Global Networking of Scientists: Faperta UNIB Faculty Lead Sessions at ICIST 2024 International Seminar in Chanthaburi, Thailand
The 12th International Conference on Integration of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development (12th ICIST 2024), held at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University, Thailand, from November 29 to December 1, 2024, provided a prestigious platform for Faperta UNIB’s faculty members to engage with leading scientists from around the world. Invited by Prof. Dr. Kasem Soytong, President of AATSEA, nine Faperta faculty members were appointed as Chairpersons for various parallel sessions, contributing significantly to the success of the event.
The sessions, focusing on vital global topics, included:
- Animal, Fisheries Sciences and Entomology, Marine Biotechnology: Assoc. Prof. Tatik Suteky (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Dwatmadji Dwatmadji (Indonesia), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rungtawan Yomla (Thailand)
- Food Security, Food Safety, Science and Postharvest Technology: Prof. Dr. Tapio Juokslahti (Finland), Hariz Eko Wibowo, MSc. (Indonesia), Dr. Naruemon Mongkontanawat (Thailand)
- Plant Science and Pest Management: Dr. S. Lalitha (India), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sigit Sudjatmiko (Indonesia), Dr. Bancha Wiangsamut (Thailand)
- Biotechnology and Innovation: Prof. Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza (Philippines), Wuri Prameswari, MSc. (Indonesia), Dr. Govindaraj Dev Kumar (India)
- Organic Agriculture and Smart Farms: Prof. Dr. Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Mohammad Chozin (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Devarajan Thangadurai (India)
- Plant Biotechnology: Prof. Dr. Zainal Muktamar (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Nanik Setyowati (Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Radhakrishnan Manikkam (India)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indra Cahyadinata, Dean of Faperta UNIB, expressed his pride in seeing the Faculty’s involvement in such an influential international event. He highlighted how the conference fostered global networking and allowed Faperta UNIB’s faculty members to build connections and collaborate with top scientists from across the world. This active participation underscores the Faculty’s commitment to global scientific exchange and its growing influence on international agricultural and environmental research.
