Dr. rer. nat. Filiana Santoso

Dr. Filiana was the previous Vice Rector for Academic Affairs since 2010 before she took up her post as Rector in July 2015. She has studied in RWTH Aachen University and Technical University Berlin in Germany and obtained her Doctoral Degree (Dr. rer. nat. in Chemistry) in 2004. Having expertise in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and Analytical Instrumentation, Dr. Filiana has published various international scientific publications. She also has an extensive 21+ years of experience working in the education field including teaching Chemistry classes at Potsdam University in Germany. She is currently actively teaching in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology.

Experience:

• 07/2015 – now: Rector – Swiss German University, Indonesia
• 10/2010 – 06/2015: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs – Swiss German University, Indonesia
• 09/2005 – 09/2010: Head of Life Sciences Laboratory & Lecturer – Swiss German University, Indonesia
• 07/2005 – 09/2005: Research Associate – Shanghai Cancer Institute, Dept. of Etiology, People’s Republic of China
• 05/2004 – 06/2005: Research Associate – GKSS Research Center Geesthacht GmbH, Dept. of Biomimetic, Germany
• 05/2000 – 03/2004: Editorial staff member – FIZ CHEMIE, Germany’s Chemistry Information Center, Germany

Education Background

• Technical University of Berlin, Germany (04/2000 – 06/2004)
  • Doctoral study in Chemistry In cooperation with GKSS Research Center Geesthacht GmbH, Department of Biomaterials, Germany.
  • Degree: Dr. rer. nat. (summa cum laude)
  • Dissertation: Investigations in a simultaneous amination and pore opening process on membranes from poly (ether imide); a project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research for the development of novel carrier matrix for extracorporeal blood detoxification (immunoadsorption)

• Technical University of Berlin, Germany (10/1996 – 07/1999)
  • Master study with major in organic chemistry and macromolecular chemistry
  • Degree: Diplom Chemikerin
  • Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of polymeric membranes based on poly (vinyl alcohol)-gels

• Rheinisch-Westfälische Technical University (RWTH Aachen), Germany (04/1994 – 09/1996)
  • Bachelor study with major fields in organic chemistry
  • Degree: Vordiplom Chemikerin

Knowledge Field

• Organic Chemistry
• Food Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Instrumental Analysis
• Inorganic Chemistry

Research Interest:

• Functional foods & drinks
• Herbal remedies for F & B product development

Teaching Area:

• Organic Chemistry
• Food Chemistry
• Instrumental Analysis
• Inorganic Chemistry

Publications:

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Professional Certifications:

• Competence Certification HACCP Based Food Safety Management
• Google Certified Educator Level 1
• Google Certified Educator Level 2
• Certified Lecturer
• Certified Assessor for Lecturer Workload

Organizations:

• Swiss German University
• Association of Official Agricultural Chemists
• Ikatan Alumni Resimen Mahasiswa Indonesia (IARMI)