Research at Hasanuddin University is managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), which oversees nineteen research centers. Their fields range from disaster studies, oceans and coasts to drug discovery and halal products.
In 2026, Unhas secured Rp31.3 billion in Batch I research downstreaming funding for 67 innovation proposals from 12 faculties. In the same year, eleven Unhas researchers won funding in round 11 of the Research and Innovation for Advanced Indonesia (RIIM) competition run by BRIN, the National Research and Innovation Agency.
Institute for Research and Community Service
LPPM manages research at Unhas, from proposal preparation, funding management and project implementation through to reporting. In July 2026 this work earned the award for Institution with the Best Administrative Management from the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) at the Indonesian Palm Oil Research Week (PERISAI) 2026. LPPM is chaired by Prof. dr. Muh. Nasrum Massi, Ph.D., Sp.MK(K).
Research centers
The nineteen centers below operate under LPPM. Official names and heads follow the list of Unhas officials inaugurated on 20 July 2026.
Agrarian Studies
Pusat Penelitian Agraria
Head: Dr. Kahar, S.H., M.Hum
Biopolymers and Bioproducts
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Biopolimer dan Bioproduk
Head: Prof. Dr. Ahyar
Biotechnology
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Bioteknologi
Head: Dr. Irmawati, S.Pi., M.Si.
Development Policy
Pusat Pengembangan Kebijakan Pembangunan
Head: Dr. Sultan, SE., M.Si.
Disaster Studies
Pusat Penelitian Kebencanaan
Head: Dr. Ilham Alimuddin, ST., M.GIS.
Drug Discovery and Development
Pusat Penemuan dan Pengembangan Obat
Head: Prof. Yusnita Rifai, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., Apt.
Energy and Electricity
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Energi dan Ketenagalistrikan
Head: Prof. Ardiaty Arief, S.T., MTM., Ph.D.
Environment
Pusat Penelitian Lingkungan Hidup
Head: Prof. Dr. Anwar Daud, SKM., M.Kes.
Halal Products
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Produk Halal
Head: Prof. Dr. Ir. Nahariah, S.Pt., MP., IPM., ASEAN Eng.
Health
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan
Head: Prof. Anwar, SKM.,M.Kes., Ph.D
Livestock Resources and Tropical Animals
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Peternakan dan Hewan Tropika
Head: Prof. Dr. Ir. Jasmal Ahmari Syamsu, M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng.
Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
Head: Prof. Dr. Siti Halimah Larekeng, S.P., M.P
Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Laut, Pesisir, dan Pulau-Pulau Kecil
Head: Dr. Syafyudin, S.T., M.Si.
Population and Gender
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kependudukan dan Gender
Head: Dr. Irma Andriani, S.Si.,M.Si.
Public Opinion
Pusat Penelitian Opini Publik
Head: Prof. Dr. Ir. Mujahidin, M.TDev.
Sago
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sagu
Head: Hari Iswoyo, SP., MA., Ph.D.
Spatial Planning and Geospatial Information
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Wilayah, Tata Ruang dan Informasi Spasial
Head: Dr. Eng. Abdul Rachman Rasyid, S.T., M.Si.
Tourism and Culture
Pusat Kajian Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan
Head: Dr. Ida Liana Tanjung, S.Pd., M.Hum
West and Central Asian Studies
Pusat Studi Kawasan Asia Barat dan Asia Tengah
Head: Dr. Supratman, S.S., MA.
Other research centers and units
The following centers and units also carry out research and innovation, as reported in Unhas news.
Artificial Intelligence Center (Unhas AI Center)
Pusat Kecerdasan Artifisial, Lembaga Transformasi Digital dan Kecerdasan Artifisial
Head: Prof. Dr. Ir. Amil Ahmad Ilham, ST., MIT.
Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy (CPCD)
Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Perdamaian, Konflik dan Demokrasi
News: CPCD UNHAS Contributes to Strategic Discussions at Southeast Asia–Japan Security Dialogue 2026 (February 2026)
Climate Change Studies Center
Pusat Studi Perubahan Iklim
Directorate of Innovation and Intellectual Property
Direktorat Inovasi dan Kekayaan Intelektual
Director: Asmi Citra Malina, S.Pi., M.Agr., Ph.D.
News: Hasanuddin University Explores Seaweed Research Collaboration with Sea6 Energy India (August 2026)
Executive Global Research Institute
Established in July 2026 to strengthen research and internationalization at Unhas.
SDGs and Sustainable Campus Center
Pusat SDGs dan Kampus Berkelanjutan
Publications
Units across Unhas publish 122 scholarly journals: 98 are indexed nationally (Garuda), 36 in SINTA and 6 internationally (August 2026 figures).
Research news
- Five Unhas Professors Strengthen Scientific Contributions Through Diverse Research Breakthroughs
26 August 2026 - Summer Program Opens New Climate Research Opportunities for Hasanuddin University and Hiroshima University
24 August 2026 - Hasanuddin University Explores Seaweed Research Collaboration with Sea6 Energy India
19 August 2026 - Hasanuddin University Dental Students Gain Clinical and Research Experience at Niigata University
16 August 2026 - Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University and Universiti Malaya Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration Through Guest Lecture and Thematic Research Group Meeting
8 August 2026