The Rector of the University of Jember, Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., officially opened the 5th Seminar Nasional Fisika (SENAFIS) 2026, hosted by the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), University of Jember (October 29). In his remarks, the Rector emphasized that SENAFIS serves as a significant momentum for strengthening the academic atmosphere at the University of Jember, while simultaneously addressing the challenges posed by the increasingly rapid advancement of technology. He noted that the technological progress enjoyed today is inseparable from the contributions of physics, which serves as the foundation for the emergence of various innovations.
“Physics is not merely a discipline for understanding natural phenomena; it also serves as the foundation for developing technologies that transform human life. Our challenge today goes beyond simply producing scientific knowledge it lies in transforming that knowledge into innovations that benefit society,” he stated. The Rector also encouraged the academic community to continue promoting the importance of physics to the younger generation and to leverage advancements in artificial intelligence as a partner in accelerating research progress. “SENAFIS does not stop at being a forum for presenting research findings; it serves as a vehicle for strengthening academic networks Continue reading









