Source: Untar Public Relations – CS
Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) welcomed a delegation from Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan, at Untar Campus I, Jakarta, Wednesday (23/9/2026). The meeting discussed potential collaboration in education and research.
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Cooperation Assoc. Prof. Sri Tiatri, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog, welcomed the KIT delegation’s visit as part of efforts to explore international academic collaboration. “This meeting can open more opportunities for Untar and KIT to learn from each other, share experiences, and develop academic collaboration,” she said.
A similar hope was expressed by Assistant to the President, Vice Dean of Research, Director, Institute of Disaster and Environmental Science Prof. Shinichi Miyazato, who highlighted the potential to strengthen academic relations between the two institutions. “I hope the two universities can learn from each other and conduct joint research, creating more opportunities for collaboration between KIT and Untar,” he said.
During the discussion, both sides explored opportunities for students and lecturers to participate in joint activities, including cross-study program collaboration that combines expertise from different fields. The activities could also involve industry partners to ensure that the outcomes address practical needs.
The discussion also covered research that could be applied in both Indonesian and Japanese contexts. The exchange of experiences and perspectives between the two institutions was also part of the discussion in exploring opportunities for joint academic activities.
The meeting was also attended by Dean of Career Planning and Placement Prof. Mitsuharu Tokunaga, as well as First-Year Master’s Students Haruki Fujisawa and So Fujisawa from KIT. Representing Untar were Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Dr. Ir. Wilson Kosasih, S.T., M.T., IPM., ASEAN Eng.; Head of the Institute for Research and Community Engagement Dr. Hetty Karunia Tunjungsari, S.E., M.Si.; Head of the Institute for Rankings and Reputation Dr. Bagus Mulyawan, S.Kom., M.M.; Head of the Institute for Cooperation and International Relations Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Hugeng, S.T., M.T., SMIEEE, IPU.; Head of the Master’s Program in Civil Engineering Dr. Ir. Wati Asriningsih Pranoto, M.T.; and lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering Untar. (CS/YS)