Meet Rosa: One of Our First SEE Graduates

In this 2017-2018 academic year, Swiss German University proudly graduates the first batch of Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE) students. In the last 4 years, SEE study program starts its unique approach in the field of energy and environment in Indonesia.

One of SGU proud students, Rosa Belinda, recently defends her thesis with the title of “Modification of Pyrogallol with Palmitic Acid as a Soluble Biodiesel Additive”. Her thesis was funded by Kementerian Riset dan Pendidikan Tinggi (KEMENRISTEKDIKTI) through the Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM).  Her research aimed to give an alternative solution for the insolubility problem of the commonly used antioxidant in biodiesel. The idea was to produce an antioxidant molecule which is more soluble in biodiesel. The improvement on the oxidative stability of biodiesel would indirectly support the development and utilization of biodiesel, specifically in Indonesia.

“I am glad and proud to finally graduate as the first batch of SEE study program at SGU,” said Rosa, telling about her feeling after passing the thesis defense. She also mentions about the most challenging moment during her study journey. “The most challenging moment was finding an internship place, both in Indonesia and Germany, as we were the first to establish the network with the companies,” Rosa added.

After her graduation, Rosa planned to work for a couple years, to apply her knowledge in the field of energy and environment in Indonesia. Then, she wants to continue her study, pursuing a Master’s degree.

Along with the other first batch of SEE study program, SGU wishes the best luck for all of them in the future. See you on top!