Prof Ir. Dr. Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
completed Bachelor and Sarjana Teknik degree at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Post Graduate Program in Highway Engineering in Institut Teknologi Bandung, Master’s degree and PhD degree from Virginia Tech (USA). His dedication in teaching, research and community services led him to the position of full professor in the year 2000. He has been actively engaged in teaching, research as well as thousands of geotechnical consultancies. He works for design and advising clients on many geotechnical problems including building foundations, highways, tunnels, bridges, jetty and wharfs, dams, landslides hazards, earthquakes, coal mining etc. Among his specialties with intense experience in research and practice are in the field of in-situ testing, landslides or slope protections and seismic hazard study.
In professional practice he works as director of Consulting Companies including director of PT Geotechnical Engineering Consultant and PT Testana Indoteknika as well as an Independent Geotechnical Expert. His affiliation includes the Indonesian Geotechnical Society (HATTI), American Society of Civil Engineers in the Geo-Institute, the Indonesian Experts on Disasters (IABI) and Board Representative of International Consortium on Landslides (ICL). He is also a member of Expert for IKN (New Capital) and Panel for Buildings (TABG) of DKI Jakarta.
Currently, he is the Director of Geotechnical Engineering Center (GEO-CENTER) at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, the center has established itself as a hub for innovative research, cutting-edge technology, and expertise in geotechnical engineering.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, 1989
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Topic : Evaluation Liquefaction Potential of Silty Sand based on Cone Penetration Test (CPT)
Advisor : Prof. G.Wayne Clough and Prof. T.L. Brandon
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, 1983
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Thesis : Study of Minicone Penetration Resistance in Sand
Post Graduate Program in Highway Engineering, 1981-1982
Institut Teknologi Bandung and Department of Public Works
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, 1980
Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung
Final Project : Analisa Jembatan Cable-Stayed
University Appointment
| 1983 – 1985 | : | Kepala Seksi Urusan Akademis Teknik Sipil |
| 1985 | : | Ketua Jurusan Teknik Sipil |
| 1990 – 1995 | : | Wakil Dekan Bidang Akademik, Fakultas Teknik |
| 1990 – now | : | Senat Fakultas Teknik |
| 1995 – 1998 | : | Kepala Program Studi Magister Teknik Sipil |
| 1997 – 2006 | : | Kepala Laboratorium Mekanika Tanah |
| 1997 – 2019 | : | Ketua KBI Geoteknik |
| 1998 – 2001 | : | Asisten Direktur 1 Program Pascasarjana |
| 2000 – now | : | Senat Universitas Katolik Parahyangan |
| 2001 – 2005 | : | Direktur Pascasarjana |
| 2005 – 2014 | : | Kepala Program Studi Doktor Teknik Sipil |
| 2006 – 2011 | : | Wakil Rektor 1 (Bidang Akademik) |
| 2019 – now | : | Ketua Pusat Studi Geoteknik (GEO-CENTER) |
Academic Appointment
| 2000 – now | : | Guru Besar Teknik Sipil Unpar |
| 1985 – 2000 | : | Lektor Muda |
| 1983 – 1985 | : | Asisten Ahli 1 |
| 1980 – 1983 | : | Asisten Ahli Madya |
Honor and Awards
| 1987 – 1989 | : | Research Fellow, National Science Foundation, USA |
| 1987 | : | Research Fellow, Hogentogler Co. |
| 1986 | : | Research Fellow, US Army Corps of Engineers |
| 1982 – 1983 | : | Fellowships, International Road Federation |
| 1981 – 1982 | : | Scholarships to pursue Graduate Program in Highway Engineering, Department of Public Work |
| Tahun | Jenis Penghargaan | Lembaga yang Memberikan |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Piagam Penghargaan Dosen Terbaik untuk Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat tahun 2019 | Universitas Katolik Parahyangan |
| 2020 | Piagam Penghargaan sebagai Tim Ahli Bangunan Gedung Kota Bandung tahun 2014-2020 | Kepala Dinas Penata Ruang, Kota Bandung |
| 2021 | Piagam Penghargaan sebagai Tim Ahli Bangunan Gedung DKI Jakarta tahun 2014-2017 dan 2017-2020 | Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta |
| 2022 | Best Paper Award | Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia |
| 2022 | Felo Antarabangsa Pusat Geokejuruteraan Tropika (GEOTROPIK) | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| 2022 | Best Predictor untuk Prediksi Settlement Muar Embankment-Malaysia.Kontributor: Prof. Paulus P. Rahardjo, Ph.D., Martin Wijaya, Ph.D., Stefanus Diaz Alvi, M.T., Yiska Vivian C. Wijaya, S.T. | The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia |
Certification / Professional Licence
- Certified Professional Geotechnical Engineer (Sertifikat Ahli Utama Geoteknik G2)
- Certified Geotechnical Expert G2, Indonesian Geotechnical Engineers Association and LPJK
- Certified Geotechnal Designer for Jakarta and Bandung area
- Certified Professional Expert in Hazard Study
- Certified Pile Dynamic Testing CAS, Wuhan, China
Organization
| 1982 – present | Himpunan Ahli Teknik Tanah Indonesia (HATTI) |
| 2014 – 2020 | Tim Ahli Bangunan Gedung (TABG) Kota Bandung |
| 2014 – 2023 | Tim Ahli Bangunan Gedung (TABG) DKI Jakarta |
| 2023 – present | Tim Profesi Ahli (TPA) |
| 2019 – 2020 | Komite Keselamatan Bangunan Gedung (KKBG) |
| 1980 – present | Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS) |
| 1986 – present | International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) |
| 1986 – present | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| 2015 – present | International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) |
Book Editors
Neves, J., Zhu, B., and Rahardjo, P.P. (2021). Advanced Geotechnical and Structural Engineering in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Civil Infrastructure. Springer.
ISBN 978-3-030-80155-7