March 30, 2026
Advancing the frontiers of energy through data-driven research and technical implementation.
Funding: Internal funding (PUTI UI) & DIKTI (Ministry of Higher Education)
Partner: Dr. Indrat Aria (Cranfield University, UK)
Main objective: to harvest electricity from water current with device that less harm for fish and other animals on the water
Progress: on the fabrication of the 3rd prototype
Output: Q1 scopus-indexed paper & prototype
Funding: Eco Campus
Partner: Dr. Miktha (architecture UI)
Main objective: To analyze the thermal and environmental performance of oyster-shell wall facades used in southern China, with focus on its heat transfer behavior and natural insulation properties to evaluate their potential adaptation in modern sustainable architecture.
Progress: completing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and designing a prototype
Output: Q1 scopus-indexed paper & facade prototype
Funding: Community Service Grant from IPB University
Partner: Dr. Medria Hardhienata (IPB), Pandu (Commcap), Andy (IPB), Sita (NUS)
Main objective: helping to build rain water harvesting integrated with sensors powered by solar energy
Progress: Installation of the solar-powered IoT
Output: Newspaper articles, real-size working model
Funding: Internal of UI (PUTI Q1)
Partner: Prof. Antony Sihombing (Urban Planning UI)
Main objective: To analyze sustainability of socio-cultural and economic of homestay around Lake Toba Area through interview with related government officials and homestay owners/operators.
Progress: Writing a journal paper
Output: Q1 scopus-indexed paper
Funding: Ministry of Higher Education
Partner: Dr. Medria Hardhienata (IPB University)
Main objective:
designing a solar-powered drone with a battery to increase flight hours
Progress: Design completed, applying for another grant to fund the fabrication
Output: Patent
Bridging cutting-edge research with sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner world.
