UIN Jakarta Inaugurates Six Professors in Open Senate Session
Auditorium Harun Nasution, UIN Online News – UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta marked another academic milestone by inaugurating six professors from various disciplines during an Open Senate Session held at the Harun Nasution Auditorium on Wednesday (May 7, 2025).
The event commenced solemnly with Qur'anic recitation and prayer, followed by the official opening statement delivered by Senate Secretary Prof. Dr. Mansoer, M.Ag. In his remarks, he congratulated the newly appointed professors and emphasized their role in advancing academic excellence and societal progress. “We hope these six professors not only strengthen their respective faculties but also contribute to meaningful transformations in human life,” he stated. He also mentioned that UIN Jakarta now has a total of 144 professors across all faculties.
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tholabi Kharlie, S.Ag., SH., MA., MH., read out the official decrees of appointment for the following professors:
- Prof. dr. Flori Ratna Sari, Ph.D. (Pharmacology)
- Prof. Irma Nurbaeti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat., Ph.D. (Maternity Nursing)
- Prof. Dr. Suma’inna, M.Si. (Applied Mathematics)
- Prof. Dr. La Ode Sumarlin, M.Si. (Biochemistry)
- Prof. Dr. Endah Wulandari, S.Si., M.Biomed. (Biochemistry)
- Prof. Dr. Afidah Wahyuni, M.Ag. (Contemporary Fiqh)
The event continued with profile presentations and scientific orations from each professor.
Prof. Flori Ratna Sari presented her research titled Cupping, Honey, and Black Seed: Prophetic Relics in Integrating Medicine, Islam, and Spirituality, stressing the importance of incorporating prophetic values into modern healthcare.
Prof. Irma Nurbaeti proposed an integrated service model for addressing postpartum depression and women’s health, emphasizing the nurse's holistic role—clinically, socially, and psychologically.
Prof. Suma’inna elaborated on the complexity of the Navier-Stokes equations in fluid dynamics, stating, “Mathematics is not just formulas; it’s the foundation of technology.”
Prof. La Ode Sumarlin and Prof. Endah Wulandari, both biochemistry experts, discussed the anti-cancer benefits of honey and the transformation of nutrition to support public health for Golden Indonesia 2045.
Meanwhile, Prof. Afidah Wahyuni highlighted the role of batik tulis (hand-drawn batik) in promoting halal lifestyle and preserving cultural identity within the framework of contemporary fiqh.
UIN Jakarta Rector, Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, M.A., Ph.D., officially inaugurated the professors by presenting the academic medals and appointment decrees. “This inauguration represents academic dedication and intellectual contribution to society and the nation,” he declared in his address.
The event concluded with a video montage of congratulatory messages from colleagues, a group singing of “Bagimu Negeri,” a photo session, and personal congratulations from guests. The emotional and proud atmosphere marked UIN Jakarta’s continued commitment to academic advancement and community service.
Watch the full ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/live/yJ8v6TVbN6U?si=dCVF_spI2Q8Exuqr
(Reported by Rizkiyah Gustiana N., Fauziah M., Noeni Indah S. / Photo by M. Fahri Afrizal)