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Prof. Intan Ahmad, Ph.D.

Professor
School of  Life Sciences and Technology
Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Research Group : Biological Resources Management
Email : intan@itb.ac.id

Overview

Prof. Intan Ahmad, Ph.D. is an entomologist specializing in the field of urban, medical, and industrial entomology, with a particular emphasis on vector surveillance and control of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Throughout his career, Intan has dedicated his efforts to contributing to the field of entomology.

Intan has been involved in valuable investigations concerning urban insect populations that have developed resistance to insecticides. His research focuses on developing innovative methods for the effective management of diverse urban and industrial pests, including the exploration of baiting and repellent strategies.

In previous research endeavors, Intan explored the adaptive significance of behavioral and physiological characteristics in insects. He also conducted studies on agricultural insect pests, such as Plutella xylostella, Spodoptera exempta, and Helicoverpa armigera, with a specific focus on their behavior and the utilization of natural plant products for pest control purposes.

With a wealth of experience in designing and conducting rigorous efficacy tests for insecticides in various settings, including urban/field and laboratory environments, Intan also provides valuable insights and guidance as an experienced urban pest control consultant.

In addition to his scientific research and consulting work, he has also amassed extensive experience and success in the field of higher education, both within his home country and on an international scale.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

  • Sarjana Sains in Biology, Institut Teknologi Bandung (1977-1982)

Doctoral degree

  • Ph.D. in Entomology, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois USA (1986-1992).

Courses

Undergraduate Courses

  • Evolution

Postgraduate Courses

  • Philosophy; Philosophy of Science; Professional Ethics

Publications

  1. T.Heryono, M.I. Mandasari, E. Joelianto, I. Ahmad, T. Anggraeni, M.E. Prasetyo, S. Tjahjani, and Dani. 2025. Ovitrap IoT with Automatic Mosquito Egg Counter Based on Digital Image Processing. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (in press)
  2. Kinanti DR, Ahmad I, Putra R, Yusmalinar S, Wibowo I, Anggraeni T, Dwiartama A, Tjia TOS, Destiani PC, Khoirunnisa K, Tu W, Neoh K, Apip RA, Raksanagara A, Dewi Jani I, Tisnawati Y, Warisman A, Rostiana T, Fibriani A. 2024. Evaluation of in-house dengue real-time PCR assays in West Java, Indonesia. PeerJ 12:e17758 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17758
  3. Tang, Q., Vargo, E. L., Ahmad, I., Jiang, H., Varadínová, Z. K., Dovih, P., Kim, D., Bourguignon, T., Booth, W., Schal, C., Mukha, D. V., Rheindt, F. E., & Evans, T. A. 2024. Solving the 250-year-old mystery of the origin and global spread of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 121(22), e2401185121. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2401185121
  4. Silalahi, C. N., Yasin, A., Chen, M. E., Ahmad, I., & Neoh, K. B. 2024. Behavioral responses and life history traits of Taiwanese and Indonesian populations of Aedes aegypti surviving deltamethrin-clothianidin treatment. Parasites & vectors, 17(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06189-6
  5. Kok-Boon Neoh, Lee-Jin Bong, Christina Natalina Silalahi, Amonrat Panthawong, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap, Intan Ahmad. 2024. Life-history traits of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) distributed across a latitudinal range of 23 °N–6 °S, Journal of Medical Entomology, 2024;, tjae025, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjae025
  6. Jacklin Stella Salome Manoppo, Ramadhani Eka Putra, Rudi Dungani, Intan Ahmad. 2024. The diversity and distribution of residential termites in the Minahasa Raya Region, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Biodiversitas. 25(1): 39-48, https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d250105
  7. Endra Joelianto, Miranti Indar Mandasari, Daniel Beltsazar Marpaung, Naufal Dzaki Hafizhan, Teddy Heryono, Maria Ekawati Prasetyo, Dani, Susy Tjahjani, Tjandra Anggraeni, Intan Ahmad.2024. Convolutional neural network-based real-time mosquito genus identification using wingbeat frequency: A binary and multiclass classification approach, Ecological Informatics, Volume 80, 2024 102495, ISSN 1574-9541, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102495.
  8. Gunara, N.P., Joelianto, E. & Ahmad, I. 2023. Identification of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus eggs based on image processing and elliptic fourier analysis. Scientific  Reports 13, 17395. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-28510-6
  9. Ramadhila, Yelsha, Hari Nugroho, Erfanus Jane, and Intan Ahmad. 2023. “The Polymorphism of Vespid Wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) from Indonesia With Morphology-Based Cladistic: Polimorfisme Tawon Vespid (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) Asal Indonesia Dengan Morfologi Berbasis Cladistic”. Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia 20 (2):101. https://doi.org/10.5994/jei.20.2.101.
  10. Dini, Putik Van, Nova Hariani, Sri Yusmalinar, Erfanus Jane, and Intan Ahmad. 2023. “Decrease in the Resistance Level of Blattella Germanica (Linnaeus) (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) to Insecticides After Being Reared Without Selection Pressure for Ten Years: Penurunan Tingkat Resistensi Blattella Germanica (Linnaeus) (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) Terhadap Insektisida Setelah Dipelihara Tanpa Tekanan Seleksi Selama Sepuluh Tahun”. Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia 20 (1):40. https://doi.org/10.5994/jei.20.1.40.
  11. Ernawan, Beni, Tjandra Anggraeni, Sri Yusmalinar, Hadian Iman Sasmita, Nur Fitrianto, and Intan Ahmad. 2022. “Assessment of Compaction, Temperature, and Duration Factors for Packaging and Transporting of Sterile Male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) under Laboratory Conditions” Insects 13, no. 9: 847. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13090847
  12. Silalahi, C. N., Tu, W. C., Chang, N. T., Singham, G. V., Ahmad, I., & Neoh, K. B. 2022. Insecticide Resistance Profiles and Synergism of Field Aedes aegypti from Indonesia. PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 16(6), e0010501. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010501
  13. Sri Yusmalinar,Tjandra Anggraeni, Ramadhani Eka Putra, Ashari Zain, M. Alvin Akbar, Intan Ahmad. 2022. Resistance status and the rate of resistance development in Musca domestica(Diptera: Muscidae) to permethrin and imidacloprid in Indonesia in 2018. Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia 18 No. 3:159-169, https://doi.org/10.5994/jei.18.3.159
  14. Hadian Iman Sasmita, Kok-Boon Neoh, Tjandra Anggraeni, Sri Yusmalinar, Amelia Sebayang, Christina Natalina Silalahi, Ramadhani Eka Putra,Lee-Jin Bong, Niann-Tai Chang, Intan Ahmad, Wu-Chun Tu. 2022. Ovitrap Surveillance of Dengue Vector Mosquitos in Bandung, West Java Province, Indonesia. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15(10): e0009896. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009896
  15. Ernawan B, Anggraeni T, Yusmalinar S, Ahmad Intan. 2022.  Investigation of Developmental Stage/Age, Gamma Irradiation Dose, and Temperature in Sterilization of Male Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in a Sterile Insect Technique Program.  Journal of medical entomology, 59(1), 320–327. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjab166
  16. Trisnowati Budi Ambarningrum, Lulu Lusianti Fitri, Edi Basuki, Kustiati Kustiati, Nova Hariani and Intan Ahmad,  2019. Detection of  glucose aversion behavior development in German cockroaches, Blattella  germanica (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) in Indonesia. J. Entomol., 16 (2): 39-46PDF. 
  17. Hery Pratiknyo,Intan Ahmad, Bambang Heru Budianto, 2018. Diversity and abundance of termites along altitudinal gradient and slopes in Mount Slamet, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 19 (5): 1649-1658 PDF
  18. Yusmalinar S., Anggraeni T., Kustiati K., Wibowo I., Putra R.E., Ahmad I.. 2017. Reproductive ability enhancement of housefly (Musca domestica linn) (Diptera: Muscidae) through hormesis by application of sublethal doses of imidacloprid and permethrin. Journal of Entomology 14 (5): 199-207 PDF
  19. Yerslin Mantolu, Kustiati, Trisnowati Budi Ambarningrum, Sri Yusmalinar, Intan Ahmad, 2016. Status dan perkembangan resistensi Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Culicidae) strain Bandung, Bogor, Makassar, Palu, dan VCRU terhadap insektisida permetrin dengan seleksi lima generasi. Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia, Vol. 13 (1): 1-8
  20. Ramadhani Eka Putra, Intan Ahmad, Didot Budi Prasetyo, Silvi Susanti, Resti Rahayu and Nova Hariani 2016. Detection of insecticide resistance in the larvae of some Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) strains from Java, Indonesia to Temephos, Malathion and Permethrin 2016. International Journal of Mosquito Research 3(3): 23-28
  21. Kustiati, M.I. Tan, S. Yusmalinar, T.B. Ambarningrum, and Intan Ahmad. 2016. Monitoring Permethrin and Imidacloprid Resistance in Indonesian House Fly Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae).Journal of Entomology 13 (1-2): 40-47.
  22. Amran, Ahmad Intan, Putra, RE dan Kuswanto, E. 2015. Aplikasi campuran serbuk kayu pinus dan fipronil sebagai umpan rayap tanah Macrotermes gilvus (Hagen Isoptera:Termitidae) di Bandung.Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia Vol. 12 (2): 73-79
  23. Ahmad Intan, Susanti Silvi, Kustiati, Yusmalinar Sri, Rahayu Resti, Hariani Nova. 2015. Resistensi lalat rumah, Musca domestica Linnaeus (Diptera: Muscidae) dari empat kota di Indonesia terhadap permetrin dan propoksur.Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia Vol. 12 (3): 123-128
  24. Kuswanto E.,Ahmad,I,Putra,RE. and Harahap,IS. 2015. Two Novel Volatile Compounds as the Key for Intraspecific Colony Recognition in Macrotermes gilvus (Isoptera: Termitidae). Journal of Entomology 12(2):87-94.
  25. Kuswanto,E., Ahmad, I,and Dungani R. 2015. Threat of Subterranean Termites Attack in the Asian Countries and their Control: A Review. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 8: 227-239
  26. Anggraeni, T., Rahayu, S., Ahmad, I., Esyanti, R.R., and Putra R.E. 2013. Resources partitioning and different foraging behavior is the basis for the coexistence of Thrips hawaiiensis (Thysanoptera: Tripidae) and Elaeidobius kamerunicus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) flower. J. Entomol. Nematol Vol. 5 (5): 59-63
  27. Permana AD, Johari A, Putra E, Sastrodihardjo S, Ahmad I(2012) . The influence of trichome characters of soybean (Glycine max Merrill) on oviposition preference of soybean pod borer Etiella zinckenella Treitschke Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Indonesia. Journal of Entomology and Nematology Vol. 4(3), pp. 15-21. (PDF)
  28. Rahayu, R., Ahmad, I., Ratna, E.S., Tan, M.I., and Hariani, N. 2012. Present status for carbamate, pyrethroids and phenylpyrazole insecticide resistance to German cockroach, Blattella germanica in Indonesia. Journal of Entomology 9(6): 361-367 (PDF)
  29. Ahmad, I. Adaptasi Serangga dan Dampaknya Terhadap Kehidupan Manusia (PDF) . MGB-ITB
  30. Hariani, N, Ahmad, I.dan Rahayu R. 2011. Efisiensi makan Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Pada Bawang Daun, Sawi Hijau dan Seledri di Laboratorium. Jurnal Natur Indonesia 14(1): 86-89 (PDF)
  31. Ahmad, I.and Suliyat. 2011. Development of fipronil gel bait against German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae): Laboratory and Field Performance in Bandung, Indonesia. Journal of Entomology 8(3): 288-294 (PDF)
  32. Ahmad, I,Patrakomala,S., Dwiyanti, S., and Putra. 2009.Effect of thyroxine on silk gland, and the effect of two different mulberry varieties with thyroxine on silk quality in the silkworm Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae). African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (11): 2644-2647 (PDF)
  33. Ahmad, I,Sriwahjuningsih, Astari, S, Putra, R.A., and Permana, A.D. 2009. Monitoring Pyrethroid Resistance in Field Collected Blattella germanica Linn. (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) in Indonesia Entomological Research 39: 114-118
  34. Ahmad, I,Astari, S, Rahayu, R., dan Hariani N. 2009. Status Kerentanan Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Pada Tahun 2006-2007 Terhadap Malation di Bandung, Jakarta, Palembang, Surabaya, Palembang dan Palu. Biosfera 26 (2): 85-89 (PDF)
  35. Ahmad, I,Maramis, R, Sastrodihardjo,S. and Permana, D. 2008. Abundant parasitoids of Erionota thrax (Lepidoptera; Hesperidae) in four banana plantations around Bandung areas.(ICMNS) Institut Teknologi Bandung, 28-30 October, 2008.(PDF)
  36. Ahmad, I., Rahayu, R., Permana, A.D., and Astari, S. 2007. Alteration of Ecdysteroid Titre by Thyroxine and Juvenile Hormone Analogue (Methoprene) in Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) Biota Vol. 12 (2): 116-121 (PDF)
  37. Ahmad, I., Astari, S., Tan, M., 2007. Resistance of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in 2006 to pyrethroid insecticides in Indonesia and its association with oxidase and esterase levels. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 10 (20): 3688-3692 (PDF)
  38. Ahmad, I,Astari, S., Rahardjo B., Tan, M., Munif, A. 2006. Resistance of Aedes Aegypti from Three Provinces in Indonesia, to Pyrethroid and Organophosphate Insecticides. Proceedings International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences. ITB. 29 – 30 November 2006 (PDF)
  39. Astari, S and Ahmad, I. Insecticide Resistance and Effect of Piperonyl Butoxide as Synergist in Three Strains of Aedes aegypti (Linn.) (Diptera: Culicidae) to Insecticide Permethrin, Cypermethrin, and d-Allethrin, Bulletin of Health Studies Vol 33(2):73-79 (PDF)
  40. Rahadian, R. dan Ahmad, I. Dekomposisi serasah Fagus crenata: Kajian Pengurangan Massa dan Kelimpahan Mikroartropoda. Jurnal Sains & Matematika Vol. 10 (1) (PDF)
  41. Ahmad, I., Hariyadi, S., and Anggraeni 2001. Nutrient self-selection by the armyworm, Spodoptera exempta WALKER (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 4 (2): 684-687 (PDF)
  42. Ahmad, I., Kamal, M. 2001. Consumption and Utilization of Complete Defined Diets Containing various Carbohydrates by Spodoptera exempta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Biota Vol. VI (3): 99-104 (PDF)
  43. Ahmad, I. Dietary compensatory feeding in Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) larvae. Indonesian Journal of Plant Protection Vol. 7. No. 2:81-92 (PDF).
  44. Anggraeni, T. Putra, E.K, and Ahmad, I. Infeksi subletal Bacillus thuringiensis pada Helicoverpa armigera : mungkinkah menyebabkan resurgensi ?. Jurnal Perlindungan Tanaman Indonesia. Vol.7 No.1. 16 – 21.
  45. Ahmad, I. Dosage Mortality Studies with Bacillus thuringiensis and Neem Extract on Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera:Plutellidae) . Indonesian Journal of Plant Protection 5(2): 67-71 (PDF)
  46. Ahmad I ., Permana A.D., Rahadian R., Wibowo S., 1998. Developing a neem-based pest management product: Laboratory evaluations of neem extracts on insect pests resistance to synthetic pesticides. Supplement of Proceeding ITB, Vol. 30, No. 2. (PDF)
  47. Hadi, M., Ahmad, I.,and Sastrodihardjo, S. 1998. Anti makan dan toksisitas Tithonia diversifolia terhadap larva instar lima Heliothis armigera. Majalah Penelitian LP Universitas Diponegoro Tahun X, Nomor: 38.
  48. Permana A.D., Ahmad., T. Anggraeni, 1996. Contrrol of the Carambola Fruit Fly, Bactrocera carambolae by male annhilition method. Supplement Proceeding ITB, Vol. 29 No. 1. (PDF)
  49. Ahmad, I. Entomologi dan Teknologi Pengendalian Serangga Hama yang Berwawasan Lingkungan. Penerbit ITB (PDF)
  50. Ahmad, I.Lubis, A., and Sastrodihardjo, S. 1995. Food Utilization Parameters Could be Used to Indicate food suitability in the silkworm, Bombyx mori. J. Biosains Vol 1. No. 1: 5-7 (PDF).
  51. Ahmad, I.Waldbauer, G., and Friedman, S. 1993. Maxillectomy Does not Disrupt Self-Selection by Manduca sexta larvae. Annals Entomol. Soc. Amer. 86(4): 558 – 463 (PDF) .
  52. Steinly , B. A., R. J. Novak and Ahmad, I. A shift in Culex pipiens oviposition initiation in east-central Illinois during 1991. Vector Contr. Bull. North-Central States. 1(2): 215-224 (PDF)
  53. Sastrodihardjo, S dan Ahmad, I. Pengendalian Hama Terpadu, Monograft PAU Ilmu Hayati
  54. Ahmad, I., Santoso, T., and Sastrodihardjo, S. 1992. The Development of Neem-based Insecticide in Indonesia.Proc. Conf. on Biotechnologies for Tropical Plant Protection.
  55. Ahmad, I., Waldbauer, G., and Friedman, S. 1989. A defined Artificial Diet for the Larvae of Manduca sexta. Ent. exp. & Appl. 53: 189-19 1(PDF).

Managerial Positions

2020 – 2021 Vice Chair II Indonesian Medical Council
2017 – 2019 Acting Rector Universitas Negeri Jakarta
2015 – 2018 Director General of Learning and Student Affairs, Ministry of Research,Technology and Higher Education
2012 – 2015 Chairman of the Senate Institut Teknologi Bandung
2010 – 2015 Chairman of the Senate School of Life Sciences and Technology ITB
2006 – 2010 Dean School of Life Sciences and Technology ITB
2004 – 2005 Dean Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences ITB
2003 – 2004 Head, Information Resources ITB
1999 – 2002 Assistant Director Graduate School ITB
1998 – 1999 Head, Dept. of Biology-ITB
1993 – 1998 Vice Dean III FMIPA ITB
1989 – 1991 Illinois Natural History Survey, ILL, USA
1982 – 1986 Sr. Marketing Executive, The Wellcome Foundation Ltd.
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