Nabil Satria Faradis

Cambridge Doctoral Researcher | Future Technology & Innovation Policy (Quantum & Deep Tech) | Sustainable Development & Business Model Innovation | Former Ministerial Expert Team (Indonesia) | FCPS AMIMechE MInstP

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

About

Muhammad Nabil Satria Faradis (Nabil) is a doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge, specialising in technology management and business model innovation. His work sits at one intersection: how innovation and emerging technology can deliver inclusive and sustainable development. Nabil graduated as valedictorian with a Bachelor of Engineering from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and earned a Master of Engineering with Business with Distinction from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He brings 7+ years of cross-sector experience across Indonesia, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom — working across government, academia, industry, startups, and international research organisations to bridge technological potential with real-world implementation. As a Professional Expert Staff to the Indonesian Minister of State Secretary, he supported evidence-based policy and cross-ministerial coordination on innovation and public sector reform. Through Director roles at Solo Technopark and UNU Yogyakarta, he helped translate policy ambition into programmes expanding SME access and institutional capacity. Earlier, he founded MINO Microbubble Technology, recognised as First Winner of the World Bank's Ideas for Action 2018. Selected to participate in the 2024 UN Summit of the Future London Meeting, he contributed to discussions on STI and digital cooperation for inclusive development, reinforcing his conviction that durable progress requires sustained multi-stakeholder dialogue. He believes the most important work happens at the edges — where research meets policy, where technology meets people, and where ambition meets execution. Core Expertise: Digital & emerging tech policy; industrial & development policy; programme & portfolio management; public-private partnerships (PPP); results-based monitoring & evaluation (M&E); strategic foresight & future scenarios; science-to-policy translation.

Experience

  • Member at European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Roles: - Engaging with a key multi-stakeholder consortium of industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to shape the future of the European quantum technology ecosystem and promote standards for responsible innovation. - Contributed to Strategic Industry Roadmaps (2024–2025) and multiple white papers, including a report to the European Commission.

  • Professional Expert Staff to the Indonesian Minister of State Secretary at Kementerian Sekretariat Negara RI
    Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    The Indonesian Ministry of State Secretariat (Kementerian Sekretariat Negara Republik Indonesia) is responsible for providing technical, administrative, and analytical support for the Indonesian government administration. Roles: - Providing evidence-based policy analysis and strategic advisory to the Minister on technology implementation, sustainable development, and national innovation policy. - Orchestrating complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple government ministries, state-owned enterprises, and private sector stakeholders to advance the national development agenda. - Analysing and advising on the policy landscape for engineering design, sustainability, and technopreneurship to strengthen Indonesia's innovation framework.

  • Research Assistant at Centre for Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (CSTI) at Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge
    Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 · 3 mos

    Roles: - Conducting strategic analysis of global patent and bibliometric data to inform evidence-based policymaking on emerging technologies, including quantum technology. - Applying technology roadmapping and other strategic foresight tools to identify opportunities and challenges in national innovation systems, providing comparative insights for governments and international bodies. - Developing data-driven methodologies to support strategic research priorities and identify key international partners for technological collaboration and development Supervisor: Professor Eoin O'Sullivan and Dr Viktória Döme

  • University of Cambridge ()
    • Student Advisory Forum
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      Selected as a Student Advisory Forum Member Roles: - Representing student perspectives to enhance support services and drive departmental improvements. - Contributing to discussions, shared insights, and influenced decision-making by participating in termly meetings and shaping student-focused policies.

    • Academic Support
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Roles: - Facilitating discussions and providing academic guidance to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. - Supporting coursework and assessments while encouraging critical thinking and real-world application of module concepts. Subjects: - 4E5 International Business 2025 and 2026 (Dr Samsurin Welch) - MBA98 Advanced Strategy - Judge Business School 2026 - Exam Technology Support 2026

  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Special Staff to the Rector for Strategic Program and Initiative (Advisory)
      May 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Acting Vice Rector for Business, Partnership, Asset, and Endowment Fund Development (Advisory)
      Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos

      Roles: - Directing the university's strategic growth, forging public-private partnerships and managing alliances to advance institutional development and financial sustainability. - Spearheading key international development projects, including the establishment of a School of Future Studies in partnership with the United Arab Emirates and a School of Future Metallurgy with partners in China. - Managing the development of a national role model for an industry-led vocational school, aligning educational programs with market demands to enhance graduate employability.

    • Director of Industry and Partnership
      Apr 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta is a private higher education institution in Indonesia focused on human capital development, innovation, and strengthening links between education, industry, and sustainable development.