Biography

Dr. Ir. Rory Anthony Hutagalung completed his undergraduate education at Bogor Agricultural University in 1984, continued his Master's studies at Université Toulouse III in 1995, and earned his Doctorate from ENSA Toulouse in 1998. He specializes in Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, particularly in the study of aquatic ecology and the sustainable management of fishery resources. As an educator, Dr. Rory teaches courses such as Ecology, Biostatistics, and Data Processing in Food Technology, contributing to students' understanding of the applications of statistics and ecology in biology and food technology. As an active researcher, Dr. Hutagalung focuses on innovations in aquaculture and sustainable agriculture. In 2021, he published work on the development of aquaponic systems to enhance food self-sufficiency. His subsequent research includes studies on biofloc waste as raw material for fish pellets and the potential bioactive compounds from sponge species. Additionally, he analyzes fish crackers made from catfish heads and investigates the growth of hydroponic vegetables. Through these publications, Dr. Hutagalung demonstrates his commitment to innovation in sustainable agriculture and the efficient use of natural resources.

Education

Dr. Ir. Rory Anthony Hutagalung completed his undergraduate education at Bogor Agricultural University in 1984. He then continued his studies at Université Toulouse III, Paul Sabatier, earning a Master's degree in 1995. He obtained his Doctorate from ENSA Toulouse | École d'architecture de Toulouse in 1998.

Expertise

He specializes in Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, which encompasses the study and research of ecological systems in aquatic environments as well as the sustainable management of fishery resources.

Teaching

As an educator, Dr. Rory teaches various courses, including French Language 1 and 2, Biostatistics, Ecology, Selected Topics in Biotechnology, Experimental Methods in the Field, Biological Data Processing, Introduction to Statistics, Data Processing in Food Technology, and Advanced Statistics. Through these courses, he contributes to enhancing students' understanding of the applications of statistics and ecology in biology and food technology.

Recent Publications

Dr. Ir. Rory Anthony Hutagalung, DEA, is an active researcher in the fields of aquaculture and sustainable agriculture, with numerous publications covering various aspects of innovation in agricultural and aquaponic systems. In 2021, he published a work titled "Design and Development of Aquaponics for the Community of Kelapa Dua Tangerang," focusing on the development of aquaponic systems that can be applied in communities, aiming to enhance food self-sufficiency and introduce environmentally friendly farming methods.

In 2022, Dr. Hutagalung continued his research by publishing "Characteristics of Buoyancy and Durability of Pellets from Aquaponic Biofloc Waste." This study investigated the potential of biofloc waste from aquaponic systems as raw material for pellet production, which can improve the sustainability and efficiency of fish farming systems.

In 2023, he further explored biological activities with the publication "Investigating the Biological Activities of Clathria Vulpina and Stylissa Carteri Through in Vitro and in Silico Approaches." This research examines the potential bioactive compounds from sponge species that may have applications in health.

Additionally, he published "Nutritional, Physical, and Sensory Properties of Fish Crackers Produced from the Head of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)," analyzing the nutritional value, physical properties, and sensory characteristics of fish crackers made from catfish heads, providing an alternative use for waste in the food industry.

Lastly, in the publication "Growth of Pakchoi (Brassica rapa) and Kale (Brassica oleracea) in Various Hydroponic Growing Media," Dr. Hutagalung researched vegetable growth in hydroponic systems, exploring the efficiency of different growing media to support sustainable urban agriculture. Through this series of publications, Dr. Ir. Rory Anthony Hutagalung, DEA, demonstrates his commitment to innovation in sustainable agriculture and the efficient utilization of natural resources.