Indonesian Chemical Engineering Higher Education Association (APTEKIM)

We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar titled "Webinar on Research Findings and Tips & Tricks for Securing Research Grant Funding (GRS BPDPKS, RIIM BRIN, BIMA Kemdikti Saintek)." This event will take place online via Zoom on March 8, 2025, from 09:00 AM (Indonesia Western Time).

In this webinar, experts Wibawa Hendra Saputra, Ph.D, and Ir. Asful Hariadi, S.T., M.Eng will present their latest research findings and share valuable insights on how to enhance your research grant applications. The session will cover funding opportunities from GRS BPDPKS, RIIM BRIN, and BIMA Kemdikti Saintek, offering essential strategies to increase your chances of securing funding.

Dr. Joko Waluyo will be the contact person for this event.

Event Details:

• Title: Webinar on Research Findings and Tips & Tricks for Securing Research Grant Funding (GRS BPDPKS, RIIM BRIN, BIMA Kemdikti Saintek)
• Date: March 8, 2025
• Time: 09:00 AM - end (Indonesia Western Time)
• Platform: Zoom

We look forward to your participation!

Jakarta, December 27, 2024 – On December 27, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) and the Indonesian Association of Chemical Engineering Higher Education (APTEKIM). This cooperation involves educational programs and environmental care activities aimed at improving the quality of education and environmental awareness in Indonesia.

The event was attended by the Chairman of APTEKIM, Hari Devianto, along with leaders from both organizations. This Memorandum of Understanding is expected to pave the way for further collaboration in various strategic initiatives in the future.

Bali, November 15, 2024 – Following the successful conclusion of the 2024 National Congress (Musyawarah Nasional, Munas), the Indonesian Association of Chemical Engineering Education (Asosiasi Pendidikan Tinggi Teknik Kimia, APTEKIM) officially announced its newly elected leadership team for the 2024-2027 term.

Hary Devianto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., was elected as Chairperson, succeeding Ir. Idral Amri, ST., MT., Ph.D., whose leadership has significantly contributed to APTEKIM’s progress. The newly appointed leadership team is as follows:

Chairperson: Hary Devianto (Bandung Institute of Technology, ITB)
Secretary-General: Teguh Ariyanto (Gadjah Mada University, UGM)
Deputy Secretary-General: Anita Kusuma Wardani (Bandung Institute of Technology, ITB)
Treasurer: Ardiyan Harimawan (Bandung Institute of Technology, ITB)
Advisors:
    Sanggono Adisasmito (Bandung Institute of Technology, ITB)
    M. Fahrurrozi (Gadjah Mada University, UGM)
    Renanto Handogo (Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, ITS)

This new leadership team is tasked with steering APTEKIM toward its goals of strengthening collaboration among members, aligning curricula with industry needs, and fostering strategic partnerships at both the national and international levels.

The organization is confident that under the leadership of Hary Devianto and his team, APTEKIM will continue to play a vital role in advancing chemical engineering education in Indonesia and driving innovation within the field.

Bali, November 15, 2024 – The 2024 National Congress (Musyawarah Nasional, Munas) of the Indonesian Association of Chemical Engineering Education (Asosiasi Pendidikan Tinggi Teknik Kimia, APTEKIM) concluded successfully in Bali, bringing together active participation from representatives of 24 higher education institutions offering chemical engineering programs across Indonesia.

The event marked a pivotal moment in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and policies, as well as the transition of leadership. During the forum, Hary Devianto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., was officially elected as the new Chairperson of APTEKIM, succeeding Ir. Idral Amri, ST., MT., Ph.D., who led the organization with dedication and commitment.

In his farewell address, Ir. Idral Amri expressed his gratitude for the collaboration fostered during his tenure and conveyed his hope for a more progressive APTEKIM under the new leadership. “APTEKIM has been a vital platform for advancing chemical engineering education in Indonesia. I believe that under the new leadership, we will continue to grow stronger and become globally competitive,” he stated.

Hary Devianto, the newly elected Chairperson, outlined his vision for the organization, emphasizing the importance of enhancing synergy among APTEKIM members, aligning curricula with industry demands, and promoting strategic collaborations at both national and international levels.

This successful congress reaffirmed APTEKIM’s commitment to advancing chemical engineering education and its role in driving innovation and excellence within the field.

BALI, itb.ac.id - The Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, and Bioenergy and Chemurgical Engineering Study Programs—in partnership with the Indonesian Chemical Engineering Higher Education Association (APTEKIM) and Chemical Vocational Board of the Indonesian Engineers Association (BKKPII)—held The 28th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE) 2024 on November 9–14, 2024, at The Patra Bali Resort, Kuta, Bali.

Themed "Engineering a Sustainable Future: Chemical Engineers at the Forefront," the event focused on efforts to realize a sustainable future in industrial and environmental sectors. It served as a form of process engineers' strategic role in addressing environmental challenges.

The event began with the ASEAN Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Network 2024 Symposium. This symposium took place on November 9–14 and was opened by Prof. Dr. Sanggono Adisasmito, M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN., from the Sustainable Energy and Technology Research Group, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FIT), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). He discussed the carbon dioxide business chain in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and the world.

Meanwhile, Dr. Anggit Raksajati, researcher from the Center for Carbon Dioxide and Flare Gas Utilization of ITB, explained various opportunities and challenges of CCUS implementation in Indonesia from a techno-economic view.

The next agenda was a focus group discussion (FGD) on November 11–12, which was opened by Ir. Ganis Danandjati, IPM., Vice Chairman of BKKPII. The topic of the FGD was decarbonization, carbon trading, and sustainable business development of CCUS. This comprehensive discussion raised the industry-wide urgency for decarbonization, carbon management, and its implementation in various ASEAN countries.

"Environmentally friendly industrialization becomes a major challenge in midst of regulatory uncertainties in decarbonization and the lack of incentives in the oil and gas industry," said Dr. Asha, one of the FGD's speakers.

The culmination of RSCE 2024 took place on November 13–14. Featuring 400 prominent scientific figures nationally and internationally, the event discussed important topics related to bioenergy, biotechnology, chemurgy, food technology, advanced materials, and environmental management. International luminaries and delegates were invited directly from numerous countries, including the Netherlands, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and Thailand.

Committee Chairman of RSCE 2024, Dr. C.B. Rasrendra, stated that Indonesia, with its massive natural and human resources, must become a pioneer in achieving a sustainable future. "Process engineers have to be at the forefront," he said forthrightly.

On the other hand, Chairwoman of BKKPII, Dr. Sripeni Inten Cahyani, IPM, ASEAN Eng., asserted that BKKPII is committed to supporting decarbonization policies that would accelerate the energy transition to a low-carbon economy.

RSCE 2024 was sponsored and co-organized by PT Kilang Pertamina International and the Palm Oil Plantation Management Agency (BPDPKS), both of which have been active in the development of sustainable engineering practices and chemical engineering education in Indonesia.

Moreover, the event involved other activities: a workshop on palm oil-based cosmetics production for high school students in Bali, Talents Mapping Assessment by Tristia Riskawati, and "Growth Mindset" Seminar by Dr. Djohan Yoga.

RSCE 2024 was closed with APTEKIM National Conference on November 15, attended by 75 Chairman of Chemical Engineering Study Program from all over Indonesia. The conference aimed to bolster the synergy between academia, industries, and the government.

Chairman of APTEKIM, Dr. Idral Amri, emphasized the importance of scientific activities for collaborative partnerships and the development of chemical engineering in the future.