UNAIR DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY HOLDS GUEST LECTURE WITH PROF. YOSHIAKI TAKAYA FROM MEIJO UNIVERSITY, JAPAN
The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, organized a guest lecture featuring Yoshiaki Takaya, a professor from Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan. The event was held on March 11–12, 2026, at Universitas Airlangga and was attended by lecturers, researchers, and students from the Department of Chemistry.
This activity is part of the Department of Chemistry’s efforts to strengthen international academic networks and enrich the perspectives of students and faculty through knowledge exchange with experts from overseas institutions. On this occasion, Prof. Takaya delivered a lecture on the isolation and application of natural compounds, particularly focusing on the analysis and utilization of organic compounds in various scientific applications.
During the guest lecture, students and lecturers had the opportunity to engage in direct discussions on modern organic chemistry concepts, research methodologies, and recent developments in the field. The discussions were conducted interactively and provided new insights into the direction of organic chemistry research at the global level.
In addition to the lecture session, Prof. Takaya’s visit also included research discussions with faculty members of the Department of Chemistry. In this session, both parties exchanged information regarding ongoing research topics, potential research collaborations, and opportunities for joint publications in international scientific journals.
The visit was also utilized to discuss future collaboration plans between the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Airlangga, and Meijo University. The discussion covered potential research collaborations, academic exchanges, and joint scientific activities in the future.
Through this activity, the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Airlangga, aims to strengthen academic relationships with international partners and open broader opportunities for collaboration in research and the development of chemical sciences at the global level. Guest lectures such as this are also expected to inspire students to continuously develop their academic and research capabilities in the field of chemistry.