Singapore, 16 July 2025 — The Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST), Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University is proud to announce that one of its faculty members, Dr. Vallerina Armetha, M.Sc., was selected to represent the IPB University in the prestigious Faculty Immersion Program hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore from 14 to 16 July 2025. This program themed “Faculty Immersion Programme on Sustainability for Indonesian Partners of the RI-SING University Network”—with the aim of building collaboration in food security, sustainability, and innovative education.
Figure Description. Indonesian Delegates in Faculty Immersion Program at Nanyang Bussiness School after discussing “Urban Food Security and Sustainability”
Dr. Vallerina, and four lecturers from IPB University, representing Indonesia’s higher education sector, along with faculty members from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Universitas Indonesia (UI), and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), joined a total of 25 participants in this strategic program coordinated by NTU’s Office of International Engagement. NTU faculty members and all the delegates explored potential collaborations from a multidisciplinary perspective, aiming to strengthen academic partnerships, foster research cooperation, and promote knowledge exchange in the areas of food security, sustainability, and innovative education.
Over the agenda of three days, the program offered a rich series of activities designed to broaden perspectives and spark collaboration. Delegates attended thematic lectures covering critical topics such as Urban Food Security, Sustainable Protein Innovation, and Future-Ready Food Safety, gaining valuable insights from NTU experts. In addition to the programs, the delegation visited several of NTU’s world-class research facilities, including the INSPIRASI Office, the Sky Urban Vertical Farming Lab, the FRESH Lab, and the Tropical Ecology Laboratory. These visits showcased innovative solutions in agriculture, food technology, and environmental research.
The program also provided opportunities for strategic discussions on collaborative curriculum development, joint research projects, and academic mobility initiatives within ASEAN, setting the stage for stronger partnerships between NTU and participating universities.
Figure Description. Dr. Vallerina presenting the key messages obtained during the program on collaboration dinner meeting with NTU experts and faculty members from NTU International Engagement Office.
Dr. Vallerina, representing the Department of Food Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of this initiative for IPB’s academic development:
“This program offers valuable insights on integrating research, education, and innovation to address global food security challenges. It also opens strong opportunities for our department to engage in joint research, particularly in sustainable food systems and food engineering.”
The participation of FST IPB University faculty member in this Faculty Immersion Program aligns with the department’s mission to become a leading institution in food science education and research at the regional and global levels. The insights and connections gained will be translated into enhanced teaching, research, and community engagement, contributing to IPB’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
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