Prof. Dr.
Widya Fatriasari

Prof. Dr. Widya Fatriasari is a Professor at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia. She is internationally recognized for her contributions to biomass conversion, lignin valorization, and sustainable bioproduct development. Her research focuses on transforming renewable biomass resources into high-value products, including bioplastics, biocomposites, bio-based chemicals, cosmetics, biodegradable biomedical pulp, advanced carbon materials, and energy storage materials.

She led the Lignin Tannin Derivatives Research Group from 2019 to 2024 and conducts multidisciplinary research through the Integrated Laboratory of Bioproducts (ILaB) at KST Soekarno, Bogor, Indonesia. Her work supports the advancement of sustainable technologies and the circular bioeconomy, particularly through the utilization of agricultural and forestry biomass resources.

Recognized nationally and internationally for scientific excellence and innovation, Prof. Widya received the Satyalancana Wirakarya Medal from the President of the Republic of Indonesia and the BRIN Intellectual Property Award in 2024. She was also recognized as Best Principal Investigator (2024) and Best Principal Professor (2025) at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts.

Her international academic engagements include appointments as Visiting Researcher at Université de Lorraine (France), Visiting Professor at SRM University-AP (India), and Visiting Professor at Süleyman Demirel University (Türkiye). In recognition of her global scientific impact, she was listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists (2025-2026) by Stanford University and Elsevier in the fields of Polymer Science and Biotechnology.

As a researcher, inventor, editor, and mentor, she has authored numerous scientific publications, secured multiple patents and intellectual property rights, and established extensive collaborations with universities, research institutes, and industries worldwide.