On the September 11, 2023, the Metallurgical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), held a remarkable guest lecture series that aim to provide a deeper understanding of the related topics of each speaker, such as the latest developments that may not be covered in the current curriculum. In addition, the speakers will explain the profile of their respective universities along with information on scholarship programs that can help participants to consider their future. The lecture series was filled with presentations by 6 lecturers from 4 different universities. Each of them delivered material related to their respective expertise. They are:

Prof. Youn-Bae Kang (Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea)

Topic    : “Thermodynamics, Phase Diagram and Surface Tension Calculation”

Assoc. Prof. Daniel Lindberg (Aalto University, Finland)

Topic    : “Studies and Research in Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University”

Prof. Pekka Taskinen (Aalto University, Finland)

Topic    : “How Refractories Fail”

Prof. M. Akbar Rhamdhani (Swinburne University, Australia)

Topic    : “Decarbonisation of Iron and Steelmaking Towards Zero Carbon Emission”

Dr. Katri Avarmaa (Swinburne University, Australia)

Topic    : “Introduction to The Fluid and Process Dynamics Group at Swinburne University of Technology

Prof. David Dreisinger (University of British Columbia, Canada)

Topic    : “Pressure Hydrometallurgy: An Important Technology for Meeting the Challenges of Decarbonization and Sustainable Materials Production”