ITPLN Lecturer Wins International Award for Biomass Potential Assessment Research in Riau

JAKARTA — A researcher from the Institute of Technology PLN (ITPLN), Ginas Alvianingsih of the Electrical Power Engineering undergraduate program, has won the Best Presenter Award at the IEEE 23rd Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD). The conference was held on 25–26 November 2025 at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Ginas earned the award for her study on biomass energy potential assessment in Riau Province.

During her presentation, Ginas delivered findings from a paper titled “Geospatial Analysis of Biomass Energy Potential in Riau Province Using Sequential K-Means and DBSCAN Clustering.” The research was conducted in collaboration with Electrical Engineering undergraduate student Alfiah Azzahrah Amir and lecturer Adri Senen. The study explores a new assessment and mapping method for biomass potential using geospatial approaches and machine learning techniques to identify renewable energy distribution more precisely.

Ginas said Riau possesses significant biomass reserves, particularly from agricultural and plantation waste, but utilization remains suboptimal due to limited integrated spatial data. Using Sequential K-Means and DBSCAN clustering, she explained, the potential can be mapped more accurately, opening opportunities for environmentally friendly energy development in the region.

“This spatial analysis technology allows local governments and energy industry stakeholders to identify the most promising biomass points and collection hubs for supply chain fulfillment. This is crucial for accelerating the energy transition,” Ginas said in an interview on Monday, 1 December 2025. She added that the approach could be applied in other provinces.

For ITPLN, the award reflects the institution’s commitment to advancing electrical engineering technologies rooted in data science and green energy innovation. Ginas hopes her research can serve as a reference for local governments and energy investors in developing an efficient biomass ecosystem.

“We want this research to go beyond journal publication and be applied in regional energy planning,” she said.

Ginas emphasized that data-driven applied research can play a critical role in supporting the country’s energy transformation. She plans to continue her study by modeling biomass production capacity and its integration into renewable-based power systems.

The IEEE 23rd Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD) 2025 carried the theme “Convergence of Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Engineering: Shaping the Future of Technology and Society.” The event brings together young researchers from various countries to present developments in computing, technology, and engineering. Accepted and presented papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and may be indexed by Scopus following IEEE’s quality assessment standards.***