Dr. Rina Ratnasih Purnamahati

Associate Professor in Ecology and Biosystematics	Institut Teknologi Bandung	2012
Doctorate (Biology)	The University of Newcastle, Australia	2006
Master (Biology)	Institut Teknologi Bandung	1990
Master (Science)	The University of Newcastle, Australia	1997
Bachelor (Biology)	Institut Teknologi Bandung	1983

1. Utilization MATK and rbcL gene markers for the identification of Amorphophallus spp. in Mount Tanggamus Region, Lampung for conservation of endangered species in Indonesia. 2013. Funded by Institut Teknologi Bandung.
2. Development of community-based environmental for biodiversity conservation in protected areas of Mount Masigit Kareumbi, Cicalengka, West Java. 2013. Funded by Institut Teknologi Bandung.
3. Flora and fauna expedition in Bukit Barisan. 2011. Funded by Institut Teknologi Bandung
4. 2006-2007 Oil content of  Azadirachta indica ,  Terminalia catappa and  Cerbera odollam from three different areas. Plant Sciences and Biotechnology Research Group. Institut Teknologi Bandung.
5. 2005-2006 Bioprospecting of Indonesia’s potential plants for biofuel. Plant Sciences and Biotechnology Research Group. Institut TeknologiBandung.
6. Somatik embryogenesis (1999-2004)

1. Iriawati, R.R. Irwanto . Oil content of fruit and seed tissues of Winged Bean ( Psochocarpus tetragronolobus L.). Special Proceedings of SITH-IAB Joint Seminar on Partnership & Networnces & in Life Sciences & Technology. 22 February 2012, ITB.
2. Xin-DingWang, Kim E. Nolan, Rina R. Irwanto , Michael B. Sheahan and Ray J. Rose. 2011. Ontogeny of embryogenic callus in Medicago truncatula : the fate of the pluripotent and totipotent stem cells. Annals of Botany 107: 599–609, 2011

1. Expedition in Bukit Barisan (Nature conservation in Indonesia). 2011. Jawa Pos. Surabaya

1. Dikayani, S.N.B. Widiyanto, E. Marwani & R.R.P . Irwanto . 2013. The influence of plant growth regulators on callus induction in vitro culture development of Ruwolfia serpentina Benth Ex Kurz. International Seminar on Tropical Bioresources for Sustainable Bioindustry. ITB Bandung, 30–31 October 2013.
2. Rina Ratnasih Purnamahati Irwanto , Humaira Safitri Andari, Ardha Apriyanto, Sony Suhandono . 2013. The utilization of DNA markers, rbc L and mat K to identify the population of Amorphophallus on Tanggamus Mountain, Lampung . International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Bogor, 27-31 August 2013
3. Lestari, G.D. and Irwanto , R. R . 2013. Planning of seaweed cultivation, Eucheuma cottonii to support sustained development of sentra minapolitan in District Serang, B anten Province . International Seminar on Tropical Bioresources for Sustainable Bioindustry. ITB Bandung
4. Rina Ratnasih Purnamahati Irwanto & Arief Hamidi. 2013. Bioprospect of Croton tiglium L . and Ricinus communis L . as a source material for biodiesel. International Seminar on Tropical Bioresources for Sustainable Bioindustry. ITB Bandung
5. Irwanto, R. R. , Muthia, H.L and Arief Hamidi. The composition of essential oils in ginger ( Zingiber officinale var rubrum) . Proceedings of IAB Women in Science International Symposium, 7 May 2012. Selangor Malaysia
6. Rina Ratnasih Purnamahati Irwanto , Arief Hamidi & Andri Irawan. 2012. Bukit Barisan expedition 2011: existing conditions of the flora and fauna in Sumatera. 4th. International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS 2012). Bandung, 8-9 November 2012.

1. Nolan, K.E.,  Irwanto, R.R , Rose, R.J. 2003. Auxin-up regulated  MtSERK1 Expression in both  Medicago truncatula root-forming and embryonic cultures.  Plant Physiology 133: 218-230
2. Irwanto, RR. 2003. Cellular regulation of somatic embryogenesis in  Medicago truncatula . The Inaugeral Retreat for the ARC Centre of Excellence foar Integrative Legume Research. Moreton Bay Research Station North Stradbroke Island. 27 th February to 2 nd March 2003.
3. Nolan, K.E., Irwanto, RR., Saeed, N.A., Sheahan, M.B., McCurdy, D.W., Rose, R.J. 2002. The use of in vitro cellular of Medicago truncatula to study gene expression in meristem development and stress; 2002; First Australian Medicago truncatula Workshop Rottnest Island, Perth, West Australia. 10th-13th November 2002.
4. Irwanto, RR., Rose, RJ. 2002. Investigation into genotypic differences between high and low regenerability lines of Medicago truncatula cv Jemalong; 2002; Poster Combio 2002. Sydney, Australia
5. Nolan, K.E., Irwanto, R.R., Saeed, N.A., Sheahan, M.B., McCurdy, D.W., Rose, R.J. 2002. The use of in vitro cellular of Medicago truncatula to study gene expression in meristem development and stress; 2002First Australian Medicago truncatula Workshop Rottnest Island, Perth, West Australia. 10th-13th November 2002
6. Nolan, K.E., Irwanto, R.R, Rose, R.J. 2003. Auxin-up regulated MtSERK1 Expression in both Medicago truncatula root-forming and embryonic cultures; 2003; Plant Physiology 133: 218-230
7. Irwanto, RR. 2003. Cellular regulation of somatic embryogenesis in Medicago truncatula. The Inaugeral Retreat for the ARC Centre of Excellence foar Integrative Legume Research; 2003; Moreton Bay Research Station North Stradbroke Island. 27th February to 2nd March 2003.
8. Romaidi, Irwanto, R.R. dan Dasuki, U.A. 2005. Pemanfaatan tumbuhan untuk pasca melahirkan di Kabupaten Pamekasan Madura; 2005; Lokakarya, seminar nasional dan kongres penggalang Taksonomi Tumbuhan Indonesia, Bandung 17-19 November 2005.
9. Nolan, K.E.;  Irwanto, R.R . William, E.M; Dibley, S.J. Rose, R.J. 2001. Workshop on  Medicago truncatula . Hormone response and stress response gene in the very early culture phase of  Medica . go truncatula regeneration. University Of Wisconsin, U.S. A. 7 th -10 th July 2001
10. Nolan, K.E.,  Irwanto, R.R . William, E.M; Dibley, S.J. Rose, R.J. 2001. Hormone response and stress response gene in the very early culture phase of  Medicago truncatula regeneration. ComBio. Conference. Canberra, Australia (Sym no 45-04).
11. Rose, R.J; Nolan, K.E.;  Irwanto, R.R . 2000. Investigation of the expression of two kinase genes during the induction of somatic embryogenesis from  Medicago truncatula Jemalong 2HA. 6 th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology. Quebec, Canada. (Poster)
12. Irwanto, RRP . 2000.  Displospora DC. Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA) 16 (Stimulants): 127-128. Bakhuys Publisher, Leiden
13. Irwanto, RRP . 2000.  Discospermum singulare (Korth.)O. Kuntze. Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA) 16 (Stimulants): 128. Bakhuys Publisher, Leiden
14. Rina Ratnasih Irwanto , Trimurti H. Wardini. 2000. Pembentukan sel-sel pigmen sebagai visual indikator kematangan fisiologis biji jagung (Zea mays). Laporan Penelitian SPP/DPP ITB no 19700699.
15. Irwanto, RRP . 2001.  Polygala L. Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA) (medicinal & poisonous 2). 12 (2): 445-449. eds J.L.C.H. van Valkenburg & N Bunyapraphatsara. Bakhuys Publisher, Leiden
16. Irwanto, RRP . 2001.  Polygonum aviculare L. Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA) 12 (2) (medicinal & poisonous 2). J.L.C.H. van Valkenburg & N Bunyapraphatsara. p. 449-451Bakhuys Publisher, Leiden
17. Irwanto, RRP. 2001.  Ruta L. Plant Resources of South East Asia (PROSEA) 12 (2) (Medicinal & Poisonous 2). J.L.C.H. van Valkenburg & N Bunyapraphatsara. p. 449-451. Bakhuys Publisher, Leiden