Dr. C.B. Rasrendra is the Chair of the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Program at Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. His expertise lies in catalysis for renewable chemicals and sustainable fuel technologies, with strong emphasis on the catalytic conversion of bio-based feedstocks and low-carbon resources into sustainable fuels and value-added chemicals. His research covers the development of hydrotreating, isomerization, and upgrading catalysts for applications in sustainable fuel production as well as oil and gas refining and refinery integration for energy transition. He is actively involved in national “Merah Putih” catalyst programs, including process scale-up, downstreaming (hilirisasi), and commercialization of indigenous catalysts from laboratory to pilot and industrial implementation. Dr. Rasrendra works closely with industry, government, and international partners to accelerate low-carbon and circular-economy transitions. His scientific works have been published in top-tier Q1 international journals in catalysis, energy, and sustainable process engineering. He is also deeply engaged in mentoring students and early-career researchers in catalysis, sustainable fuels, and process innovation.

