OGRINDO ITB proudly welcomes back Prof. Ir. Taufan Marhaendrajana, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Chairman of OGRINDO ITB following his national leadership role as Deputy for Exploitation at SKK Migas.
As an alumnus of Petroleum Engineering at ITB with Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, Prof. Taufan has a professional journey that spans academia, the global oil and gas industry, and national energy leadership.
From Conoco Indonesia and Schlumberger Product Center USA to various strategic positions at ITB and within Indonesia’s energy sector, his journey reflects a combination of scientific expertise, leadership, and tangible contributions to technology development and the future of Indonesia’s energy sector.
Educational and Academic Background
Prof. Taufan completed his undergraduate education in Petroleum Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). His interest in reservoir studies and petroleum engineering led him to pursue Master’s and Doctoral studies in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, United States.
This academic journey became an important foundation in building his competencies in engineering, research, and oil and gas technology development.
Career in the Global Oil and Gas Industry
Prof. Taufan’s professional career began at Conoco Indonesia during the 1991–1992 period. This experience marked the beginning of his direct involvement in the energy industry.
He later continued his international career as a Senior Engineer at Schlumberger Product Center, USA from 1999–2002. In this role, he was involved in engineering and technology development within the global oil and gas industry, while also broadening his perspective on the challenges and innovations of the global energy sector.
Contributions to Education and Research Development at ITB
Within the academic environment at ITB, Prof. Taufan is recognized for his active role in the development of petroleum engineering education and research. He previously served as Head of the Undergraduate Petroleum Engineering Program at ITB during 2008–2009, as well as Head of the Master’s and Doctoral Petroleum Engineering Programs at ITB during 2014–2017.
In addition, he was also entrusted as Head of the Drilling, Production, and Petroleum Management Research Group at ITB during 2021–2025.
His contributions have not only focused on curriculum and educational development, but also on strengthening research culture, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the application of scientific knowledge to support industrial and societal needs.
Strategic Roles at Institutional and Government Levels
Prof. Taufan’s dedication to the development of science and technology is also reflected through the various strategic positions he has held at ITB, including:
- Head of the Undergraduate Petroleum Engineering Program at ITB (2008–2009)
- Head of the Master’s and Doctoral Petroleum Engineering Programs at ITB (2014–2017)
- Secretary of the ITB Professors Forum (2019–2022)
- Director of the Institute for Science and Technology Development at ITB (2022–2024)
- Director of Multidisciplinary Science and Technology Applications at ITB (2024–2025)
At the national level, he was also entrusted to serve as Deputy for Exploitation at SKK Migas during 2025–2026, as well as a Member of the Supervisory Board of IATMI for the 2025–2028 period.
These experiences demonstrate his active involvement in policy development, energy resource management, and strengthening synergy between academia and industry.
Advancing the Future of Energy Innovation
The return of Prof. Taufan as Chairman of OGRINDO ITB marks an important step in strengthening collaboration, innovation, and impactful energy research for the future.
As part of the ITB research and innovation ecosystem, OGRINDO ITB remains committed to delivering technology development and science-based solutions to support industrial needs and Indonesia’s energy transition.
Welcome back, Prof. Taufan.
Together, we continue advancing innovation for the future of energy.
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