Japanese Professor Discusses Microbial Measures to Overcome Global Warming at UNISA Yogyakarta Biotechnology Public Lecture

The Biotechnology Study Program of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of Universitas `Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta continues to show its commitment in developing its students’ global insight. The concrete step was realized through a public lecture entitled SIMBION (Sinau Bareng Biotechnology) which raised the theme, “Microbial Approaches to Mitigating Global Warming”.

The event, which was held on Wednesday (30/04) in the courtroom of the Siti Moendjijah building, presented a distinguished professor, Prof. Hiroyuki OHTA, Rector of Ibaraki University, Japan, who is also known as an expert in the utilization of microorganisms.

Head of the Biotechnology Study Program at UNISA Yogyakarta, Arif Bimantara, S.Pi., M.Biotech, revealed that this public lecture had two main objectives. First, to provide an opportunity for students to absorb knowledge and perspectives directly from an international scientist. Second, to strengthen the close cooperation between UNISA Yogyakarta’s Biotechnology Study Program and Ibaraki University, especially in the realm of research. This SIMBION public lecture is one of the concrete implementations of this academic synergy.

“We hope that through this public lecture, students of UNISA Yogyakarta’s Biotechnology Study Program will gain significant new insights, especially about alternative innovative solutions in overcoming global warming problems through a biotechnology approach. More than that, we also hope that this agenda can spark student motivation to further innovate in the field of biotech, so that one day they will be able to contribute significantly in overcoming environmental challenges,” explained Arif.

He also added that with this activity, the cooperation between UNISA Yogyakarta and Ibaraki University is expected to be more solid and productive in the future.

In his general lecture session, Prof. Hiroyuki OHTA comprehensively explained the great potential of microorganisms in becoming an effective solution to the threat of global warming. He thoroughly discussed the latest research and practical applications of microbial utilization in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing carbon sequestration, and developing sustainable alternative energy sources.

UNISA Yogyakarta Biotechnology students from various levels, ranging from semester 1 to semester 6, enthusiastically listened to the Japanese professor’s presentation. This public lecture is expected to open students’ horizons and encourage them to explore further the potential of biotechnology in creating a greener and more sustainable future.