Jakarta, July 16 2025 —Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM, ASEAN Eng., Professor of Water Resources and Environment and Dean of the Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada, attended as an external examiner in the Public Examination at the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering, UNTAR, Jakarta.
The open session held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the UNTAR Hall examined the dissertation by Endah Lestari (student number 328239202) with the title:
“Implementation of Low Impact Development (LID)-Based Hybrid Infrastructure for Surface Runoff Reduction (Case Study: Tanjung Priok, Koja, and Kelapa Gading Districts, North Jakarta)”.
This dissertation is submitted as a requirement for obtaining a Doctorate in Civil Engineering and was defended before an Examination Board chaired by the Rector of UNTAR, Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, S.H., M.H., M.Kn., M.M.
This dissertation topic is considered a breakthrough in flood control approaches in urban areas using a Hybrid Infrastructure-based Low Impact Development (LID) model, which integrates conventional infrastructure technology and natural techniques such as rainwater harvesting.
In his response as an examiner, Prof. Agus Maryono said that the approach taken in this dissertation is in line with the concept of Sustainable Development (SDGs) and is a solution that he has been campaigning for since 2014 in various national and international forums. According to him, rainwater, which has long been considered waste, can actually be used for drinking water, aquaculture, watering gardens, and other domestic needs, while also reducing the risk of flooding and drought in urban areas.
“I greatly appreciate the approach used in this research, because it integrates engineering science with concern for environmental sustainability and community welfare. I hope the results of this research will encourage the national and local governments to be more serious in implementing LID-based technology as a long-term solution to water and environmental problems in urban areas,” said Prof. Agus.
This public examination is an important moment that not only marks the graduation of a new doctor, but also strengthens the synergy between the academic world and practical needs in the field in facing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and water crises in Indonesia.