STEI ITB Receives Visit from the Brazilian Embassy, Explores Collaboration with the University of Campinas

Bandung, stei.itb.ac.id – The School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics of the Bandung Institute of Technology (STEI ITB) welcomed Mr. Rodrigo Alexandre Oliveira de Carvalho, Deputy Ambassador of Brazil in Jakarta, to explore collaboration in semiconductor development. The meeting took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Bandung Institute of Technology Jakarta Campus.

This visit is part of Brazil's diplomatic efforts to strengthen academic and technological ties with leading higher education institutions in Indonesia. Mr. Rodrigo was present to discuss potential collaboration between STEI ITB and the University of Campinas (Unicamp), one of Latin America's leading research universities with a strong track record in engineering and technology.

The meeting was welcomed by the Dean of STEI ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tutun Juhana, ST, MT, along with the STEI ITB academic community. The main agenda discussed various possible forms of cooperation, including joint research collaboration, researcher and student exchanges, and the development of academic programs oriented to the needs of the global semiconductor industry.

Semiconductor development is currently a strategic priority for STEI ITB, amidst the growing global demand for advanced electronic components. The collaboration with Unicamp is expected to strengthen STEI ITB's research capacity and foster scientific networks with academic communities in Latin America.

This meeting is part of STEI ITB's ongoing commitment to building international networks to improve the quality of research and education, and strengthen ITB's position as a world-class higher education institution.