Candidates East Asia & Pacific

Short Bio

I am an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Universitas Indonesia and an Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS, with 15+ years of experience leading applied WASH research and development. I have managed 30+ research and development projects across 17 Indonesian provinces, securing over USD 1 million in national and international funding in the past five years in partnership with local and national governments, local communities, and international partners such as North Carolina State University (through a Fulbright Visiting Scholar program) and ETH Zurich.

I currently co-lead a nationwide emissions measurement and developed a model representing emissions across Indonesia’s sanitation systems, an important new step in Indonesian sanitation studies. Our portfolio spans from rural communities to urban centres and includes projects with resource-recovery and circular sanitation approaches, the development of climate-resilient sanitation technologies, and studies of onsite sanitation system risks towards the environment. I am currently serves as Director of Science & Technology at Indonesian Association for Sanitary and Environmental Engineers (IATPI), Director of Cooperation & Collaboration at Indonesia Young Scientist Academy (ALMI), and Coordinator for Curriculum Development at Indonesian Association for Environmental Engineering Study Program (Bakerma TL).

Motivation/Commitment to the GSC 

I am entering a phase in my career where my objectives are aimed more towards being part of a wider regional/global network and strengthen my contribution in the Majority world. I have been looking up to SuSanA as an important reference and am honoured to be nominated. I commit to 3–4 hours/month to provide strategic guidance, active participation in discussions and reviews, and share insights. I will promote systems approaches, prioritise GEDSI and circular approaches, and strengthen climate-resilient practice. I will support SuSanA 2.0’s institutional development and boost SuSanA’s presence in Southeast Asia and support evidence-based policy.

Is there anything else you would like to say to the SuSanA community?

I am genuinely impressed by SuSanA’s collective efforts to connect science, policy, and on the ground practice and how it has created changes in many countries. Coming from Indonesian’s sanitation context, I can see that the sanitation sector is very challenging and can be incredibly diverse and I am excited to be able bring these experiences and practices into discussions, adding local context into global knowledge sharing.

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Universitas Indonesia Scholar

National Geographis Explorer

Short Bio

I am a marine conservation scientist with 13 years of professional experience in coral reef conservation and water pollution management. I specialize in translating complex science into practical tools and decision-support systems that inform conservation action and policy at multiple scales.

I currently lead the Wildlife Conservation Society’s global Water Pollution Program, where I support the co-development of strategic approaches to pollution assessment, monitoring, and management across multiple countries. I actively contribute to global forums and dialogues on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Over the past several years, my work has been focused on how to better integrate the conservation and sanitation sectors, and I excel in building cross-sector partnerships between conservation, sanitation, public health, and development to ensure holistic and scalable solutions. I was a founding member of the Ocean Sewage Alliance and served on their inaugural steering committee. I am also an active participant of the Climate Resilient Sanitation Coalition.

I am also a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, advancing interdisciplinary research on the intersection of pollution, climate, and ecosystem resilience. In this role, I served as the Deputy Director for Policy and Industry engagement for the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science.

Motivation/Commitment to the GSC 

I am a strong advocate for the fundamental role sanitation plays in protecting both people and planet. I am deeply engaged in connecting new partners and voices to the sanitation sector and I believe my background provides a unique perspective as the sector transforms in the face of climate change and resource scarcity. Having served on two steering committees during key transition periods, I understand the challenges of staying open, inclusive, and sustainable. I would like to bring those lessons to SuSanA to help guide its evolution and help strengthen its role as an inclusive, collaborative, and enduring global platform.

Is there anything else you would like to say to the SuSanA community?

You might not expect a coral reef ecologist to be so knowledgeable about sanitation. But it was through SuSanA and the resources available that I was able to learn, upskill, and understand the inner workings of the sector. I’m committed to helping ensure SuSanA remains a vibrant, inclusive, and practical space where others can learn, connect, and contribute just as I have.

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