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Tubagus Ahmad Fauzi Soelaiman

Prof. Ir. Tubagus Ahmad Fauzi Soelaiman, ST., MSME., PhD., IPU, ASEAN Eng.

PROFESSOR | THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH GROUP
NIP/Nopeg: 19601209 198503 1 002
Scopus ID: 17233974900
Google Scholar: HT0bStMAAAAJ
SINTA: 6133175
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tubagus-Soelaiman

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  • SINTA Score Overall  :  1.046
  • SINTA Score 3 Years :  215

Educations

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota, MN, USA
1988 – 1992
GPA: 3.62/4.00

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota, MN, USA
1986 – 1988
Major: Mechanical Engineering | Minor: Computer and Information Sciences
GPA: 3.58/4.00

Professional Engineer Certification (IP)
Direktorat Pendidikan Non Reguler, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia
2019 – 2020
GPA: 4.00/4.00 | Certificate Issued: 24 June 2020

Bachelor of Science (S.T.) in Mechanical Engineering
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia
1981 – 1984
Graduated with Academic Distinction (Best Performance Award)
GPA: 4.05/5.00 (Equivalent to 3.24/4.00)

Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland, MD, USA
1978 – 1981 (70 credits completed)

Teaching Experiences

Lecturer
Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD)
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia
1985 – Present

Research Staff
Thermodynamics Laboratory, Center for Industrial Engineering
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia
1992 – Present

Work Experiences

Ambassador / Deputy Permanent Delegate of Indonesia to UNESCO
Paris, France
January 2015 – January 2018

Education Attaché
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI)
London, United Kingdom
December 2010 – June 2014

Publications Journal/Proceeding

Journal Articles

  1. Soelaiman, T.A.F., Tandian, N.P., & Safari, H. (2008). Determining the Best Working Fluid and Cycle Configuration for a Binary Cycle Geothermal Power Plant – Case Study: Lahendong Geothermal Power Plant. International Journal of Energy Machinery, 1(1), 99–107.

  2. Pasek, A.D., Soelaiman, T.A.F., & Gunawan, C. (2011). Thermodynamics Study of Flash-Binary Cycle in Geothermal Power Plant. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(9), 5218–5223.

  3. Prananto, L.A., Zaini, I.N., Mahendranata, B.I., Juangsa, F.B., Aziz, M., & Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2018). Use of the Kalina Cycle as a Bottoming Cycle in a Geothermal Power Plant: Case Study of the Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Plant. Applied Thermal Engineering, 132, 686–696.

  4. Prananto, L.A., Juangsa, F.B., Iqbal, R.M., Aziz, M., & Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2018). Dry Steam Cycle Application for Excess Steam Utilization: Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant Case Study. Renewable Energy, 117, 157–165.

  5. Pratama, H.B., Koike, K., Pratama, A.B., Kusumasari, B.A., Ashat, A., Sutopo, & Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2025). Numerical simulation–based optimization of an integrated framework for the efficient development and sustainable utilization of geothermal resources: Application to the Bedugul geothermal field. Geothermics, 127, 103208.

  6. Resha, M., Soelaiman, T.A.F., Riyanto, H., & Parman, P. (2025). Development of waste brine to energy system with Concentric Cylindrical Thermoelectric Generator (CCTEG) at Ulubelu Geothermal Power Plant. Hexatech: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik, 4(1).

Conference Proceedings & Presentations

  1. Soelaiman, T.A.F., Ashat, A., & Hasjim, I. (2004). Preliminary Study on Geothermal Direct Utilization for Tea Drying Plant in Malabar, Indonesia. Proceedings of the Geothermal Workshop, Makati City, Manila, Philippines.

  2. Soelaiman, T.A.F., Adriansyah, W., Saruksuk, J.H., & Rahardjo, B. (2004). Improvement of A Geothermal Power Plant by Using Topping Cycle Through Exergy Analysis. Proceedings of the International Geothermal Workshop in Russia, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski City, Russia.

  3. Adriansyah, W., Soelaiman, T.A.F., & Saruksu, J.H. (2003). Improvement Possibility of PLTP Darajat II Geothermal Power Plant by Topping Cycle Method. Proceedings of the International Conference on Fluid and Thermal Energy Conversion 2003 (FTEC 2003), Sanur, Bali.

  4. Pasek, A.D., Soelaiman, T.A.F., & Gozaly, J. (2010). The Influence of Pinch Temperature on the Performance of Binary Cycle Geothermal Power Plant. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cooling and Heating Technologies (ICCHT 2010), Bandung.

  5. Soelaiman, T.A.F., & Gunawan, C. (2010). Thermodynamic Analysis of a Flash – Binary Cycle in a Geothermal Power Plant. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cooling and Heating Technologies (ICCHT 2010), Bandung.

  6. D. F. Riansyah, T. A. F. Soelaiman, F. B. Juangsa, A. H. Ahmad. (2023). Thermodynamics and Economics Analysis of Utilization of Ionic Liquids in Kalina Cycle System 34. Proceedings of the 48th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California.

Books & Keynote Addresses

  1. Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2010). Potensi Riset dan Aplikasi Ilmu Konversi Energi untuk Memenuhi Kebutuhan Energi di Indonesia. Inaugural Professorial Lecture (Pidato Ilmiah Guru Besar ITB). Institut Teknologi Bandung.

Seminar & Workshop Presentations

  1. Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2010). Energi Terbarukan. Workshop Peningkatan Kapasitas Daerah dalam Adaptasi dan Mitigasi Perubahan Iklim, ITB, Bandung.

  2. Soelaiman, T.A.F. (2010). Geothermal Energy Development in Indonesia. International Joint Symposium on Human Security Engineering, Contribution of Geoscientists for Human Security, ITB, Bandung.

Undergraduate Thesis

  1. Soelaiman, T.A.F. (1984). Pengkajian Teoritik Penggunaan Energi Surya dalam Melakukan Curing Tembakau Virginia. Undergraduate Thesis (Tugas Sarjana), Department of Mechanical Engineering, ITB

Conferences/Workshops

Training & Short Courses (Participant)

  • February 1984: “Renewable Energy Technology Course”, LIPI-LFN, Bandung.

  • June–July 1986: “Process and Thermal Systems Optimization Training”, LFN-LIPI & ASEAN-Australia Energy Cooperation Program, Bandung.

  • May 1994: “Geothermal Technology: Teaching the Teachers 1994, Part I”, ITB Petroleum Dept. & Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland, Bandung.

  • June–July 1995: “Geothermal Technology: Teaching the Teachers 1995, Part II”, ITB Petroleum Dept. & Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland, Bandung.

  • July 1996: “Geothermal Technology: Teaching the Teachers, Part III”, ITB Petroleum Dept. & Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland, Bandung.

  • July 2000: “Short Course on Simulation and Optimization of Power Plant and Thermal Processes”, Thermodynamics Lab ITB & University of Illinois at Chicago, Bandung.

  • April 2001: “Shortcourse on Applications of Turbo Type Fluid Machinery”, Hatakeyama Memorial Fund & Ebara Corp., Mechanical Engineering Dept., ITB, Bandung.

  • January 2006: “Short Course on Effective Energy System for Preservation of the Environment”, Ebara Hatahegan Memorial Fund, ITB, Bandung.

Conferences & Seminars (Participant / Attendee)

  • July 1995: “Energy Workshop 1995”, Indonesian National Committee – World Energy Council, Jakarta.

  • July 1998: “Symposium on Seeking New Directions in Managing the National Energy System”, ITB, Bandung.

  • October 1998: “The Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA) 3rd Annual Meeting and Panel Discussion”, Papandayan Hotel, Bandung.

  • October 2002: “Turbomachinery Technology Seminar (TTS 2002)”, Solar Turbine, Jakarta.

  • November 2002: “One-Day Seminar on Geothermal Energy Resource Management in the Era of Regional Autonomy”, West Java Mining & Energy Office & LPPM-ITB, Bandung.

  • September 2004: “Visiting Program 2004 Seminar, Outlook 2010: Potential and Insights into My Country’s Green Energy”, ITB, Bandung.

  • February 2005: “Workshop on Energy Conservation and Utilization of Renewable Alternative Energy”, Electrical Engineering Dept., ITB, Bandung.

  • March 2005: “Workshop on Development of New and Renewable Energy in West Java”, West Java Provincial Mining & Energy Office, Bandung.

  • April 2005: “World Renewable Energy Regional Congress and Exhibition (WRERCE) 2005”, Jakarta Convention Center.

  • November 2006: “Seminar on Renewable Energy in Regional Development”, ITB, Bandung.

Conference & Event Roles (Speaker, Moderator, Committee)

  • June 2003: “The 6th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (INAGA)”, Hotel Horizon, Bandung. (Participant & Moderator)

  • March 2004: “Geothermal Workshop”, Makati, Philippines. (Participant & Speaker)

  • January 2005: “Workshop on Energy and Clean Development Mechanism for Sustainable Development in Indonesia”, ITB, Bandung. (Committee & Participant)

  • March 2009: “ITB Golden Anniversary: National Seminar on Policy, Management, and Technology Development in Energy and Environment”, ITB, Bandung. (Speaker & Moderator)

  • March 2009: “The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Workshop on New and Renewable Energy”, ITB, Bandung. (Session Chairman)

  • October 2009: “International Workshop on Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation – International Forum on Strategic Technologies (REEC-IFOST 2009)”, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (Speaker)

  • April 2010: “World Geothermal Congress 2010”, Bali. (Organizing Committee Member)

  • September 2023: Chairperson of Technical Program, the 9th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE) 2023, Jakarta Convention Center.

Speaker&Trainer

General Energy, Thermodynamics & Rotating Machinery

  • July 1993: “Short Course on Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Steam Power Plant”, Instructor. IUC-ES, ITB, Bandung.

  • September 1993: “Rotating Machinery: Gas Turbines”, Instructor. Bandung.

  • March 1994: “Energy Management”, Instructor. Bandung.

  • April 1996: “Energy Management” (Energy Conservation Module), Instructor. Bandung.

  • November 2000: “Application of Thermodynamics in Pumps, Compressors, and Turbines”, Instructor for Predictive Maintenance on Rotary Equipment Training. LAPI-ITB, Bandung.

  • March 2001: “Predictive Maintenance on Rotating Equipment: Turbomachinery”, Instructor (Short Course). LAPI-ITB, Bandung.

  • March 2001: “Predictive Maintenance on Rotating Equipment: Pumps and Compressors”, Instructor (Short Course). LAPI-ITB, Bandung.

  • March 2001: “Predictive Maintenance on Rotating Equipment: Steam Turbines”, Instructor (Short Course). LAPI-ITB, Bandung.

  • June 2002: “Energy Conservation, Energy and Cost Savings”, Instructor (Short Course). PT. Fiqry Jaya Mandiri, Bandung.

  • March 2004: “Optimizing Boiler Operation in Fossil Power Plants”, Speaker at One-Day Symposium. Cilegon, Banten.

  • August 2008: “Review on Boiler and Power Plant Design and Operation”, Instructor in Two-Day Workshop. PT. Krakatau Daya Listrik, Cilegon.

  • August 2008: “Performance Analysis of Boiler and Power Plants”, Instructor in Two-Day Workshop. PT. Krakatau Daya Listrik, Cilegon.

  • October 2019: EPC Training for PJB Muara Karang, Instructor for Turbines, Pumps, Cooling Systems, and Balance of Plant (BOP) modules. PJB Academy, Jakarta.

Geothermal Energy

  • March 2000: “Cycles”, Visiting Lecturer for Diploma Students, Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

  • April 2000: “Darajat Experience”, Visiting Lecturer for Diploma Students, Geothermal Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

  • December 2002 – January 2003: “Basic Energy Optimization Training I”, Instructor for Amoseas, Darajat Geothermal Power Plant Unit II, Garut.

  • March 2004: “Geothermal Workshop on Management and Optimum Utilization of Geothermal Energy”, Speaker. Embassy of Indonesia in Manila, Philippines.

  • May 2007: “Geothermal Power Plant Facilities: Steam Turbines, Condensers, Gas Extraction Units & Cooling Towers”, Instructor for Prospective Geothermal Power Plant Operators (Kamojang 60 MW). PLN Training Center, Suralaya.

  • January 2008: “Geothermal Energy”, Lecturer for CEA Program, Indonesia Power, ITB Mechanical Engineering Dept.

  • August 2010: “Geothermal Energy Utilization”, Instructor (Public Course). ITB, Bandung.

  • October 2010: “Geothermal Energy Development in Indonesia”, Speaker at International Joint Symposium on Human Security Engineering. ITB-Kyoto University, Bandung.

  • October 2019: “Pumps and Compressors”, Instructor for Geothermal Flowmeter Training Batch 2 (Participants from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy). ITB.

  • March 2021: “Geothermal in Indonesia”, Lecturer for Mitsubishi Lecture Series (Clean Energy Intensive Course). Mitsubishi Power & LPIK ITB.

  • March 2022: “Geothermal, the Natural Source for Electricity”, Speaker at AISC 2022 (AiChE International Student Conference).

  • October 2022: “Utilization of Geothermal for Power Generation (Indirect) and Non-Electricity Uses (Direct)”, Speaker for PLN Geothermal Training Series 2022 Webinar.

Renewable Energy & Power Plant Policy

  • April 2009: “Renewable Energy Regulations and Technology”, Speaker (Academic Perspective) at Knowledge Sharing Event. PT. Indonesia Power, Suralaya Business Unit.

Conference & Symposium Presentation

  • November 1993: “3rd International Symposium, Short Course and Exposition on Rotating Machinery”, Speaker. Forum Rotating Machinery, ITB, Bandung.

Major Event Organization

  • April 2010: “World Geothermal Congress 2010”, Organizer. IGA-WGC 2010-INAGA, Bali.