Bandung, May 8, 2025 — A delegation from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., Rector of ITB, welcomed representatives from IMT Atlantique, France, for a strategic meeting on Wednesday (8/5/2025) at the Rapim A Room, ITB Rectorate Building. The session marked a key milestone in exploring future academic and research collaborations between the two institutions.
Accompanying the Rector from ITB were several senior leaders and researchers:
- Prof. Ir. Lavi Rizki Zuhal, Ph.D., Vice Rector for Research and Innovation
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Yogi Wibisono Budhi, S.T., M.T., IPM, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI)
- Prof. Dr. Elfahmi, S.Si., M.Si., Director of Research and Innovation
- Dr. Ir. Endra Gunawan, S.T., M.Sc., Director of Partnership
- Dr. Eng. Andi Cakravastia Arisaputra Raja, S.T., M.T., Director of Planning
- Andika Putra Pratama, MSM., Ph.D., Head of International Collaboration Office
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Ichsan Setya Putra, Head of the Center for Industrial Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Y. Bandung, S.T., M.T., Head of the Center for Information and Communication Technology Research
- Prof. Ir. Ari Darmawan Pasek, Ph.D., Head of the Center for New and Renewable Energy
- Ir. Sanggono Adisasmito, M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN Eng., Representative of the Center for CO₂ and Flare Gas Utilization
- Dr. Ary Setijadi Prihatmanto, S.T., M.T., Head of the Center for Defense and Security Studies
The ITB team welcomed the delegation from IMT Atlantique, which included:
- Christophe Lerouge, President of IMT Atlantique
- Prof. Yves Andres, Head of the Department of Environment and Energy Systems
- Stephane Roy, Director of International Relations
- Christophe Dreyer, Director of Institut Français Indonesia, Bandung
- A representative from Campus France
During the meeting, the two institutions discussed a variety of collaborative initiatives, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint curriculum development, and collaborative research in digital technology, sustainable energy, and artificial intelligence. The dialogue was constructive and underscored a shared commitment to building impactful academic and research partnerships.
This visit reflects ITB’s ongoing efforts to expand its international network and foster global cooperation that drives innovation and excellence in science, technology, and education.
