UNS – The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., encouraged newly appointed professors to contribute to improving the quality of Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi—the three pillars of higher education comprising education, research, and community service. This was conveyed during the Open Senate Session of UNS on Monday (16/12/2024) at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium.
The inauguration of professors marks a significant milestone for both the lecturers and UNS itself. The title of professor represents the pinnacle of academic achievement, reflecting excellence in teaching, research, and contributions to society. This milestone further strengthens UNS’s position as a leading higher education institution in Indonesia and globally. Prof. Hartono extended his gratitude to families, colleagues, and the entire UNS academic community for their support throughout the professors’ careers.
The Rector emphasized the importance of professors’ contributions to advancing knowledge and reinforcing UNS’s role on national and international levels. With the professorship comes greater responsibilities, and Prof. Hartono expressed his belief that with proven dedication and enthusiasm, the newly appointed professors will deliver significant contributions to scientific progress, innovation, and national development.
“There are high hopes from both the academic community and the broader society. We look forward to the tangible contributions of these professors in applying their expertise for the benefit of the community and improving the quality of Tridharma of Higher Education,” Prof. Hartono stated.
Six New Professors Inaugurated on the First Day of Inauguration Week
During the event, Prof. Hartono officially inaugurated four new professors. Prof. Dr. Eng. Herman Saputro, S.Pd., M.Pd., M.T. was inaugurated as the 80th Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 303rd Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Mechanical Design Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “Designing a Mobile Power Plant Using Waste-Based Materials with a Micro Combustor System.”
Prof. Dr. Hasih Pratiwi, S.Si., M.Si. was inaugurated as the 31st Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the 304th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Statistical Modeling Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Statistics: Roles and Challenges in the Era of Big Data.”
Prof. Dr. Argyo Demartoto, M.Si. was inaugurated as the 8th Professor at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) and the 305th Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Health Sociology Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “Comprehensive and Continuous Services in the Prevention and Management of HIV and AIDS Based on Digital Humanism: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Prof. Dr. Rr. Elisabeth Nugraheni Eko Wardani, S.S., M.Hum. was inaugurated as the 81st Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 306th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Literary Studies and Literature Learning Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “The Role of Literature Learning in Developing 21st-Century Skills and Efforts to Integrate Literature into the Curriculum.”
Prof. Dr. Drs. Siswanto, M.Si. was inaugurated as the 32nd Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the 307th Professor at UNS. He was appointed as a professor in the field of Algebra Expertise. His inaugural speech was titled “The Development of Max-Plus Algebra in the Context of Theory and Applications.”
Prof. Dr. Endang Susilowati, S.Si., M.Si. was inaugurated as the 82nd Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 308th Professor at UNS. She was appointed as a professor in the field of Nanocomposite Material Expertise. Her inaugural speech was titled “Silver-Chitosan Nanocomposites: Development of Antibacterial Films for Medical Applications.”
The inauguration of these professors on the first day of the inauguration week reaffirms UNS’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. Through their expertise, it is hoped that the newly appointed professors will make significant positive impacts on their academic environments and institutions.
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