Achmad Adhitya has finished his master study in coastal geosciences and engineering at University of Kiel in Germany while finishing his master thesis.

Adhitya took an internship in Institute for World Economic (IFW) in Kiel Germany to support Prof. Federico Foders. 

After finishing his master study in Germany, Adhitya is continuing his doctorate study in marine science in University of Leiden in the Netherlands. 

During his doctorate study, Adhitya has the opportunity to share his works to Prince Willem Alexander (now King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands). 

I have taken trainings for data management in VLIZ, Belgium, Hydrodynamics in Lancaster University - UK and Coastal management in NIOZ-Texel in The Netherlands. Adhitya has received Indonesian Diaspora Award in 2012 during its Phd, presented by Indonesian Ambassador for United States, Dr. Dino Pati Jalal. 

This award is given to diaspora that give significant contribution to Indonesia.

Damaged seaweed can recover / 07 December 2016

Seaweed, which is vital for marine life, is disappearing throughout the world at an alarming rate. Different currents and wave patterns can bring about recovery, but more research is needed. This is the conclusion of Achmad Adhitya. His PhD defence has a political edge because of his proposition and the presence of his 'grandfather-in-law', Habibie, former president of Indonesia.

Seaweed crucial for healthy marine environment

Adhitya’s study shows that seaweed can recover in a controlled environment. As a maritime engineer, he examined how vegetation can grow again under the influence of different currents and wave patterns. This is important because the amount of seaweed worldwide is reducing, partly as a result of the activities of dredgers and ships' propellers. In Indonesia alone the area covered by seaweed had reduced by 30 per cent in the last ten years. This reduction is worrying because seaweed has a number of important functions: it provides a creche for marine animals, it smooths waves and currents and makes water less muddy.

More research needed

Adhitya, who carried out his research in a watercourse at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Marine Research (NIOZ) in Yerseke,  believes that more work is needed to chart all the factors that play a role in why seaweed is disappearing. His PhD supervisor, Professor Peter Herman, said in his address that he hoped Adhitya would carry on with is work. With your background and abilities, you can play an important role for society and nature.'   

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After finishing his study in the Netherlands, Adhitya came back to Indonesia and work for Millenium Challenge Account Indonesia (MCA Indonesia), an organization based in Washington that provide grant for Indonesia. In my role as partnership manager, I manage USD 35 millions and build partnership with private sectors to co-fund program with MCA-Indonesia. I am able to raise funding from private sectors for USD 35 millions. Therefore, by the end of 2018, I manage total fund USD 70 millions for several projects, which are: Berbak project to restore 200,000 Ha peatland in Jambi with Euroconsult Mott Mcdonald (EMM). Second project is RIMBA project for forest protection and restoration, palmoil smallholder training program and microhydro project to provide electricity for 3 villages. This project is co-managed by MCA-Indonesia and WWF.  During its work with MCA-Indonesia, Adhitya has joined Millennium Challenge Cooperation (MCC) global meeting where many counterparts of MCC around the world. I have learned lesson learned on how project is implemented in different part of the world.

After MCA-Indonesia, I joined Unilever in 2018 and my role is to lead palm oil smallholder program for Unilever. Currently, Unilever is supporting 37,000 palm oil smallholders through mapping, training and RSPO certification program. Indonesia has 2,000,000 independent palm oil smallholders, Unilever supports 2,5% of independent palm oil smallholders in Indonesia. Adhitya has joined several executive education on leadership and innovation such as: Georgetown Leadership Seminar in Georgetown University and MIT REAP program in MIT. 

Khatulistiwa AwardKhatulistiwa Award

Issued by Unilever · Aug 2023Issued by Unilever · Aug 2023

Associated with UnileverAssociated with Unilever

Prestigious honor designed to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Unilever's company growth, innovation and overall success. The award stands as testament to their dedication, hardwork, and unwavering commitment to Unilever's shared goals.

Buy Responsibly AwardBuy Responsibly Award

Issued by Unilever · Dec 2021Issued by Unilever · Dec 2021

Associated with UnileverAssociated with Unilever

This award is given as recognition that award recipient has conducted responsible procurement and ensure NDPE principles have been achieved.

-Ford Foundation FellowFord Foundation Fellow

Issued by Ford Foundation · Oct 2015Issued by Ford Foundation · Oct 2015

Associated with Georgetown UniversityAssociated with Georgetown University

I have received grant from Ford Foundation to participate in Georgetown Leadership Seminar (GLS) 2015. GLS has been established in 1982 and has 800 alumni all over the world. GLS has invited prominent future leaders around the world. Among GLS alumni are : Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Jose Manuel Barosso, Juwono Sudarsono, King Felipe. 
Ford Foundation is my main sponsor to join GLS 2015

-Most Inspiring Person Award by Governor of Lampung ProvinceMost Inspiring Person Award by Governor of Lampung Province

Issued by Governor of Lampung Province · Jun 2013Issued by Governor of Lampung Province · Jun 2013

Associated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden UniversityAssociated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University

This award was given by Governor of Lampung to the Lampungnese who become inspiration to others.This award was presented to acknowledge individual work to society, such as : education, sport, research and social.

Indonesian Diaspora Awards 2012 : Youth ActivismIndonesian Diaspora Awards 2012 : Youth Activism

Issued by Congress Indonesian Diaspora · Jan 2012Issued by Congress Indonesian Diaspora · Jan 2012

Associated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden UniversityAssociated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University

In Congress Indonesian Diaspora (CID) I in Los Angeles, United States of America, Indonesian government given 14 awards to Indonesian diaspora abroad who give contribution to Indonesia from abroad. I was awarded among other recipient with category of youth activism. Among this recipient there are : Dr. Sri Mulyani (Manager of World Bank), Ebrahim rasool (Ambassador of South Africa for United States), Dr. Sehat Sutardja (founder of Marvel Industries).

presenter in front of Prince Willem Alexander of Netherlandspresenter in front of Prince Willem Alexander of Netherlands

Issued by NIOZ · Jan 2012Issued by NIOZ · Jan 2012

Associated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden UniversityAssociated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University

In 4th of April 2012, I became one of the presenter in front of Prince Willem - Alexander during his visit to Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) Yerseke. In the presentation, I delivered several key issues about marine ecosystem and its restoration problems.

recipient of Royal Academy of Science (KNAW) scholarshiprecipient of Royal Academy of Science (KNAW) scholarship

Issued by KNAW - NWO · Jan 2008Issued by KNAW - NWO · Jan 2008

Associated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden UniversityAssociated with Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University

This scholarship was given from Royal Academy of Science (KNAW), prestigious academic institution in Netherlands. The members of KNAW (at most 200 regular members younger than 65) are appointed for life by co-optation. Nominations for candidate membership by persons or organizations outside the Academy are accepted. The acceptance criterion is delivered scientific achievements. Academy membership is therefore regarded as a great honor, and prestigious.