UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) recently held another full professorship inauguration, marking a significant academic milestone. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Garuda Mukti Hall on the fifth floor of UNAIR’s Management Office at the MERR-C Campus. The event was presided by UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, MT, Ak, CA.

In his speech, Prof. Nasih congratulated the newly appointed professors and emphasized the significance of the occasion. He described the inauguration—preceded by academic orations from the professors—as a scholarly gathering dedicated to intellectual discourse. “A professorship inauguration serves as a distinguished academic forum, fostering the dissemination and advancement of knowledge. It is fitting to call it a gathering of great significance, as it enables the exchange of diverse perspectives and expertise,” he stated.

Long journey of dedication and perseverance

Prof. Nasih expressed his deep appreciation for the newly appointed professors, recognizing the rigorous path they had taken to attain the highest academic rank. “Reaching this position is not an overnight achievement; it requires perseverance, careful planning, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Nothing happens instantly unless granted by divine will,” he asserted.

He also emphasized that those being inaugurated had demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Tri Dharma of Higher Education—teaching, research, and community service. “Becoming a full professorship requires fulfilling specific academic criteria, including accumulating credit points through significant contributions in research, education, and public service,” explained the professor from UNAIR’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB).

Closing his remarks, Prof. Nasih expressed his hope for a continued increase in the number of UNAIR professors. “We hope to see more individuals stepping into professorship, dedicated to fulfilling the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, wherever they may be,” he concluded.

A particularly emotional moment during the ceremony was the posthumous recognition of the late Prof. Dr. Kusnoto, drh, MSi. The official decree for his professorial appointment was presented to his family, serving as a heartfelt tribute to his contributions to academia. In total, seven professors were formally inaugurated at the event: Prof. Dr. Tri Wahyu Suprayogi, drh, MSi; Prof. Dr. Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, drh, MP; Prof. Dr. Tatik Hernawati, drh, MSi; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Anam Al Arif, drh, MP; Prof. Dr. Ira Sari Yudaniayanti, drh, MP, all from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Rr. Soenarnatalina Melaniani, MKes, from the Faculty of Public Health.

Author: Yulia Rohmawati