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29Jan/26

Field Assessment of LAMSAMA Accreditation for the Chemistry Master’s Program, FMIPA, University of Jember

The Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Sains Alam dan Ilmu Formal (LAMSAMA) team conducted a field assessment of the accreditation of the Chemistry Master’s Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember. The Rector of the University of Jember, Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., and the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D., along with the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., accompanied the assessor team at the opening ceremony of the field assessment (January 28-29). The assessor team consisted of Prof. Dr. Eddy Heraldy, M.Sc. from Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, and Prof. Tri Joko Raharjo, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. from Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta.

In his opening remarks, Iwan Taruna expressed his hope that the Chemistry Master’s Program would achieve good accreditation results, despite its recent launch. “The Chemistry Master’s Program is relatively new and has not yet produced any graduates. I hope the assessors can give the best possible score based on the data compiled by the task force,” he said. The Rector explained that the field visit is a process for verifying accreditation documents, and in this era, it is faster because data can be retrieved from anywhere. “The visit is a process for verifying accreditation documents, and it serves as a platform for the task force to reassure the assessors. I hope it runs smoothly from start to finish,” he continued. The Rector officially opened the field assessment for the Chemistry Master’s Program. Present at the visit were leaders and representatives from supporting institutions at the University of Jember, such as the Institute for the Development of Information Technology (LPMPP), the Institute for the Development of Student Affairs (LP2M), the ICT Unit (UPA ICT), the Postgraduate Unit (UPA Library), and the Language Unit (UPA Bahasa). Continue reading

21Sep/25

UNEJ Students Participate in the ONMIPA-PT 2025 Regional Selection at the FMIPA, University of Jember

The regional selection for the Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Perguruan Tinggi  (ONMIPA-PT) 2025 was held in the Mathematics Laboratory 1 and 2 of the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ), on September 21-22. “University of Jember students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and Faculty of Medicine are competing to secure a spot at the national level at Padjadjaran University, Bandung, in November 2025,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si., PIC of ONMIPA-PT UNEJ and Vice Dean III of the Faculty. The UNEJ delegation participated in the online selection process, which covers mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry. “To ensure readiness, a system test and online tryout were conducted on September 16, 2025,” he continued.

According to Abduh Riski, S.Si., M.Si., the mentor of the UNEJ ONMIPA-PT delegation, the participants who took part in the regional selection were the result of coaching and university selection held from July 7-11, 2025. “Participants in this regional selection are the result of five days of coaching and a university-level selection on the final day,” he explained. All participants received 14 face-to-face meetings with competent supervising lecturers. Riski said that after the coaching, the top five students were selected to participate in the regional ONMIPA-PT selection. Support is provided by the UNEJ student affairs department by procuring equipment, as well as a Mathematics Laboratory with computers and a reliable internet network for selection activities.. Continue reading

01Sep/25

Through the IC2MS 2025 Forum, The Department of Chemistry FMIPA Affirms Its Capacity on the International Stage

The academic reputation of the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ), was once again proven through its active participation in the 7th International Conference on Chemistry and Material Sciences (7th IC2MS) 2025. IC2MS was held at the Institute of Business Excellence (IBE) Building, UiTM Shah Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia, on August 19-20, 2025. Carrying the theme “Bridging Disciplines, Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable Future” IC2MS is a strategic collaboration between the University of Jember, Brawijaya University, Malang State University (Indonesia), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (Malaysia). IC2MS is expected to bridge interdisciplinary learning and pave the way for new innovations oriented towards sustainable development.

This year, the University of Jember delegated ten Chemistry lecturers, not only as participants but also actively contributing as keynote speakers, invited speakers, oral presenters, and poster presenters. The event began with remarks from the Chairperson of IC2MS 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Fariz Mohamad Taib. In his remarks, he stated that this conference serves not only as a scientific forum but also as a platform for strengthening international friendship and cooperation. “We also hope that the consortium’s membership can be expanded in the future,” he said, highlighting the presence of several delegates from Thailand as an opportunity to add new IC2MS members. Continue reading

16Dec/24

Many Surprises from the Chemistry Department of FMIPA at the Retirement Event of Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D.

The Chemistry Department at FMIPA UNEJ surprised Drs. Achmad Sjaifullah, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ for the 2020-2024 term, during his retirement event. The ceremony was held in the Chemistry Department’s lecture hall, and several FMIPA leaders attended the surprise. Dean Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Vice Deans thanked Mr. Sjaifullah for his dedication to FMIPA. Prof. Dafik also wished him good health and hoped his knowledge would be a lasting blessing.

Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Istri Ratnadewi, S.Si., M.Si., Head of the Chemistry Department, shared that Mr. Sjaifullah retired happily and hoped their relationship would remain strong. Also present were his colleagues from the early days of FMIPA, like Mr. Neran, who also retired earlier. Several Chemistry faculty members took turns sharing their thoughts and experiences with Mr. Sjaifullah. The ceremony started with a beautiful Banyuwangi dance, a tradition from Mr. Sjaifullah’s home region, performed by Chemistry students. Continue reading

15Nov/24

Chemistry Lecturer Ana Yulvia Introduces SpectraHub, an Integrated Digital Platform for Spectroscopy Learning at FMIPA UNEJ

To improve the quality of spectroscopy learning at FMIPA University of Jember, Ana Yulvia, M.Si., a chemistry lecturer, successfully developed SpectraHub. It is a digital platform designed to make it easier for students and lecturers to access spectroscopy materials. Ana came up with the idea for SpectraHub after observing and analyzing the needs of students, especially in the course Penentuan Struktur Senyawa Organik. “I noticed that many learning resources for spectroscopy were scattered across various media without a central location,” she explained.

According to Ana, the lack of a centralized platform made it difficult for students to easily access materials, which were often only available in text or static PDFs. This platform is part of Ana’s effort following basic civil servant training that she attended from September 10 to November 16, 2024. It reflects the values of the ASN  BerAKHLAK framework, particularly focusing on service orientation and accountability in her role as an educator. Continue reading

28Oct/24

Prof. Krishna Persaud from The University of Manchester visits FMIPA, University of Jember

FMIPA Universitas Jember received a visit from Prof. Krishna Persaud, Ph.D., from The University of Manchester (28/10). Accompanied by Prof. Drs. Bambang Kuswandi, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information Systems, UNEJ, they met with the Head of Deanship and Head of the FMIPA Department. “Prof. Krishna is present at UNEJ, especially FMIPA, to share his research experience, and we have the opportunity to join him,” began Prof. Bambang’s speech while officially opening the discussion event. The University of Manchester is a merger of Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).

“He has done a lot of research in several countries, both in Europe and Asia, and I hope UNEJ, in this case FMIPA, can join in his research,” continued Prof. Bambang. A similar thing was also conveyed by the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., who welcomed the arrival of Prof. Krishna to encourage FMIPA lecturers to do joint research. “Prof. Krishna has a very good track record, as can be seen from his Scopus, so I invite lecturers to join in his research,” invited Prof. Dafik, who is also an alumnus of UMIST. Continue reading