A team of students from the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI), has once again made a remarkable achievement at the national level by winning 1st Place in the “Corrosion Presentation Challenge” during the Indonesia Corrosion Week (Indocor) 2025, organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS).
The competition challenged participants to analyze real-world industrial corrosion cases and propose innovative, research-based, and technically sound solutions. Out of 15 finalist teams that advanced to the final round, the team from UI—comprising Jason Lee Wijaya (class of 2024), Martha Adelia (class of 2023), and Rangga Aahmes Burairah Tsaqif (class of 2023)—emerged as the winner with their project titled “Geopolymer Red Mud and Rice Husk Ash: Green Innovation for Corrosion Protection of Coastal Oil and Gas Pipelines.”
Their innovation uses industrial waste—red mud and rice husk ash—as base materials for an environmentally friendly geopolymer coating designed to protect coastal pipelines from corrosion caused by high chloride levels and humidity. This material not only offers excellent chemical resistance and strong adhesion to metal surfaces but also supports the principles of a circular economy through the reuse of industrial waste and the reduction of carbon emissions.
“We wanted to prove that engineering innovation doesn’t have to be expensive or harmful to the environment. Through a green materials approach, we aim to deliver sustainable yet practical solutions for Indonesia’s oil and gas industry,” said Jason.
Dean of FTUI, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the team’s accomplishment.
“The achievement of the CUI Team reflects the excellence of FTUI students in combining engineering expertise with a spirit of sustainability. Their innovation is solid proof that FTUI students are not only capable of competing at the national level but are also contributing real solutions to the challenges of a sustainable energy industry,” said Prof. Kemas.
This victory further strengthens FTUI’s reputation as one of Indonesia’s leading engineering institutions, consistently encouraging its students to innovate in the fields of materials engineering, energy, and green technology, in line with the faculty’s vision to create engineering solutions for society and the environment.
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