RESEARCH
TARGET AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF SUERC
Potential feedstock and method exploration in 2nd and 3rd generation bioethanol production
Optimization studies in 2nd and 3rd generation bioethanol production
Techno-socio-economy assessment of inter-state hydrogen energy network
Techno-economic studies of 2nd generation of bioethanol and biodiesel production in Indonesia
Thermodynamics approach in characterizing alternative fuel sprays in direct injection, spark ignition engine
Renewable energy modeling and scenarios
ACTIVE RESEARCH TOPIC
1. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL FEEDSTOCK AND METHOD
Green algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa
Durian seed Durio zibethinus
Nutmeg shell Myristica fragrans
2. OPTIMIZATION STUDY OF REDUCING SUGAR PRODUCTION
Green algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa
Durian seed Durio zibethinus
3. TECHNO-ECONOMIC STUDY
Second Generation Bioethanol Production in Indonesia:
Cassava Manihot utilisima
Empty fruit bunch (EFB)
Sugarcane bagasse
Palm juice
Third Generation Bioethanol Production in Indonesia:
Microalgae
4. ENERGY MODELING USING LEAP SOFTWARE
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
Current research collaborations
Current research partners:
Aziz Laboratory, The University of Tokyo (JPN)
Politeknik Negeri Medan (INA)
Institut Teknologi Sumatera (INA)
Prospective collaborations
In-progress/prospective partners:
University of Technology Sydney (AUS)
University Tenaga Nasional (MAS)
Universitas Pertahanan (INA)