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Several lecturers from the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), have successfully obtained funding under the USU Equity Program 2025 through various research schemes that support innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development.
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The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (Fahutan USU), has once again recorded a proud achievement: seven lecturer research titles secured funding under the USU Equity Program 2025, representing 20.59 percent of the total 34 research titles funded.
The funding was granted based on Rector’s Decree of Universitas Sumatera Utara, with the following details:
Equity Program – The Impact USU 2025
(Rector’s Decree No. 5094/UN5.1.R/SK/DI.05.03/2025)
Prof. Mohammad Basyuni, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D.
Title: Sustainable Silvofishery and Blue Carbon (SBC): Case Study
Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, S.Hut., M.Si.
Title: Development of Fire-Resistant and Low-Emission Biocomposites with the Addition of Green Fillers (Lignin, Silica, Sodium Silicate, Activated Carbon) Based on Rice Straw
Dr. Ridahati Rambey, S.Hut., M.Si.
Title: Habitat Suitability and Ethnobotanical Model of Damar (Agathis borneensis) in Conservation Efforts of Protected Tree Species to Support the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Prof. Ir. Siti Latifah, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., IPU.
Title: Analysis of Aren Product Downstreaming, Development Strategies, and Their Impacts on Farmers and Forest-Adjacent Communities
(Rector’s Decree No. 5095/UN5.1.R/SK/DI.05.03/2025)
(Rector’s Decree No. 5096/UN5.1.R/SK/DI.05.03/2025)
Arif Nuryawan, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D.
Title: Ramie Fabric Dyeing Using Three Natural Colorants
Prof. Ir. Rahmawaty, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., IPU.
Title: The Role of Trees and Their Management in Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change to Support the Sustainable Development Goals in Medan City
This achievement underscores Faculty of Forestry USU’s strong commitment to advancing impactful flagship research, strengthening national and international research networks, and delivering tangible contributions to society and the environment.