Semarang, Indonesia — The Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Negeri Semarang (FT UNNES) hosted three academics from the Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia, as part of its Inbound Visiting Lecturer Program held from October 26 to 28, 2026. The program provided a platform for academic exchange, curriculum development discussions, research collaboration, and knowledge sharing between the two institutions.
The visiting academics were Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Amir Abdul Razak, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nasrul Hadi bin Johari, and Ts. Dr. Luqman Hakim Bin Ahmad Shah. Their participation offered faculty members and students at FT UNNES an opportunity to engage with international academic perspectives, particularly in engineering education, scientific research, and technological innovation.
The program officially commenced on Monday, October 26, 2026, with an opening ceremony at the FT UNNES Dean’s Office. The first day’s activities included a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) addressing the role of higher education in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), followed by a collaborative dialogue on sustainable curriculum development.
On Tuesday, October 27, the program continued with a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted scientific writing. The session focused on improving manuscript quality, research productivity, and academic integrity. It was complemented by a scientific article review and feedback session, during which the visiting academics provided academic insights and recommendations for manuscript improvement.
The final day, Wednesday, October 28, featured a series of public lectures for FT UNNES students. The three academics presented research developments in friction stir welding, computational fluid dynamics, and solar thermal technology. These lectures introduced students to current engineering research and its potential applications across various technological fields.
The program concluded with a closing ceremony and an agenda for the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA), reflecting the institutions’ efforts to strengthen their academic partnership.
Through the Inbound Visiting Lecturer Program, FT UNNES provided opportunities for academic interaction involving faculty leaders, study program coordinators, lecturers, and students. The initiative also served as a platform for expanding academic networks and exploring opportunities for continued collaboration.
The program aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting knowledge exchange and enhancing educational quality, as well as SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through academic cooperation between higher education institutions across national borders.
