The 5th International Conference on Maritime Sciences and Advanced Technology (MSAT)

Prof. Brian Yuliarto is the current Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. An esteemed professor of nanotechnology at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), he has an extensive academic background with degrees from ITB and the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on nanotechnology-based sensors for detecting hazardous gases and environmental pollutants. As minister, he is committed to advancing Indonesia's higher education and research sectors through innovation and global collaboration.

Prof. Tatacipta Dirgantara is the current Rector of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). A renowned expert in aerospace engineering, he has contributed extensively to the development of aeronautics research and education in Indonesia. As rector, he brings a forward-thinking vision to ITB, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration, global engagement, and innovation-driven academic excellence.

Dr. Chan Joo Jang is a professor at the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) in Busan, South Korea, specializing in physical oceanography. His expertise encompasses numerical modeling, coastal processes, ocean currents and circulation, mixed layer dynamics, and coastal oceanography. With a PhD from Yonsei University and research experience at Texas A\&M University, Dr. Jang has contributed to over 80 publications, amassing more than 1,000 citations. His recent work includes studies on marine heatwaves, climate change impacts on fisheries, and ocean circulation dynamics. He is affiliated with KIOST's Ocean Circulation and Climate Research Center.

Dr. Weidong Yu is a professor at Sun Yat-sen University specializing in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and ocean-atmosphere interactions. His research focuses on climate variability, monsoon systems, and enhancing ocean observation in the Indo-Pacific. He also serves as co-chair of the WMO's Ocean Observations Panel for Climate.

Dr Zach Boakes is the co-founder of ‘North Bali Reef Conservation’, which is a non-profit NGO set up in 2017 with the aim of working with local fishermen and international volunteers to restore a previously degraded coral reef through the construction of artificial reefs. Zach has recently completed his PhD, where his research assessed the restoration of ecosystem services (ecological and socioeconomic) associated with coral reef conservation programmes in Indonesia.

Dr. Yanti Rachmayanti is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), specializing in biochemistry and molecular biology. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Chemistry from ITB and completed her Ph.D. at Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany, in 2010. Her research focuses on plant transcriptomics, genetic engineering, and the development of bio-based materials. Dr. Rachmayanti has contributed to various projects, including the development of a 4-in-1 microalgae phototank for carbon dioxide absorption in limited spaces, in collaboration with industry partners. She is also actively involved in science communication and community engagement initiatives

Dr.Eng. Faruq Khadami is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), specializing in environmental and applied oceanography. He is part of the Environmental and Applied Oceanography Research Group and serves as an assistant editor for the Bulletin of Geology. His research focuses on coastal dynamics, sediment transport, and ocean-atmosphere interactions, with recent projects including machine learning-based chlorophyll-a prediction and marine heatwave studies. Dr. Khadami is also actively involved in science communication and community engagement through initiatives like SINERGI TUNDA, which integrates education and technology for sustainable island tourism.

Prof. Dr. Erma Yulihastin is a climatologist and Research Professor at the Research Center for Climate and Atmosphere, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). She specializes in atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and extreme weather analysis, with a focus on the Indonesian Maritime Continent. Her work aims to enhance climate resilience and support sustainable development through advanced research and public engagement.
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Dr. Mohammad Farid is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (FTSL), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), specializing in water resources engineering. Dr. Farid's research focuses on hydrology and hydraulic modeling, flood risk analysis, and disaster mitigation. He has led numerous projects addressing flood hazards, climate change impacts, and sustainable water management in Indonesia.