Gede Abdi Dharma Pribadi

Hometown: Bali, one of the most beautiful Islands of Indonesia

Undergraduate Degree: Mining Engineering

Research Title: Enhancing Energy Security in Indonesia: Adding Value to Coal via Gasification

Research Story: The overarching of my research is to make Indonesia reduce its dependency on imported oil and gas by utilizing other energy sources from within the country. With our huge resources of coal, Indonesia could use it to cut oil and gas import through coal downstream process. In my view, I think it is better if we can process coal into more valuable sources of energy like methanol or ammonia. The coal downstream business in Indonesia still has uncertainty. Therefore, my research aims to solve this problem by analyzing all the required aspects to make the business feasible, and lead the nation towards energy security.

How did you get interested in mining?

I am interested in Mining because Indonesia has huge potential of coal and mineral resources. So, I think working in the mining field is the most important jobs you could do to boost the economy.

What are your career aspirations after completing your degree?

In the future, my career goal is to be a business consultant to commercialize coal gasification projects.

What advice do you have for future graduate students?

My advice for future graduate students is to stay relevant with current global situations and focus on what you really want to do and give commitment to accomplish it.

What is a fun fact about yourself that most people don’t know?

I think most people thinks I'm a scary and angry person maybe because of my beard and moustache, but actually I'm a very patient person.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

During my free time, I enjoy watching movies and TV series on Netflix, playing with my boys, and doing Balinese traditional dance.

What's your favorite meal to eat or cook?

I love to eat and cook “SAMBAL”. Sambal is a pounded mixture of several spices with chili, garlic, tomato, and shrimp paste. I usually eat sambal with hot rice and fried egg. Yummy!