The ITB delegation was represented by Prof. Dr. Taufiq Hidayat, Head of the Bureau of Partnerships; Dr. Naomi Haswanto, M.Sn., Head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Relations; Ir. Alfend Rudyawan, S.T., M.Sc., M.T., Ph.D., Head of the Division of Partnerships and Strategic Management; along with several members of the ITB Partnership Bureau team.

Meanwhile, the VAA delegation consisted of Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Tra, Head of Science Department and International Affairs Department; Dr. Co Tan Anh Vu, Vice President in charge of Academic Affairs; Dr. Luu Van Thuan, Dean of Aeronautical Engineering Faculty; Dr. Nguyen Huu Chan Thanh, Dean of Electronics and Electrical Engineering Faculty; Dr. Nguyen Luong Anh Tuan, Dean of Information Technology Faculty; Dr. Phan Thanh Minh, Dean of Aviation Operation Faculty; and Dr. Tran Thien Luu, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty. They welcomed the ITB delegation warmly.

During the meeting, both parties discovered various similarities between their institutions, beyond the existing collaborations in the fields of aeronautics and mechanical engineering. In response, ITB and VAA agreed to follow up on these initiatives by drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The MoU represents a commitment between ITB and VAA to collaborate on the Tridharma of Higher Education, encompassing academics, research, and community service.

This collaboration paves the way for joint programs expected to benefit both students and faculty from both institutions. Detailed discussions included developing joint degree programs, student and curriculum exchanges, and collaborative research projects. The aim is to enhance the academic offerings and research capabilities of both universities.

Furthermore, ITB and VAA also aim to leverage their collaboration to address global challenges in aviation, engineering, and technology. The collaborative research initiatives will focus on key areas including sustainable aviation, construction, electricity, information technology, and tourism.

By combining their strengths and resources, both institutions are committed to generating innovative solutions that can positively impact society at large.

Prof. Taufiq Hidayat expressed his positive response to the collaboration between the two institutions. “The partnership with VAA is a significant opportunity for both our institutions to broaden our horizons and work together towards common goals. We are very excited about the potential joint projects that will benefit not only our students and faculty but also the broader community," he said.

This meeting marked the beginning of a closer partnership between ITB and VAA. It is hoped that both institutions will further open opportunities for innovation and collaborative projects, benefiting not only the ASEAN region but also the global community.

Reporter: Anggun Nindita
Translator: Anggi Nurdiani (Management, 2024)
Editor: Ayesha Lativa Mafaza (Postharvest Technology, 2021)