Universitas Indonesia (UI) hosted a high-level meeting with delegates from Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education and research.
The meeting took place at UI’s Meeting Room A and was attended by top officials from both institutions. The delegation consisted of:
Kim Dong Dhwan – President
Kang Dongho – Executive Vice President for Academic and Research Affairs
Cho Nam Wook – Dean, Graduate School
Hwang Jihong – Provost, Office of International Affairs
Hwang Sunyeong – Team Manager, Office of International Affairs
Jeong Mungyeong – Team Leader, Student Affairs and Services Team
Shin Wooyoung – Secretariat General, University Network for International Cooperation
Kim Namgu – Director UNIE
Lee Yeehoon – Manager UNIE
The delegation was greeted by:
Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU – Rector
Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. – Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si., Psikolog – Vice Rector for Research and Innovation
Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. – Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Dr. dr. Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo, M.Si. – Director for School of Environmental Sciences
Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC – Director, Internationalization of Education
Prof. Arie Afriansyah, S.H., M.I.L., Ph.D. – Director of Public Relations, Media, Government and International
Chung Bong Hyup – CEO Makara UI Academy
Dr. Muthia Pramesti, S.E., M.M. – Assistant Director, International Education Program Development and Partnership
Key outcomes of the meeting included the reactivation of the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), scholarship opportunities through the Seoul Tech Alliance, and the exploration of collaborative projects in the fields of engineering, economics, and communications. The Faculty of Engineering at UI identified robotics, electric vehicles, and biomedical research (under chemical engineering) as priority areas for collaboration. SeoulTech was invited to participate in a Research Seminar in Yogyakarta in October 2025, highlighting cultural and technological themes. The School of Environmental Sciences at UI also proposed joint research in climate change, environmental challenges, and carbon trading, with interest in launching faculty and student exchange programs.
This meeting marks a renewed commitment between UI and SeoulTech to foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and global academic excellence.
Photo: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International UI
