Binus Faculty Members Receive Initial Approval for Strategic Research Collaboration in 2024

Congratulations to the faculty members of Binus University who have successfully achieved initial approval status in the initial selection phase for the 2024 Proposal Collaboration Scheme for Strategic Research (KATALIS), organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, under the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology. This initial approval marks a significant achievement for the selected individuals and their respective research projects, which aim to address pressing issues across various sectors.

The esteemed Binus faculty members recognized for their contributions are Iston Dwija Utama, S.E., M.A.B.; Dr. Dany Eka Saputra, S.T., M.T.; Dr. Ir. Alexander Agung Santoso Gunawan, S.Si., M.T., M.Sc., IPM, CIRR; and Dr. Nesti F. Sianipar, S.P., M.Si. These scholars have proposed projects under several critical themes that align with national and global challenges. These themes include energy and information technology, specifically focusing on enhancing accessibility in remote areas, mental and ethnopharmaceutical health issues, environmental resilience against climate change and natural disasters, sustainable tourism, and social humanities with a focus on inclusive education and learning technologies.

The diverse range of topics not only highlights the university’s commitment to tackling complex and varied global challenges but also underscores the interdisciplinary approach of the research initiatives. The projects aim to create significant impacts in their respective fields, improving lives, and fostering sustainable development in both local and broader contexts. Such efforts demonstrate the crucial role of academic institutions in contributing to societal advancement through research and innovation. Best wishes for the next phase of selection and success in becoming a recipient of the Katalis grant.

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Haryo Sutanto