The Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), has once again achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of Prof. Dr. Ir. Tarmizi, M.Sc. as a Professor in the field of Computational Mathematics. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the AAC Dayan Dawood Event Hall, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh.
This inauguration marks an important achievement not only for the Department of Mathematics but also for Universitas Syiah Kuala as a whole. The increasing number of professors reflects the university’s growing academic and research capacity in supporting the advancement of science, technology, and innovation.
The event began with a series of scientific orations delivered by six newly appointed professors from various academic disciplines at Universitas Syiah Kuala. The presentations covered diverse topics, including traditional wisdom in the development of future crops, nanomaterial technology, household economics and labor absorption, optimization of traditional shipyard supply chains, radiological studies on hemorrhagic stroke patients, and computational mathematics.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tarmizi, M.Sc. delivered a scientific oration entitled “The Strategic Role of Computational Mathematics in Unveiling the Dynamics of Nonlinear Systems and Complex Phenomena.” In his presentation, he highlighted the importance of computational mathematics as a discipline that plays a crucial role in understanding complex phenomena arising in nonlinear systems. Through mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and scientific computing, problems that are difficult to analyze analytically can be studied more comprehensively, leading to solutions that contribute to scientific advancement and societal needs.
This professorial inauguration serves as tangible evidence of Prof. Tarmizi’s dedication and contributions to the development of mathematics, particularly in the field of computational mathematics. His achievement is expected to inspire lecturers, researchers, and students to continue conducting high-quality research and contributing to the advancement of mathematics and its applications.
Beyond recognizing a distinguished academic career, the appointment of new professors also brings strategic benefits to Universitas Syiah Kuala. A larger number of professors strengthens the institution’s credibility, enhances the quality of education and teaching, expands academic collaboration networks, and reinforces the university’s research capacity at both national and international levels.
The entire family of the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA, Universitas Syiah Kuala extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ir. Tarmizi, M.Sc. on his inauguration as Professor of Computational Mathematics. May this achievement serve as motivation to continue contributing to the advancement of mathematics and producing impactful works that benefit society, the nation, and the academic community worldwide.
