Perkuat Kolaborasi Akademik Internasional: School of Computer Science BINUS UNIVERSITY Menerima Kunjungan Profesor dari Jerman

Sebagai bagian dari komitmen berkelanjutan dalam memperluas kemitraan akademik global, School of Computer Science (SOCS), BINUS University menyambut kunjungan Prof. Peter Rossmanith dari RWTH Aachen University, Jerman, dalam serangkaian kegiatan kolaboratif yang berlangsung pada 28 Juli hingga 1 Agustus 2025. Program Visiting Professor selama sepekan ini dirancang untuk memperkuat pertukaran akademik bermakna, meningkatkan kolaborasi riset, dan mendukung pengembangan berkelanjutan ekosistem pendidikan dan penelitian SOCS.

Kegiatan dimulai dengan sesi berbagi pengetahuan internal untuk dosen, di mana Prof. Rossmanith memaparkan pandangannya mengenai keberlanjutan karier akademik di tengah perubahan lanskap pendidikan tinggi di Eropa. Presentasinya memberikan perspektif berharga bagi para dosen SOCS tentang tren akademik global, khususnya dalam menjalin kolaborasi lintas disiplin, mengakses ekosistem pendanaan riset, serta menjawab tantangan pendidikan digital yang semakin berkembang. Diskusi aktif pun terjadi dalam sesi ini, di mana para dosen merefleksikan bagaimana dinamika global tersebut dapat diadopsi untuk memperkuat strategi akademik dan pengembangan karier mereka di BINUS University.

Selanjutnya, Prof. Rossmanith terlibat dalam diskusi strategis bersama tim Internationalization and Partnership Program SOCS, Research and Innovation Lab SOCS, Research and Technology Transfer Office BINUS University, dan Collaboration Center. Pertemuan ini mengidentifikasi sejumlah potensi kolaborasi masa depan antara RWTH Aachen University dan BINUS University, termasuk penyelenggaraan konferensi internasional bersama, partisipasi dalam program pertukaran akademik ERASMUS, serta kerja sama pada ajang International Joint Student Research Symposium (IJSRS) 2025. Kedua belah pihak menyampaikan antusiasme untuk segera meresmikan kemitraan ini demi memperkuat output riset dan memperluas eksposur internasional bagi mahasiswa dan dosen

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Dalam kunjungannya, Prof. Rossmanith juga berpartisipasi dalam sesi tinjauan kurikulum bersama para ahli bidang (subject matter expert) dari SOCS. Dengan keahliannya yang luas dalam bidang Teori Ilmu Komputer, ia memberikan masukan mendalam terhadap mata kuliah inti seperti Algorithm and Programming, Data Structures, serta Algorithm Design and Analysis. Tujuan dari sesi ini adalah untuk menyelaraskan konten kurikulum dengan standar akademik internasional, sekaligus memastikan bahwa mahasiswa menguasai keterampilan pemecahan masalah yang relevan, baik untuk dunia akademik maupun industri. Prof. Rossmanith juga berinteraksi langsung dengan mahasiswa SOCS, khususnya tim JollyBee Competitive Programming, melalui seminar internasional yang berfokus pada teknik pemecahan masalah dalam kompetisi coding. Sesi ini membahas secara mendalam strategi algoritmik, teknik optimasi, dan pendekatan dalam mendekomposisi masalah nyata, sehingga memberikan wawasan baru bagi mahasiswa dalam menghadapi tantangan pemrograman kompetitif.

Puncak dari rangkaian kunjungan ini adalah partisipasi Prof. Rossmanith sebagai pembicara kunci dan penilai poster mahasiswa pada konferensi internasional The 10th International Conference on Computer Science and Computational Intelligence (ICCSCI 2025) yang diselenggarakan di BINUS @Semarang. Dalam sesi keynote berjudul “Online Algorithms with Predictions”, Prof. Rossmanith memperkenalkan konsep lanjutan tentang integrasi model prediktif dalam perancangan algoritma, yang memicu diskusi bermakna di antara para peserta konferensi. Sebagai juri poster, beliau juga memberikan umpan balik konstruktif kepada para mahasiswa yang mempresentasikan proyek riset mereka, sehingga memperkaya pengalaman akademik peserta.

Kunjungan Prof. Rossmanith menjadi tonggak penting dalam langkah internasionalisasi SOCS BINUS University. Dengan mengusung program komprehensif yang mencakup pengembangan dosen, penguatan kurikulum, interaksi mahasiswa, hingga kolaborasi riset, kegiatan ini telah membangun fondasi kuat untuk kemitraan jangka panjang antara RWTH Aachen University dan BINUS University. SOCS BINUS University terus berkomitmen membangun kolaborasi global yang berdampak, demi mendorong keunggulan akademik sekaligus menciptakan peluang berharga bagi mahasiswa dan dosen untuk terlibat dalam ekosistem riset dan pembelajaran berskala internasional.

As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding international academic partnerships, the School of Computer Science (SOCS), BINUS University, recently hosted Prof. Peter Rossmanith from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, for a series of collaborative engagements from July 28 to August 1, 2025. This week-long Visiting Professor program was designed to foster meaningful academic exchanges, enhance research collaborations, and contribute to the continuous development of SOCS’ educational and research ecosystem.

The visit commenced with an internal knowledge sharing for lecturer session where Prof. Rossmanith presented insights on sustaining academic careers amidst Europe’s evolving higher education landscape. His presentation provided SOCS lecturers with valuable perspectives on global academic trends, particularly in navigating interdisciplinary collaborations, research funding ecosystems, and the increasing demands of digital education. The session sparked active discussions among SOCS faculty, who reflected on how these global shifts could inform their own academic strategies and career development paths.

Following this, Prof. Rossmanith participated in a strategic collaboration discussion involving SOCS’ Internationalization and Partnership Program team, SOCS’ Research and Innovation Lab, BINUS University’s Research and Technology Transfer Office, and the Collaboration Center. The meeting identified several potential areas of future collaboration between RWTH Aachen University and BINUS University, including co-hosting international conferences, participating in the ERASMUS academic exchange program, and collaborating on the upcoming International Joint Student Research Symposium (IJSRS) 2025. Both parties expressed a shared enthusiasm for formalizing these partnerships to strengthen research outputs and provide greater international exposure for students and faculty members.

During his stay, Prof. Rossmanith also took part in a curriculum review session with SOCS’ subject matter experts. With his extensive expertise in Theoretical Computer Science, he provided valuable feedback on core courses such as Algorithm and Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithm Design and Analysis. The session aimed to align the curriculum content with global academic standards while ensuring that students gain relevant problem-solving skills suited for both academic and industry demands. This collaborative review is an essential part of SOCS’ continuous efforts to keep its curriculum rigorous, relevant, and globally competitive.

Prof. Rossmanith also engaged directly with SOCS students, particularly the JollyBee Competitive Programming Team, through an international seminar focused on efficient problem-solving techniques in coding competitions. The session offered in-depth discussions on algorithmic strategies, optimization techniques, and real-world problem decomposition, providing students with new approaches to tackle competitive programming challenges. This interaction was instrumental in inspiring students to sharpen their analytical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.

The highlight of the visit was Prof. Rossmanith’s participation as a keynote speaker and student poster judge at the 10th International Conference on Computer Science and Computational Intelligence (ICCSCI 2025), held at BINUS @Semarang Campus. His keynote session, titled “Online Algorithms with Predictions,” introduced advanced concepts in integrating predictive models within algorithm design, sparking meaningful discussions among conference attendees. As a poster judge, Prof. Rossmanith also provided constructive feedback to students presenting their research projects, offering guidance that enriched the academic experience of the conference participants.

Prof. Rossmanith’s visit represents a significant milestone in SOCS BINUS University’s internationalization initiatives. By facilitating a comprehensive program that spans faculty development, curriculum enhancement, student engagement, and research collaboration, this Visiting Professor series has set a strong foundation for long-term academic partnerships with RWTH Aachen University. SOCS BINUS University remains committed to fostering impactful global collaborations that will not only elevate academic excellence but also create meaningful opportunities for students and faculty to engage in international research and learning experiences.