The Doctor of Agricultural Science (S3) Study Program of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Mulawarman prepares researchers, academics, and policymakers capable of leading the development of agricultural science and technology in the humid tropical environment (tropical rain forest). The program is conducted under Permit Letter of the Director General of Higher Education No. 154/E/O/2022.
Profile and Objectives
A Doctoral Program within the Agricultural Science cluster with a specialization in humid tropical agriculture, preparing graduates as:
- Researchers and scientists who lead the development of tropical agricultural science and technology.
- Academics and educators at higher education institutions.
- Policymakers / bureaucrats in the agricultural sector.
- Expert staff / consultants in the field of agriculture.
Strengths
- A distinctive focus on humid tropical agricultural research (tropical rain forest) of Kalimantan.
- Open to research collaboration with national and international institutions.
- Supported by professors and doctors across the various fields of agricultural science.
Areas of Study (Minor Research Groups)
The study program's research groups are established through Dean's Assignment Letter No. 2338/UN17.3/KP.04.00/2023 and cover six areas of expertise:
- Agronomy / Crop Cultivation
- Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Plant Protection
- Soil Science / Pedology
- Agricultural Product Technology
- Agricultural Social Economics
Details of the members of each area of expertise are available on the Areas of Expertise page.
Leadership and Contact
Head of Study Program: Prof. Dr. Ir. Surya Darma, M.Si. Agriculture Graduate School Building, Kampus Gunung Kelua, Samarinda.
Full Information
The curriculum, teaching staff, graduate profile, journals, and academic services are available on the study program's official website: s3.faperta.unmul.ac.id.