UNAIR Chemistry Master Program Holds Alumni Lecture from Setsunan University and Osaka University Japan
On Saturday (26/11), the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Airlangga, held an online alumni lecture for S2 alumni. The lecture invited two speakers: Mr. Much Z. Fanani from the Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Setsunan University, Japan, and Mr. Andre Pratama from the Department of Bacterial Infections, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Japan, moderated by Maipha D. A.
The first speaker, Mr. Much Z. Fanani, presented on his research titled “Why are some licorice plants not sweet?” Licorice is a significant medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine in China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. It is used in herbal products and as an additive in snacks due to its sweet taste and specific flavor. Licorice contains Glycyrrhizin compounds, which contribute to its sweetness.
