Our Expert Team
Our Founder: Leading Innovation in Water Independence
Budi Mulyo
Founder & Lead Project Manager
Founder of PT IKAN and aQuademy, Budi leads the team’s strategic direction, system integration, and XPRIZE coordination. Based in Seattle, he connects international partners to advance renewable desalination innovation.
Mego Mulyo
Engineering Coordinator
A Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing) with expertise in mechanical design, prototyping, and fabrication, Mego ensures the technical development and precision of the aQuaSolis desalination system.
Jitu Mulyo
Operations & Procurement
Responsible for local coordination, supplier relations, and logistics, Jitu manages on-ground operations in Indonesia, ensuring smooth execution of pilot projects and supply chains for PT IKAN.
Kombiner Butar Butar
Civil servant at the Jakarta Provincial Government
Kombiner has experience in community development and administrative governance, contributing to local initiatives in Kepulauan Seribu.
Fatrian Rubiansyah Rusydy
R&D and Data Validation
A Chemical Engineer focused on water and energy systems, Fatrian leads data analysis, field testing, and scientific reporting for the XPRIZE project, ensuring accuracy and technical credibility.
Iwan Kristiawan
Prototyping & Fabrication
Specializing in mechanical assembly and system prototyping, Iwan contributes hands-on expertise to the design and construction of aQuaSolis components for field testing and local adaptation.
Chellocia Lyenry Virencia
Marketing & Business Operations Coordinator
Supports aQuademy’s marketing and daily business management, handling paperwork, coordination, and outreach to keep operations running smoothly
Our Mission
At aQuademy, we unite engineers, scientists, and innovators under PT IKAN to advance renewable desalination technology. As a Qualified XPRIZE Water Scarcity Team, we’re creating solar-powered, zero-carbon water solutions that bring sustainable freshwater access and water independence to island and coastal communities.