As part of efforts to strengthen research on the theme “Utilization of Macroalgae/Seaweed for Bioenergy and Other Valuable Products,” the Center for Process and Manufacturing Industry Technology Research under the coordination of the New and Renewable Energy Program House of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducted an official visit to the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya (FFMS UB). The visit took place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the FFMS UB Main Building. The BRIN group was led by Dr. Unggul Priyanto and accompanied by Dr. Novi Syaftika Nirma Afrisanti Kinasih, ST, M.Sc., and Abdul Hadi, ST
This visit is a follow-up to the previous online communication between Dr. Unggul Priyanto and Dr. Asus Maizar Suryanto Hertika, S.Pi., MP, from FFMS UB. The BRIN group was warmly welcomed by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Prof. Asep Awaludin Prihanto, S.Pi., MP., along with FFMS researchers, including Prof. Dr. Uun Yanuar, S.Pi., M.Si., Dr. Yuni Kilawati, S.Pi., M.Si., and other lecturers.
In his remarks, Prof. Asep expressed his appreciation for the visit and his hope for closer research collaboration between UB and BRIN. He emphasized the importance of improving the quality and quantity of research publications at UB, especially in supporting the Rector’s direction to strengthen research productivity in the future. One of the strategic steps that UB is preparing is the launch of the “UB Star” program, which aims to send UB students to various partner institutions to support research productivity and publications.
Dr. Unggul Priyanto on the same occasion explained that this visit aims to discuss the potential of macroalgae as a source of bioenergy and other valuable materials, in accordance with the government program that encourages the utilization of Indonesia’s marine resources. The development of macroalgae is considered strategic in supporting national food and energy security, especially as an alternative food and bioenergy material derived from the sea. [ALF]
