Tony Hadibarata

Professor Tony Hadibarata
Ph.D., Ts., C.Eng., C.WEM, FHEA, MCIWEM
Professor
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
Head, Bio-Process & Technology Research Cluster

Contact Details
Telephone: + 60 85 630100 Extn: 2501
Location: Skylark 3 (SK3) Room 323
Email: hadibarata@curtin.edu.my

Detailed CV can be downloaded here: Curriculum vitae

Research Profile

  1. Scopus Author ID: 16233109100. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=16233109100
  2. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3Ne0AhMAAAAJ&hl=en
  3. Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/533471
  4. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1060-994X. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1060-994X
  5. Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tony_Hadibarata/

Research Interest

  • Environmental chemistry
  • Environmental microbiology
  • Environmental engineering
  • Bioremediation of toxic pollutants
  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Microbial enzyme

Academic History

  • Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology (2009). Ehime University, Japan
  • M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology (2006). Ehime University, Japan
  • B.Sc. Forest Product Technology and Environmental Science (2001). Mulawarman University, Indonesia

Professional Experience

  • Professor, January 2025 – Present, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia
  • Associate Professor, February 2017- December 2024, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia
  • Head of Bio-Process & Technology Research Cluster, May 2018 – Present
  • Program Coordinator of Master of Sustainable Aquaculture, February 2020
  • Visiting Professor, 2021, Center for Coastal Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation Studies (COREM), Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
  • Honorary Faculty, 2021-2023, Faculty of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India.
  • Senior Lecturer, May 2010- January 2017, Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.  

Professional Affiliations

  • Chartered Water and Environmental Manager (C.WEM) No. 326165
  • Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) No. 688258
  • Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) Ref No. PR208615
  • Professional Technologist (P.Tech) Malaysia Board of Technologies No. PT22010324

Professional Activities 

  1. Editor-in-Chief 

  2. Editorial Member

    • Associate Editor: Adsorption Science and Technology (JCR Q1 Impact Factor 4.232)
    • Editor: Water Air Soil Pollution (JCR Q1 Impact Factor 3.5)
    • Editor: Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry
    • Editor: Letters in Applied NanoBioScience (Scopus)
    • Editor: Indonesian Journal of Pharmacy (Scopus SJR Q3)
    • Editor: Journal of Civil Engineering, Science and Technology (Non Indexed)

Subject Taught

  • Environmental Monitoring & Analysis
  • Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology
  • Hydraulics and Hydrogeology
  • Building Dissertation
  • Environmental Consideration in Construction
  • Green Engineering, Principles and Application
  • Groundwater Contamination
  • Environmental Engineering Analysis
  • Environmental Sustainable Development 
  • Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering Research Project

Supervision

  • 3 Post-doc/ visiting researcher (Completed)
  • 7 PhD (Completed), 6 PhD (Ongoing)
  • 18 Master (Completed), 2 Master (Ongoing)
  • 49 UG (Completed), 2UG (Ongoing)

Detailed student can be seen in CV

Journal Publications (limited to 2024)

Full publication can be seen in CV

 

* Corresponding author

2024

  1. Shahedan, Tony Hadibarata, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Ismallianto Isia, Aissa Bouaissi, Hermin Pancasakti Kusumaningrum, Abrar Muslim, Topik Hidayat (2024). Advancements in Geopolymer Concrete for Marine Infrastructure: an Optimization of Performance Considering workability, Compressive Strength, Capillary Water Absorption, Porosity, And Chloride Migration. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. WoS Q3 IF 1.7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01671-8.
  2. Doina Antonia Mercan, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Diana-Elena Cristea, Alina Moroșan, Bogdan Purcăreanu, Dana Radu, Mihai Alexandru Grigoroscuta, Tony Hadibarata, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu (2024). Vortex mixing microfluidic fabrication of micafungin loaded magnetite-salicylic acid-silica nanocomposite with sustained release capacity. Materials, 17, 5816. WoS Q1 IF 3.1. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17235816.
  3. Hesham Hussein Rassem, Mohd Hairul Bin Khamidun, Umi Fazara Md Ali, Tony Hadibarata, Nabeel Abdullah Alrabie (2024). Comprehensive analysis of antioxidant and antibacterial activities of water and methanol extracts of Hibiscus flower. Journal of King Saud University – Science, WoS Q1 IF 3.7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103506
  4. Yea Shiuan Kho, Kwong Soon Wong, Nurul Noraziemah Mohd Pauzi, Meheron Selowara Joo, Tony Hadibarata (2024). Self-Healing Concrete Utilizing Ureolysis Mechanism of Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP): a Review. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, WoS Q3 IF 1.7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01660-x.
  5. Yudi Sukmono, Tony Hadibarata*, Risky Ayu Kristanti, Abhishek Singh, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Mohamed S. Elshikh (2024). Occurrence and visual characterization of microplastics from Mahakam River at Tenggarong City, Indonesia. Jurnal of Contaminant Hydrology, WoS Q1 Impact Factor 3.5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104440.
  6. Aris Ismanto, Tony Hadibarata*, Risky Ayu Kristanti, Muhammad Zainuri, Denny Nugroho Sugianto, Wulan Kusumastuti, Malya Asoka Anindita (2024). Microplastics in Ecological System: Their Prevalence, Health Effects, and Remediation. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, Scopus SJR Q1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101007
  7. Sultana Razia, Tony Hadibarata*, Sie Yon Lau (2024). A review on biodegradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) with bacteria and fungi under laboratory conditions. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 195, 105893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2024.105893. WoS Q2 Impact Factor 4.1.
  8. Abdullah, Noorul Hudai, Shanmuganathan, Rivahshini, Muthusamy, Thivnashdewi, Hui, Yeoh Zi, Salim, Nur Atikah Abdul, Fulazzaky, Mohamad Ali, Hadibarata, Tony, Jusoh, Muhammad Noor Hazwan (2024). Phosphate Adsorption from Aqueous Solution Using Different Mass of Raw Waste Marsh Clam Shells as an Alternative Novel Adsorbert, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 14 (5), 114. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC145.114. WoS or ECSI.
  9. Malya Asoka Anindita, Aris Ismanto, Muhammad Zainuri, Tony Hadibarata, Kunarso Kunarso, Lilik Maslukah, Sugeng Widada, Elis Indrayanti, Rikha Widiaratih, Denny Nugroho Sugianto, Baskoro Rochaddi, Muhammad Helmi, Warsito Atmodjo (2024). Trajectory of microplastic particles with 2‑dimensionalhydrodynamic modelling approach at Pekalongan waters, Central Java, Indonesia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196,832. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-13016-z. WoS Q3 Impact Factor 2.9.
  10. Kevin Tian Xiang Tong, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo, Tony Hadibarata, Man Kee Lam, Mee Kee Wong (2024). Dilute acid-assisted microbubbles-mediated ozonolysis of Eucheuma denticulatum phycocolloid for biobased L-lactic acid production, Bioresource Technology, 406, 131082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131082. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 9.7.
  11. Ratnasari, A., Zainiyah, I.F., Tony Hadibarata et al.The Crucial Nexus of Microplastics on Ecosystem and Climate Change: Types, Source, Impacts, and Transport. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 235, 315 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07103-7. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 3.8. 
  12. Anggiani, M., Kristanti, R.A., Tony Hadibarata et al.Degradation of Polypropylene Microplastics by a Consortium of Bacteria Colonizing Plastic Surface Waste from Jakarta Bay. Water Air Soil Pollut 235, 308 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07113-5, WoS Q1 Impact Factor 3.8.
  13. Nur Hamidah, Topik Hidayat, Siti Sriyati, Tony Hadibarata (2024). Assessing Sustainability Literacy in Green School through Citizen Science Project on Biodiversity Learning. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA, 10, http://doi.org/10.21831/jipi.v10i2.71283.
  14. Aini, T. Hidayat, K. Kusnadi, C. Williams, Tony Hadibarata (2024) Analysis Numeracy Literacy Skills of High School Students in Biodiversity Material Based on Minimum Competency Assessment. Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia, 13,  https://doi.org/10.15294/jpii.v13i1.49265. Scopus SJR Q3
  15. Shamini Anboo, Sie Yon Lau, Jibrail Kansedo, Pow-Seng Yap, Tony Hadibarata, Azlina Harun Kamaruddin (2024). Functionalized magnetic Lipase/Cu3(PO4)2 hybrid nanoflower: Synthesis, characterization, and enzymatic evaluation, Heliyon, e27348, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27348. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 3.4.
  16. Ismallianto Isia, Yudi Sukmono, Tony Hadibarata*, Murat Yılmaz (2024). Analysis of 4-bromophenols degradation mechanism, kinetics and isotherms by Pichia kluyveri FM012: Experimental and modeling philosophy. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235, 262. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07074-9. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 3.8.
  17. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata*, Risky Ayu Kristanti, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). The Function of Microbial Enzymes in Breaking Down Soil Contaminated with Pesticides: A Review. Bioprocess and Biosystem Engineering. 47, 597–620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-024-02978-6. WoS Q2 Impact Factor 3.8.
  18. Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Bogdan Mihaiescu, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Tony Hadibarata, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu (2024). An Updated Overview of Magnetic Composites for Water Decontamination. Polymer, 16, 709. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16050709. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 5.
  19. Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Dana-Ionela Tudorache, Maria Bocioagă, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Tony Hadibarata; Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu (2024). An Updated Overview of Silica Aerogel-Based Nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, 14, 469. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050469. WoS Q1 Impact Factor 5.3.
  20. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata*, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Lies Indah Sutiknowati, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). Role of Extremophiles in Biodegradation of Emerging Pollutants. Bioprocess and Biosystem Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-024-01919-7. WoS Q2 Impact Factor 3.8.
  21. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata*, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). Extremophilic Microbes for Environmental Bioremediation: A Review, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 14, 103. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC145.103. WoS or ECSI.
  22. Yudi Sukmono, Risky Ayu Kristanti, Barry Victoriano Foo, Tony Hadibarata* (2024). Adsorption of Fe and Pb from Aqueous Solution using Coconut Shell Activated Carbon. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 14, https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC142.030. WoS or ECSI.

Books

  1. Tony Hadibarata (2012). Bioremediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Fungi. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG. ISBN 978-3-8473-1967-2

Book Chapter

  1. Statistical analysis of development geopolymer concrete with glass bubble toward thermal insulation performance. 2025. In Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, Editor(s): Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Rafiza Abd Razak, Wan Mastura Wan Ibrahim, Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh, Recent Developments of Geopolymer Materials, Woodhead Publishing, Pages 287-303, ISBN 9780443240683, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-24068-3.00014-5. Scopus.
  2. Biomolecules Emerging Approach in Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals and Environment Management. 2023. ISBN 9780323994767. Edited by Ajay Kumar, Muhammad Bilal, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Kumari Madhuree. Academic Press, Cambridge. https://www.elsevier.com/books/microbial-biomolecules/kumar/978-0-323-99476-7.
    • Enzyme immobilization on alginate biopolymer for biotechnological applications (Chapter 21; page 471-488) Azeem Intisar, Mateen Hedar, Ahsan Sharif, Ejaz Ahmed, Nazim Hussain, Tony Hadibarata, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Slim Smaoui and Muhammad Bilal. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99476-7.00008-9
    • Prospecting bio-enzymes for a greener environment (Chapter 20; page 451-470), Areej Shahbaz, Nazim Hussain, Syeda Saba, Ijaz Gul, Mohsin Khurshid, Zahra Derakhshan, Tony Hadibarata and Muhammad Bilal. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99476-7.00009-0
  3. Biotransformation of Anthraquinone Dye by Microbial Enzymes. 2022. ISBN 978-981-19-0525-4. Edited by Khadir, A., Muthu, S.S. (eds) Hadibarata, T., Alarjani, K.M., Al-Mohaimeed, A.M. Biological Approaches in Dye-Containing Wastewater. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry (Page 87-106). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0526-1_4

Awards

  1. 2024, Curtin University, Research and Development Award 2024, Recipient
  2. 2023, Bronze Award, Innovation Technology Expo (InTEX), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Malaysia, Supervisor
  3. 2022, Curtin University, Research and Development Award 2022, Recipient
  4. 2023, Gold Award, 13th Creation, Innovation, and Research Exposition (CITREX), 2023, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia, Supervisor.
  5. 2022, Gold Award, Persidangan Dan Ekspo Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (Pencipta22’), 2022, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Supervisor.
  6. 2022, Silver Award, Innovative Technology Expo (InTEX), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Malaysia, Supervisor.

Patent

  1. JP2009166027-A. Purifying oil-polluted soil. Comprises adding S133 strain (NITE P-461) to the oil-polluted soil.
  2. PI2024003840 – Biodegradation patway of reactive black 5 by ascomycete fungusTrichoderma atroviride F03

Research Funding (Selected)

Full research funding can be seen in  CV

INTERNATIONAL  GRANT (2022-2024)

  1. Project Leader.  Aerogel-based magnetic nanocomposites for water decontamination. EU Grant: Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. 2023-2026. Euro 1,416,895.72. In Progress.
  2. Project Leader. Biomonitoring of Oil-Resistant Bacteria in Coastal Water and Sediment of Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia. Kurita Overseas Research Grant. JPY 399,190. In Progress
  3. Project Leader. Development of extremophilic microbes on core-shell composites for eco-friendly wastewater treatment. Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP). JPY 499,788. In Progress
  4. Co-Investigator. Precision early warning system using Internet-of-thing for forest fire in peatland. Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP). JPY 496,200. In Progress
  5. Co-investigator, Isolation and Identification of Microplastics Degrading Microbes on the Coastal Area of Borneo Island. Collaborative Research: Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) (Grant ID: RP1WBS1-029). IDR 170,000,000. Completed
  6. Co-investigator, Development of Ligninolytic Enzymes on Core-Shell Magnetic Nanocomposite for Environmental Friendly Oils Spills Removal Collaborative Research: Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) (Grant ID: RP1-TP3B 1-32). IDR 170,000,000. In Progress.

SARAWAK GOVERNMENT

  1. Project Leader. Sarawak Research Development Council. Development of bioactive compound and enzyme for controlling sandflies in Miri, Sarawak. 2023-2025. MYR 94,100. In Progress.

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION – E-Science FUND

  1. Project Leader. Development of Polycylic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) degradation method using consortium of crude enzyme isolated from fungus and earthworm (Eisenia fetida). Vote 4S110. August 2014 – January 2017. MYR 146,700 / USD45,690. Completed.

MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA

  1. PRGS – Project Leader. Development of ligninolytic enzyme on core-shell nanocomposites for ecofriendly oil spills removal. 4L675. September 2016 – August 2018. MYR95,000 / USD23,300. Completed.
  2. FRGS – Project Leader. Elucidating biotransformation mechanisms of extremophiles assisted emerging contaminants (ECs) degradation in a drinking water treatment system. September 2022 – August 2024. MYR 97,950
  3. FRGS – Project Leader. Characterization of the structural transformations of brominated and organophosphorus flame retardants by fungal enzymatic process. 4F813. August 2016 – July 2018. MYR 85,500 / USD 21,370. Completed.
  4. FRGS – Project Leader. Molecular structural transformation of organochlorine and organobromine catalyzed by lignin-metabolizing enzymes secreted from basidiomycetes fungi. Vote 4F465. July 2014 – June 2016. MYR 97,200 / USD 30,270.
  5. ERGS – Project Leader. Evaluation of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) and immobilized laccase to accelerates the removal and transform Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in soil. Vote 4L053. June 2012 – May 2014. MYR 98,000 / USD 30,800.
  6. ERGS – Project Leader. Evaluation of bioluminescent fungi for monitoring and classify Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) toxicity. Vote 4L102. June 2013 – May 2015. MYR 142,900 / USD 44,920.

INDUSTRY/KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAM

  1. Improving Awareness about Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Fish in Miri. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 1 Miri, 2024. (Curtin Univ – MYR 2,500) Completed.
  2. Empowering Rural Communities: Raising Awareness to Provide Simple Method for Clean Water. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 1 Miri, 2024. (Curtin Univ – MYR 2,500) Completed.
  3. Food Waste Composting: A Sustainable Solution to Food Waste Produced from School Canteen. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 2 Miri, 2023. (Curtin Univ – 3000, Government – MYR 4,500). In Progress.
  4. Implementation of rainwater harvesting in rural area of Sarawak. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 2 Miri, 2023. (Curtin Univ – MYR 2,500, Industries – MYR3,390). Completed.
  5. Co-Investigator, Bioremediation for Mitigation of Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) in Hydropower Reservoirs. Sarawak Energy Berhad, MYR 332800. 2023-2026. In Progress.

SCHOLARSHIP IN TECHING AND LEARNING

  1. Project Leader. Strategies for online-education model for project and laboratory-based units in the environmental engineering course. Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP). 2020-2021. MYR 1500.
  2. Member. Improving Learning Outcomes in Environmental Engineering Unit Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach. Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP). 2022-2023. MYR 2000.
  3. Tony Hadibarata, MN Hazwan Jusoh (2023). Strategies for Online-education Model for Project and Laboratory-based Assessment in Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Course. Acta Pedagogia Asiana, 2(1), 14–25. https://doi.org/10.53623/apga.v2i1.168
  4. Tony Hadibarata, & Muhammad Syafrudin. (2022). Writing Essay as Essential Assessment in Groundwater Contamination Course. Acta Pedagogia Asiana, 1(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.53623/apga.v1i1.66
  5. Tony Hadibarata (2019) Teaching green engineering principles and application through active learning. International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching. 3(2): 194-203. https://doi.org/10.24071/ijiet.v3i2.1746
  6. Tony Hadibarata, Rubiyatno (2019) Active learning strategies in environmental engineering course: a case study in Curtin University Malaysia. Indonesia Journal of Science Education, 8(4), 456-463. https://doi.org/10.15294/jpii.v8i4.19169
  7. Tony Hadibarata, Achmad Syafiuddin (2018) Assessment type in enhancing learning experience for engineering student. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teaching 23(1): 71-75.

Invited/Keynote Speaker and committee of conference, Invited International Lectures, and External examiner can be seen in  CV

Referee for scientific publications: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/533471.