SUSTEC X 15th ITB INTERNATIONAL GEOTHERMAL WORKSHOP 2026 

The SQUID-TEM Breakthrough: Cutting-Edge Tools for Accelerated Geothermal Growth

Join SUSTEC at IIGW 2026 for an exclusive short course highlighting the application of SQUID-TEM technology in geothermal exploration and development. This session is designed to introduce participants to one of the most advanced geophysical approaches for subsurface investigation, offering valuable insight into how innovative tools can support faster, more accurate, and more efficient geothermal growth. 

The course will cover key topics ranging from the characteristics of superconducting quantum magnetic sensors and the fundamentals of the Transient Electromagnetic Method (TEM), to measurement targets, transmitter and receiver settings, and noise reduction techniques. Participants will also explore the correct approach to inversion analysis, survey operations, and selected case studies that demonstrate the practical implementation of SQUID-TEM technology in the field. 

Beyond technical understanding, the session will also discuss the significance and future potential of integrated analysis, as well as the environmental and biological impacts related to the technology. Delivered by instructors from SUSTEC, this program is intended for professionals, researchers, and students who are eager to broaden their perspective on emerging technologies for the geothermal industry. 

INSTRUCTORS 

Instructors will deliver the short course from SUSTEC. 
1. Muhammad Abiyyu (Senior Staff / Chief of BizDev for Indonesia of SUSTEC Japan )

Muhammad Abiyyu is a Senior Staff and Chief of Business Development for Indonesia at SUSTEC Japan. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, and has contributed to global SUSTEM data acquisition operations across West Asia, South East Asia, and East Asia. He also served as Lead Electrical Engineer for in-house prototyping and product development of the SUSTEM system, while spearheading business development and strategic outreach efforts for the Indonesian market. 

2. Tsunehiro Hato (CEO,Co-Founder of SUSTEC Japan )

He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan, and is a lead researcher in High-Temperature Superconductor (HTS) digital circuit projects. He is also a Subject Matter Expert in superconductivity applications, with expertise spanning system design, cooling technology, particularly cryogenics, and applied earth science. In addition, he has spearheaded the development of advanced sensors and specialized equipment for resource exploration. 

OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this short course, the main objectives are for participants to: 

  1. Identify core SUSTEM components and master the best practices for field deployment  
  1. Determine the specific scenarios where SUSTEM provides the most value, particularly in high-noise environments where traditional MT struggles. 
  1. Optimize survey designs and sensor arrangements to effectively mitigate technical noise and maximize exploration depth. 
  1. Select the most accurate inversion models by evaluating how SUSTEM data can complement or enhance existing MT datasets. 

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

  1. Explain why measuring magnetic flux directly with SQUID sensors provides deeper, clearer data than traditional induction coils. 
  1. Use SUSTEM to "fill the gaps" where traditional Magnetotellurics (MT) fail, significantly accelerating geothermal development. 
  1. Plan and execute SUSTEM deployment in field.
  1. Visualize application scenarios to better plan and formulate exploration projects from start to finish. 

COURSE OUTLINE: 

The following outline is a preliminary structure proposed by SUSTEC: 

  1. Characteristics of Superconducting Quantum Magnetic Sensors  
  1. Transient Electromagnetic Method (TEM Method)  
  1. Measurement Targets and Transmitter/Receiver Settings  
  1. Noise Reduction  
  1. Correct Approach to Inversion Analysis  
  1. Survey Operations  
  1. Survey Case Studies  
  1. Significance and Potential of Integrated Analysis  
  1. Environmental and Biological Impacts 

*The outline may be subject to adjustment based on further discussion. * 

 RUNDOWN: 

Time Activity 
08:30 – 09:30 First Session 
09:30 – 09:40 Coffee Break 1 
09:40 – 10:30 Second Session 
10:30 – 10:40 Coffee Break 2 
10:40 – 11:30 Third Session 
13:30 – 13:45 Short Video 
13:45 – 15:00 Hands-on & Experience 
*tentative agenda 

Registration: https://workshop.geothermal.itb.ac.id/2026/registration/

Price 
Local Participants 
- Local Company: IDR 750,000 
- Local Univ./Gov./Public: IDR 650,000 
- Local Student: IDR 500,000 

Overseas Participants 
- Overseas Company: USD 50
- Overseas Univ./Gov./Public: USD 45
- Overseas Student: USD 30

Contact Person:  

Rezki (+6285823522117)
Akbar (+6282144880227)
Hussein (+6285161862399)