The Faculty of Engineering at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) strengthened their international academic engagement through the Saga University Student Internship Program, bringing undergraduate and master’s students from Saga University, Japan, together with UNHAS students and academics for interdisciplinary learning and knowledge exchange. The program began with a welcome session on Monday, 24 August 2026, at the Faculty of Engineering in Gowa. The Saga University delegation, accompanied by Prof. Yuichiro Mishima, included students from Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Advanced Materials Chemistry.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Prof. Dr.Eng. Ir. Muhammad Isran Ramli, S.T., M.T., IPM., AER. welcomed the delegation and highlighted the importance of international programs in strengthening academic networks and creating opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and innovation. As part of the program, a special lecture session was held on Thursday, 27 August 2026, featuring interdisciplinary topics in advanced materials, artificial intelligence and multimedia processing, and sustainable water management. Speakers included Dr.Eng. Lukmanul Hakim Arma, S.T., M.T., Prof. Dr. Ir. Indrabayu, S.T., M.T., M.Bus.Sys., IPM., ASEAN.Eng., and Prof. Mishima.
Prof. Mishima presented “Smart Water Management for Green and Sustainable Buildings: From Water Cycle to Sustainable Cities,” highlighting how engineering and resource management can contribute to greener buildings and more sustainable urban environments. Students from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Informatics Engineering and Environmental Engineering also took part in the activities, creating opportunities to exchange perspectives across disciplines. Through the internship program, UNHAS and Saga University continue to expand academic connections in student mobility, research, interdisciplinary education and innovation, while providing students with greater international exposure and opportunities to build academic networks across Indonesia and Japan.