IPB Research and Innovation Week 2024: IPB University Recognized as Top 1 BRIN Collaborator 2024

The IPB Research and Innovation Week 2024 has officially opened. This event showcases IPB University’s latest innovations in the fields of food and health, including Enzymatic Luwak Coffee (Prof Erliza Noor), Test-Tube Babies for Endangered Animals (Prof Arief Boediono), and Premium Sheep (Prof Asep Gunawan).  

During the opening of the IPB Research and Innovation Week 2024 on Monday (16/12), IPB University received an award from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) as the Top 1 BRIN Collaborator 2024. The award was accepted by the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Agromaritime Development, Prof Ernan Rustiadi, at the IPB International Convention Center (IICC).  

According to BRIN’s official website, the award was given for the collaboration between BRIN and IPB University in joint research publications from 2021 to 2024. This research collaboration has resulted in 1,131 publications in scientific journals across two main fields: Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science.  

On the same occasion, awards were also given to several IPB University researchers as authors with the highest number of joint publications with BRIN. They are Prof Anuraga Jayanegara (56 joint publications), Dr Obie Farobie (26 joint publications), and Dr Rita Kartika Sari (25 joint publications).  

An award was also presented to Dr Widya Fatriasari, the BRIN author with the most publications in collaboration with IPB University. She is an IPB University alumna who is currently a researcher at the BRIN Center for Biomass and Bioproduct Research.  

“This moment further strengthens the fact that IPB University has very productive researchers both on a national and international scale,” said Prof Ernan Rustiadi, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Agromaritime Development at IPB University.  

This achievement also contributes to IPB University’s global recognition, including its position as the best agricultural university in Southeast Asia and seventh in Asia. According to Prof Ernan, IPB University has maintained this achievement since 2018 to the present.  

“Recognition has also come from the Science Rankings 2025, which places IPB University as number one in Indonesia. Additionally, BRIN has recognized IPB University as Top 1 BRIN Collaborator 2024 and granted it the most competitive funding, totaling 372,” he added.  

Prof Ernan explained that the IPB Research and Innovation Week 2024 is an annual event that has been held since the 1980s. The event serves as a platform for researchers to present their innovations. “This is a tradition that we continue to uphold,” he said.  

Regarding IPB University’s 2024 research achievements, Prof Ernan stated that there are 1,407 research results, primarily focused on food, health, and engineering technology. The trend in publications has also increased, with 2,200 Scopus-indexed studies to date.  

“In terms of infrastructure facilities, many laboratory equipment and infrastructure facilities have been procured, most of which result from collaborative efforts,” he added.  

For these achievements, Dr Mohamad Fauzan Adziman, Director General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), expressed his appreciation.  

“The Research and Innovation Week can enhance the quality and quantity of research. Furthermore, we hope this event will encourage a culture of innovation in Indonesia, with IPB University serving as a role model for other universities,” he stated.  

BRIN Chief, Dr Laksana Tri Handoko, also congratulated IPB University for being the Top 1 BRIN Collaborator in joint publications for the 2021-2024 period.  

“BRIN is ready to support research and innovation activities. Our orientation is to strengthen the realization of a research-based economy. Let us work together to find collaborative patterns and strengthen synergy to produce the best research and the best schemes that can deliver the greatest contributions,” urged Handoko. (*/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)