Chairman of the Senate of the University of Jember Drs. Andang Subaharianto, M.Hum confirmed the six Professors in the Senate Meeting of the University of Jember at the Auditorium of the University of Jember (21/10). One of them is a Professor from the Faculty of Science UNEJ, Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. as Professor of Solar Cell Physics in the Department of Physics of FMIPA. Prof. Edy was confirmed with Prof. Akhmad Taufik from FKIP, Prof. Kacung Hariyono from FAPERTA, Prof. Elok Sri Utami from FEB, Prof. Zainuri from FEB, Prof. Herlina from FTP. The meeting of the senate to strengthen the teachers was attended by the leadership of UNEJ, the Rector and Vice-Rector, members of the senate and stakeholders of the University of Jember. In his speech, UNEJ Rector Dr. They. Iwan Taruna, M.Eng., IPM., ASEAN Eng., said by 2025 UNEJ has strengthened 19 new professors. And currently in the process of applying for a total of 8 professors.

“The enshrined professors not only add to the number of great teachers at UNEJ but add to the intellectual strength of the nation from the result of hard work, dedication and commitment in the world of education and research,” he disclosed. The Rector of UNEJ hopes that becoming a professor is not just an academic title, but a great trust to continue to develop science, guide the younger generation and provide solutions to the challenges of the nation and the world. “UNEJ has always supported innovation and collaboration that brings widespread benefits to both academia and society,” he hoped. Previously Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof. Drs. Slamin, M.Comp.Sc., Ph.D. reciting the biographies of the six confirmed professors.

On the scientific oration Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. delivered the title Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) dari Bumi Tropis: Inovasi Energi Surya Berbasis Sumber Daya Lokal.. Prof. Edy discusses the utilization of sunlight as an energy source. “In the era of renewable energy utilization, Indonesia can harness the abundance of sunlight, and how to harness it wisely and sustainably,” he explained. DSSCs as an alternative take solar radiation into energy. DSSC technology is projected to play an important role as a sustainable, low-cost, and accessible renewable energy solution. “The uniqueness of DSSCs allows shape flexibility, adaptability at low illumination, as well as the potential use of local materials as future applications,” he continued.

DSSC as an applied technology provides opportunities for renewable energy education in schools and universities, community training for simple solar module assembly. Thus realizing energy independence for farmers and fishermen through portable panels. Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. is a lecturer of the Department of Physics FMIPA UNEJ who currently serves as the Vice Dean of the Faculty of MIPA UNEJ Students and Alumni. Prof. Edy was born in Yogyakarta and completed his undergraduate education at UGM Yogyakarta in 1995, then continued his undergraduate studies at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 2002. Still at ITB, Prof. Edy completed his doctoral program in 2008. Prof. Edy obtained the degree of professor in the branch of science / expertise Solar Cell Physics based on the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Number 3203/M/KPT.KP/2025.