Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award | Researchers | National Research and Innovation Agency | Indonesia

Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin is a highly accomplished Principal Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, recognized for his extensive expertise in functional rubber, advanced polymer materials, and sustainable industrial applications. With a strong academic foundation built through his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Agro-Industry from Sriwijaya University, he has dedicated his career to advancing natural rubber technology, composite materials, and environmentally responsible fillers that enhance product performance in tire manufacturing, asphalt modification, industrial components, and polymer-based engineering systems. His professional experience spans comprehensive research on natural rubber, synthetic rubber blends, graphene-reinforced composites, bio-based fillers such as sawdust-derived activated carbon, palm-oil-based zinc stearate, and innovative materials for solid tires, sponge applications, and waterproof fabrics. He has also contributed to material optimization studies involving sodium bicarbonate, kaolin, diene monomers, and natural latex grafting technologies, positioning him as a national leader in applied rubber science. His research interests include polymer formulation, composite characterization, rheological and mechanical property analysis, and the development of advanced fillers and softeners derived from renewable resources. His research skills cover experimental material design, industrial-scale process evaluation, performance testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across national laboratories, industrial partners, and academic institutions. Throughout his career, he has produced an extensive body of peer-reviewed work in reputable journals such as Applied Sciences, Polymers, Results in Engineering, Key Engineering Materials, the Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, and various IOP and AIP conference series, contributing significantly to national and global scientific progress. His contributions extend to community involvement through knowledge dissemination, participation in conferences, collaborative research programs, and support for Indonesia’s innovation agenda in sustainable materials. His work has received recognition in the form of professional impact, successful project outcomes, and contributions to industrial development, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation. With a research portfolio that supports environmentally conscious material engineering and provides practical solutions for industrial challenges, he continues to advance Indonesia’s leadership in rubber technology. In conclusion, Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin stands out as an influential researcher whose expertise, productivity, and dedication to sustainable polymer development make him a vital contributor to scientific progress and industrial innovation, and his ongoing leadership continues to inspire future advancements in functional rubber materials.

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Featured Publications

1. Wulandari, E. P., Marlina, P., Nasruddin, N., et al. (2025). Application of sawdust-derived activated carbon as a bio-based filler in vulcanized rubber bushings. Polymers.

2. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Atmaji, P., et al. (2024). Utilization of spent bleaching earth as green filler and plasticizer in the manufacture of rubber compounds for solid tire production. Results in Engineering.

3. Setianto, W. B., Nasruddin, N., Astuti, A., et al. (2024). The influence of palm-oil-based zinc stearate application on vulcanized rubber: Analyzing hardness, tensile strength, and elongation at break for hand grip formulation development. Key Engineering Materials.

4. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Atmaji, P., et al. (2024). Enhancing asphalt mix solubility with sodium bicarbonate leavening in vulcanized rubber: A regulatory-compliant approach. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science.

5. Ibrahim, B., Wiranata, A., Zahrina, I., Sentosa, L., Nasruddin, N., & Muharam, Y. (2024). Phase separation study on the storage of technically specified natural rubber modified bitumen. Applied Sciences.

6. Nasruddin, N., Agustini, S., Bondan, A. T., et al. (2023). Study of selection of synthetic rubber as composite material with natural rubber for the outer coating of solid foam tires. AIP Conference Proceedings.

7. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Yohanes, H., et al. (2023). Characterization of natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, and nitrile-butadiene rubber monomer blend composites loaded with zinc stearate to be used in the solid tire industry. Applied Sciences.