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Earth Sciences
Understanding Earth Systems for Environmental Resilience
Earth Sciences research at Prayoga centres on advancing scientific understanding of dynamic Earth systems to address critical environmental and sustainability challenges. The Earth Science research examines interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere to generate integrated insights for resilient environmental management.
Research efforts span climate change mitigation, water resource sustainability, soil health assessment, pollution monitoring, and ecosystem dynamics. Combining field-based investigations with advanced laboratory analytics, geospatial tools, and data modelling, the work supports evidence-driven solutions for conservation planning, resource management, and climate adaptation strategies.
Research Focus at Prayoga:
Research Focus at Prayoga: 1. Lake Systems & Urban Hydrology Focuses on scientific assessment, rejuvenation, and management of urban and peri-urban lake ecosystems. Lake sedimentology studies Lake–catchment connectivity mapping Lake rejuvenation planning inputs Urban water body sustainability studies 2. Groundwater Recharge & Hydrogeology Examines subsurface water systems to support rainwater harvesting and aquifer sustainability. Hydrogeological profiling Rainwater harvesting efficiency studies Surface–groundwater interaction analysis Subsurface lithology assessment 3. Mineral–Microbe & Geo-Biological Interactions Explores interactions between geological materials and microbial systems. Mineral–microbe interaction studies Fermentation experiments in mineral substrates Biogeochemical transformation processes Geo-microbiological analytical profiling