FMIPA UI Adds 3 Professors, Dean: Hopefully They Can Become Pillars Supporting FMIPA UI's Excellence

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI) produced 3 (three) new professors at once on Wednesday (14/12/2022). The three professors consist of Prof. Dr. Jarnuzi Gunlazuardi (field of Photo Electro Chemical Science), Prof. Dr. Vivi Fauzia, S.Si. , M.Sc. (field of Materials Science), and Prof. Dr. Drs. Abinawanto, M.Sc., (field of Biology).

The three were officially inaugurated by UI Chancellor Prof. Ari Kuncoro, SE, MA, Ph.D., at the Convention Hall, UI Campus, Depok, and broadcast virtually via the University of Indonesia and UI Teve Youtube channels.

This inauguration ceremony was the first inauguration ceremony to be held again face-to-face, after FMIPA UI had previously held similar activities online several times, as a result of regulations restricting face-to-face activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prof. Dr. Jarnuzi Gunlazuardi in his inauguration delivered a speech entitled Artificial Photosynthesis for the Development of Environmentally Friendly Processes; Production of Methanol and Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia from Nitrogen, and Hydrogen from Water. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Vivi Fauzia, S.Si., M.Si. delivered her inaugural speech entitled Potential of Nanomaterials in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Programs: Health, Energy, and Clean Water, while Prof. Dr. Drs. Abinawanto, M.Si., delivered an inaugural speech entitled Utilization of Natural Cryoprotectants for Cryopreservation of Fish Sperm in Ex-Situ Conservation Efforts.

Previously, both Prof. Dr. Jarnuzi Gunlazuardi, and Prof. Dr. Vivi Fauzia, S.Si., M.Si. through the decision of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia have been declared to have met the requirements to be given a promotion as a professor or professor starting from June 1, 2022. While Prof. Dr. Drs. Abinawanto, M.Si., starting from July 1, 2022.

Dede Djuhana, Ph.D. Dean of FMIPA UI conveyed his congratulations and high appreciation to the new professors. He hopes that the new positions entrusted can strengthen the quality of science in their respective fields, and provide a new spirit for the academic community in increasing the productivity of scientific work for the development of FMIPA UI.

"Alhamdulillah, today FMIPA UI added 3 new professors. We, the leadership of FMIPA UI congratulate the achievements of the new professors. Because we believe this struggle is not easy. Hopefully, this new position can be carried out well to strengthen their respective knowledge, so that they are able to improve scientific work that can bring development to the faculty," he said to the FMIPA UI Public Relations team.

Furthermore, the Dean said that FMIPA UI needs professors who are able to become supporting pillars for the excellence and progress of FMIPA UI in order to realize its vision of becoming a leading science faculty in the fields of mathematics and science that is able to play a role at the global level to advance science and sustainable development.

"In line with the vision of FMIPA UI to become a leading science faculty, the role of this professor is important as a supporting pillar for the progress of FMIPA UI, through research results and scientific works that have an impact on society," he added.

News source : https://sci.ui.ac.id/