"The open session process for the inauguration of research professors is a concrete form of BRIN's positive contribution in achieving excellence in Indonesia's human resources," Deputy Head of BRIN Amarulla Octavian stated at the inauguration ceremony in Jakarta on Wednesday.
He emphasized that a growing number of professors reflects a country's superior civilization and technological advancement.
The five distinguished experts inaugurated as research professors include Professor A. Arivin Rivaie, an expert in soil fertility and plant nutrition, who consistently researches fertilizer land management and soil amendments, particularly focusing on phosphorus fertilizer application in acidic drylands.
His published research underscores the direct use of natural phosphate as an alternative phosphorus source, supplemented with organic matter and phosphorus-solubilizing microbes, to produce natural phosphate-based fertilizer products.
Another newly appointee is Djunijanti Peggie, who specializes in butterfly biosystematics and conservation.
Professor Peggie's research focuses on biodiversity, conservation, and advancing butterfly studies in Indonesia. She has also discovered three new species and two new subspecies.
Professor Woro Riyadina, an expert in the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases, actively researches epidemiology and biostatistics.
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Her main focus is the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases using a biopsychosocial approach. This research has been applied to develop a cardiovascular scoring system for stroke and coronary heart disease among Indonesians aged 25 and over.
Octavian explained that this predictive model, visualized as a cardiovascular risk card, has been recommended to the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, proving valuable for stroke prevention programs in Indonesia.
Furthermore, Professor Parwati, an expert in geo-bio-physical information extraction techniques for terrestrial environments, focuses her research on smart monitoring using satellite remote sensing technology.
Her research aims to improve the management and prevention of forest and land fires in Indonesia.
Lastly, Professor Aris Mukimin, an expert in electrochemical technology, has successfully developed electrochemical technology using both sacrificed and unsacrificed electrodes in three reactor models.
This development contributes significantly to efforts to create a clean water ecosystem in Indonesia.
"Becoming a professor is not just a symbol of achievement, but a form of recognition for skill, professionalism, and ongoing, deep dedication in the fields of science and technology," Octavian concluded.
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Reporter: Sean Filo Muhamad, Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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