SELANGOR – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has strengthened its international academic network through a working visit and post-doctoral research collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) from October 12 to 15, 2026.
The UGM delegation, led by Team Leader Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso, M.Eng., alongside Dr. Ngadisih, S.T.P., M.Sc., Yosefina Mangera, S.Si., M.Sc., and Teguh Triyana, S.T.P., conducted a series of official meetings and scientific discussions at the Faculty of Engineering (Fakulti Kejuruteraan) and the Faculty of Forestry and Environment (Fakulti Perhutanan & Alam Sekitar), as well as campus visits across UPM, Malaysia.
Focus on Adaptive Agroforestry and Circular Economy
This academic visit served as an essential forum to formulate a joint research agenda between DTPB FAT UGM and UPM. The bilateral cooperation between the two universities focuses on three main areas: adaptive agroforestry, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the application of circular economy concepts at the village level.
Joint Publication Strategy and Sustainable Collaboration Enhancement
Beyond aligning medium- and long-term research agendas, this visit aimed to accelerate the completion of scientific outputs from the Post-Doctoral program. Both institutions also agreed on follow-up plans, including joint cross-border research proposals and academic exchanges.
This international partnership reflects DTPB FAT UGM’s concrete commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
