Prof. Dr. Ir. Iriani Setyaningsih, M.S.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Iriani Setyaningsih, M.S.
Guru Besar (Pembina Utama IV/e)
NIP. 19600925 198601 2 001
Aquatic Biotechnology Division
Department of Aquatic Product Technology
Faculty of Fisheries and Marince Science, IPB University
Prof. Iriani Setyaningsih is a Professor at the Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University, with expertise in the utilization of microalgae as a source of high-value natural ingredients for food, health, and industry. Her research focus includes microalgae cultivation, biomass and bioactive compound production, and the development of innovative microalgae-based products for functional food, pharmaceutical, and cosmeceutical applications.
Academic Profile
Doctor (Dr.)
Marine Technology
IPB University, Indonesia (2010)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Food Science
IPB University, Indonesia (1991)
Bachelor (Ir.)
Fishery Product Processing
IPB University, Indonesia (1985)
Field of Expertise
- Microbiology Biotechnology Aquatic Products
Research Topics
- Natural products from microalgae and other aquatic products
- Development of microalgae cultivation
- Microalgae-based food and functional foods
- Microalgae-based pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals
Flagship Research
- Biomaterials from microalgae, their physiological functions, and their applications for functional foods
- Cultivation of microalgae to produce biomass, pigments, bioactive compounds, and energy
- Extraction of active components and pigments from microalgae, as well as analysis of their physiological functions or bioactivities and their applications
- Microalgae biotransformation and its applications
- Development of food and functional foods based on microalgae and other commodities
- Downstreaming of microalgae-based products
