UNS– Six newly inaugurated professors at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta shared a common vision of sustainability in their respective fields. This alignment was evident during their inaugural speeches at the formal ceremony for the appointment of new professors held on Thursday (19/12/2024). The event took place during the Open Session of the UNS Academic Senate in the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium.
The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr. M.Si., officially conferred the titles upon the six professors, emphasizing the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. He highlighted the professors’ potential to address societal, national, and global challenges through their expertise.
“This inauguration is not only a proud moment for the newly appointed professors but also for the entire UNS academic community. I encourage everyone to use this occasion as inspiration and motivation to continue improving the quality of education, research, and innovation at UNS,” Prof. Hartono stated.
UNS Professors Commit to Sustainable Development
Chairman of the UNS Professorial Council, Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D., noted that all six professors acknowledged the importance of sustainability in their respective areas of expertise. Their work, he said, will be eagerly awaited through future research and discoveries, particularly as some of them are still relatively young in their careers.
“There is one term that all six professors seemed to agree upon—sustainable development. We hope they will continue the research and innovations they have started,” Prof. Suranto remarked.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Joko Sutrisno, M.P., has been inaugurated as the 46th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture (FP) and the 321st professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). His expertise lies in Agricultural Resource Economics, and his inaugural speech was titled: “The Economic Valuation of Agricultural Land Conservation to Support Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency.”
Prof. Dr. Ir. Agung Wibowo, S.P., M.Si. has become the 47th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and the 322nd Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially inaugurated as a professor specializing in the field of Community Empowerment. In his inaugural speech, he presented a lecture titled “Community Empowerment as a Foundation for Integrating Agricultural Development, Creative Economy, and Ecotourism Towards Self-Reliance.”
Prof. Dr. Ir. Widyatmani Sih Dewi, M.P. has been inaugurated as the 48th Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and the 323rd Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). She has been officially recognized as a professor specializing in Soil Biology. In her inaugural lecture, she delivered a speech titled “Earthworms: Hidden Heroes for Agricultural Sustainability Amidst the Complexities of Global Challenges.”
Prof. Ir. Lilik Retna Kartikasari, M.P., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng. has been inaugurated as the 7th Professor in the Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet) and the 324th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). She was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Animal Product Technology. In her inaugural speech, she presented a lecture titled “The Potential of Omega-3 Meat and Eggs as Sustainable Functional Foods.”
Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyu Purwo Raharjo, S.T., M.T. has been inaugurated as the 28th Professor in the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the 325th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. In his inaugural lecture, he delivered a speech titled “Development of Environmentally Friendly Composite Material Technology and Processing to Support Sustainable Development.”
Prof. Dr. Ir. Nurul Muhayat, S.T., M.T. has been inaugurated as the 29th Professor in the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the 326th Professor at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). He was officially recognized as a professor specializing in Welding and Fabrication Technology. In his inaugural lecture, he presented a speech titled “Friction Stir Welding Technology: Opportunities and Challenges.”
These professors’ commitments align closely with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those concerning sustainable development, innovative technologies, and environmental preservation. Their contributions are expected to significantly enhance UNS’s role as a leading institution in advancing sustainable and impactful solutions. Humas UNS
