Depok, Thursday (11/1/2018) coinciding with its 57th anniversary, FMIPA UI signed a cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN). The signing was carried out by the Dean of FMIPA UI, Dr. rer. nat. Abdul Haris and Dr. Orbita Roswintiarti, M.Sc. as Deputy for Remote Sensing of LAPAN.
This collaboration relates to the development of data science and technology and the use of remote sensing for monitoring natural resources and the environment. The scope of this collaboration includes the development of remote sensing data acquisition, processing, management, and utilization.
The signing of the cooperation agreement is the realization of the signing of a joint memorandum of understanding between UI and LAPAN. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) The collaboration between UI and LAPAN relates to education, research, and community service, as well as the development and utilization of aviation and space science and technology. The scope of this collaboration relates to various core research activities conducted by LAPAN. These activities include research, development, and utilization of remote sensing technology, space and atmospheric science, and aviation technology. Furthermore, this collaboration also encompasses human resource capacity building, expert exchanges, and scientific dissemination and publication.
"So later there will be sharing facilityUI students can use LAPAN's laboratory facilities and vice versa. LAPAN staff can also continue their Masters and Doctoral studies at UI, but base on research, directly focus on specific research. LAPAN experts can also act as mentors or supervisor "For UI students who are completing their thesis or dissertation," explained the UI Chancellor.
