Indonesian-American Symposium
Indonesian Academy of Sciences – U.S. National Academy of Sciences
June 22-24, 2014
Medan, Indonesia
Sessions:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data
- Biomaterials / Bioenergy
- Ethno-Botany / Tropical Medicine
- Natural Disaster Mitigation
- Omics / Genomics
Video Available
Artificial Intelligence
Organizers: Fenny Dwivany and Devavrat Shah
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
Artificial Intelligence: Past, Present and Future Development
Dwi Hendratmo Widyantoro, Institut Teknologi Bandung
SPEAKERS:
Artificial Intelligence Application for Malaria Diagnosis Based On Thin Blood Smears Microphotograph
Anto Satriyo Nugroho, Center for the Assessment & Application of Technology (PTIK-BPPT)
E-‐Learning Applications: Enhancing education and interaction for online communities of practice
Cheryl D. Seals, Auburn University
Big Data
Organizers: Dana Crawford and Dodi Safari
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
The Time for Big Data is Now
Marylyn Ritchie, Pennsylvania State University
SPEAKERS:
Exploring Big Data Prospects for Infectious Disease Surveillance in Indonesia
Iqbal RF Elyazar, Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit, Jakarta
Making Sense of Biomedical Big Data: Integrated Biomedical and Health Informatics for Personalized Care
May Dongmei Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology
Biomaterials / Bioenergy
Organizers: Jeff Sakamoto and Lisman Suryanegara
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
Biomaterials and BioEnergy: An Introduction
Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Center for Innovation - LIPI
SPEAKERS:
The Emergence of Microbial Electrochemistry in Biotechnology
Daniel Bond, University of Minnesota
New Route from Biomass-based Levulinic to Polyurethanes
Mochamad Chalid, Universitas Indonesia
Ethno-Botany / Tropical Medicine
Organizers: Ronny Martien and Steve Vollmer
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
Indonesian Herbal Medicines : from the garden into the clinical practice
Zullies Ikawati, Gadjah Mada University
SPEAKERS:
An ethnobotanical approach to anti-infective drug discovery
Cassandra L. Quave, Emory University School of Medicine
Selective Antitumour Compound from Garcinia cowa Roxb.
Fatma Sri Wahyuni, Andalas University
Natural Disaster Mitigation
Organizers: Patricia Clark and Roby Muhammed
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
Natural Disaster Mitigation: Introductory Presentation
Scott B. Miles, Western Washington University
SPEAKERS:
Future Disaster Mitigation
Jonatan A. Lassa, Institute of Resource Governance and Social Change
Disaster Risk Reduction: Toward People-Centered Disaster Preparedness
Wignyo Adiyoso, National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas)
Omics / Genomics
Organizers: Susannah Tringe, Steve Vollmer and Asmi Citra Malina
INTRODUCTORY SPEAKER:
Omics / Genomics Session Introduction
Erin E. Carlson, Indiana University
SPEAKERS:
Natural Selection and Mutations Affecting Biomolecular Networks
Ryan Gutenkunst, University of Arizona
Using Metagenomic Approach and Microbial Genomics Information for Producing Industrially Excellent Enzymes
Is Helianti, Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
The Indonesian-American Kavli Frontiers of Science symposium is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development. Major support is provided by the Kavli Foundation with additional support from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences.
