Educations
Doctor of Philosophy (1996), Polymer Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom
Master of Science (1991), Polymer Science and Technology, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Engineering (1987), Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Research fields: Polymer Science and Technology; Heat Transfer; National Industrial Policy, Process Safety and Security
Email: zainal@che.itb.ac.id | Google Scholar | Research Gate
Experienced and Industrial Consultant
- Dow Chemical Asia Pacific | Team Leader of Design and Construction of MASARO Waste Management Industry in Darul Arqom Muhammadiyah College | Garut | 2019
- CSR BPR Purwokerto | Team Leader of Design and Construction of Incinerator for Residue Waste Management in Trash Hangar | Purwokerto | 2019
- Tegalangus Village Tangerang | Team Leader of Design and Construction of Incinerator for Electronic Waste Management | 2019
- Dow Chemical International | Team Leader of Design and Construction of MASARO Waste Management Industry 3rd Generation in Waste Bank Babakan Ciwaringin Cirebon | 2019
- Dow Chemical Asia Pacific | Team Leader of MASARO Showcase at MAN 2 Cirebon | 2018
- Dow Chemical International | Team Leader of MASARO Application in the Village of Babakan | Cirebon | 2017
- Dr. Sutomo Regional Hospital | Team Leader of Feasibility Study of MASARO Application in Dr. Sutomo Regional Hospital | 2017
- Trinseo | Team Leader of Building Positive Image of Polystyrene Foam | 2017
- Dow Chemical | Team Leader of Plastic Waste for Strengthening of Asphalt Road | 2017
- Polytama Propindo | Team Leader of Conversion of Plastic Waste into Fuel | 2017
- Polytama Propindo | Team Leader of MASARO Application in Tinumpuk | Indramayu | 2017
- Dow Chemical | Team Leader of Indonesian Calculation on Plastic Marine Debrise Stage 1 and Stage 2 | 2017
- LPPM ITB | Team leader of Development of Natural Rubber Flour Pilot Plant | 2017
- PT Trinseo Indonesia | Team leader of Building Positive Image of Polystyrene and Styrofoam | 2017
- Department of Industry of Riau Islands Province | Team leader of Regional Masterplan and Feasibility Study of Maritime Industry in Bintan | Riau Islands Province | 2017
- Department of Industry of Pekan Baru City | Team leader of The City’s Industrial Development Plan (RPIK) and Draft of Pekan Baru RPIK Regional Regulation | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Indonesian Petrochemical Industry Roadmap 2017 – 2035 | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Drafting Indonesian Petrochemical Industry Roadmap 2017 – 2035 | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Development Model Making of Fish Processing Industry in Indramayu | West Java | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Drafting Team of 16 division Authority Government Affairs | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Development Model Making of Cassava Flour Industry in Lampung Province | 2017
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Drafting Ministry of Industry Regulations about Procedures for Preparation and Submission of Plan for Utilization of Natural Resources | 2017
- Department of Industry of Riau Islands Province | Team Leader of Province’s Industrial Development Plan (RPIP) and Draft of Riau Islands RPIP Regional Regulation | 2016
- United Nations Development Program | Team Leader of Reducing Releases of Polybromodiphenyl Ethers (PBDE) and Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) Originating from Unsound Waste Management and Recycling Practices and The Manufacturing of Plastics in Indonesia | 2016
- PT Polytama Propindo | Team Leader of Evaluation of Pellets Production Expansion Plan | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team leader of Provision and Distribution of Natural Resources Plan for the National Industry (Planning Bureau of Ministry of Industry RI) | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Development Planning for Coal, Oil, and Gas Upstream Industry | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Drafting President Regulations on Planning Provision and Distribution of Natural Resources for the National Industry | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Drafting President Policy Plan Package for Industry | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Assistance Team of Industry Development in Province/District/City in Indonesia 2015-2035 | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Drafting President Regulations Program about The Plan of Provision and Distribution of Natural Resources for the National Industry | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader for Work Planning (Renja) 2017 | 2016
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader for Work Planning (Renja) 2018 | 2016
- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical | Team Leader of Integrated Process Simulation for Scaling up Production Capacity of Olefin Unit from 500,000 to 860,000 ton/year | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Downstream Chemical Industry Guide Map 2016 – 2020 (Directorate of Downstream Chemical Industry – Directorate General of Chemical Industry | Textile and Miscellaneous) | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Plastic Waste Reduction and Treatment for Industry Guide Map (BPKIMI) | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Mapping Raw Materials and Energy Needs for Upstream Industry Development (Planning Bereau) | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Drafting National Industrial Policy (KIN) 2015 – 2019 | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Consultant Team for Drafting Government Regulations Plan (RPP) Industry Resources | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Preparation of RPP Strategic Industries | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Work Program of Managing (Pokja Pengelolaan) The Center of Excellence Petrochemical Industry | Cilegon | 2015
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Natural Resources Mapping for Developing National Industry | 2015
- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical | Team Leader of Process Simulation in Gasoline Fractionator and PFO Stripper, Quench Tower, Process Water Stripper and Dilution Steam Generation, and Charge Gas Compressor stages 1, 2, & 3 | 2014
- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical | Team Leader of Risk Based Assessment | 2014
- PT Tenang Jaya Group | Team Leader of Red Brick Plant Design | Karawang | 2014
- PT Pelindo | Team Leader of Safety Study in Development Unit Loading / Unloading Propylene Port of Cirebon | 2014
- Indonesian Ministry of Trade | Team Leader of Mapping the Hazardous Materials Distribution | 2014
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for RIPIN (National Industrial Development Masterplan) 2015 – 2035 | 2014
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Establishment of Industrial Community Academy | Center of Excellent Petrochemical | Cilegon | 2014
- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical | Team Leader of Integrated Process Simulation in Olefin Unit | 2013
- UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) | Market Research in Polymer for Structural Applications | 2013
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Evaluation of National Industrial Policy 2005 – 2015 | 2013
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Feasibility Study of Petrochemical Industrial Complex Development Bintuni Bay | West Papua | 2013
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Feasibility Study of Identification and Basic Design Land Salting in Kupang | East Nusa Tenggara | 2013
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Drafting Indonesia Chemical Act | 2012 – present
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team for Developing Petrochemical Center of Excellent | 2012 – present
- Indonesian Ministry of Industry | Team Leader of Business Plan of Integrated Petrochemical Industry Development in Bintuni Bay | 2012
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Enhancing the Boiler Utilities Efficiency in RU V Pertamina Balikpapan through Operation Assistance | 2012
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Feasibility Study of Fuel and Gas Substitution by Coal in Boiler Utilities RU V Balikpapan | 2012
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Consultant of Calculation Heat Transfer and Energy Saving in MASCOAT Application in SWD Unit RU IV Cilacap | 2012
- PT Pupuk Kaltim | Consultant of Calculating Heat Transfer and Energy Saving in MASCOAT Application in Heat Exchanger | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Boiler Performance Assessment in Area Utilities and Lawe-Lawe RU V Balikpapan | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Consultant of Calculation Heat Transfer and Energy Saving in MASCOAT Application in heat Exchanger and Furnace in RU VI Balongan | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Energy Management System Pertamina RU IV Cilacap | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Remaining Life Assessment of CDU and SRU RU IV Cilacap | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Energy Audit Pertamina RU VI Cilacap | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Thermodynamics Furnace and Boiler Assessment in RU VI Cilacap | 2011
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Team Leader of Feasibility Study of Online Optimization of Boiler Operation and Steam Generator | 2010
- PT Pertamina (Persero) | Lead Engineer of Fugitive Emission Calculation Based on EPA-21 in Refinery Unit IV Cilacap | 2010
- Indonesia Cooperative Board West Java Region (DEKOPINWIL JABAR) | Director of Institute of Technology Facilitation | 2008 – present
- Reviewer in Indonesian Polymer Journal, Indonesian Journal of Material Science, Indonesian Journal of Chemical Engineering, ITB Journal of Engineering Science, Journal of Petroleum Engineering, Journal of Ambient Energy | 2001 – present
Professional Organizations
- Indonesian Waste Entrepreneur Association (APSI) | Advisory Board | 2017 – present
- Indonesian Plastic Recycling Entrepreneurs Association (APDUPI) | Advisory Board | 2017 – present
- Indonesian Olefin, Aromatic and Plastic Association (INAplas) | Central Board | 2016 – present
- Indonesian Chemical Industry Forum (FIKI) | Central Board | 2015 – present
- The Chemical Engineering Chapter of the Institution of Engineers (BKKPII) | Central Board | 2014 – present
- Institute of Plastic Waste Management – Indonesia | Director | 2010 – present
- Indonesian Polymer Association (HPI) | Consultative Board of HPI | Bandung | 2006 – present
- Indonesian Polymer Journal | Steering Board | 2005 – present
- Indonesian Polymer Association (HPI) | President of HPI | Bandung | 2001 – 2005
- Indonesian Polymer Association (HPI) | Bandung Branch Chairman of HPI | 2000 – 2001
Other Organizations and Institutions
- Indonesian Cooperative Council Technology Facilities Institute | West Java | 2009 – 2016
- PT Utama Tirta Bestari | President Director | Probolinggo | 2000 – 2002
- PT Air Cerdas Ganesa | President Director | Bandung | 1998 – 2005
- PUSDAI West Java Government | Director of Education and Training Division | 1998 – 2004
- Indonesian Muslim Intellectual Organization (ICMI) | Head Office | Head of Small and Medium Enterprise Section | 1998 – 2003
- Salman Foundation | Coordinator of Education and Training Program | 1996 – 1998
Awards
- Indonesian Polymer Association (HPI) | HPI Awards 2017 | 2017
- Certificate of Merit and 25 Years of Devotion Badge from President of Republic of Indonesia | 2015
- Certificate of Merit and 20 Years of Devotion Badge from President of Republic of Indonesia | 2015
- PKM-P Supervisor in National Student Science Week (PIMNAS) XXIV from Ministry of National Education – Directorate General of Higher Education | Makassar | 2011
- Best Entrepreneur Award from World Achievement Association and Indonesian Professional Award | 2004
- Moslems Business Award from ASEAN Moslems Award | 2004
- Certificate of Merit and 15 Years of Devotion Badge from President of Republic of Indonesia | 2003
- International Entrepreneur of the Year from International Achievement Foundation | 2003
- Indonesian Top Executives and Entrepreneur from Indonesian Profile and Biography Central | 1999
Key Publications & Presentations
- Abidin, A. Z. Masaro technology for zero waste society. International Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Plastic Business, Solo, 11 July 2019.
- Abidin, A. Z. Get to know more about polystyrene for the good of humans and the environment. One Day Seminar on Styrofoam, Karawang, 26 June 2019.
- Abidin, A. Z. Masaro untuk penangan sampah plastik single use. Seminar Sehari: Bijak Menggunakan Plastik, Jakarta.
- Abidin, A. Z. Pengolahan sampah untuk mewujudkan kemandirian pangan. Musrembang Pemda Kabupaten Tangerang, Tangerang, Maret 2019.
- Abidin, A. Z. MASARO (Manajemen Sampah Zero). Lokakarya Solusi Sampah Nasional, Makassar, 18 February 2019.
- Abidin, A. Z., Situmorang, Y. A., & Noezar, I. (2018). Hydrogels micro composites based on polyvinyl alcohol/bentonite. Jurnal Sains Materi Indonesia, 13(4), 7-10.
- Abidin, A. Z., Nathania, M., & Trirahayu, D. A. Life cycle assessment (LCA) shopping bag from 100% virgin HDPE, oxo-biodegradable, goodie bag, bioplastic, and recycled plastic. International Conference Series on Life Cycle Assessment, Jakarta, 24-25 October 2018.
- Abidin, A. Z., Aflahi, R. K., & Arfan. Komparasi kinerja flokulan akrilamida methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride (AMDMC) dan akrilamida acryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride (AMDAC) pada penjernihan air. Seminar Nasional Sains dan Teknologi UMJ 2018, Jakarta, 2018.
- Abidin, A. Z., Suryawijaya, I. A., Indiarni, A., & Trirahayu, D. A. Formulation optimization and characterization of copolymer acrylamide-(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid) for enhanced oil recovery. The 15th Qir 2017, Bali, 2017.
- Abidin, A. Z., Graha, H. P. R., & Trirahayu, D. A. (2017). Formulation and synthesis of hydrogels having lower critical solution temperature near body temperature. Material Science and Engineering, 223(1), 012043.
- Abidin A. Z., Gayatri, L., & Zunita, M. Deep desulfurization of light diesel oil using polymer supported-imitation agent and its regeneration study. Open Access IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
- Supriatna, U., Sumiarsa, D., Abidin, A. Z., & Dhahiyat, Y. (2017). A review: Catalysts for organic heterogeneous wastewater treatment. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, 12(8), 1509-1519.
- Abidin, A. Z., Afandi, R. G., & Graha, H. P. R. (2016). Synthesis of acrolein from glycerol using FePO4 catalyst in liquid phase dehydration. Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences, 48(1), 12-20.
- Abidin, A. Z., Graha, H. P. R., & Trirahayu, D.A. Formulation and synthesis of hydrogel having lower critical solution temperature (LCST) near body temperature. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Medan, 7-10 October 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z., Gayatri, L., & Zunita, M. Deep desulfurization of light diesel oil using polymer supported-imitation agent and its regeneration study. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Medan, 7-10 October 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z. Synthesis of water soluble copolymers of acrylamide-(2-acrylamido-2 methylepropanesulfonic acid) for enhanced oil recovery. International Seminar on Chemical Engineering in Conjunction with Seminar Soehadi Reksowardojo, Bandung, 27-28 October 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z., & Hartasiwi, N. M. N. Designing of oil drilling fluid using polymer AA-AM-AMPS. International Seminar on Chemical Engineering in Conjunction with Seminar Soehadi Reksowardojo, Bandung, 27-28 October 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z., Hidayat, S., & Ratumanik, D. N. Dryer equipment energy efficient and environmentally friendly. National Conference and Seminar on Appropriate Technology (KSNTTG) 2016, Solo, 11-12 August 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z., Adrian, Victor, P., Pardede, F. B. Fuel making from plastic waste. National Conference and Seminar on Appropriate Technology (KSNTTG) 2016, Solo, 11-12 August 2016.
- Abidin, A. Z., & Graha, H. P. R. (2015). Thermal characterization of bacterial cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite. Advanced Materials Research, 1123, 303-307.
- Abidin, A. Z., Lukman, O.W., & Christian. Styrofoam waste plastic conversion into sulfur cleaner material in light diesel oil. JUSAMI (in press).
- Abidin, A. Z., & Graha, H. P. R. (2014). Morphological study of bacterial cellulose (BC)/polyvinil alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite as bone scaffold. Advanced Materials Research, 950, 24-28.
- Abidin, A. Z., Puspasari, T., & Graha, H. P. R. (2014). Utilization of cassava starch in copolymerisation of superabsorbent polymer composite (SAPC). Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences, 46(3), 286-298.
- Abidin A. Z. Plastik ramah lingkungan (environmentally friendly plastic) book, Asosiasi Industri Olefin, Aromatik, dan Plastik Indonesia, February 2013.
- Abidin, A. Z., & Puspasari, T. Utilization of cassava starch in manufacturing of superabsorbent polymer composite to reduce cost and time of production. International Conference on Bio Energy, Chemical, and Materials 2013, Bandung, October 2013
- Abidin, A. Z., & Afandi, R. G. Acrolein synthesis from glyserol. International Conference on Bio Energy, Chemical, and Materials 2013, Bandung, October 2013.
- Abidin, A. Z., & Adrian. Catalytic and non-catalytic depolymerization of mixed plastic waste to fuel using spent RFCC catalyst of Pertamina refinery. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology 2013, Yogyakarta, October 2013.
- Abidin, A. Z., Sukandar, U., Graha, H. P. R., & Ahmad, F. Study of bacterial cellulose-PVA nanocomposite as a bone tissue scaffold. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology 2013, Yogyakarta, October 2013.
- Abidin A. Z., Adrian, & Graha H. P. R. (2013). Depolymerization of individual plastic waste into fuel by used catalyst residual fluid catalytic cracking Pertamina. Polimer Indonesia Magazine, 16(2), 72-80.
- Abidin, A. Z., Devi, C., & Adeline, A. (2013). Development of wet noodles based on cassava flour. Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences, 45(1), 97-111.
- Abidin, A. Z., Situmorang, Y. A., & Noezar, I. Hidrogel mikrokomposit berbasis polivinil alkohol bentonit. Proceeding STKT – LIPI, Solo, 2013.
- Abidin A. Z., & Vachlepi, A. (2012). Process design and spray dryer for natural rubber powder production. Indonesia Chemical Engineering Journal, 11(3), 132-140.
- Abidin A. Z., Susanto, G., Sastra N. M. T. P., & Puspasari, T. (2012). Synthesis and superabsorbent polymer characterization from acrylamide. Indonesia Chemical Engineering Journal, 11(3).
- Abidin, A. Z., Puspasari, T., & Nugroho, W. A. (2012). Polymers for enhanced oil recovery technology. Procedia Chemistry, 4, 11-16.
- Abidin, A. Z., Noezar, I., & Andrew, Y. (2012). Hydrogel microcomposite polyvinylalcohol/bentonite based. Material Science Indonesia Journal, Material for Health Special Edition, 7-10.
- Abidin, A. Z., & Vachlepi, A. (2012). Process design and spry dryer for natural rubber powder production. Indonesia Chemical Engineering Journal, 11(3), 132-140.
- Abidin, A. Z., Susanto, G., Sastra, N. M. T. P., & Puspasari, T. (2012). Synthesis and superabsorbent polymer characterization from acrylamide. Indonesia Chemical Engineering Journal, 11(3).
- Abidin, A. Z., Puspasari, T., & Nugroho, W.A. (2012). Polymers for enhanced oil recovery technology. Procedia Chemistry, 4, 11-16.
- Abidin A. Z., Romuli, F., & Andrew, Y. (2011). Synthesis non scaling agent for synthesis non scaling agent polyvinylchloride production. Indonesian Polymer Journal, 14(2), 69-73.
- Abidin, A. Z., Noezar, I., Irawan, R., & Nugroho, W. A. Study of structure and properties of nano composite poly(acrylic-co-acrylamide)/bentonite. RSCE 2012, Bali, 2012.
- Noezar, I., Abidin, A. Z., Jaya, J., & Hendra. Identification of potential dyes materials and developing methods to improve dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency. RSCE 2012, Bali, 2012.
- Abidin, A. Z., Fitriani, H., & Utari, R. Enhance elasticity and plasticity wet noodle cassava flour based. NTKI-4, Depok, 2012.
- Abidin, A. Z., Paramita, A. S., & Panjaitan, C. Dry noodle production from cassava flour. SNTKI-4, Depok, 2012.
- Abidin, A. Z., Sukandar, U., Graha, H. P. R., & Ahmad, F. Biosynthetic nanocomposite cellulose bacterial/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as scaffold material in bones. SNTKI-4, Depok, 2012.
- Abidin, A. Z., Situmorang, Y. A., & Noezar, I. Effect of concentration strengthening against qualities nanocomposite polyvinyl acetate/bentonite, SNTKI-4, Depok, 2012.
- Abidin, A. Z., Noezar, I., & Ridhawati. (2011). Synthesis and characterization of superabsorbent polymer composites based on acrylic acid, acrylamide and bentonite. Indonesian Journal of Material Science, 12(2), 114-119.
- Abidin, A. Z., Denli, & Adha, R. S. Synthesis and characterization of sodium lignosulfonate. International Seminar on Chemical Engineering Soehadi Reksowardojo, Bandung, 2011.
- Vachlepi, A., & Abidin, A. Z. Natural rubber powder production from latex: equipment design and modeling. International Seminar on Chemical Engineering Soehadi Reksowardojo, Bandung, 2011.
- Abidin, A. Z., Sastra, N. M. T. P., & Susanto, G. Synthesis and characterization of cellulose based superabsorbent polymer composites. International Seminar on Chemical Engineering Soehadi Reksowardojo, Bandung, 2011.
- Yanditia, R., Hartanti, A. R. D., Abidin, A. Z. Reaction condition optimalization to improve superabsorbent polymer composite absorbency. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Bali, 2011.
- Abidin, A. Z., Puspasari, T., Nugroho, W.A. Polymers for enhanced oil recovery technology. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Bali, 2011.
- Abidin, A. Z., Sastra, N. M. T. P., & Susanto, G. Improving absorption capacity of superabsorbent polyacrylamide by acrylic acid copolymerization. International Conference on Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology, Bali, 2011.
- Abidin, A. Z., Noezar, I., & Rhidhawati. Synthesis and characterization of superabsorbent polymer composites based on acrylic acid, acrylamide and bentonite. International Conference on Material Science and Technology, Serpong, 2010.
- Prasetyo, A., & Abidin, A. Z. Solar powered water pump: Stirling engine design and test performance solar cooker. Soehadi Reksowardojo Chemical Engineering Seminar, Bandung, 25-26 October 2010.
- Abidin, A. Z., Sastra, N. M. T. P., & Susanto, G. Synthesis and characterization of polymers superabsorbent of acrylamide. Soehadi Raksowardojo Chemical Engineering Seminar, Bandung, 2010.
- Romuli, F., Situmorang, A., & Abidin, A. Z. Synthesis nonscaling agent for synthesis nonscaling agent polyvinylchloride production. Seminar Teknik Kimia Soehadi Raksowardojo, Bandung, 2010.
- Amadea, D., Nurhafny, N., & Abidin, A. Z. Development bread flour made from cassava. Soehadi Raksowardojo Chemical Engineering Seminar, Bandung, 2010.