Inaugurating 42 New Professors, UIN Jakarta becomes PTKIN with the Most Professors

Jakarta, UIN News Online— UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta will inaugurate 42 new professors in various fields of expertise from the end of November to December 2023. The inauguration of the 42 new professors makes UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta the State Islamic Religious University (PTKIN) with the highest number of professors, namely 128 professors.

Official data released by the Bureau of General Administration and Personnel (Bureau AUK) of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta states, 42 new professors who will be inaugurated have a diverse background of expertise, both religion, social humanities, and science. In fact, 15 of the professors are women.

In the field of social humanities, the seven new professors who will be inaugurated are Prof. Dr. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim M.A. (History of Islamic Culture), Prof. Dr. H. Nurochim M.M. (Education Management), Prof. Dr. Imam Subchi M.A. (Anthropology of Religion), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farkhan M.Pd (Applied Linguistics). Then, Prof. Dr. Frans Sayogie M.Pd (Applied Linguistics), Prof. Dr. Alek M.Pd (English Education), and Prof. Burhanuddin Muhtadi M.A. Ph.D (Political Science).

In the field of science, the 10 new professors who will soon be inaugurated are Prof. Dr. Syopiansyah Jaya Putra M.Si (Management Information System Science), Prof. Dr. Achmad Tjachja Nugraha M.P. (Agricultural Economics), Prof. Dr. Hari Hendarto Ph.D., Sp.PD-KEMD. (Internal Medicine), Prof. Dr. Desmadi Saharuddin M.A. (Sharia Economics). Then, Prof. Dr. Fauzan M.A. (Curriculum Development Science), Prof. Dr. Ade Sofyan Mulazid M.H. (Sharia Economics), Prof. Dr. Kadir M.Pd (Mathematics Education Science), Prof. Ir. Muhammad Nadratuzzaman M.Sc. Ph.D. (Islamic Economics), Prof. Muhammad Zuhdi M.Ed. Ph.D (Curriculum Development Science), Prof. Dr. Lukman M.Si (Development Planning Science).

For the field of religion, 10 new professors who will be inaugurated are Prof. Dr. Muhammad Maksum M.A. (Sharia Economic Law Science), Prof. Dr. JM. Muslimin M.A. (Political Science of Islamic Law), Prof. Dr. Rumadi M.Ag. (Political Thought of Islamic Law), Prof. Dr. Kamarusdiana M.H. (Islamic Law), Prof. Dr. Fuad Thohari M.A. (Hadith Science). Then, Prof. Syamsul Rijal M.A., Ph.D (Islamic Sociology), Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim M.A. (Islamic Law), Prof. Dr. Hamka Hasan Lc. M.A. (Tafsir Science), Prof. Dr. Asep Syarifuddin Hidayat S.H. M.H. (Islamic Law Science), and Prof. Dr. Khamami Zada M.A. (Jurisprudence Siyasah).

Meanwhile, the 15 new female professors who will be inaugurated are Prof. Dr. Nur Inayah M.Si (Mathematics Science), Prof. Dr. Dzuriyatun Toyibah M.Si M.A. (Sociology Science), Prof. Dr. Sururin M.A. (Islamic Education Science), Prof. Dr. Apt. Zilhadia M.Si (Pharmaceutical Analysis), Prof. Dr. Zahrotun Nihayah M.Si (Psychology), and Prof. Dr. Darsita S. M.Hum (Linguistics). Then, Prof. Siti Nurul Azkiyah M.Sc Ph.D (English Education), Prof. Dr. Rena Latifa M.Psi (Psychology of Religion), and Prof. Iim Halimatusa'diyah M.A. Ph.D (Sociology of Development).

Some other female professors are Prof. Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem M.A. Ph.D (Early Childhood Education and Social Welfare), Prof. Dr. Fadhilah Suralaga M.Si (Educational Psychology), Prof. Dr. Ir. Siti Rochaeni M.Si (Agribusiness Management). Then Prof. Dr. R. Yani'ah Wardani M.A. (Arabic Language Science), Prof. Hoirun Nisa M.Kes Ph.D (Epidemiology Science), and Prof. Dr. Megga Ratnasari Pikoli M.Si (Environmental Microbiology Science).

The inauguration of the 42 new professors is scheduled to take place over four inaugural weeks, starting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by inaugurating 7 professors in the field of Social Humanities. Then in the second week, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 10 new professors in the field of Science were inaugurated.

Furthermore, 10 Professors in the field of Religious Sciences were also inaugurated in the third week, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Finally in the fourth week, Friday, December 22, 2023 or coinciding with the commemoration of Mother's Day, 15 female professors for various fields of science closed the inauguration week of the professors.

Meanwhile, UIN Jakarta Rector Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar MA Ph.D expressed his pride and appreciation for the inauguration of 42 new professors. According to him, the inauguration of dozens of professors is a very historic and proud moment for the academic community of UIN Jakarta.

"The inauguration of professors this time becomes so monumental because the presence of 42 new professors is a proud achievement for the academic community of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Their presence strengthens UIN Jakarta as a PTKIN with the highest number of professors," he said.

The presence of 42 new professors who will be inaugurated themselves, he continued, will further strengthen the position of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta as a higher education institution that focuses on academic excellence based on science integration. However, Rector Asep Jahar reminded professors as a form of responsibility in the academic field and intellectual leadership.

Rector Asep Jahar added that professors are at the forefront in shaping a better future for higher education. Therefore, he invited the professors to continue to foster a spirit of collaboration, increase synergy between fields of science, and develop research that is relevant to the progress of society and the nation.

"Keep innovating, keep sharing knowledge, and keep inspiring the next generation. I am sure, with your dedication and commitment, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta will continue to be a center of excellence in higher education that has a tremendous positive impact on society," he said.

Chairman of UIN Jakarta Senate, Prof. Dr. Dede Rosyada MA, also expressed his appreciation for the inauguration of 42 new professors from various fields of science. According to him, the presence of 42 new professors reflects the proud achievements of UIN Jakarta.

"Hopefully, with the increase of Professors at UIN Jakarta, academic works will increase, there will be more findings of new theories, new technologies, new designs or even new models, which can be used by various professions and occupations, so that the contribution of Professors of UIN Jakarta in encouraging progress and change, towards an advanced and civilized nation," he hoped.

As the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tholabi Kharlie also expressed his appreciation for the achievement of the highest academic career as a Professor / Professor who is dominated by young lecturers.

"This achievement is proof of the seriousness of UIN Jakarta leaders in realizing quality education. The Rector, Chairman of the Senate, and the entire academic community have synergized to realize the recognition of UIN Jakarta," he concluded.

It is known that UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta is one of the state Islamic religious universities with 12 faculties and one Postgraduate School. The twelve faculties are the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Keguruan Sciences, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Sciences, and Faculty of Dirasat Islamiyah.

Furthermore, the Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. In addition to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, the education level offered is a professional study program. (PIH)