Jakarta, June 30, 2026, the Management Science Doctoral Program has once again produced a new doctor after Paul Patar Maruli Butarbutar successfully defended his dissertation in the Open Doctoral Promotion Defense held on Tuesday (30/6/2026) at 13.00 WIB.

In the session, Paul presented the results of his research entitled “Development of Governance for the Implementation and Establishment of PTBAE-PU in the Electricity Generation Subsector in Indonesia.” This research is concentrated in Sustainable Development (Susdev) and contributes to the development of governance in the national electricity sector amidst the demands of energy transition and sustainable development.

The doctoral promotion hearing was led by Prof. Dr. Yolanda Masnita Siagian, MM, CIRR, CMA, CPM as Chief Examiner, with Dr. Husna Leila Yusran, MM, CMA, CPMA as Secretary. The promoter team consisted of Prof. Dr. Eleonora Sofilda, M.Si as Promoter and Prof. Muhammad Zilal Hamzah, Ph.D as Co-Promoter.

In addition, the examining team also involved Dr. Dini Hariyanti, ME, Dr. Soeharjoto, M.Si, and Dr. Teddy Poernama, M.IKom as External Examiners. The proceedings were documented by Dr. Ellyana, the note-taker.

Paul Patar Maruli Butarbutar’s research focuses on developing governance for the implementation and establishment of PTBAE-PU in the power generation subsector in Indonesia. The study is expected to provide scientific recommendations for regulators, industry players, and stakeholders in improving governance effectiveness, strengthening regulatory certainty, and supporting the acceleration of the energy sector’s transformation toward a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable system.

The successful defense of this dissertation demonstrates the professor’s dedication to producing scientific work relevant to national development challenges, particularly in the areas of energy and electricity sector governance. The research findings are expected to not only enrich the scientific repertoire of management knowledge but also serve as a reference for the government, academics, and practitioners in formulating strategic policies for the development of power plants in Indonesia.

With the addition of these new doctors, it is hoped that more research will be able to answer real problems in society through innovative scientific approaches and contribute to sustainable national economic and energy development.