Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Kustiariyah, S.Pi., M.Si.

Prof. Dr. Kustiariyah, S.Pi., M.Si.

Aquatic Biotechnology Division
Department Aquatic Product Technology
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University

Prof. Dr. Kustiariyah, S.Pi., M.Si. is a Professor at the Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University. Her fields of expertise include fungal biotechnology and algal biotechnology, with a focus on the exploration and utilization of aquatic biological resources for the development of value-added products.

Prof. Kustiariyah’s research focus includes the isolation and application of marine fungi, as well as the isolation and characterization of pigments from microalgae, macroalgae, and marine fungi. She is also actively involved in developing functional foods and beverages based on aquatic-derived pigments, cosmeceuticals based on invertebrates and seaweed, and biostimulants based on fungi and seaweed. This research is directed toward the utilization of bioactive compounds from aquatic products for applications in food, health, cosmetics, and agriculture.

kustiaz@apps.ipb.ac.id