Indonesian Young Scientist Association (IYSA) & Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University
Awarded Silver Medal for research on sustainable agrocomplex-based reclamation strategies for former limestone mining land in Gunungmas, Lamongan Regency.
01 / Context
Addressed environmental degradation, soil nutrient depletion, and socio-economic challenges resulting from unregulated Class C limestone mining activities in Tugu Village, Mantup District, Lamongan Regency.
02 / The Approach
Designed a comprehensive agrocomplex reclamation framework integrating eco-friendly greenhouse hydroponic agriculture, freshwater aquaculture utilizing Azolla sp. for water pH neutralization, and livestock farming (cattle, goats, and broilers), supported by SWOT analysis and village fund optimization.
03 / Outcome
Successfully proved the economic and environmental feasibility of the reclamation concept with a high B/C ratio of 2.43, earning a Silver Medal at the international-level AISEEF 2022 competition held on February 2-5, 2022.