Handoko Teguh Wibowo

geologist

Handoko Teguh Wibowo is an Indonesian geologist and a prominent figure in the energy sector, serving as a member of the Energy Shifting Committee and the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Committee of the Indonesian Geological Experts Association (IAGI). He is best known for his research on the Lapindo mudflow in Sidoarjo, East Java, where he discovered valuable rare earth elements amidst the environmental disaster. His work emphasizes the importance of geological exploration in understanding natural resources and the challenges faced during field studies, often involving encounters with wildlife and local communities.