UTM IFE Deepens Malaysia–Indonesia Partnership for Renewable Energy Transition

Ir. Dr. Nurfatehah Wahyuny Che Jusoh

JAKARTA, July 3 – To enhance the renewable energy transition in Southeast Asia, the Institute of Future Energy (IFE) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has partnered with two prominent Indonesian institutions: Universitas Pertamina and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). This collaboration involves the Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) and the Centre of Electrical Energy Systems (CEES) at UTM.

The UTM delegation was led by Prof. Aishah Abdul Jalil and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Norzanah Rosmin, who are the Directors of CHE and CEES, respectively. They were accompanied by a team of distinguished researchers and academics, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafiziana Md Kasmani, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roshafima Rasit Ali, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anwar Johari, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nurfatehah Wahyuny Che Jusoh, Ts. Dr. Norazliani Md. Sapari, and Ts. Muhammad Abdul Razak.

At Universitas Pertamina, the delegation was warmly received by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Tota Simatupang, Dean of the Faculty of Infrastructure and Industrial Technology, along with his esteemed team. During their visit to ITB, they were hosted by Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Syarif Hidayat from the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics.

UTM Delegates with Assoc. Prof. Ir. Tota Simatupang (centre), Dean of the Faculty of Infrastructure Planning & Faculty of Industrial Technology, together with researchers and staff of Universitas Pertamina

Dr. Eduardus Budi Nursanto (second from right), Head of the Chemical Engineering Study Program, shares insights during the laboratory visit.

During the visit, all participants engaged in a meaningful exchange of knowledge regarding ongoing research, cutting-edge technologies, and the development of potential projects centred on hydrogen, solar, and other renewable energy solutions. The discussions also explored broader opportunities for academic collaboration, including student exchange programs, staff mobility, joint grant applications, collaborative teaching, and co-organised seminars and international conferences.

UTM Delegates with Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra (centre), Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, together with researchers and staff of ITB

*UTM Delegates with Prof. Dr. Ir. Syarif Hidayat (second from left), together with Dr. Byran Denov (far right) from the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics of ITB*

The Director of CEES UTM presented a token of appreciation on behalf of the Institute of Future Energy (IFE) UTM to Prof. Dr. Ir. Syarif Hidayat (left) from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) as a symbol of collaboration and continued academic engagement between the two institutions.

This visit is anticipated to greatly enhance the foundation for future collaborative research under IFE UTM. The ongoing efforts of both CHE and CEES will play a crucial role in this process. We aim to strengthen institutional partnerships, expand joint research opportunities in hydrogen and electrical energy systems, and create pathways for impactful innovations, academic exchanges, and regional leadership in renewable energy development.

Prepared by: Nurfatehah Wahyuny, Norzanah Rosmin, and Muhammad Abdul Razak.