In an effort to strengthen internationalization and bring global perspectives into the learning process, the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), through its Department of Management, welcomed Prof. Prem Chhetri as a Visiting Professor under the EQUITY GRANT 2026 from Universitas Gadjah Mada. The program was held from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
Prof. Prem Chhetri is a professor specializing in logistics and supply chain management from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. His presence reflects the Department of Management’s strategic initiative to strengthen international academic collaboration and enhance the quality of learning aligned with global standards.
During his visit, the program included not only guest lectures but also strategic discussions with faculty leadership and doctoral-level academic engagement. The visit began with a meeting with the dean and the faculty’s leadership team to explore broader collaboration opportunities, including joint research, program development, and strengthening international networks.
On the academic front, Prof. Chhetri also participated in supervision sessions and discussions with doctoral (PhD) students, particularly in the field of supply chain management. These discussions provided an important platform to enrich students’ research perspectives with global approaches and improve the quality of doctoral research.
The series of guest lectures began on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a session on Business Ethics and Sustainability for the International Undergraduate Program, focusing on Ethics in Supply Chain and Sourcing. In this session, Prof. Chhetri emphasized the importance of integrating ethical values into procurement and distribution processes, especially in increasingly complex global supply chains.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, he delivered a workshop titled “Introduction to Rigorous Management Research” for Master of Science and Doctoral students in Management. The session provided in-depth insights into building robust research, from identifying phenomena to formulating relevant research questions.
On the same day, Prof. Chhetri also taught a session on Operations and Technology Management for MBA students in Yogyakarta, focusing on Sustainable Supply Chain. The discussion highlighted the essential role of sustainable supply chain practices in addressing global challenges, including decarbonization, operational efficiency, and corporate social responsibility.
Head of the Department of Management FEB UGM, Prof. Nurul Indarti, Siviløkonom, Cand.Merc., Ph.D., stated that the Visiting Professor program is a strategic initiative to operationalize international partnerships more concretely and sustainably, particularly with RMIT University. The institutional framework for this partnership was established in 2023 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
She further explained that the urgency of this program is growing alongside the development of internationally oriented programs within the Department of Management, including the planned International Doctorate in Business (IDB). The department oversees academic programs from the undergraduate to the doctoral level. It plays a key role in developing strategic fields such as supply chain management and logistics, which are increasingly relevant amid global disruption, digital transformation, e-commerce growth, and sustainability demands.
“The Department of Management, FEB UGM, presents Prof. Prem Chhetri as an internationally reputable Visiting Professor in supply chain management and logistics. His presence will catalyze the exchange of knowledge, strengthen research methodologies, and foster cross-country collaborations that are relevant to academic needs and global challenges,” she stated.
Through this Visiting Professor program, FEB UGM not only enriches the learning process but also opens broader opportunities for academic collaboration, strengthens research quality, and reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class education and sustainable global networks.
Report by: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
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