Sampoerna University Shines in Nature Index 2023 – A Beacon of Science Excellence

In the field of higher education, Sampoerna University is a shining example of scientific brilliance, demonstrating its adherence to worldwide standards. Its recent achievement of ranking seventh in the 2023 Nature Index is a source of pride, highlighting its status as Indonesia’s second-best private institution, according to the index.

During the research period from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023, the university achieved a commendable share value of 0.40 in leading international journals, providing insights into its research endeavors in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, health, and physics.

Compiled by the scientific publishing division of the Nature Publishing Group, the Nature Index serves as an evaluation tool for scientific institutions based on their research outputs. It takes into account both the quantity and quality of articles published in international journals during certain research periods, and it also takes into account the individual contributions of researchers to their studies.

Following are the rankings of Indonesian universities according to the Nature Index of 2023:

1. Universitas Indonesia
2. Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
3. Institut Teknologi Bandung
4. IPB University
5. Universitas Padjadjaran
6. Universitas Gadjah Mada
7. Sampoerna University
8. Universitas Airlangga
9. Institut Teknologi Sumatera
10. Universitas Islam Indonesia

In addition to its amazing success in the Nature Index 2023, Sampoerna University has gained substantial rankings in other prestigious indexes. It was placed fourth in the subject of physics research and fifth in the category of science journal, demonstrating its transdisciplinary quality and major contributions across multiple scientific domains.

The work attributed to Sampoerna University’s high ranking in the Nature Index 2023 is titled “Minimal Length, Nuclear Matter, and Neutron Stars,” published in The European Physical Journal C, Vol. 82:884. Dr. Ilham Prasetyo and Idrus Belfaqih, M.S., academic members at Sampoerna University, completed this research, which illustrates the institution’s research quality.

Dr. Marshall Schott, President of Sampoerna University, expressed his delight, saying, “We are pleased to see Sampoerna University emerge as a major force in scientific research in Indonesia.” Our seventh place in the Nature Index 2023 demonstrates our dedication to world-class education and a relentless focus on research and innovation.

This success indicates the high quality of research conducted by Sampoerna University’s teachers and researchers, reinforcing the university’s status as one of Indonesia’s premier centers of knowledge and innovation.”

Sampoerna University emphasizes quality in a variety of areas, from curriculum standards and faculty to facilities and operations, on par with US schools operating in Indonesia. Sampoerna University’s holistic approach to higher education, concentration on research and scientific progress, and investment in research infrastructure position it at the forefront of creating a vibrant and supportive academic environment.

Sampoerna University’s commitment to academic excellence and sustainable research is expected to inspire other educational institutions to improve their research and scientific development standards. Sampoerna University’s relationships with research institutes and enterprises also create opportunities for joint research initiatives that benefit society and the industrial sector.

“Sampoerna University stays devoted to improving the quality of its research and making a positive contribution to society and academia. With an academic excellence spirit, Sampoerna University is poised to expand as a highly competitive research institution, positively benefiting Indonesian scientific development,” said Dr. Schott.