Blue Economics Research Group

Welcome to our Research Group

The Blue Economics Research Group is a dedicated center of excellence focused on advancing sustainable blue economy practices in Indonesia. Guided by its vision to become a leading research and innovation hub by 2034, the group integrates high-impact research, community empowerment, and strategic collaborations to address pressing issues in marine and coastal ecosystems.

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Driving Sustainable Oil Palm: Digital Inclusion and Ecosystem Incentives as Catalysts for Smallholder Readiness

The long-run sustainability of the Indonesian oil palm sector heavily depends on environmental quality management in smallholder-dominated landscapes. Although smallholders contribute significantly to...

Capturing Coastal Voices: Fieldwork for a Sustainable Blue Economy

Since June 2025, the TRG Blue Economics research team has been actively conducting field data collection across three coastal areas in South Sulawesi: Makassar, Pangkep, and Bulukumba. This is part of...

Fostering Collaboration in a Moment of Togetherness

Following an intensive day of discussions, the TRG Blue Economics team hosted an informal dinner with international partner Dr. Lucio Marcal Gomes from Timor Leste at Mauki Coffee & Kitchen...
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Dr. Hasmin

Leader

Darmawan salman

Prof. Darmawan Salman

Lecturer

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Prof. Eymal Bashar Demmallino

Lecturer

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Dr. Wadzibah Nas

Lecturer

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Dr. Lucio Marcal Gomes

External Collaborator

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Ramalhino Lelo da Cruz

Master Student

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