Bandung — A student from the Biotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Vangga Deswanto Prasetyo Kurniantoro, successfully participated in an international scientific forum, the Australia–Indonesia Sustainable Fuels Symposium 2026, held on 9–11 February 2026 at the Center for Research and Community Services Building, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung.
The Australia–Indonesia Sustainable Fuels Symposium represents an international platform that integrates scientific presentations, technology discussions, and poster competitions focusing on sustainable fuel innovation. The forum gathered academics, researchers, and industry representatives from multiple countries to exchange scientific knowledge, discuss recent technological advancements, and explore opportunities for collaboration in renewable and sustainable energy development. Participation in such an event provides exposure to global research trends, innovation development strategies, and commercialization pathways relevant to sustainable fuel technologies.
During the symposium, Vangga presented research within the Green Technology & Renewable Energy category. The research addressed the development of a simultaneous production strategy for biodiesel and biohydrogen using the microalga Auxenochlorella protothecoides. The study emphasized the optimization of nitrogen concentration in the cultivation system to enhance lipid accumulation for biodiesel production while supporting biohydrogen generation as an alternative renewable energy source. Such an integrated bioenergy approach highlights the potential of microalgae as a sustainable biological platform capable of producing multiple forms of renewable energy within a single cultivation system.
Participation in the international symposium provided valuable experience in communicating scientific findings to an international audience and receiving constructive feedback from experts in relevant research fields. In addition, engagement in international academic forums contributes to the expansion of scientific networks and strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable biotechnology.
The achievement represents an implementation of the Student Go International program under the World Class University (WCU) initiative of Universitas Diponegoro, which promotes global academic engagement and enhances student competitiveness at the international level. Active participation of Biotechnology students in international scientific forums reflects the institutional commitment of Universitas Diponegoro to advancing innovation, strengthening research capacity, and preparing graduates to address global challenges in science and technology.
Continued involvement in international academic activities supports the development of innovative research outputs that contribute to sustainable development goals, particularly in the advancement of clean and renewable energy technologies. The accomplishment also serves as an encouraging example for students to actively pursue scientific innovation and international academic engagement.