The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), extends its heartfelt congratulations to all Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs who have been officially inaugurated for the 2026–2031 term of office.
This inauguration marks an important milestone in strengthening academic leadership within the Faculty of Agriculture. Entrusted with this responsibility, the newly appointed academic leaders are expected to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication while advancing high-quality academic governance and supporting the continuous improvement of higher education.
The new leadership across the study programs is expected to reinforce the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education by enhancing the quality of education, research, and community service. Furthermore, they are encouraged to foster innovation, strengthen a culture of academic excellence, build productive collaborations, and enhance the Faculty of Agriculture's competitiveness at both the national and international levels.
The Faculty of Agriculture remains optimistic that the synergy between its academic community and the newly appointed study program leaders will further strengthen the faculty's efforts to become an outstanding, adaptive, innovative, and globally competitive institution while making meaningful contributions to sustainable agricultural development.
The Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs of the Faculty of Agriculture for the 2026–2031 term are as follows:
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Program in Agrotechnology
- Head: Prof. Dr. Diana Sofia Hanafiah, S.P., M.P.
- Secretary: Hafnes Wahyuni, S.P., M.P.
Undergraduate Program in Agribusiness
- Head: Dr. Sri Fajar Ayu, S.P., M.M.
- Secretary: R. B. Moh. Ibrahim Fatoni, M.P.
Undergraduate Program in Animal Science
- Head: Ir. Achmad Sadeli, S.Pt., M.Sc., IPM., ASEAN Eng.
- Secretary: Ir. Peni Patriani, S.Pt., M.P., IPM., ASEAN Eng.
Undergraduate Program in Food Technology
- Head: Ridwansyah, S.T.P., M.Si.
- Secretary: Adrian Hilman, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Undergraduate Program in Aquatic Resources Management
- Head: Dr. Ahmad Muhtadi, S.Pi., M.Si.
- Secretary: Amanatul Fadhilah, S.Pi., M.Si.
Undergraduate Program in Aquatic Resources Management – North Nias Campus
- Secretary: Julia Syahriani Hasibuan, S.Pi., M.Si.
Undergraduate Program in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Head: Lukman Adlin Harahap, S.T.P., M.Si.
- Secretary: Nazif Ichwan, S.T.P., M.Si., Ph.D.
Master's Programs
Master's Program in Agrotechnology
- Head: Prof. Dr. Mariani Br. Sembiring, S.P., M.P.
Master's Program in Animal Science
- Head: Dr. Ir. Ma'ruf Tafsin, M.Si., IPM.
Master's Program in Food Science
- Head: Dr. Nauas Domu Marihot Romauli, S.T.P., M.Eng.
Doctoral Program
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science
- Head: Prof. Dr. Lisnawita, S.P., M.Si.
- Secretary: Dr. Ir. Taufik Rizaldi, S.T.P., M.P.
The entire academic community of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara, congratulates the newly inaugurated Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs on their appointments. May they be granted good health, strength, and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities, and may their leadership guide each study program toward greater excellence, innovation, and achievement in support of the Faculty of Agriculture's vision of becoming a distinguished and globally competitive institution of higher education.