In his speech, Prof. Hartono emphasized that the inauguration was a historic and proud moment. He stated that the title of Professor is the highest academic achievement. Neverthless, it also comes with a significant responsibility. Professors must make tangible contributions to society, the nation, and the country.

“The journey towards this inauguration has not been easy. It is the result of hard work, dedication, and commitment to producing the best scientific works in their respective fields,” Prof. Hartono said.

Professors’ Role in Advancing Research and National Development

Furthermore, he highlighted that professors play a strategic role in addressing national challenges. Their expertise enables them to develop solutions for various societal issues and contribute to national development.

“As directed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, universities today serve as centers for innovation and research. They also play a role in providing solutions to global challenges. The expertise of our professors is a valuable asset for UNS in fulfilling its mission as a university that contributes to national development,” he added.

This professor’s inauguration is tangible proof that UNS continues to strive for academic and research excellence across various disciplines. With the growing number of professors, UNS aims to further strengthen its reputation both nationally and internationally.

List of Newly Inaugurated Professors

The UNS Rector officially inaugurated ten professors, each specializing in different fields of study:

1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Minar Ferichani, M.P. – Professor of Agricultural Economics, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Economic Review of the SRI (System of Rice Intensification) Method as a Solution for Food Self-Sufficiency in Indonesia.” She is the 50th professor of the Faculty of Agriculture (FP) and the 342nd professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Emmy Latifah, S.H., M.H. – Professor of International Trade Law, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Artificial Intelligence and International Trade: A New Landscape Requiring Further Regulation.” She is the 15th professor of the Faculty of Law (FH) and the 343rd professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dra. Prahastiwi Utari, M.Si., Ph.D. – Professor of Communication Theory, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Beyond Human Communication: Artificial Intelligence in the Perspective of Communication Theory.” She is the 9th professor of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) and the 344th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Eng. Risa Suryana, S.Si., M.Si. – Professor of Electronic Material Physics, delivering an inaugural speech titled “The Role of Surface Modification in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.” He is the 36th professor of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the 345th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Sri Yamtinah, M.Pd. – Professor of Chemistry Evaluation and Learning, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Technology-Based Assessment in Chemistry Learning: Transforming Towards More Responsive and Adaptive Education.” She is the 90th professor of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 346th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Supriyono, M.Si. – Professor of Conservation Economics, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Stakeholder Conservation Awareness as the Foundation for Sustainable Development Planning.” He is the 25th professor of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) and the 347th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Agus Efendi, M.Pd. – Professor of Educational Technology, delivering an inaugural speech titled “The Role of Immersive Learning in Enhancing Technology-Centric Education in the New Society 5.0 Era.” He is the 91st professor at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and the 348th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Techn. Dewi Wisnu Wardani, S.Kom., M.S. – Professor of Semantic Web, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Knowledge Base and Symbolic Artificial Intelligence for Innovation in Digital Transformation.” She is the 3rd professor at the Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (FATISDA) and the 349th professor at UNS.

• Prof. Dr. Jaka Suryana, M.Si. – Professor of Soil and Water Conservation, delivering an inaugural speech titled “Conservation Farming Systems as the Key to Sustainable Agriculture Development in Upper Watershed Areas.” He is the 51st professor at the Faculty of Agriculture (FP) and the 350th professor at UNS.

1. Prof. Ofita Purwani, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. – Professor of Peri-urban/Urban-Rural Development, delivering an inaugural speech titled “City, Power, and Royal Agency.” She is the 36th professor at the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the 351st professor at UNS.

The leadership of UNS, the Academic Senate, and the Board of Professors attended the inauguration ceremony. In addition, family members and colleagues of the newly appointed professors also participated in the event. Additionally, UNS students and academicians added to the event’s vibrant atmosphere.

With the appointment of new professors, UNS now reaffirms its commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and addressing societal challenges. As a result, this important step will further strengthen UNS’s position as a leading institution of higher education. Ultimately, it will make UNS more globally competitive.

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Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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Highlighting UNS’s Commitment to Education and Research Excellence

According to Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jamin, S.H., M.Hum., the Secretary of the UNS Academic Senate, this event underscores the university’s ongoing commitment. It highlights the university’s dedication to improving education and research quality. “These new professors will contribute significantly to advancing science and act as role models in furthering education quality at UNS,” Prof. Jamin said during a press conference held on Friday (7/2/2025) at Meeting Room 2, Dr. Prakosa Building, UNS.

The newly inaugurated professors represent a wide range of disciplines, from social sciences and humanities to science and technology. They have demonstrated outstanding dedication to teaching, research, and community service.

Among the 29 new professors, the Faculty of Engineering (FT) boasts the highest number, with nine professors. Other faculties include the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) with four professors. The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has three professors. The Faculty of Agriculture (FP) and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) each have three professors as well. Additionally, the Faculty of Medicine (FK) has one professor. The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) has one professor. The Faculty of Law (FH) and Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda) each have one professor as well.

With the addition of these professors, UNS aims to produce graduates capable of driving national development and addressing global challenges.

Professors to be Inaugurated on Monday (10/2/2025):

1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Santoso, S.T., M.T. – Expertise: Energy Conversion Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
2. Prof. Dr. Eko Arief Sudaryono, M.Si., Ak., CA., BKP. – Expertise: Taxation, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB).
3. Prof. Dr. T. Ir. Endah Retno Dyartanti, M.T. – Expertise: Electrochemical Process Technology – Membrane Technology, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
4. Prof. Dr. Erlyna Wida Riptanti, S.P., M.P. – Expertise: Food Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture (FP).
5. Prof. Dr. Fahru Nurosyid, S.Si., M.Si. – Expertise: Organic Solar Cell Material Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
6. Prof. Dr. Drs. Sugiyanto, M.Si. – Expertise: Geography Learning Models, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).
7. Prof. Tonang Dwi Ardyanto, dr., Sp.PK., Subsp. IK(K), Ph.D., FISQua, CHAE. – Expertise: Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine (FK).
8. Prof. Dr. Ir. Lobes Herdiman, M.T., IPM. – Expertise: Biomechanics and Work Physiology, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
9. Prof. Dr. Ir. Cahyono Ikhsan, S.T., M.T. – Expertise: Water Resource Engineering – River Technology, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
10. Prof. Burhanudin Harahap, S.H., M.H., Ph.D. – Expertise: Islamic Law, Faculty of Law (FH).

Professors to be Inaugurated on Tuesday (11/2/2025):

1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Minar Ferichani, M.P. – Expertise: Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture (FP).
2. Prof. Dr. Emmy Latifah, S.H., M.H. – Expertise: International Trade Law, Faculty of Law (FH).
3. Prof. Dra. Prahastiwi Utari, M.Si., Ph.D. – Expertise: Communication Theory, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP).
4. Prof. Dr. Eng. Risa Suryana, S.Si., M.Si. – Expertise: Electronic Material Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
5. Prof. Dr. Sri Yamtinah, M.Pd. – Expertise: Chemistry Learning and Evaluation, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).
6. Prof. Dr. Supriyono, M.Si. – Expertise: Conservation Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB).
7. Prof. Dr. Agus Efendi, M.Pd. – Expertise: Educational Technology, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).
8. Prof. Dr. Techn. Dewi Wisnu Wardani, S.Kom., M.S. – Expertise: Semantic Web, Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science (Fatisda).
9. Prof. Dr. Ir. Jaka Suyana, M.Si. – Expertise: Soil and Water Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture (FP).
10. Prof. Ofita Purwani, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. – Expertise: Peri-Urban/Urban Village Development, Faculty of Engineering (FT).

Professors to be Inaugurated on Wednesday (12/2/2025):

1. Prof. Dr. Rahayu Subekti, S.H., M.Hum. – Expertise: Land Use Law, Faculty of Law (FH).
2. Prof. Dr. Senot Sangadji, S.T., M.T. – Expertise: Structural Performance, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
3. Prof. Dr. Ir. Wijang Wisnu Raharjo, M.T. – Expertise: Advanced Material Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
4. Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D. – Expertise: Political Economy, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB).
5. Prof. Dr. Desi Suci Handayani, S.Si., M.Si. – Expertise: Organic Polymers, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
6. Prof. Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M.Pd. – Expertise: Pragmatic Visual Arts, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).
7. Prof. Dr. Ir. Adrian Nur, S.T., M.T. – Expertise: Electrochemical Process Technology – Electrochemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (FT).
8. Prof. Dr. Agus Riwanto, S.H., S.Ag., M.Ag., M.H. – Expertise: Legislation Law, Faculty of Law (FH).
9. Prof. Dr. Ir. Retno Wulan Damayanti, S.T., M.T. – Expertise: Project Management, Faculty of Engineering (FT).

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