International Conference on Bambu, Forest Resource and Application (IC-BaFoRa)

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International Conference on Bambu, Forest Resource and Application (IC-BaFoRA) 2025

September 3, 2025 – September 4, 2025

Global warming and climate change are causing habitat fragmentation and habitat loss for certain species, further increasing the risk of extinction. Before this continues, there is a need for in-depth studies and cooperation from the field of science at the national and international levels that focus on the role and contribution of bamboo in adapting and mitigating global climate change. Studies and cooperation can be carried out in the form of dissemination through international events to accommodate scientists and world bamboo observers through international scientific forums.

 

The Center of Excellence for Science and Technology - Bamboo (PUI Bamboo), Faculty of Forestry, as part of the community of the University of Sumatera  Utara, is expected to be able to participate in increasing capacity and capability in the field of research and publications of international standard, especially in fields related to bamboo as a natural resource which can be developed into various technology-based derivative products and their role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Bamboo is also expected to create a model to increase the relevance of natural material source products and their derivatives. Utilizing science and technology in the sector to grow the national economy and improve people's welfare. Therefore, PUI Bambu, Faculty of Forestry, University of Sumatera Utara (USU) will conduct the program in the form of the agenda "The International Conference on Bamboo, Forestry Resources, and Application (IC-BaFoRA) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The conference will be held in a hybrid for participants outside Sumatera  Utara Province. This forum can be a bridge and media sharing for researchers related to the field of natural resources and their relationships as well as other stakeholders so that together they can synergize science with human needs for a better life and environment.

Committee of International Conference on Bamboo, Forestry Resources, and Application

1. Honorary Chair

a. USU Rector : Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si
b. USU Vice Rector 3 : Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si, M.Si, Apt
c. Head of the USU Research Institute : Prof. Dr. Robert Sibarani, MS
d. Secretary of the Research Institute : Prof. Dr. Syafruddin Ilyas, M.Biomed
e. Dean of Faculty of Forestry : Prof. Ir. Rudi Hartono, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM
f. Vice Dean 1 of  Forestry Faculty : Dr. Ir. Alfan Gunawan Ahmad, S.Hut., M.Si
g. Vice Dean 2 of  Forestry Faculty : Dr. Ir. Pindi Patana, S.Hut, M.Sc
h. Vice Dean 3 of Forestry Faculty : Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko, S.Hut, M.Si
i. Head of Excellence Centre for Bamboo : Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng.
j. USI Rector : Dr. Sarintan Efratani Damanik, S.Hut., M.Si
k. USI Dean of  Agriculture Faculty : Dr. Roeskani Sinaga, SP., M.Si

2. General Chair
a.  Chair : Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng
b. Co-Chair : Dr. Ars. Ahmad Delianur Nasution, ST., MT., IAI, GP
c. Program/Technical
Coordinator : Dr. Ir. Tito Sucipto, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
Members : 1. Dr. Iwan Risnasari, S.Hut., M.Si
2. Ir. Rahmi Karolina, ST., MT., IPM, GP., ASEAN Eng.
3. Agung Putra Handana, ST., MT
4. Dr. Arvita Netty Br. Sihaloho, SP. MP
3. Liaison
a.  Chair : Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
Members : 1. Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si
2. Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP, MP
3. Meylida Nurrahmania, S.Hut., M.Si
4. Wahyunita Sitinjak, SP., MP
5. Prof. Dr. Budi Utomo, SP., MP
6. Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi, M.Si
4. Local Committee:
a. Coordinator : Dr. Ir. Luthfi Hakim, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
b. Co-Coordinator : Dr. Evalina Herawati, S.Hut., M.Si
c. Secretary : 1. Dr. Agr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga, S.Hut., M.Si
2. Deanova Frestiana Br. Pelawi., S.Hut., M.Sc
d. Treasurer : 1. Harisyah Manurung, S.Hut., M.Si
2. Suri Fadilla, S.Hut., M.Sc
e. Publicity : 1.Sony Eka Nugraha, S.Farm., M.Si Apt. (Coordinator)
2. Dr. Bejo Slamet, S.Hut., M.Si
3. Ahmad Baiquni Rangkuti, S.Hut., M.Si
4. Handayani Saragih, SP., M.Sc
5. Nur Hidayat, S.Hut
f. Members : 1. Dwiki Ananda Habibi, S. Kom
2. Wahyuni Pulungan, S.Hut
3. Ida Mallia Ginting, S.Hut

 

 

4. Scientific Committee : 1. Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, S.Hut., M.Si (Coordinator/ Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
2. Lee Seng Hua, Ph.D (Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia)
3. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Ph.D (SRP University, India)
4. Prof. Weihua Xu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
5. Prof. Tomasz Rogozinski (Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland)
6. Prof. Dr. Widya (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
7. Dr. M. Adly Rahandi Lubis (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
8. Dr. Wahyu Hidayat (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)
9. Prof. Dr. Naresworo Nugroho, M.Sc (IPB University, Indonesia)
10. Prof. Dr. Ragil Widyorini (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
11. Prof. Petar Antov (University of Forestry, Bulgaria)
12. Prof. Dr. Ganis Lukmandaru (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
13. Prof. Dr. Faisal Danu Tuheteru (Universitas Haluoleo, Indonesia)
14. Prof. Dr. Syamsu Rijal (Universitas Hasanudin, Indonesia)
15. Dr. Desi Ekawati (Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia)
16. Dr. Jajang Sutiawan (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
17. Dr. Sugeng Budiharta (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
18. Dr. Wanda Kuswanda (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
19. Prof. Dr. Zulfahmi (UIN Syarif Kasim, Indonesia)
20. Prof. Dr. Jeriels Matatula, (Politeknik Negeri Kupang, Indonesia)
21. Dr. FX. Dako (Politeknik Negeri Kupang, Indonesia)
22. Dr. Sukadaryati (National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)
23. Dr. Lum Wei Chan (University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia)
24. Dr. Andi Hermawan (University Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia)
25. Daruk Ary Adriansyah Samsura, Ph.D (Radboud Univerity, The Netherland)
26. Thomas Groen, Ph.D (Twente University, The Netherland)
27. Prof. Yanqiu Xing (Northeast Forestry University Harbin, China).
28. Prof. Dr. Margaretha Rahayu Ningsih (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)
5. Excursion Committee:
a. Coordinator : Rozalina, S.Hut., M.Si
b. Co-Coordinator : Dr. Ummu Harmain, SP., M.Si
c. Members : 1. Pm. Novdin Manoktong Sianturi, ST., MM., Ph.D
2. Dr. Ir. Jef Rudianta Saragih, M.Si
3. Dr. Ir. Simon Sidabukke., M.Si
4. Hamzah Siregar, S.Hut
5. Rizka Amelia, S.Hut
6. International Community Service
a. Coordinator : Dr. Ridahati Rambey, S.Hut., M.Si
b. Secretary Dr. Deni Elfiati, SP., MP
c. Members Dr. Ridwanti Batubara, S.Hut., MP

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