Name: Prof. Ni Nyoman Rupiasih, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.

She is a permanent professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.  

Education:

Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya

Bachelor's degree: S.Si.

Field Of Study: Physics

Dates attended or expected graduation 1991 – 1993

Bachelor's Project: The Effects of Fillers Concentration, Size, and Type on Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene

Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB)

Master's degree: M.Si.

Field Of Study: Physics-Biophysics

Dates attended or expected graduation 1998 – 2000

Master's Project: Determining of Optimum Parameters of TR, TE, q and n Based on MRI Simulation

Ph.D Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

Ph.D Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Field Of Study: Biophysics

Dates attended or expected graduation 2003 – 2007

Ph.D. Project: Isolation And Characterization Of Humic Acid (Ha) From Different Sources And Its Removal Using Artificial (Polysulfone Based Microfiltration) And Natural (Eichhornia Crassipes) Methods From Aquatic Environment

Research Interest:

Biophysics, Polymer membrane, Radiation effects on biological systems, Biosynthesis nanoparticle, Microgravity, and Photosynthesis.

She started her research on the synthetic membrane in 2003 at Dept. of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India (formerly known University of Pune) under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Pandit B. Vidyasagar.

Expertise: Biopolymer membrane, Biosynthesis of nanoparticle, Spectroscopy

Current projects are Composite chitosan membranes; Effect Radiation and microgravity on Plant; Wastewater treatment; Biosynthesis Silver and Gold nanoparticles; Antibacterial activity; Nanofiber

Project Experiences:

1. Comparative Study of Filtering Results of Humic Acid An Organic Pollutants, With Polysulfone and Natural Membrane Techniques (Fundamental Research, Higher Education)
2. Design and Manufacture of Robot Control Systems Using Eye Pupil Cues (DIPA).
3. Utilization of Shrimp Skin Waste (Seawater Lobster) As Raw Material for Making Radiographic Waste Filter Membranes (Fundamental Research, Higher Education).
4. Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) Using Sambiloto Plant Extracts (Andrographis Paniculata) And Potential Antibacterial Activity (Main Grant of Study Program).
5. The Effect of Low Dose of UVC Irradiation in the Sterilization Process, on the Ion Transport Properties of Chitosan Membrane As Ion Exchange Membranes (Fundamental Research, Higher Education).
6. Manufacture and Characterization of Silver Chitosan-Nanoparticle Composite Membranes and Their Applications (Competency Based Research, Research and Technology of Higher Education).
7. The Effect of the Electric Field in the Making of Chitosan Membranes on the Physical Properties of the Membrane (PDUPT, Ristek Dikti).