ITB Award Honorary Doctor to Prof. Peter Agre (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2003)

Since the mid 19th century, man has speculated that human cells contain specific channels to transport water. This is confirmed by Peter Agre, a professor from John Hopkins University by isolating protein from cell membrane. By comprehending aquaporin mechanism on molecular level, knowledge of the mechanism of cells in...

March 22, 2017

Transport Phenomena: from Gas-Liquid Reactor Model to Plant Bioreactor

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – One of ITB accomplished lecturers conducted research and development in chemical engineering. A professor from chemical engineering study program of ITB, Prof. Mubiar Purwasasmita recently conducted a research in gas-liquid reactor and plant bioreactor. This shows the academic commitment of ITB to...

March 21, 2017

Times Higher Education’s 2017 Asia University Rankings: ITB Ranked the Best in Indonesia

ITB ranked the best among other higher education institutions in Indonesia in the list of Asia University Ranking 2017 by Times Higher Education (THE). The ranking was announced on 15 March 2017 in Ulsan, South Korea and published on THE’s website. Only two higher...

March 20, 2017

Stingless Bees, Inspiration for Innovations

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Trigona sp. or commonly known as lebah klanceng is a stingless bee which is independent of flower pollen, unlike other bees species. Because of its unique traits, Trigona could be bred anywhere and spread around Indonesia, including in cities as long as there are resin or sap from surrounding trees so that they can produce...

March 20, 2017

Students of ITB Won Titles in Petrogas Days UI 2017

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Students of ITB have once again proven their academic excellences at both national and international levels with recent titles in Petrogas Days UI that was held by Society of Chemical Engineering Student of Universitas Indonesia (UI) in cooperation with Society of Petroleum Engineers UI – Student Chapter (SPE UI-SC) and...

March 20, 2017

Dr. Daisuke Mizuno: Corrosion and Protection in Automotives

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Development of modern materials is a key to advancement in science application for practical use. Modern materials shall bear durability, lightness, flexibility and resistance to the most extreme condition such as resistance to corrosion. Materials used for structures and automotive have to be...

March 19, 2017

ITB Contribute 111 Pharmacists to Pharmacy Industry in Indonesia

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – ITB inducted 111 pharmacists with oath taking and inauguration ceremony at School of Pharmacy on Thursday (16/03/17). The inauguration at Aula Barat ITB passed after oath taking ceremony led by Daryono Hadi Tjahjono, Prof., Dr., Apt., the Dean of School of Pharmacy. The inauguration was attended not only by prospective...

March 17, 2017

Lighweight Structures Research Team of FTMD Develop Software Crash Box

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – As the development center for science and technology (IPTEK), ITB show their commitment to support innovation and research related to the latest technology, including in automotive materials. In cooperation with JFE Steel—a well-established steel manufacturer in Japan—Material Engineering Program of ITB and FTMD ITB held...

March 17, 2017

TOP: Realizing ITB Entrepreneurial University

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Division of Entrepreneurship Development of Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LPIK) ITB held Technopreneurship Orientation Program (TOP). TOP is a business coaching program that accommodates enthusiastic students and alumni of ITB who are interested to start technology based start-up. The first meeting for...

March 17, 2017