Developing an innovative diabetes treatment to strengthening health resilience and sustainable marine biodiversity in Indonesia
Developing processing methods for non-cultivated Ulva reticulata to create additional income opportunities for seaweed farmers and strengthen the seaweed industry in South and West Sulawesi. The project focuses on: (i) maximizing raw material yield, (ii) reducing environmental impacts—particularly from chemical use in processing, and (iii) valorizing seaweed waste into secondary products to support biodiversity and minimize environmental waste.
Researchers
- Dr Elmi Nurhaidah Zainuddin, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
- Prof Daniel Prajogo, Monash University
- Dr Kustiariyah Tarman, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia
- Prof Rukman Hertadi, Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Dr Siti Nurkhamidah, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia
Funder
- PAIR Australian Indonesia Centre