Faculty of Marine and Fisheries Udayana University Explores Research and Graduate Study Collaboration with Florida Institute of Technology

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• Kamis, 15 Januari 2026
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The Faculty of Marine and Fisheries (FKP), Udayana University, welcomed Prof. Dr. Pallav Ray, Professor of Meteorology in the Department of Ocean Engineering & Marine Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, in an academic meeting aimed at exploring opportunities for international collaboration in research and graduate education.

During his introduction, Prof. Pallav Ray highlighted his main research focus on physical meteorology, with current studies emphasizing meteorological conditions in equatorial regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and surrounding areas. This research focus is considered highly relevant to Indonesia’s tropical and archipelagic environment.

The meeting continued with introductions by Prof. Karang, Prof. Nuarsa, and Eka, who also presented a brief overview of the Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, including its academic programs, research strengths, and ongoing initiatives for international collaboration.

In the discussion session, Prof. Pallav Ray explained that opportunities for graduate study (Master’s and PhD programs) at Florida Institute of Technology are highly open to international students, including those from Indonesia. However, the main challenge lies in funding availability, and prospective students are therefore encouraged to seek scholarships from Indonesian funding sources. Several relevant study programs were identified, including Marine Biology, Environmental Science, and Meteorology.

Beyond graduate education, the meeting also identified several promising areas for research collaboration, such as:

1. Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
2. Hydrology
3. Weather modeling
4. Wildfire modeling
5. Renewable energy research

Most of the data analysis in these research areas currently employs Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning approaches, developed in collaboration with industry partners and demonstrating very high levels of accuracy.

Regarding data accessibility, Prof. Pallav Ray noted that most datasets are generally subscription-based. However, two practical options were discussed:

1. Data access through BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia), which already has established collaborations; and
2. If FKP Udayana University possesses raw datasets, Prof. Ray’s research team is willing to assist with data analysis and provide processed results.

In their remarks, Prof. Karang and Prof. Nuarsa emphasized that HABs monitoring research could be effectively implemented in Bali, particularly in Lake Batur. The Faculty of Marine and Fisheries also expressed its readiness to contribute research personnel from both faculty members and students. Furthermore, opportunities for doctoral (PhD) studies at Florida Institute of Technology were highlighted as being especially valuable for the professional development of young lecturers at FKP.

As a follow-up, FKP Udayana University formally invited Prof. Pallav Ray to deliver a short course, serve as a guest lecturer, or act as a keynote speaker, either onsite or online, given the strong relevance of his research expertise to marine and fisheries sciences. Prof. Pallav Ray warmly welcomed the invitation and expressed his willingness to participate.

The meeting concluded with the exchange of tokens of appreciation between both institutions, symbolizing a shared commitment to strengthening future academic and research collaboration.