Bambang Riyanto is an Associate Professor specializing in aquatic gel materials and sustainable biomaterial engineering, with a strong research focus on the development of cellulose- and polysaccharide-based aerogels derived from marine and seaweed resources. 

A significant contribution of his work is the development of seaweed cellulose aerogels as sustainable active packaging components, particularly for smoked and high-risk food products. These aerogel systems are engineered to function as adsorptive and protective matrices, capable of reducing undesirable compounds (such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocar, PAHs), regulating moisture, and extending product shelf life without direct chemical intervention. This approach supports the transition from passive packaging toward smart and active base packaging technologies aligned with global sustainability goals.

Riyanto’s current scientific direction focuses on next-generation seaweed-derived aerogel platforms, integrating material performance, food safety, and circular bioeconomy principles. By valorizing marine biomass and processing by-products, his work contributes to the development of environmentally responsible, high-value functional materials that bridge fundamental gel science with real-world industrial applications.