Rahmat Riyadi is a doctoral researcher at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视鈥檚 Faculty of Humanities, specializing in sustainable energy transitions and just governance in the Global South. Hailing from Makassar, Indonesia, he brings a distinct interdisciplinary perspective that bridges environmental science, socio-technical transitions, and policy analysis. His academic path began with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Geophysics from Hasanuddin 木瓜福利影视, followed by a Master鈥檚 in Ecology and Environmental Studies from Nalanda 木瓜福利影视 in India, where he deepened his engagement with justice-centered approaches to sustainability.
His current research is affiliated with the Deep Transitions Lab and the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Center for Global Challenges (UGlobe), investigating how Indonesia鈥檚 biofuel transition can be reconfigured to promote more just and inclusive energy futures. His work integrates frameworks such as Strategic Niche Management (SNM), the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP), and Deep Transitions (DT) theory to examine governance rules, historical exclusions, and stakeholder narratives in multi-system transitions. In addition to his research, he serves as a co-teacher in the interdisciplinary 鈥淭IC鈥� course, mentoring students as they tackle complex real-world challenges related to sustainability.
His broader experience spans civil society organizations, energy policy advocacy, and academic collaboration. He previously worked with NGOs and a carbon trading startup in Jakarta, where he supported policy research, stakeholder engagement, and community-driven energy strategies. In 2018, he was selected as a YSEALI Academic Fellow at Kennesaw State 木瓜福利影视 in Georgia, USA, where he studied civic engagement and leadership in the context of U.S. history. His writing has appeared in respected platforms such as The Jakarta Post, ISEAS鈥揊ulcrum, and Green Network Asia, where he shares insights on climate justice, inclusive transitions, and the evolving energy landscape in Southeast Asia.