Universitas Indonesia (UI) hosted a delegation from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, for a strategic meeting to expand academic collaboration. The meeting was held in Meeting Room A, 2nd Floor, UI Rectorate Building.
The delegation consisted of:
Dr. Nobuhiro Nakamura – Dean of Engineering and incoming Executive Vice-President
Dr. Masafumi Hirano – Professor of Applied Chemistry, Vice-Dean of Engineering, and incoming Dean of Engineering
Dr. Hirotaka Saito – Professor, Member of Education and Research Council, and incoming Dean of Agriculture
Dr. Masafumi Yohda – Professor of Biotechnology and Director of TUAT-University of Indonesia Project
Dr. Wuled Lenggoro – Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, International Affairs Committee
Dr. Kenta Umebayashi – Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of International Affairs, School of Engineering
Dr. Yukiko Horikiri – Associate Professor and International Coordinator
The delegation was greeted by:
Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. – Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Budiawan – Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Fadhilah Muslim S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC – Director for Internationalization of Education
Prof. Arie Afriansyah, S.H., M.I.L., Ph.D. – Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International
Dr. Dipo Aldila, S.Si., M.Si. – Manager for Research and Community Service, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Dr. Muhamad Sahlan, S.Si., M.Eng. – Manager for Cooperation, Venture and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Engineering
The meeting explored opportunities for strengthening cooperation through student and faculty exchange programs, joint double/dual degree initiatives, summer courses, and internship programs. Both institutions also discussed offering reciprocal postgraduate scholarships to enhance mobility and research collaboration.
This engagement reflects a shared commitment to fostering global academic networks and advancing joint education and research between Indonesia and Japan.
Photo Credit: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International UI
