Guest lecture: Ecofriendly Enrichment of Natural Compounds

Guest lecture: Ecofriendly enrichment of natural compounds – An innovative approach in commercialization of natural products (Sept 2, 2025, 1.00–3.00 PM)

Students and lecturers engaged actively in discussions about how natural products move from laboratory findings to market-ready products. Dr. Ajmal emphasized the importance of ecofriendly enrichment techniques to ensure both efficiency and sustainability. The session highlighted success stories of commercialization and encouraged students to think beyond laboratory work, considering entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.
[Taken from the Activity Report “Adjunct Professor: Ass. Prof. Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Ph.D, Department of Chemistry, FSM, Diponegoro University, 2025]

Guest Lecture: Green Extraction Of Bioactive Natural Compounds

Guest Lecture: Green Extraction Of Bioactive Natural Compounds
(Sept 2, 2025 9.00–11.30 AM)

This lecture drew considerable interest, particularly from students eager to learn about sustainable methods in chemistry. Dr. Ajmal demonstrated how “green chemistry” principles can be applied to the extraction of bioactive molecules, reducing solvent waste and environmental impact. Participants were inspired by case studies on using plant-derived solvents and energy-efficient techniques, sparking questions about adapting these methods in small-scale laboratories.

[Taken from the Activity Report “Adjunct Professor: Ass. Prof. Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Ph.D, Department of Chemistry, FSM, Diponegoro University, 2025]

Studium Generale: Antidiabetic Pytomedicine

The program opened with a well-attended general lecture where Dr. Ajmal introduced the therapeutic potential of phytomedicine in combating diabetes. Students showed great enthusiasm, asking about how traditional herbal remedies can be scientifically validated and integrated into modern pharmacology. The discussion highlighted key natural compounds with proven antidiabetic effects and the importance of linking ethnobotanical knowledge with current drug discovery approaches.

[Taken from the Activity Report “Adjunct Professor: Ass. Prof. Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Ph.D, Department of Chemistry, FSM, Diponegoro University, 2025]

Adjunct Prof. M. Ajmal Shah, Ph.D

Program World Class University Program Universitas Diponegoro Adjunct Profesor: Ass. Prof. Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Ph.D
[Department of Pharmacy, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan H Index = 32]
[Chairperson: Dr. Agustina L. N. Aminin, S.Si., M.Si]

To support its goal of contributing to Undip’s vision of achieving a reputation for excellence in research and publication, the Chemistry Study Programme has successfully organised an Adjunct Professor Programme. Implemented in collaboration with Muhammad Ajmal Shah, PhD, a researcher with an impressive research reputation from the Department of Pharmacy at Hazara University in Mansehra, Pakistan, who has a Scopus H-index of 32. Collaborative activities began in early 2025 once an agreement had been reached. The first products of this collaboration are joint publications. One paper has already been published in a Q2 journal, and another has been accepted for publication in a Q2 journal. One book chapter has also been published. Several others are in the process of review, submission, and writing. Dr Ajmal visited the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics from 1 to 10 September 2025. A studium generale kicked off the day’s activities, followed by a guest lecture session where Dr. Ajmal shared his insights on green extraction and bioassay of natural materials for tackling degenerative diseases. He was also keen to share his research experiences and tips for optimising results. One important technique discussed at the workshop was green microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). This technique not only optimises natural material research, but also has applications in optimising industrial-scale production. Dr Ajmal also offered advice on successfully publishing articles in leading journals such as Scopus Q2 and Q1, and on creating international grant proposals.

Here was a rundown of activities for 9 days:

All “Adjunct Professor” activities will be published separately in the activity menu section: “International: Studium General, Workshop, and Community Service”.

[INFO WEBINAR]

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Departemen kimia dan Program Doktor Sains dan Matematika Universitas Diponegoro mengundang kamu untuk mengikuti webinar menarik bertema:

“Membrane Technology – Overview and Selected Recent Development”

Bersama pembicara dan moderator ahli kamu akan diajak menyelami perkembangan terbaru teknologi membran yang banyak diaplikasikan di industri dan penelitian!

Speaker: Prof. Mathias Ulbricht, Ph.D from University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Moderator : Nor Basid Adiwibawa Prasetya S.Si, M.Sc, Ph.D.

Tanggal: 13 Mei 2025
Waktu: 14.00–16.00 WIB
Platform: Zoom
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Research Discussion – Department of Chemistry – Diponegoro University

We invite all of you to attend the Research Discussion – Department of Chemistry – Diponegoro University

Topic:
Electrochemical Techniques for Different Industrial Applications

Speakers:
🎤 Prof. Dr. Praveen B M
Professor and principal scientist, INDO-ASEAN project at Srinivas University, India

Research Discussion on Chemistry will be held on:
🗓 Tuesday, 25th March 2025
🕑 13.00 – 15.00 WIB
📍 Hall Acintya Prasada Lt.4

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