Indonesia
Malang – UNISMA has added a new professor in the field of genetics and animal breeding. Dr. Ir. Hj. Mudawamah, M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng, was officially inaugurated as a professor at the Faculty of Animal Husbandry on March 9, 2024.
The inauguration of Dr. Ir. Hj. Mudawamah coincided with the conferment of professorship upon Prof. Ir. Badat Muwakhid, M.P., IPM, in the field of animal nutrition and feed. The ceremony, held at the 7th floor of the Abdurrahman Wahid Building, proceeded solemnly.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Mudawamah, M.Sc., ASEAN Eng is an accomplished academic whose research focuses on the genetics and breeding of local livestock. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), her master’s degree at Airlangga University, and her doctoral degree at Malang State University.
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In addition to actively teaching in the undergraduate and postgraduate Animal Husbandry programs at Unisma, Prof. Mudawamah has extensive professional experience. She has been recognized as an outstanding lecturer by LLDIKTI Region VII, serves as a reviewer for the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), an assessor for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, and has been an international speaker in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. She currently also holds the position of Head of Business Affairs at the Unisma Foundation.
Prof. Dyah Sawitri, Head of LLDIKTI Region VII, stated in her remarks, “I am confident that professors from Universitas Islam Malang can deliver high-quality education, research, and community service. We must remain optimistic that private universities are equally capable of producing outstanding outcomes, on par with public institutions.”
Boosting Ruminant Livestock Productivity Through Breeding Technology and Genetics
Prof. Dr. Mudawamah, M.Si delivered a scientific oration titled “Enhancing Ruminant Livestock Productivity Through the Implementation of Sustainable Breeding Technology and Genetic Science.” She emphasized that breeding technology and genetics could serve as key pillars in meeting the community’s protein needs.
Protein derived from ruminants plays a crucial role in human neurological development and cognitive improvement. Adequate intake of animal protein also contributes to building a robust immune system that protects against various diseases.
To support protein supply from ruminants, advanced livestock breeding technologies are required, including open nucleus breeding systems supported by applicable software. Increasing livestock production demands contributions from all stakeholders, ranging from government institutions to small-scale farmers.
Prof. Mudawamah advocates for breeding strategies that empower smallholder farmers by identifying livestock with the potential for twin or triplet births. This potential can be assessed through genetic and molecular data analysis. Such approaches are expected to increase ruminant production and make animal protein more accessible to the wider population.
The full academic manuscript by Prof. Mudawamah can be accessed via this link https://online.fliphtml5.com/wfwic/pljb/
A Source of Institutional Pride
Prof. Maskuri, Rector of Unisma, expressed his pride in this achievement. The Professor of Islamic Religious Education noted that the university has provided comprehensive support and services to facilitate academic advancement, enabling lecturers to attain professorship.
The conferment of this professorship marks a significant milestone for the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Unisma as a whole. The presence of more professors is expected to further enhance the quality and performance of both the faculty and the university.
