KONEKSI – Australia-Indonesia Knowledge Partnership Platform

Partnerships for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies.

KONEKSI supports equitable knowledge partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organisations, leveraging local knowledge to address socio-economic challenges. It engages diverse stakeholders from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector to co-design multidisciplinary solutions.

This collaborative initiative is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the KONEKSI Knowledge Platform that supports partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organisations for inclusive and sustainable policy and technology.

Research Spotlight: DIBI

The KONEKSI-funded DIBI project integrates routing & energy estimation, renewable energy, and ecosystem-based infrastructure planning to accelerate bus electrification in Indonesia.

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Urban Transport & Equity

Addressing emissions while ensuring fair access.

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Depot Energy & Comfort

Thermal and noise comfort with higher efficiency.

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Pollution Monitoring

PM, carbon, and nitrates tracked to reduce harm.

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GEDSI Inclusion

Ensuring benefits for vulnerable groups.

What this project delivers

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Sustainable Depot Planning

Frameworks for scalable, cost-effective electrification using Australian technology and global lessons.

Renewables Integration

Solar PV and battery energy storage integrated with charging systems and building efficiency.

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Equity-Led Outcomes (GEDSI)

Ensuring women, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups benefit equally from electrification.

Partner Organisations

Collaborative network across Australia and Indonesia advancing low-carbon, inclusive transport.

Investigators & Researchers

Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Imran

Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Imran

Principal Investigator (Lead Researcher)

University of Canberra

Toby Roxburgh

Toby Roxburgh

Investigator

National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence (NEVCE)

Prof Robert N Fitzgerald

Emeritus Prof. Robert N. Fitzgerald

Investigator

NEVCE & University of Canberra

Prof Wahyudi Sutopo

Prof. Wahyudi Sutopo

Investigator

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta

Dr Renny Rochani

Dr Renny Rochani

Investigator

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta

Dr Idris F Sulaiman

Dr Idris F. Sulaiman

Investigator

National Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence (NEVCE)

Associated Researchers

Dr Budi Yulianto
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Dr Pringgo Widyo Laksono
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Dr Tech Sholihin As'ad
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Dr Tech Rahmi Andarini
UMN
Mr Ilyas Taufiqurrohman
ICLEI
Dr Rislima Sitompul
BRIN
Mr Selamet Daroyni
ICLEI
Ms Katelyn Purnell
EV Energi Pty Ltd
Dr Jose Zapata
ITP Renewables Pty Ltd
Farhan Shahriar
University of Canberra

Research Locations & Keywords

Focus Areas · 2024–25

Field & Collaboration Sites

Indonesia · Australia

  • Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
    Urban bus terminals · depot planning
  • Jakarta
    Policy, stakeholder engagement, air quality
  • Australian Capital Territory
    Modelling, analytics, partnerships
  • Sydney, NSW
    Industry collaboration & validation

Keywords & Themes

Energy Operations Built Environment Equity
Solar PV Battery energy storage Waste-to-energy
Electric bus route simulation Depot charging management
Building energy efficiency Thermal & noise comfort Air quality monitoring (PM, carbon, nitrates)
GEDSI Inclusive design

Research Updates

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Latest Outputs

Peer & Tech Reports
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Decarbonisation Pathways for Indonesia’s Buses Infrastructure Poster
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UCST0365 Koneksi Flyer DIGITAL
Updated · 540 KB
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