Renewable energy systems
Geothermal conversion, thermodynamics, Organic Rankine Cycle systems, heat recovery, and energy and exergy analysis.
Nugroho Agung
Pambudi
Renewable Energy Conversion Research Geothermal Systems Thermodynamics & ORC
I work on renewable-energy systems research, with a focus on geothermal power, Organic Rankine Cycle technology, thermodynamics, energy and exergy analysis, and research-informed engineering education.
Analytical lens
- Evidence
- Assumptions
- Modeling
- Performance
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126Scopus documents
41Q1 articles
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One analytical mindset
Two disciplines.
One standard of evidence.
Renewable-energy research asks how systems convert heat, fluid flow, and resources into useful power. Strong engineering requires clear assumptions, rigorous analysis, and respect for uncertainty.
Energy-systems analysis
Thermodynamic modeling, performance evaluation, uncertainty-aware assumptions, and system-level comparison for renewable-energy technologies.
Profile
Engineering depth, expressed with clarity.
I am a Professor of Renewable Energy Conversion at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. My research spans geothermal systems, thermodynamics, Organic Rankine Cycle technology, energy and exergy analysis, renewable-energy conversion, and system optimization.
I earned my doctorate in Earth Resources Engineering from Kyushu University, where my research examined geothermal power-plant performance, exergy, and silica-scaling behavior. I also contribute to international scientific publishing as an editor and reviewer.
- Current role
- Professor, Universitas Sebelas Maret
- Doctorate
- Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University
- Editorial
- Associate Editor and Research Integrity Editor
- Primary field
- Renewable Energy Conversion
Research
Energy systems, from first principles to performance.
Selected research themes drawn from current and completed academic work.
Geothermal · ORC
Geothermal power and closed-loop systems
Thermodynamic and hydrodynamic analysis, heat extraction, flash configurations, Organic Rankine Cycle integration, and performance optimization.
Solar thermal
Solar water-heating systems
Experimental analysis and optimization of trickle collectors, flow conditions, orientation, and thermal storage.
Thermochemical
Waste-to-energy conversion
Integrated thermochemical conversion for bio-oil, biochar, solid fuel, and syngas production.
Systems analysis
Energy, exergy, and optimization
Second-law analysis and system-level evaluation to identify losses, compare configurations, and improve energy performance.
Selected publications
Peer-reviewed work in renewable energy and thermal systems.
Publication titles and journal information shown here follow the 2026 curriculum vitae.
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2026
Integrated data-anchored assessment of triple-flash brine-recovery retrofit in an existing single-flash geothermal power plant
Applied Thermal Engineering · Q1
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2026
Renewable energy recovery from non-productive wells in high enthalpy reservoir
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · Q1
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2025
The Future of Wind Power Plants in Indonesia: Potential, Challenges, and Policies
Sustainability · Q1
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2024
The geothermal energy landscape in Indonesia: A comprehensive 2023 update
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · Q1
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2023
Renewable Energy in Indonesia: Current Status, Potential, and Future Development
Sustainability · Q1
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2018
Geothermal power generation in Indonesia, a country within the ring of fire
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · Q1
Teaching
Engineering fundamentals, connected to renewable-energy practice.
Open learning materials bring thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, power systems, and geothermal energy into research-informed lessons for independent study and classroom discussion.
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Research focus
Renewable energy needs rigorous system thinking.
My work emphasizes thermodynamic evidence, system boundaries, performance indicators, resource conditions, and the practical constraints that shape renewable-energy technologies.
This perspective connects geothermal systems, ORC, heat recovery, solar thermal applications, and energy education into a coherent engineering workflow.
Resource context
Temperature, flow, site conditions, and available heat sources.
Thermodynamic evidence
Energy balance, exergy loss, efficiency, and component performance.
System comparison
Rankine, ORC, heat recovery, geothermal, and hybrid configurations.
Education and translation
Turning research findings into clear teaching modules and public learning resources.
Contact
Research, industry, and thoughtful exchange.
For academic collaboration, research evaluation, scientific publishing, industry partnership, or professional discussion.