The contributions/roles of IPB University alumni have a significant influence on various policies and academic backgrounds. They not only offer changes for Indonesia but also have an extraordinary impact internationally.
There is Mohammad Nabil Almunawar, an academic at the University of Brunei Darussalam holding the title of Associate Professor. Nabil migrated to Brunei in July 1999: https://www.alumniipbpedia.id/post/mohammad-nabil-almunawar, also read here: https://www.kemlu.go.id/bandarseribegawan/en/news/21148/congratulations-and-success-to-madya-professor-dr-haji-mohammad-nabil-almunawar. He is a lecturer and an IPB University alumnus who received an award from the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam for his ideas and education he taught which had a broad impact in the Sultanate of Brunei.
Additionally, there is Yurdi Yasmi, an alumnus with a significant position in the UN as the Deputy Head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for Africa. His involvement in driving food self-sufficiency and poverty alleviation is on here: https://www.alumniipbpedia.id/post/kuasai-empat-bahasa-asing-pernah-kunjungi-45-negara, further details: https://www.fao.org/africa/deputy-representative/zh/.U He is entrusted with ensuring food security and plays a crucial role in creating superior and highly nutritious rice varieties.
Another IPB University alumnus, Suryo Pratomo, is entrusted as the Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore. His active roles include pushing for Indonesia’s chairmanship of the G-20 in the Indonesia-Singapore Business Forum. The interesting journey of this livestock scholar-turned-ambassador is on here: https://www.alumniipbpedia.id/post/suryopratomo and https://www.antaranews.com/tag/dubes-ri-untuk-singapura-suryo-pratomo, also check out https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20231217193735-4-498047/duta-besar-ri-kek-peluang-datangkan-modal-asing when he struggled to attract investments from various countries to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
In domestic affairs, there is Kamaruddin Batubara who received the MURI Record for initiating the Ready-to-Occupy Home Program through Cooperatives. Read about his achievements: https://www.radarbanten.co.id/2017/07/18/kisah-kamaruddin-batubara-peraih-penghargaan-bhakti-koperasi-dari-tangerang/. He’s also known for consistently upholding the dignity of cooperatives that implement solidarity and mutual cooperation principles. His roles can be found here: https://disway.id/read/665285/rekonstruksi-ruu-ppsk-dalam-menjamin-kemurnian-prinsip-nilai-dan-jati-diri-koperasi. He remains consistent in building a real people’s economy concept and offering it for the sake of public housing.
Do not forget the contribution of Bambang Hendroyono, the Secretary General of KLHK, who oversees the quality of forestry policies. Check out his story: https://www.alumniipbpedia.id/post/bambang-hendroyono, where he protects national forests and is deemed worthy of being the Chairman of the National Forestry Council (DKN): https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3580854/bambang-hendroyono-jabat-ketua-presidium-dewan-kehutanan-nasional. His role is crucial in ensuring legal certainty, business certainty, and community rights over forest resources, to promote effective forestry policies. Under his leadership, KLHK has achieved many successes: https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/548038/sekjen-bambang-hendroyono-raih-berbagai-penghargaan-bukti-kinerja-klhk.
From the banking sector, get to know Achmad Syamsudin: https://www.alumniipbpedia.id/post/achmad-syamsudin. He is known for various achievements in leading financial institutions: https://bangka.tribunnews.com/2022/11/02/direktur-utama-bank-sumsel-babel-raih-top-100-ceo-of-the-year-2022. Under his leadership, this regional bank has achieved outstanding performance: https://bangka.tribunnews.com/2022/07/01/bank-sumsel-babel-raih-the-best-overall-performance-di-infobank-service-excellence-award. With determination, he brings economic prosperity to the region through banking: https://bangka.tribunnews.com/2022/12/22/bank-sumsel-babel-kembali-raih-penghargaan-trusted-company, and his contributions are appreciated by many parties.
As Indonesia aims to become a global halal product producer by 2024, this woman consistently develops the global halal economy. Dr. Nancy Dewi Yuliana, a researcher from IPB University’s Halal Research Institute, has been recognized for her efforts: https://kl.antaranews.com/berita/15933/15-wanita-indonesia-berkontribusi-kembangkan-ekonomi-halal-dunia. She was awarded the 2nd Best PATPI Award for Academic Achievement and is involved in disseminating ideas through publications in reputable international and national journals: https://bogorupdate.com/bogor-raya/hebat-tiga-dosen-ipb-university-ini-sabet-patpi-award-2021/. She explores the application of metabolomics in the food science field and technology, and halal authentication.