The UNDIP Global Classroom (UGC) program once again hosted an international academic activity through an online lecture entitled “Applications of Supramolecular Chemistry I” on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The event was conducted virtually and attended by approximately 40 participants, primarily master’s students enrolled in the Advanced Supramolecular Chemistry course. The lecture featured Daniel Sethio as the guest speaker. The session was moderated by Prof. Dr. Parsaoran Siahaan, who teaches the course.
In his presentation, Daniel Sethio discussed recent advances in supramolecular chemistry, covering interactions ranging from hydrogen bonding to halogen, chalcogen, pnictogen, and tetrel bonding, which are increasingly being utilized in the design of advanced materials, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry. The material was delivered systematically, beginning with the fundamental concepts of supramolecular chemistry and progressing to their applications in modern research. The lecture proceeded smoothly and interactively, with the question-and-answer session generating significant enthusiasm among participants.
At the end of the session, Prof. Dr. Parsaoran Siahaan emphasized that a strong understanding of the fundamentals of supramolecular chemistry is becoming increasingly important as research trends continue to shift toward practical and application-oriented studies. Through the UGC program, the Chemistry Department of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universitas Diponegoro, remains committed to providing internationally oriented and interactive learning experiences that align with the latest scientific developments. The program also serves as a platform to broaden academic perspectives, foster a collaborative scientific environment, and strengthen global academic networks for both students and faculty members, particularly in advancing research in the field of supramolecular chemistry.