Tondano September 26, 2026 – Dr. Anderson Aloanis, Head of the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Earth Sciences (FMIPAK), Universitas Negeri Manado (UNIMA), was invited as a guest speaker at the 26th National Seminar on Chemistry and Chemistry Education (SNKPK XXVI 2026) hosted by the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES).
Held in a hybrid format, the seminar brought together academics, researchers, educators, and students from across Indonesia. Dr. Anderson participated virtually and delivered a presentation entitled “Peptides as Functional Foods.”
In his presentation, he discussed the potential of bioactive peptides as functional food ingredients that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. The topic highlighted recent developments in peptide research and their promising applications in food science, health, and biotechnology.
Dr. Anderson’s participation as a guest speaker reflects the growing academic contribution of the Department of Chemistry UNIMA at the national level. It also represents a continuation of the collaborative partnership between the Department of Chemistry of UNIMA and the Department of Chemistry of UNNES, which has included academic exchanges, scientific seminars, and research collaboration.
Through this ongoing partnership, both institutions continue to strengthen academic cooperation and promote the advancement of chemistry education and research in Indonesia.
