Inaugural Speeches of UGM Professors
UGM saw another addition to their list of professors. A new professor of electronics and instrumentation, Professor Agus Harjoko, from the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, was appointed in a ceremony on Thursday (October 23) at the UGM Senate Hall.
Higher education plays a crucial and challenging role in developing superior human resources and mastering science and technology. The current educational challenges are marked by rapid and dynamic changes accompanied by the emergence of global and national issues requiring prompt action.
Professor Lukito Edi Nugroho of the UGM Faculty of Engineering delivered his inaugural professorial lecture entitled “Innovation, Integration, and Convergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Development of Smart Cities in Indonesia” on Thursday (November 23).
Indonesia’s rich biodiversity faces severe threats of deforestation, climate change, and illegal hunting.
Professor Subejo of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture delivered an inaugural lecture titled “The Coexistence of Contemporary ICT and Conventional Agricultural Extension Towards a New Perspective on Agricultural Extension and Communication in Indonesia” during his appointment ceremony on Tuesday, November 21.
Dr. Sukamdi from the UGM Faculty of Geography was inaugurated as a professor of population geography. In his inauguration at the UGM Senate Hall on Thursday (November 16), he delivered a speech titled “Revitalization of Population Policy in Indonesia.” There are several reasons for choosing this topic.
On Thursday (November 16), Dr. Paripurna Sugarda, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Law, was inaugurated as a professor of commercial law.
Dr. Adam Pamudji Rahardja from the UGM Faculty of Engineering has been appointed professor in civil engineering hydroinformatics.
Dr. Sarmin, a veterinarian and lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, was honored with a professor title on Thursday (November 9) at the UGM Senate Hall.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a familiar and widely discussed topic on many platforms, from mass media to academic circles and everyday conversations.
Dr. Ambar Kusumandari has been promoted to the title of soil and water conservation science professor at the UGM Faculty of Forestry. The inauguration ceremony occurred at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday (November 7), where she delivered a speech titled “Soil and Water Conservation for Watershed Rehabilitation Towards Community Welfare.” The chosen title emphasizes […].
Dr. Tri Joko Raharjo, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, was inaugurated as a professor of chemistry on Tuesday (November 7) at the UGM Senate Hall. On that occasion, he delivered an inaugural speech titled “Bioactive Peptides as an Alternative Source in the Development of […].
Dr. Ridi Ferdiana of the UGM Faculty of Engineering was promoted to a full professorship on Thursday (November 2) at the UGM Senate Hall.
Dr. Ronggo Sadono of the UGM Faculty of Forestry was inaugurated as a professor in forestry statistics on Thursday (November 2) at the UGM Senate Hall. During the inaugural ceremony, Professor Ronggo Sadono delivered a speech titled “Forestry Statistics: Measurement, Modeling, and Upscaling for Estimating Forest Resource Potential.” Professor Sadono mentioned that the trees that […].
Energy expert and Head of the Engineering Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at UGM, Dr. Tumiran, was inaugurated as a professor of power and energy systems on Tuesday (October 31). During his inauguration ceremony, he delivered a speech titled “The Electricity Sector Becomes the Backbone of Energy Transition and Resilience.” “The increasing energy demands have […].
Dr. Abdul Karim Zulkarnain has been installed as a professor of physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The Head of the Physical Pharmacy Laboratory was officially inducted at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday, October 31, delivering a speech titled “The Role of Physical Pharmacy in Developing Natural Materials […].
Andrologist from the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Dr. Dicky Moch Rizal, MD, was promoted to a full professorship on Thursday (October 26), where he delivered an inaugural lecture entitled “Physiology of the Reproductive System as a Window to Men’s Health Information.” Professor Rizal emphasized that a man’s physical health significantly affects […].
Dr. Muhammad Zudhy Irawan, a Civil Engineering lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was inaugurated as a professor of transportation on Thursday (October 26). During the inauguration ceremony, Professor Irawan delivered a lecture entitled “Building Fair and Adaptive Transportation in the Era of Disruptive Technology.” According to him, disruptive technology will […].
Dr. Heru Santoso Budi Rochardjo was inaugurated as a professor of mechanical engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, on Tuesday (24/10). During his inauguration ceremony, he delivered a speech entitled “Recent Developments in Composite Materials: Opportunities and Challenges in Automotive Applications.” Professor Rochardjo emphasized that new lightweight yet strong materials, such as […].
Indonesia’s geographical location at the convergence of three major tectonic plates makes it prone to geological hazards.
The inventor of the COVID-19 breathalyzer GeNose and the Dean of the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dr. Kuwat Triyana, has been appointed a professor of physics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
Dr. Chandra Wahyu Purnomo, a lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has been inaugurated as a full professor. The inauguration occurred on Tuesday (October 10) at the UGM Central Building following his professorial lecture titled “Transformation of the Chemical Industry Towards Sustainable Material Utilization.” In […].
Dr. Joko Prastowo from the UGM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was inaugurated as a professor of parasitology on Thursday, October 5, 2023, making him one of the 418 active professors at UGM. He delivered an inaugural speech entitled “Lymnaea and Its Effects on the Spread of Liver Flukes in Livestock.” “The topic to be discussed […].
The Arab nation, throughout its long history, has continuously captured the world’s attention because it embodies various polarities and orientations in contiguous existence. In the Arab world, unity versus fragmentation, tradition versus modernity, sacred versus secular, East versus West. Geoculturally, the Arab people are always placed as the East, striving for progress.
Dr. Susi Ari Kristina of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy was officially welcomed to her position as a professor of pharmacy management and community pharmacy on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The area of oil palm plantations in Indonesia reached 11.2 million hectares in 2016.
Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital condition significantly contributing to the mortality rate of newborns and children under five.
Based on greenhouse gas emission data from 1990 to 2020, the industrial, energy, and transportation sectors have become the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with the fastest increase of 50 percent over the past 30 years. In 2020, the industrial sector contributed 31 percent, the energy sector 28 percent, and transportation contributed 16 percent […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has added to its roster of professors contributing to various academic fields.
On Tuesday (September 5), Dr. Bambang Suwignyo, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science, was inaugurated as a professor of animal nutrition and feed. During the professorship inauguration ceremony, Professor Bambang Suwignyo delivered a speech titled “The Benefits and Opportunities for Developing the Queen of the Forages (Tropical Alfalfa) in Indonesia.” Professor Suwignyo […].