Three professors from the Agricultural Science Doctoral Program (PSDIP), University of Bengkulu, were invited to participate in the SIET KMITL OPEN HOUSE 2026: Practical Skills for Wisdom, organized by the School of Industrial Education and Technology (SIET), King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Bangkok, Thailand. The invitation was extended by Prof. Dr. Pariyaporn Tungkunanan, Dean of the School of Industrial Education and Technology, KMITL, as part of the institution’s academic and knowledge-sharing activities. The event was scheduled for September 5, 2026, at KMITL.

The participation of the three PSDIP professors was part of the Special Lecture on Agricultural Education, which was scheduled from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Khun Ying Wanida Thupatemee Auditorium. The official program lists Prof. Dr. Sigit Sudjatmiko, Prof. Dr. Suharyanto, and Prof. Dr. Nanik Setyowati as speakers in the session.

Each professor presented a topic related to agricultural innovation and sustainable agricultural practices. Prof. Dr. Nanik Setyowati presented “Utilizing Allelopathy Through Weed-Based Bioherbicide Innovation for Sustainable Weed Management,” highlighting the potential of allelopathic approaches and weed-based bioherbicide innovation for sustainable weed management. Prof. Dr. Suharyanto delivered a lecture entitled “Developing Student Competencies in Functional Food Innovation Through Melastoma malabathricum,” focusing on the development of student competencies through functional food innovation. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Sigit Sudjatmiko presented “Weed Valorization: A Hands-On Approach to Sustainable Organic Fertilizer Production,” emphasizing the utilization of weeds as a resource for sustainable organic fertilizer production. These titles are also confirmed in the accompanying guest lecture material.

The three presentations reflected the relevance of agricultural education to current challenges in sustainable farming, agricultural innovation, and the practical application of natural resources. Their involvement provided an opportunity to share academic knowledge and experiences with the KMITL academic community and participants of the SIET KMITL Open House. The official invitation noted that the event was intended to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among faculty members, students, and participants.

Through this international academic engagement, the three PSDIP professors contributed to knowledge exchange in agricultural education and sustainable agricultural innovation while opening opportunities for further institutional collaboration between the University of Bengkulu and KMITL in education, research, community service, and academic development.