Arief Sabdo Yuwono
Full Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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1985 - 1989 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Engineering, Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University), Bogor, Indonesia; Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology. 1993 - 1995 Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Sanitation, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; graduated with Great Distinction. 1998 - 2002 Doctor of Engineering (Dr. Eng.) in Environmental Technology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany; Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Center for Development Research (ZEF
1989 - 1992 Assistant Lecturer at Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University), Bogor, Indonesia; involved in teaching and laboratory supervision in environmental and agricultural engineering; 1992 - 1998 Lecturer at Department of Agricultural Engineering, IPB University; focused on environmental technology and waste management research; 2002 - 2010 Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University; contributed to national projects on waste treatment and environmental sanitation; 2010 - 2018 Associate Professor at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IPB University; expanded research on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae for organic waste management and began international collaborations; 2018 - Present Professor (Guru Besar) at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia; leading researcher and principal investigator for AQIMOS (Air Quality Monitoring System) and SABDO Method innovations in environmental engineering
Decomposition Characteristics of Selected Solid Organic Wastes by Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae as Affected by Temperature Regimes - Polish Journal of Environmental Studies (2021); Application of BSF Larvae in Organic Waste Treatment - IPB University internal publication (2019); Development of AQIMOS: Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring System - featured in IPB University News and Media Indonesia (2025); The SABDO Method for Household Organic Waste Management - presented in national environmental seminars and published through IPBs Guru Besar Oration series (2018); Solid Waste Management Framework for Urban Sustainability - cited in Indonesian environmental journals and SINTA-indexed proceedings (2017-2020); Innovative works and intellectual property include the SABDO Method, a rapid and odor-free composting system using BSF larvae, and AQIMOS, a real-time air quality monitoring system designed to reduce Indonesias dependence on imported sensors
Prof. Dr. Eng. Arief Sabdo Yuwono, M.Sc. is actively involved in civil and social activities related to environmental sustainability, including leading community education programs on waste reduction and composting, conducting training for local governments and schools on eco-friendly waste management, supporting rural communities in adopting the SABDO Method for household organic waste processing, collaborating with the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry in public awareness initiatives, and participating in national seminars, workshops, and environmental campaigns promoting clean cities and sustainable living practices
Prof. Dr. Eng. Arief Sabdo Yuwono, M.Sc. has received several recognitions for his contributions to environmental engineering and sustainability, including acknowledgment from IPB University for outstanding innovation in waste management through the SABDO Method, recognition from the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry for his community-based waste reduction initiatives, awards for research excellence and innovation in environmental technology development, and institutional appreciation for leading the AQIMOS real-time air quality monitoring project that supports Indonesia’s environmental monitoring independence
Indonesian Society of Agricultural Engineers (PERTETA), the Indonesian Environmental Engineers Association, and professional networks under IPB University focusing on sustainable technology and waste management research; he also collaborates with governmental and non-governmental organizations such as the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and participates in academic consortia promoting sustainable development and environmental innovation in Indonesia
Indonesian, English, German
Reading scientific journals, environmental innovation design, community education, and nature exploration.
Conducting public seminars on waste management and sustainability, mentoring student research projects, and collaborating with government and environmental NGOs
www.ipb.ac.id; scholar.google.com/citations?user=_W-TkEQAAAAJ; researchgate.net/profile/Arief-Yuwono