Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA (UHAMKA) took a strategic step by collaborating with Pertamina in the field of research and technology development, at Pertamina Research and Technology Innovation (RTI) Building 1, Friday (13/12).

The main focus of this collaboration is the development of squalene and omega-3 production technology based on oleaginous microalgae.

This event was also attended by Prof. Nani So seeni as Deputy Chancellor III UHAMKA, Prof. Herri Mulyono as Chair of the Institute for Research, Community Service and Publications (LPPMP UHAMKA), Khoerul Umam Secretary of LPPMP UHAMKA, Engla Merizka as Head of the Research Division of LPPMP UHAMKA, Andri Hutari as Chief Researcher of UHAMKA and his team, Ismal Gamal as Vice President of Technology Development Pertamina and the Pertamina Research Team.

Prof. Nani So seeni as Deputy Chancellor III of UHAMKA, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between UHAMKA and Pertamina in the field of research and technology development. He emphasized that this collaboration is a strategic step for UHAMKA to strengthen its role as a higher education institution that supports research-based innovation. It is hoped that this collaboration will provide broad benefits, not only for the industrial world, but also for society in general.

“This collaboration is a big step for UHAMKA to show its active role in supporting the development of research-based technology. We believe that the results will not only have a positive impact on the industrial sector, but also support our mission to provide real benefits for society,” said Prof. Nani.

On the same occasion, Prof. Herri Mulyono as Chair of LPPMP UHAMKA, added that this collaboration shows UHAMKA’s strong commitment to integrating academic research with the needs of the industrial world.

“This synergy is a manifestation of UHAMKA’s mission to make research the basis for technology development. With support from Pertamina, we are optimistic that we can produce innovative solutions that are able to answer global challenges, especially in the health and food sectors,” said Prof. Herry.

Ismal Gamal as Vice President for Technology Development at Pertamina and the Pertamina Research Team, also expressed great hope for this collaboration so that it can create innovations that are beneficial to society.

“This collaboration between Pertamina and UHAMKA is an important step in developing technology that can provide sustainable solutions. We are confident that through this joint research, we can create innovations that will benefit the wider community,” said Ismal.

This collaboration aims to create technological innovation that can increase the added value of oleaginous microalgae, especially in producing high value products such as squalene and omega-3. With this collaboration, it is hoped that technology transfer will be created, increased human resource capacity, and research results that can be implemented in real terms in the industrial world. This event is also an important momentum in establishing closer synergy between universities and the industrial world, opening up other collaboration opportunities in the future.