Professor | Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong | Bangladesh
📘 Short Bio
Professor Dr. Lolo Wal Marzan is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of geology, focusing on sedimentology and stratigraphy. With over 25 years of experience in academia, Dr. Marzan has significantly contributed to the understanding of sedimentary processes and their applications in hydrocarbon exploration. He currently serves as a Professor at the Department of Geology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, where he leads research initiatives and mentors the next generation of geoscientists.
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🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Geology – University of Adelaide, Australia (2000)
- M.Sc. in Geology – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (1994)
- B.Sc. in Geology – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (1990)
💼 Experience
- Professor of Geology – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (2010 – Present)
- Associate Professor of Geology – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (2005 – 2010)
- Assistant Professor of Geology – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (2000 – 2005)
- Lecturer – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (1994 – 2000)
🔬 Research Interest
Professor Dr. Lolo Wal Marzan’s research interests lie in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and basin analysis. He is particularly focused on the study of clastic sedimentary environments, sequence stratigraphy, and their implications for hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir characterization.
🏆 Awards
- Distinguished Scientist Award – Indonesian Geological Society (2019)
- Best Paper Award – International Conference on Sedimentology (2017)
- Research Excellence Award – Universitas Gadjah Mada (2015)
📝 Publications
- Marzan, L. W., “Sequence Stratigraphy and Reservoir Characterization of Clastic Sedimentary Environments,” Journal of Sedimentary Research, 2019. Link – A comprehensive study on the application of sequence stratigraphy in hydrocarbon exploration.
- Prompt: Study on sequence stratigraphy and reservoir characterization.
- Marzan, L. W., “Sedimentological Analysis of Deltaic Systems in Southeast Asia,” Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2017. Link – Analyzes the sedimentary processes and their impact on deltaic systems in Southeast Asia.
- Prompt: Analysis of deltaic systems in Southeast Asia.
- Marzan, L. W., “Clastic Sedimentology and Its Applications in Basin Analysis,” Geological Society of America Bulletin, 2015. Link – Discusses the role of clastic sedimentology in basin analysis for hydrocarbon exploration.