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Dr. Lili Melani, S.T., M.Sc

Dr. Lili Melani, S.T., M.Sc

Assistant Professor / Lecturer
School of Life Sciences and Technology
Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Expertise Group : Plant Sciences and Biotechnology
Email : lilimelani@itb.ac.id

Overview

Dr. Lili Melani, S.T., M.Sc. is a lecturer and graduate from Kookmin University, Korea and Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia with effective communication, full-time learner, and passionate in science and technology research field area. Her main focus are the utilisation and development of novel alternative materials based on plant (such as fibres) for human uses.

Bachelor’s Degree

  • Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia (2014). Major: Bioengineering.

Master’s Degree

  • Kookmin University, South Korea (2017).

Doctoral Degree

  • Kookmin University, South Korea (2020).

Undergraduate Courses

  • Bioproduct Engineering; Plant-based Bioproduct Technology; Life System Thermodynamics;
  • Life System Mass and Energy Balance; Plant Biology; Introduction to Life Sciences and Technology
  • Laboratory Practice for Bioengineering; Undergraduate Thesis; Post-harvest System Pre-Designing Final Project

Journals & Proceedings

  • Darwis, A., Karliati, T., Sutrisno, S., Alamsyah, E. M., Rumidatul, A., Melani, L., Iskandar, R. P., & Fitriani, E. (2024). Chemical properties, crystallinity, and fiber biometry of Jabon (Anthocephalus cadamba) wood for pulp raw material: The effect of age and position. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 39(1), 61-71.
  • Taufikurahman, T., Melani, L., Sianturi, N. L. H., Wirawan, N. K. D. A., & Saifullah, A. F. (2023). Effective removal of chromium from contaminated water using horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland with Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum). Current Research on Biosciences and Biotechnology, 4(2), 275-282.
  • Tan, M. I., Alfarafisa, N. M., Septiani, P., Barlian, A., Firmansyah, M., Faizal, A., Melani, L., & Fitriani, E. (2022). Potential cell-based and cell-free therapy for patients with COVID-19. Cells, 11(15), 2319.
  • Melani, L., & Kim, H. J. (2021). The surface softness and mechanical properties of wood pulp–lyocell wet-laid nonwoven fabric. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 112(8), 1191-1198.
  • Melani, L., Park, J. Y., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Stability of fatty acid-containing AKD emulsions and sizing performance on handsheets. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology.
  • Park, J. Y., Melani, L., Lee, H., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Effect of pulp fibers on the surface softness component of hygiene paper. Holzforschung, 74(5), 497-504.
  • Ko, Y. C., Melani, L., Park, N. Y., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Surface characterization of paper and paperboard using a stylus contact method. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 35(1), 78-88.
  • The surface softness and mechanical properties of wood pulp/Lyocell wet-laid nonwoven fabric (Lili Melani and Hyoung Jin Kim, Journal of the Textile Institute, 08/2020)
  • Characteristics of empty palm bunch fibers as alternative pulp material (Ihak Sumardi, Anne Hadiyane, Alfi Rumidatul, dan Lili Melani, American Journal of Applied Sciences 06/2020)
  • Park, N. Y., Ko, Y. C., Melani, L., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Mechanical properties of low-density paper. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 35(1), 61-70.
  • Physicochemical properties of starches from several agricultural sources: Application to a starch-based adhesive (Lili Melani and Hyoung Jin Kim, Korea TAPPI 04/2019)
  • Stability of fatty acid-containing AKD emulsions and sizing performance on handsheets (Lili Melani, Jung Yoon Park, Hyoung Jin Kim, Journal of Dispersion Sciences and Technology 06/2019)
  • Park, J. Y., Melani, L., & Kim, H. J. (2019). Effect of chemical additives on softness components of hygiene paper. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 34(2), 173-181.
  • Ko, Y. C., Park, J. Y., Melani, L., Park, N. Y., & Kim, H. J. (2019). Principles of developing physical test methods for disposable consumer products. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 34(1), 75-87.
  • Surface characterization of paper and paperboard using a stylus contact method (Young Chan Ko, Lili Melani, Nayoung Park, Hyoung Jin Kim, Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal 08/2019, In printing)
  • Effect of pulp fibers on the surface softness component of hygiene paper (Jung Yoon Park, Lili Melani, Hyeonggyu Lee, Hyoung Jin Kim, Holzforschung – International Journal of the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Technology of Wood 08/2019, In printing)
  • Kim, H. J., Ko, Y. C., Melani, L., Park, N. Y., & Youe, W. J. (2018). Determination of physical properties for facial tissue softness evaluation. 한국펄프·종이공학회 학술발표논문집, 36-36.
  • Kim, H. J., Ko, Y. C., & Park, N. Y. (2018). Determination of the tensile modulus of facial tissue. 펄프·종이기술, 51(5), 105-112.
  • Park, J. Y., Hong, S. J., Jeong, H. S., & Kim, H. J. (2018). 경질탄산칼슘의 pigmentizing 을 위한 표면강도 증강제 탐색. 펄프·종이기술, 50(5), 64-75.
  • Melani, L., Kim, H. J., & Back, S. R. (2017). Effects of Ag/ZnO composite fillers on the antifungal activity of paper. Journal of Korea TAPPI, 49(4), 134-142.
  • Back, S. R., Melani, L., & Kim, H. J. (2017). Physical properties and antimicrobial behavior of food packaging paper by green tea extracts. Journal of Korea TAPPI, 49(6), 5-12.
  • Jeon, S. Y., & Kim, H. J. (2017). 종이 매개체를 이용한 간접 탈산처리 방안 탐색. 한국펄프·종이공학회 학술발표논문집, 86-86.
  • Physical properties and antimicrobial behavior of food packaging paper by green tea extract (Sora Back, Lili Melani, Hyoung Jin Kim, Korea TAPPI 12/2017)
  • Evaluation of preservation properties of paper by ZnO particles as a filler (Jong Keun Lim, Lili Melani, Hyoung Jin Kim, Korea TAPPI 08/2017)
  • Kim, H. J., & Kwon, Y. S. (2015). 전기분해수 분무 시스템을 이용한 미생물 소독 효과. 환경관리학회지, 21(1), 9-14.
  • Kim, H. J., Kwon, Y. S., Choi, Y. K., Jung, C. K., Baek, S. H., & Kim, Y. W. (2009). 유리병 재사용에 대한 전과정평가. 청정기술, 15(3), 224-230.

Presentations

  • Melani L. 2023. Bio-based Product from Plant Biomass: Utilization of Bio-based Polymer and Nanochitosan as an Environmentally Friendly and Multifunctional Mask Filter Membrane. The 2nd International Conference in Plants and Microalgae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 1-2.
  • Nurkhalis A.F., Melani L., Faizal A. 2023. Optimization of Vitexin Compound Extraction from Landoltia punctata Plants with DES Choline Chloride Solvent: Urea Using Response Surface Methodology. The 2nd International Conference in Plants and Microalgae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 1-2.
  • Btari R.S., Melani L., Faizal A. 2023. Salicylic Acid Elicitation to Increase β-sitosterol Contents in Javanese Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum) Adventitious Root. The 2nd International Conference in Plants and Microalgae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 1-2.
  • Amboro K.K., Melani L., Faizal A. 2023. The Effect of Methyl Jasmonate on β-sitosterol Content in Adventitious Roots of Javanese Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum) Grown in a Hydroponic Cultivation System. The 2nd International Conference in Plants and Microalgae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 1-2.
  • Aidira M.F., Taufikurahman T., Melani L. 2022. Analysis of Biomass and Protein from Chlorella sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. in Single and Mixed Cultures with Anaerobically Digested Dairy Manure Wastewater (ADDMW) Using Open Raceway Pond. 3rd Joint Symposium on Plant Sciences and Products. ITB, Nov 16-17.
  • Pradyantama R., Aidira M.F., Maulani R.A., Taufikurahman T., Melani L. 2022. Protein and Biomass Analysis from Monoculture and Mixed Culture of Spirulina sp. and Chlorella sp. Using Anaerobically Digested Dairy Manure Wastewater (ADDMW) in Open Raceway Pond. 3rd Joint Symposium on Plant Sciences and Products. ITB, Nov 16-17.
  • Maulani R.A., Pradyantama R., Aidira M.F., Taufikurahman T., Melani L. 2022. Protein and Biomass Analysis of Spirulina sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. in Single and Mixed Cultures in Anaerobic Digested Dairy Wastewater (ADDMW). 3rd Joint Symposium on Plant Sciences and Products. ITB, Nov 16-17.
  • Mazidna A.I., Yudha P.M., Azka A.F., Melani L. 2021. Specific Growth Rate of Microalgae in Mixed Culture of Nannochloropsis sp. and Chlorella vulgaris in Comparison to Their Monocultures, Using Aquaculture Wastewater as Growth Medium. International Conference on Plant and Algae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 17-18.
  • Yudha P.M., Azka A.F., Mazidna A.I., Melani L. 2021. Growth of Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris in Mixed Culture and Monoculture Using Aquaculture Wastewater as Growth Medium. International Conference on Plant and Algae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 17-18.
  • Melani L., Lumonggo N.H., Devi N.K.D.A., Fairuz S.A. 2021. Production of Mycelium-Based Composite from Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Resulted from Phytoremediation of Chromium Through Solid-State Fermentation. International Conference on Plant and Algae Based Bioindustry. ITB, Nov 17-18.
  • Production of cellulose-based nonwoven fabric-like materials from wood fiber (Poster, KTAPPI Fall 2019)
  • Effect of prehydrolysis on soda pulping of mulberry bast for dissolving pulp grade (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2019)
  • Physical properties affecting the disintegration of tissue paper and tissue product (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2019)
  • Surface friction measurement of paper and paperboard (Oral, KTAPPI Spring 2019)
  • Softness evaluation of tissue products by physical measurements (Oral, REPTech Symposium 2018)
  • Relationship between fractal dimension and surface roughness of paper (Poster, REPTech Symposium 2018)
  • Effect of fatty acid- and AKD-dosage on hydrophobicity of paper (Poster, REPTech Symposium 2018)
  • Fractal dimension analysis of surface roughness of P&W (Oral, KTAPPI Fall 2018)
  • Surface friction measurement of facial tissue paper (Poster, KSIEC Fall 2018)
  • Effect of modified pulp on tissue properties (Oral, KTAPPI Spring 2018)
  • Effect of dry strength agent on tissue properties (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2018)
  • Chemico-physical properties of starch from several agricultural sources (Oral, KTAPPI Fall 2017)
  • Effect of reaction condition on alkali-modified starch and their properties (Poster, KSIEC Fall 2017)
  • Effect of fatty acid content on AKD emulsion stability and sizing performance (Poster, KTAPPI Spring 2017)
  • Study on hydrolyzed-AKD and its effect on paper properties (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2017)
  • Studies on the sizing effect and storability improvement neutral sizing agent for papermaking (Oral, Pan Pacific Conference 2016)
  • Multistage peroxide bleaching of kenaf bast fiber and their properties (Oral, KTAPPI Spring 2016)
  • Preparation of high strength paper from kenaf bast fiber (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2016)
  • Antimicrobial effect of vetiver oil and its application on active packaging (Poster, KTAPPI Fall 2015)
  • Antimicrobial effect of vetiver oil and its application on active packaging material applied by dip coating method (Poster, KSIEC Fall 2015)
  • A study on optimum cooking conditions for high yield pulp of kenaf bast fiber (Poster, KTAPPI Spring 2015)
  • A study on chemical composition of mulberry bast fiber, hemp bast fiber, abaca bast fiber, and kenaf bast fiber to produce viscose rayon (Poster, KSIEC Spring 2015)
Production of Biodegradable Styrofoam from Bioslurry of Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Resulting from Wastewater Phytoremediation. ITB Research Grant. 2022.
Utilization of Bio-based Polymer and Nano Chitosan as a Sustainable and Multifunctional Mask Filter Membrane. ITB Research Grant. 2022.
Utilization of Cellulose-Based Materials to Develop Sustainable Personal Protective Clothing. ITB Research Grant. 2021.

Certification Training

  • Paper chemistry (03/2019)
  • Nanocellulose technology (07/2018)
  • Tissue paper and tissue product technology (05/2018)
  • Improvement productivity and quality of product in paper mill (09/2015)
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