Asri Pratitis (THP 38) Wins Hadi Soesastro Prizes 2025 for Sustainable Aquaculture Research

Congratulations to Asri Pratitis (THP 38)!

We are proud to congratulate Asri Pratitis (THP 38) for her outstanding achievement in winning the Hadi Soesastro Prizes (HSP) Round 1 of 2025.

This prestigious award is granted to Indonesian students pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia, whose research contributes significantly to Indonesia’s national development.

Research for Sustainable Aquaculture

As a PhD candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Asri focuses her research on developing sustainable seaweed farming. Her goal is to improve the welfare of coastal communities in Indonesia.

Through this award, Asri will have the opportunity to attend an international conference and expand her global network in aquaculture and sustainability.

“I hope this experience can encourage real contributions to the advancement of aquaculture in Indonesia, especially in sustainably supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities,”
— Asri Pratitis

Asri’s journey demonstrates how science can bridge local challenges with global solutions. We believe her story will inspire the younger generation to contribute through research and innovation.

Congratulations, Asri! Keep working and inspiring.

About the Hadi Soesastro Prizes (HSP)

The HSP is an annual award from the Australian Government through the Australia Awards scholarship program. It is given to Indonesian students to strengthen individual capacity in line with Indonesia’s national development priorities.

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