Hilman Fathoni

Hilman Fathoni is a Research Fellow in the Department of Human Geography Anthrop & Devel Studies at Monash University's School of Social Sciences. His work focuses on energy justice, development studies, and the sociopolitical dimensions of energy systems in Indonesia. He holds a Doctorate by Research.

Research interests include the intersection of energy policy, social justice, and state-making in postcolonial contexts. He examines issues such as renewable energy adoption barriers, rural electrification inequities, and the legacy of colonial infrastructure in shaping modern energy landscapes.

His publications analyze contested energy transitions, including solar adoption challenges and the politicization of last-mile electrification. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his scholarship critically engages with development disparities and grassroots resistance to energy projects.