CV

Curriculum Vitae

Fransiskus Litani Santoso

Education

10/2025 - 04/2029 | Technical University of Darmstadt

• Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Applied Geosciences
• Specialization in Geothermal Science and Technology
• Dissertation: to be decided

04/2025 - 03/2028 | Technical University of Darmstadt

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Technology and Philosophy
• Specialization in Philosophy of Science
• Master's thesis: to be decided

10/2022 - 03/2025 | Technical University of Darmstadt

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Geosciences
• Specialization in Applied Geology (Geothermal Energy, Engineering Geology, Sedimentology, Hydrogeology)
• Final GPA: 1.26/1.00 very good with "Honours" (German grading system)
• Master's thesis: "Thermo-Hydraulic Modeling of the Northern Upper Rhine Graben using OpenGeoSys" (Grade: 1.0/1.0 perfect)

08/2023 - 12/2023 | Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland)

• Exchange studies at the Faculty of Earth Sciences (Geology, MS)
• Specialization in Geothermal Energy

10/2019 - 08/2022 | Friedrich Schiller University Jena

• Bachelor of Science (M.Sc.) in Geosciences
• Specialization in Geophysics
• Final GPA: 1.5/1.0 very good (German grading system)
• Bachelor's thesis: "A 3D subsurface model of the Moxa Geodynamic Observatory constructed with GemPy based on geophysical and structural geological data" (written in German) (Grade: 1.5/1.0 very good)
• Final project: "2D geoelectric measurements east of the Moxa Geodynamic Observatory and inversion with pyGIMLi" (written in German) (Grade: 1.3/1.0)

Work Experiences

since 05/2025 | Technical University of Darmstadt (in cooperation with GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences)

• Scientific researcher in the Working Group of Geothermal Science and Technology
• Projects involved:
• ConvEx (11/2025-11/2028): Integrated exploration methods for mapping of hydrothermal convection cells as target structures for deep geothermal development
• AMPEDEK 2 (01/2025-12/2027): Atlas of Mineralogical and Petrophysical Properties of German Crystalline Host Rocks - Phase 2

12/2024 - 05/2025 | Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ

• Student assistant in the Section of Geothermal System Analysis in the Department of Environmental Informatics
• Main task: 3D geological modeling with Petrel and simulation of geothermal systems with OpenGeoSys

01/2024 - 10/2024 | GeoAlto GmbH

• Intern and student assistant
• Topics: Shallow geothermal energy, borehole heat exchangers, groundwater utilization, district heating, monitoring
• Assistance in feasibility studies and geotechnical site assessments for shallow geothermal energy development
• Assistance in geothermal drilling and development work in Germany

10/2022 - 02/2025 | Technical University of Darmstadt

• Student assistant in the Working Group of Geothermal Science and Technology and in the Working Group of Applied Sedimentary Geology
• Teaching assistant for module "Geology I: Exercises in Classification of Rocks and Minerals" in WiSe 2024/2025
• Analyzing drilling mud and geophysical data of the SKEWs project (Seasonal Crystalline Borehole Thermal Energy Storage)

10/2020 - 07/2022 | Friedrich Schiller University Jena

• Student assistant at the Institute of Geosciences
• Tecahing assistant for module "Geophysics 1: Seismic and Gravimetry" in SuSe 2022
• Teaching assistant for module "Introduction to Geosciences" in WiSe 2020/2021 and 2021/2022
• Laboratory assistant in the Structural Geology Laboratory in SuSe 2021

02/2022 - 04/2022 | Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research - AWI

• Internship in the Working Group of Geophysics
• Analyzing Ocean-Bottom Seismometers (OBS) data of the SEAMSTRESS project in Svalbard, Norway
• Evaluating Probabilistic Power Spectral Density (PPSD) and spectograms using ObsPy
• Creating maps using Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)

12/2016 - 01/2022 | BPK Penabur 1 High School

• Tutor in Science Club Jenjang (SCJ)
• Field: Earth Sciences (Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy)

Social Engagements and Organizations

since 01/2022 | The German Geological Society & Geological Association (DGGV)

• Passive member

since 10/2016 | Indonesian Earth Science Olympiad Team (Tim Olimpiade Ilmu Kebumian Indonesia - TOIKI)

• Member, teaching volunteer

12/2017 - 10/2024 | Geoscience Q&A

• Co-founder, Content Creator (2017 - 2024), Leader (2020 - 2021), Vice Leader (2017 - 2018)
• Creating contents about Geosciences in Instagram (@kebumian.qna) with more than 30,000 followers
• Organizing events, seminars, and competitions

10/2016 - 08/2023 | Provincial Education Office for the Special Capital Region (DKI) of Jakarta

• Teaching volunteer
• Teaching in schools for the preparation of National Science Olympiad in Earth Sciences (OSN tingkat nasional bidang Kebumian)

Achievements

• 10/2022 - 03/2025: Scholarship awardee of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung at Technical University of Darmstadt
• 08/2023 - 12/2023: Scholarship awardee of Erasmus+ for exchange studies at University of Iceland
• 09/2020 - 09/2022: Scholarship awardee of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
• 08/2017: Silver medal at International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2017 in Core d'Azur, France
• 07/2016: 2nd place at Geography and Geoscience Olympiad Bandung Institute of Technology (OGG-ITB) 2016 in Bandung, Indonesia
• 05/2016: Silver medal at National Science Olympiad (OSN) 2016 in Palembang, Indonesia
• 04/2016: 1st place at City Science Olympiad (OSN-K) 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia
• 02/2015: 2nd place at City Science Olympiad (OSN-K) 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia

Publications

• Thomas, A.S., Santoso, A., Santoso, F.L., & Lie, S.L. (2025). Divine Wisdom and Earthly Depths: A Theological and Geological Exegesis of Ancient Vertical Mining in Job 28:1-11. Jurnal Jaffray, 23(1), 58-79. https://doi.org/10.25278/jj.v23i1.1009
• Santoso, F.L. (2025). Thermo-Hydraulic Modeling of the Northern Upper Rhine Graben using OpenGeoSys [Master's Thesis]. Darmstadt: Technical University of Darmstadt.
• Santoso, F.L. (2022). Ein 3D Untergrundmodell des Geodynamischen Observatoriums Moxa konstruiert mit GemPy auf der Grundlage geophysikalischer und strukturgeologischer Daten [Bachelor's Thesis]. Jena: Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
• Santoso, F.L. (2022). 2D-Geoelektrische Messungen östlich des Geodynamischen Observatoriums Moxa und Inversion mit pyGIMLi [Final Project]. Jena: Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

Modules taken during Studies

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Technology and Philosophy at Technical University of Darmstadt
• 1st Semester (20 ECTS):
• Introduction to Philosophy: Action and Comprehension (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to the Philosophy of Technology (5 ECTS)
• Interpretation, Knowledge and Understanding: Basic Concepts of Hermeneutics (5 ECTS)
• Basic Texts of Modern Philosophy of Science (5 ECTS)
• 2nd Semester (35 ECTS, on going WiSe 2025/2026):
• Introduction to Philosophy: Methods and Concepts (5 ECTS)
• Criticising the Ideal of Value-free Science (5 ECTS)
• John Dewey: The Public and its Problems (5 ECTS)
• Hannah Arendt among the Philosophers (5 ECTS)
• Philosophical-ethical Questions in Biology (5 ECTS) 
• Introduction to Methodology in Political Science and the Philosophy of Science (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Sociology and Basic Concepts (5 ECTS)
• 3rd Semester (to be decided):
• to be decided

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Geosciences at Technical University of Darmstadt
• 1st Semester (35 ECTS):
• Engineering Geology I: Basic Principles & Field and Lab Course (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Geology II: Exploration & Field and Lab Course (5 ECTS)
• Geothermal Energy II: Deep Systems, Exploration, and Reservoir Technologies (5 ECTS)
• Regional Geology: Geology of Central Europe (5 ECTS)
• Geoinformation Systems II (GIS II): ArcGIS Pro (3 ECTS)
• Geoinformation Systems III (GIS III): 3D Tools for Geosciences with SKUA-GOCAD (3 ECTS)
• Earth System Research (3 ECTS)
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (5 ECTS)
• 2nd Semester (32 ECTS):
• Engineering Geology III: Rock Mechanics & Field and Lab Course (5 ECTS)
• Engineering Geophysics: Field Course Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) (3 ECTS)
• Geothermal Energy III: Analytical and Numerical Calculation Methods (5 ECTS)
• Sedimentary Geology II: Basin Analysis & Field Course Sequence Stratigraphy (5 ECTS)
• Sedimentary Geology III: Sedimentary Petrography and Provenance Analysis & Microscopy of Sandstones and Carbonates (5 ECTS)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) (3 ECTS)
• Groundwater Modeling: Introduction to Groundwater Modeling with MODFLOW (3 ECTS)
• Writing Academic Texts (3 ECTS)
• 3rd Semester (42.5 ETS):
• Introduction to the Geology of Iceland (10 ECTS)
• Geothermal Energy (7.5 ECTS)
• Volcanology (7.5 ECTS)
• Geothermal Wells (7.5 ECTS)
• The Arctic Circle (4 ECTS)
• Geohydraulics and Well Construction (6 ECTS)
• 4th Semester (15 ECTS):
• Hydrogeology II: Non-stationary Systems & Field and Lab Course (5 ECTS)
• Practical Field Course of Applied Geology (10 ECTS)
• Internship at GeoAlto GmbH (0 ECTS)
• 5th Semester (39 ECTS):
• Sedimentary Geology V: Erosion Processes and Methods (5 ECTS)
• Applied Geosciences Colloquium, Research Concept & Research Seminar (4 ECTS)
• Master's Thesis & Defense (30 ECTS)

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geosciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
• 1st Semester (30 ECTS):
• Introduction to Geosciences (9 ECTS)
• Introduction to Geological Maps (6 ECTS)
• Experimental Physics I (8 ECTS)
• Mathematics for Material Scientists and Geoscientists I (7 ECTS)
• 2nd Semester (36 ECTS):
• Surface Processes: Exogenous Dynamics and Historical Geology (7 ECTS)
• Applied Geology (5 ECTS)
• General Mineralogy and Crystallography (5 ECTS)
• Experimental Physics II (8 ECTS)
• Physics Lab for Material Scientists and Geoscientists  (4 ECTS)
• Mathematics for Material Scientists and Geoscientists II (7 ECTS)
• 3rd Semester (31 ECTS):
• Hydrogeology I (3 ECTS)
• Geophysics II: Geo-Electrics and Magnetics (6 ECTS)
• Rock-Forming Minerals I (3 ECTS)
• Data Processing and Programming in Geosciences (6 ECTS)
• Physical Chemistry (6 ECTS)
• Mathematics for Material Scientists and Geoscientists III (7 ECTS)
• 4th Semester (31 ECTS):
• Geophysics I: Seismics and Gravimetry (6 ECTS)
• Hydrogeology II (3 ECTS)
• Rock-Forming Minerals II (3 ECTS)
• Good Scientific Practice and Scientific Conduct (3 ECTS)
• Structural Geology (6 ECTS)
• Exploration Geophysics (6 ECTS)
• Mathematical Methods of Physics (4 ECTS)
• 5th Semester (24 ECTS):
• Borehole Geology and Groundwater Exploration (6 ECTS)
• Tectonics and Seismology (6 ECTS)
• Geological Remote Sensing and GIS (6 ECTS)
• Geothermics (6 ECTS)
• 6th Semester (34 ECTS):
• Technical Thermodynamics and Physics of Renewable Energies (4 ECTS)
• Internship at Alfred Wegener Institute (8 ECTS)
• Geoscientific Project Module (10 ECTS)
• Bachelor's Thesis (12 ECTS)