About GSMS
A learned society for green and sustainable materials, based in Lampung.
Founded in 2023 by researchers at Institut Teknologi Sumatera and registered as a non-profit association (perkumpulan) on 4 January 2024, GSMS connects Indonesian materials research with the wider world.
Vision
A leading organisation in promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable materials
Connecting researchers, engineers and professionals worldwide for a greener future.
Mission
Research, platform, advocacy, capacity
Promoting research and development of sustainable materials, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, advocating supportive policies, and building capacity through education and training.
History
From a research group at ITERA to a registered society
GSMS grew out of the need to unify sustainable materials research across Indonesia. The Society is headquartered at Gedung Labtek 5, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Bandar Lampung.
- 2023
Founding group forms at Institut Teknologi Sumatera
Researchers and academics agree to build a society for green and sustainable materials to unify efforts across Indonesia.
- Dec 2023
Notarial deed No. 03
Deed of establishment signed on 11 December 2023 before notary R. Dewi Agung, S.H., M.Kn.
- Jan 2024
Registered as a legal association
SK Kemenkumham No. AHU-0000038.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2024, issued 4 January 2024.
- 2024
Greensusmater begins publishing
The Society’s first open-access journal (e-ISSN 3047-910X).
- Apr 2026
Two new journals
Green and Sustainable Environments publishes its inaugural issue; Green and Sustainable Membranes opens for submissions.
Strategic objectives
As set out in the Society constitution (AD/ART)
Research and development
Promote research and development of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials.
Collaboration
Provide a platform for scientists, engineers and professionals to collaborate and share knowledge.
Advocacy
Advocate policies and practices that support sustainable materials in industry and society.
Education and training
Support education and training to build capacity in sustainable materials science.
Governance
Full organizational structure →Rapat Umum Anggota
General assembly, the highest decision-making body of the Society.
Pengurus
Board of directors: Ketua, Wakil Ketua, Sekretaris, Bendahara. Day-to-day management and strategic direction.
Pengawas
Supervisory board overseeing governance, compliance and organizational integrity.
Komite
Working groups for specific programs and initiatives.
Board, period 2023 to present
-
Aditya Rianjanu Ketua (Chair) -
Tarmizi Taher Wakil Ketua (Vice Chair) - Sena Maulana Sekretaris (Secretary)
- Hadi Teguh Yudistira Bendahara (Treasurer)
- Khairurrijal Ketua Pengawas (Chief Supervisor)
Legal registration
Constitution and legal documents
GSMS is governed by its Anggaran Dasar dan Anggaran Rumah Tangga (AD/ART), founded on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution, with decisions taken by deliberation for consensus.
Read the constitution summary →| Organisation name | Green and Sustainable Materials Society (GSMS) |
| Legal form | Perkumpulan (association), non-profit |
| SK Kemenkumham | No. AHU-0000038.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2024 |
| Date of registration | 4 January 2024 |
| Notarial deed | No. 03, 11 December 2023, R. Dewi Agung, S.H., M.Kn. |
| Domicile | Kota Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia |
Founding membership
Join us in advancing sustainable materials.
Your first year is free. Open to researchers, practitioners and students anywhere.