The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM), Diponegoro University is collaborating with PT BUCHI Indonesia to organize a training program titled “Bridging Fundamentals and Innovation in Preparative Chromatography” on June 17–18, 2025. This program will be attended by 45 participants, including lecturers and final-year students from the Chemistry Study Program at FSM UNDIP. The training aims to expand participants’ knowledge of preparative chromatography applications in natural product research, while also supporting the enhancement of practical sessions and academic research within the university.
This initiative represents a strategic collaboration between academia and industry, one of which includes the placement of a system in the Chemistry Department laboratory for six months. The instrument is expected to replace the commonly used open-column method and provide students with hands-on experience using modern compound separation technology.
The two-day program begins on June 17, 2025, with opening remarks from the Dean of FSM UNDIP, the Head of the Department of Chemistry Prof. Adi Darmawan, S.Si, M.Si, Ph.D, and the Managing Director of PT BUCHI Indonesia. The session continues with keynote presentations from two speakers: Dr. Manish Thakur (Business Development Manager Purification – BUCHI Laboratory Equipment), who will present global research trends in natural products and international collaboration opportunities, and Prof. Bambang Cahyono (FSM UNDIP), who will address the complexities of research and teaching in natural product chemistry in Indonesia. The day concludes with an open discussion session, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and exploring inter-institutional research collaboration.
The second day, June 18, 2025, focuses on hands-on training with BUCHI’s preparative chromatography instruments. Participants will be guided through method configuration, automatic fraction monitoring, and essential troubleshooting techniques for efficient compound separation. The program will conclude with a Q&A and reflection session.
FSM UNDIP welcomes this initiative as part of its commitment to strengthening technology-based education and developing internationally competitive research capacity. This program is expected to serve as a foundation for future research collaborations and joint publications with international institutions, particularly in the field of active compound separation from natural sources.
[Public Communication/FSM/Meilia]