The Department of Chemistry at the FMIPA UNEJ, hosted a hybrid guest lecture on October 16, creating a space for the exchange of scientific knowledge with an international academic. Titled “Synthetic Chemistry: Driving Innovation in Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development,” the event part of the Diaspora Berdampak 2026 featured ChM Dr. Agustono Wibowo from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, as the guest speaker. Participants, particularly students from the Department of Chemistry, had the opportunity to gain the latest insights into the role of synthetic chemistry in drug discovery and the pharmaceutical industry.

The guest lecture was opened by the Vice Dean I of the FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. In her remarks, she noted that international guest lectures offer a valuable opportunity for participants to learn directly from academics with global experience and a proven track record in research. “Make the most of this event by engaging in active discussion, drawing on the speakers’ experiences, and broadening your perspective on developments in the field of chemistry a discipline increasingly focused on innovation and international collaboration,” she said, accompanied by the Head of the Chemistry Department at FMIPA, Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Istri Ratnadewi, S.Si., M.Si. Continue reading →