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Assistant Professor | Head of Chemistry DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)📧 wp.utomo@its.ac.id
Academic BackgroundWahyu Prasetyo Utomo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from ITS in 2012 under the supervision of Dr. Afifah Rosyidah. Through the Fast Track program, he began his master’s studies during his undergraduate years in 2011 and completed the degree in 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Hamzah Fansuri.
In October 2023, he completed his Ph.D. at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Yun Hau Ng and Dr. Hao Wu (Macao University of Science and Technology). Throughout his academic journey, he has actively participated in numerous international workshops and research activities, including X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy training at SLRI, Thailand.
Research InterestsWahyu’s research lies at the intersection of inorganic chemistry, nanomaterials, and catalysis, focusing on both fundamental studies and real-world applications in the fields of energy and environment. His current research interests include:
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Thin Films and Heterostructures for: 1) Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Ammonia Synthesis from nitrate, nitrogen, and other sources 2) Hydrogen Production via water splitting 3) COâ‚‚ Reduction into value-added products 4) Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants
Metal Extraction from minerals and mining waste (tailings)
Publications & RecognitionHe has published as first or corresponding author in journals, such as: Advanced Functional Materials (IF: 19.2), Small (IF: 15.5), Green Chemistry (IF: 9.8), Surface and Interfaces (IF. 5.7), Journal of Molecular Structure (IF. 4.0), etc
In 2022, he received the Best Oral Presenter Award at the International Conference on Environmental Systems Engineering and Technology (ICESET) organized by UPN Veteran Jawa Timur.
Professional ActivitiesWahyu currently serves as:
– Chair of the Indonesian Chemical Society (Himpunan Kimia Indonesia / HKI), East Java Chapter
– Head of the Department of Chemistry, ITS
He is open to academic collaborations, joint research, and co-authorship initiatives.
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Selected Publications
Preparation of Titanium Dioxide/Graphitic Carbon Nitride Heterostructure Anchored on Hierarchical ZSM-5 for Synergistic Adsorptive and Photocatalytic Dye Degradation, Nur Karimah, Arza Ajeng Mahardika, Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo*, Ade Irma Rozafia, Putri Almas Ilka Afifah, Hoi Ying Chung, Zhi Zhu, Djoko Hartanto*, Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 1335, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.141968
Tailoring metal–support interaction over faceted TiO2 and copper nanoparticles for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia. Utomo, W.P.; Wu, H.; Rui, L; Ng, Y.H. Green chemistry, 2024,26, 1443-1453 . https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02018E
Modulation of particle size and morphology of zinc oxide in graphitic carbon nitride/zinc oxide composites for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. W.P. Utomo, P.A.I. Afifah, A.I. Rozafia, A.A. Mahardika, E. Santoso, R. Liu, D. Hartanto, Surfaces and Interfaces, 104017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104017
Quantification Methodology of Ammonia Produced from Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Nitrogen/Nitrate Reduction. Utomo, W.P.; Wu, H.; Ng, Y.H. Energies 2023, 16, 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010027
Enhanced visible-light-driven heterogeneous photocatalytic CO2 methanation using a Cu2O@ Cu-MOF-74 thin film. H Wu, WP Utomo, Y Tian, CH Mak, HY Chung, HY Hsu, J Shang, YH Ng. ChemPhysMater 2022
Advancement of Bismuth-Based Materials for Electrocatalytic and Photo(electro)catalytic Ammonia Synthesis. Utomo, W. P., Leung, M. K. H., Yin, Z., Wu, H. & Ng, Y. H., 19 Jan 2022, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 32, 4, 2106713.
Modulating the Active Sites of Oxygen-Deficient TiO2 by Copper Loading for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia. Utomo, W. P., Wu, H. & Ng, Y. H., 23 Jun 2022, In: Small. 18, 25, 2200996 (featured as front cover).
Unveiling the charge transfer behavior within ZSM-5 and carbon nitride composites for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. Hartanto, D., Yuhaneka, G., Utomo, W. P., Rozafia, A. I., Kusumawati, Y., Dahani, W. & Iryani, A., 4 Feb 2022, In: RSC Advances. 12, 9, p. 5665-5676 12 p.
Thin films and heterostructures for electro- and photocatalytic processes, with a focus on energy and environmental applications, including:a) Ammonia synthesis from nitrate, nitrogen, and other sourcesb) Hydrogen production through water splittingc) COâ‚‚ reductiond) Photodegradation of organic pollutants
Metal extraction from minerals or mining waste
Our research group is dedicated to the design and development of advanced functional materials—ranging from nanoparticles to thin films and heterostructures—for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation.
We explore these materials from fundamental aspects, such as synthesis strategies, structural engineering, and reaction mechanisms, to applied dimensions, including performance enhancement in real-world catalytic systems.
Ammonia SynthesisDeveloping efficient catalytic systems for the green synthesis of ammonia from nitrate, nitrogen, and other sources.
Hydrogen ProductionDesigning stable and high-performance materials for water splitting processes.
COâ‚‚ ReductionExploring electrocatalytic and photocatalytic pathways to convert COâ‚‚ into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Photodegradation of Organic PollutantsApplying photocatalysts for wastewater treatment and environmental cleanup.
Metal Extraction from Minerals and Mining WasteInnovating sustainable techniques for resource recovery and metal separation from underutilized sources.
We are enthusiastic about collaborative research, including joint projects, co-authorship opportunities, and industrial applications. We believe meaningful partnerships are key to advancing innovation and societal impact.
đź“© Interested in collaboration?Feel free to reach out: wp.utomo@its.ac.id
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