Research and Technology - MTIC AWARD 2012 Beauty and Health Innovation Concept Based on Environmentally Friendly

Indonesia's richness in natural resources are a great advantage for beauty and health industry. At Martha Tilaar Group, we believe that science, technology and local wisdom are the best combination in creating natural health and beauty product. Hence, an ongoing collaboration with academics, private business and government are inevitable.

Therefore, Martha Tilaar Innovation Center (MTIC) and Ministry of Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia presents RISTEK-MTIC Award 2012 themed Natural Ingredients Research-Based on Environmentally Friendly Concept For Beauty and Health. RISTEK-MTIC Award 2012 is a prestigious award of appreciation for researches and writings on utilizing Indonesia's natural resources. The award was given in 3 categories: Researchers, Public and Journalist.

The Awarding Ceremony

Papers on research and writings were submitted for direct assessment from competent figures in their respective fields, they are experts from Martha Tilaar Group, University of Indonesia, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology, and the Ministry of Research and Technology which is represented by staff Expert Health and Medicine Prof. Dr. Ir. Amin Soebandrio.

Researchers category First Prize Rp.50.000.000,- won by Enos Tangke Arung Ph.D from the University of East Kalimantan. Public category First Prize Rp.5.000.000,- won by Dwi Nugraheni Wiayantani of Jakarta. Special award for the category of Journalists achieved by Afrizal from Tribun Pekanbaru daily newspaper. He is entitled for Rp.5.000.000,-.

The awarding ceremony itself was held at the peak celebration of the Day of National Technology Resurrection (HAKTEKNAS) in Sabuga, Bandung, West Java (11/08). With each award for the winners presented by Dr. Martha Tilaar (Founder & Chairwoman of Martha Tilaar Group) herself.



Research and Technology-MTIC Award 2012 Winners

Researchers Category Winners:

I. Name: Enos Tangke Arung, Ph.D

Institution: University Mulawarman, East Kalimantan

Title of Paper: Validation Albida Blume Callicarpa Leaf, Herbal Ingredients in Cold Powder Dayak tribe East Kalimantan as Skin Lightening Ingredients


II. Name: Dodi Darmakusuma, S.Si, M.Si

Institution: University of Nusa Cendana

Title of Paper: Development of Some Indonesian Traditional Cosmetic Plant Extracts as Active Ingredients Anti-photoaging Candidate


III. Name: Dr. Irmanida Batubara

Institution: Bogor Agricultural University

Title of Paper: Inhalation of Essential Oils Bangle (Zinger purpureum) for Slimming


General Category Winners:

I. Name: Dwi Nugraheni Widayanti

Occupation: Housewife

Address: Jakarta

Writing Title: Secang Bark Create Smooth Skin


II. Name: Siti Raudoh

Occupation: Student

Address: Bogor, West Java

Title Writing: Pedada Fruit: Natural Resources Vitamin Rich as a Source of Antioxidant


III. Name: Ika Sari Sri Suharyanti

Occupation: Employee

Address: Banyumas, East Java

Title Writing: From the Most Good for the Best


Journalists Category Winners:

Name: Afrizal

Address: Pekanbaru

Title Writing: From Indonesian Nature For Indonesian Women