
Andri Hendrizal
Lecturer, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Riau · PhD Candidate (by Research), Universiti Malaya
About
Andri Hendrizal is a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Riau, and a PhD candidate (by Research) at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Universiti Malaya. His work sits at the intersection of mangrove ecology, blue carbon, and local ecological knowledge, combining long-term field monitoring in Riau’s coastal mangroves with remote sensing, GIS, and drone-based mapping. Between 2023 and 2024 he served as an Ocean Account Research and Engagement Consultant for World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, and his research has been supported by grants from Universitas Riau and Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
Recent international engagement includes a research consultancy with World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia and fellowships with the East-West Center (USA) and University of Sopron (Hungary).
Research Focus
Mangrove Ecology
Structure, dynamics, and monitoring of mangrove ecosystems in Sumatra.
Blue Carbon
Carbon stock assessment and the climate mitigation potential of coastal wetlands.
Local Ecological Knowledge
Documenting and integrating community knowledge into mangrove management.
His research combines blue carbon science with local ecological knowledge to inform community-grounded mangrove management across Riau’s coastal districts.
Recent Publications
Behavioral Response of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) to the Folding Traps
Riska Fatmawati, Romie Jhonnerie, Nofrizal, Dhita Widhiastika, Andri Hendrizal, Eko Prianto, Yossi Oktorini
Marine Fisheries Journal of Marine Fisheries Technology and Management · 2026
Iffa Ichwani Putri, Nurkhairo Hidayati, Ummi Kalsum, Suryanti Suryanti, Nurul Fauziah, Sepita Ferazona, Andri Hendrizal, Wiwit Yuli Lestari
JURNAL Kajian Pendidikan IPA · 2026
Inventory of Mangrove Types and Economic Potential Analysis through Mangrove Based Products
Andri Hendrizal, Riska Fatmawati, Rina D'rita Sibagariang, Firdaus LN
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries · 2026