RPI Degree Program: Science and Technology Studies, Ph.D.

Area of Research / Interest: Environmental Humanities, Incomplete Infrastructure, Environmental Technology, Risk & Society, Just Transitions

Undergraduate Studies: Sociology, Universitas Brawijaya

Graduate Studies: STS MS, Virginia Tech

Biography: Pratama Yudha Pradheksa studies society, technology, and the environment. He was born in Indonesia and earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Universitas Brawijaya in 2010, as well as a master's degree in STS from Virginia Tech under the Fulbright program in 2017. His current research investigates incomplete waste-to-energy (WTE) infrastructure in the Global South. His professional activities encompass not only academic publications but also producing documentary films, and contributing to policy briefs designed to foster more just and sustainable futures. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, listening to rock/metal music, and watching movies.  

Email: pradhp@rpi.edu

Hometown: Indonesia