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Name of Lecturer	Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, M.Si., Ph.D.
Position	Head of Chemistry Departement
Email	wp.utomo@its.ac.id wahyu.pras892@gmail.com
Educational Background	B.Sc. Chemistry-ITS M.Sc. Chemistry-ITS Ph.D. Energy and Environtment-City University of Hong Kong
Course	Bachelor of Chemistry: Elements and Inorganic Compounds, Structure, Properties, and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds, Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Materials, Marine Chemistry, Business in Chemistry, Geochemistry and Mineralogy, Downstream Processing of Mining Minerals, Ore Processing, Selected Topics in Chemistry

Assistant Professor | Head of Chemistry Department
Department of Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
📧 wp.utomo@its.ac.id

Academic Background
Wahyu 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 Interests
Wahyu’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) CO₂ Reduction into value-added products 4) Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants

Metal Extraction from minerals and mining waste (tailings)

Publications & Recognition
He 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 Activities
Wahyu 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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Publication journal information can be accessed through the following links: Google Scholar ITS Scholar Scopus SINTA

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.

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RESEARCH
Nanoparticle Synthesis 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 sources b) Hydrogen production through water splitting c) CO₂ reduction d) Photodegradation of organic pollutants Metal extraction from minerals or mining waste

Research Focus: Nanoparticle Synthesis, Heterostructured Materials, and Catalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications

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.

Key Research Areas:

Ammonia Synthesis
Developing efficient catalytic systems for the green synthesis of ammonia from nitrate, nitrogen, and other sources.

Hydrogen Production
Designing stable and high-performance materials for water splitting processes.

CO₂ Reduction
Exploring electrocatalytic and photocatalytic pathways to convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels.

Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants
Applying photocatalysts for wastewater treatment and environmental cleanup.

Metal Extraction from Minerals and Mining Waste
Innovating 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.

📩 Interested in collaboration?
Feel free to reach out: wp.utomo@its.ac.id

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