Two lecturers from Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar), namely Head of the Institute for Research and Community Engagement (LPPM) Dr. Hetty Karunia Tunjungsari, S.E., M.Si., and Mechanical Engineering Study Program lecturer Ir. M. Sobron Yamin Lubis, M.Sc., Ph.D., have received the 2026 Batch 2 Diaspora Berdampak Grant from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek).
Through this program, Untar welcomed Prof. Andriew Lim from Hotelschool The Hague, the Netherlands, for an International Visiting Professor event at Untar Campus I on Thursday (5/11/2026).
The Diaspora Berdampak Grant provides Indonesian universities with opportunities to invite Indonesian academics working abroad to share their knowledge and international experience. Andriew’s visit allowed Untar students to learn how artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and sustainability principles are shaping the future of the hospitality industry.
In his presentation, titled “Trends and the Future of Hospitality Business,” Andriew discussed changes in the hospitality industry, from the integration of operational systems and AI-based automation to the application of sustainability in business strategies.
According to Andriew, AI can help people complete tasks more quickly and efficiently. However, users still need to understand and verify the results generated by the technology rather than relying entirely on AI.
“Do not be afraid to use AI. Instead, make it a challenge to learn how to master it,” he said.
Hetty during deliver her remarks in International Visiting Professor event // Doc: Untar Public Relations – CS
Meanwhile, Hetty emphasized the importance of students being able to adapt to technological developments, regardless of their fields of study.
“Students from various academic disciplines need to keep up with technological developments so they can apply the knowledge they gain to the workplace and society,” she said.
In addition to broadening students’ understanding of technological developments and industry needs, the event served as a platform for knowledge exchange and opened opportunities for academic collaboration between Untar and educational institutions abroad. (CS/YS)