairment: In-Vitro and In-Vivo Assays

Published by

Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research

Summary

Authored as 1st Author for a Q3 indexed publication in the Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research.

Ellagic Acid in Pomegranate Seeds as a Potential Therapeutic for Oral Cancer via the PI3K/Akt Pathway

Published by

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceuticals

Summary

Authored as 1st Author for a Q2 indexed publication in the International Journal of Applied Pharmaceuticals.

Antibacterial Effect of Epsilon-Polylysine (e-PI) Against Enterococcus faecalis During Endodontic Irrigation: An In-Silico

Published by

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Clinical Research

Summary

Authored as 1st Author, Correspondence Author, and Single Author for a Q4 indexed publication in the Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Clinical Research.

Evaluating SWEEPS as Alternative Method for Endodontic Filling Material Procedure During Retreatment: Systematic Review

Published by

Journal of International Dental and Medical Research

Summary

Authored as 1st Author and Correspondence Author for a Q3 indexed publication in the Journal of International Dental and Medical Research.

Language

Bahasa Indonesia

Native

English

Native

Chinese Simplified

Proficient

Soft Skill

Academic & Research

Laboratory Work, Molecular Docking & Bioinformatics, Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis, Editorial Work, Scientific Judgement.

Business & Strategy

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Focus, Communication, Result-driven.

Tools & Software

SPSS, AutoDock, RevMan, Artificial Intelligence (LLM, AI Agents, Agentic AI), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive).