Hasanuddin University Advances Geoscience Research at Prestigious AOGS Annual Meeting in Singapore

The Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) participated in the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), held from 27 July to 2 August 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Participation in such international conferences serves as a strategic step for researchers, academics, and practitioners in the geosciences to broaden their perspectives, strengthen collaborative networks, and enhance the quality and relevance of their research.

The AOGS Annual Meeting is one of the largest academic forums in the region for geosciences, bringing together researchers, scholars, and professionals to share the latest research findings, foster scientific partnerships, and discuss strategic issues related to Earth sciences.

Representing the Department of Geophysics, Saaduddin, M.Sc., attended the event and delivered an oral presentation titled “Volcanic Tsunami Potential of Mount Iya: Implications for Risk Mitigation.” The presentation addressed the potential volcanic tsunami hazards posed by Mount Iya in Indonesia, highlighting the implications for disaster risk reduction and mitigation strategies.

This participation resulted in several key achievements, including the establishment of an academic peer network with researchers and institutions from various countries, which will support efforts to enhance UNHAS’ international reputation in 2026. Opportunities for collaborative research in tsunami modelling were also identified, particularly with Tongji University, Taiwan, and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Furthermore, the event reinforced UNHAS’ research position in the field of geoscience-related disaster studies, strengthening its role in regional and international scientific collaboration.