The entire family of the Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center (TropBRC) LRI-PGK IPB University pproudly extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Dr. Irmanida Batubara, S.Si., M.Si. The TropBRC researcher achieved remarkable recognition as a Gold Winner at the 2025 Diktisaintek Award. Specifically, she earned top honors in the category of Best Senior Scientist in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) organizes the 2025 Diktisaintek Award to honor individuals, universities, higher education service institutions (LLDikti), industry partners, ministries, media, and journalists. Through this national initiative, Kemdiktisaintek recognizes key stakeholders for their outstanding performance and contributions toward elevating higher education quality, research, innovation, and science-technology governance across Indonesia.
Reflecting its broad scope, the ministry presented over 500 awards across multiple strategic categories. These categories encompassed institutional governance, research and development, public relations, strategic cooperation, and media contributions. As part of the Science and Technology Award scheme (Anugerah Sains dan Teknologi), Kemdiktisaintek specifically appreciates entities and researchers who strengthen the national science ecosystem and advance competitive technology development.
This prestigious award acknowledges Prof. Irmanida’s unwavering dedication, academic integrity, and significant contributions to science and technology-based research. Ultimately, this milestone brings immense pride to both TropBRC and IPB University. Furthermore, Kemdiktisaintek aims for this appreciation to present a new, more inclusive, relevant, and impactful award framework that inspires academics across Indonesia to innovate continuously for national progress.
