Johan Sukweenadhi, Ph.D. is a plant scientist and lecturer at the Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Surabaya (UBAYA). He earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Kyung Hee University, South Korea, in 2017, after completing his undergraduate studies at UBAYA in 2011. As the lead researcher at the Kalbe Ubaya Hanbang-Bio Laboratory, Johan spearheads the development of ginseng root cultures using hairy root culture techniques.
His research interests include plant–microbe interactions, biofertilizer development, and biotechnological solutions for sustainable agriculture. He is also actively involved as a research consultant at Tanemi Hydroponics and a mentor at the UBAYA InnovAction Hub. In recognition of his contributions, Johan was awarded second place in the Outstanding Lecturer Award by LLDIKTI Region VII.
Muhammad Maulana Malikul Ikram, Ph.D., is the Director of Research and Development at PT BIOPS Agrotekno Indonesia. He earned his doctoral degree in Biotechnology from Osaka University, Japan, with a dissertation focused on identifying shelf-life-related metabolites in the ‘Queen’ pineapple variety using a metabolomics approach.
A graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Institut Teknologi Bandung, he specializes in metabolomics, postharvest biotechnology, and agricultural technology. His research primarily involves the use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to monitor metabolite changes during the ripening process of tropical fruits such as pineapple, banana, and mango. His scientific publications have appeared in reputable international journals, including Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Metabolites, and Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems.
1. Explain the role of technology in the production and processing of agriculture-based food products.
2. Describe the basic concepts of biotechnology in the context of the food and agricultural industry.
1. Identify the use of sensors and IoT technology in modern agricultural systems.
2. Explain the basic principles of genetic engineering in the context of plant breeding.
1. Analyze traditional food processing techniques applied in local agriculture.
2. Compare traditional and modern food processing techniques in the agricultural industry..
1. Explain the application of conventional biotechnology in food processing.
2. Analyze the differences between conventional and modern biotechnology in agricultural food processing.
1. Describe the basic concepts and scientific developments of omics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc.).
2. Describe the general application of omics in agricultural food processing technologies.
1. Identify examples of omics biotechnology applications in agricultural food processing.
2. Explain the challenges and opportunities of applying omics in the agricultural field in general.