Dr. Dipl. -Ing. Samuel P. Kusumocahyo
Rector
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Biography:
Dedicated, enthusiastic and goal-driven professional lecturer with a solid commitment to the academic and character growth and development of every student.
Experience:
- Researcher at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan (2001-2005)
- General Manager at PT Totoku Toryo Indonesia (Japanese chemical company) (2005-2007)
- Assistant Vice President at PT SMART Tbk (Palm oil company) (2007-2009)
- Director of Harvestland Group (2009-2014)
- Lecturer at Swiss German University (2014-now), current position: Dean of Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology
Education Background
- Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science & Chemical Engineering, Shizuoka University, Japan (2001)
- Bachelor and Master Degree in Chemical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1995)
Knowledge Field
- Chemical engineering
- Separation and purification technology
Research Interest:
- Membrane technology for various separation processes: microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, pervaporation, polymer inclusion membranes
- Development of polymer membranes: Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA), modified Nafion, Cellulose acetate (CA), Cellulose tri acetate (CTA), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Development of ceramic membranes: silica, alumina, kaolin membranes
- Utilization of plastic waste as a raw material for membranes
- Utilization of coffee plantation waste for antioxidant products
Teaching Area:
- Separation technology (distillation, extraction, adsorption, absorption, filtration, membrane technology)
- Thermodynamics and kinetics
- Introduction to chemical engineering
- Materials science (metal, polymer, ceramic)
- Entrepreneurship
Publications:
- 31 scientific papers published in international journals and proceedings (21 papers are Scopus-indexed publications)
- 4 Japanese Patents (granted)
- 2 Indonesian Patents (registered)
Professional Certifications:
- Dosen Berprestasi 1 Bidang Ilmu Sains dan Teknologi LLDIKTI IV 2019
