Sita Rahmani

Dr. Sita Rahmani is a Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore, where she focuses on energy governance, low-carbon development, and renewable energy transitions. She joined in June 2023 after serving as a Research Fellow at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Her work includes research assistance on urban planning projects funded by international and Indonesian governmental agencies.

Education:

• M.Eng and PhD in Environmental Planning and Policy Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
• B.Eng in Urban and Regional Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Research Interests:

• Energy governance and policy dynamics
• Social implications of energy systems
• Low-carbon transition strategies
• Regional development in Southeast Asia

Rahmani's recent publications emphasize community-scale renewable energy systems in Indonesia, particularly solar water pumping. Her work analyzes sustainability governance, socio-economic impacts, and post-implementation challenges, reflecting a consistent focus on participatory approaches in rural development.