Study Centers are groups of researchers who are institutionalized as role-models in carrying out frontline research activities that are internationally appreciated and relevant to national needs. As an example, the Study Center needs to produce comprehensive problem solving through an interdisciplinary approach, so that the study center is actually born from the collaboration of a number of study groups from various Faculties.

The management of the Study Center is regulated in the Rector Regulation Number 56 of 2022. The Study Center is under the coordination of the LPPM Research Center. The proposal for the establishment of a study center can be seen on the study center establishment page. Establishment of study centers.

LIST OF STUDY CENTERS

 1. Center for Energy and Natural Resources Studies

    1. Develop and implement research programs that are effective and efficient for the development of science and technology in the field of energy and natural resources;
    2. Develop and implement community service programs with the principle of empowering the community;
    3. Establish cooperation with various institutions both government and private in the framework of science and technology development.

2. Research Center for Advanced Materials and Systems Technology

    1. Develop science in the field of advanced systems and materials;
    2. Creating new technologies based on the science developed;
    3. Apply the technology in engineering to meet local and global needs (entrepreneurship).

3. Maize Research Center

Maize Research Center of Universitas Brawijaya plays an active role in the development of education, research and community service, with the mission of conducting comprehensive interdisciplinary maize research from on farm to off farm and innovative oriented to improve its competitiveness as well as conducting research that is educational and entrepreneurial with output-outcome that are utilized by the community.

Scope of studies :

    1. Maize Plant Breeding Field
    2. Maize Cultivation Field
    3. Maize Pest and Disease Field
    4. Social and Economic Field of Maize Crops
    5. Maize Crop Agricultural Technology Field
    6. Maize Crop Animal Husbandry Field
    7. Maize Crop Culture Field

4. Center for Earth Studies and Disaster Mitigation

Center for Earth Studies and Disaster Mitigation of Universitas Brawijaya plays an active role in the problems of earth problems and disaster mitigation, both natural, social and man-made disasters, and is able to play an active role in nation building through the process of education, research and community service.

Center for Earth Studies and Disaster Mitigation Divisions :

    1. Natural Resources Division
    2. Volcano Division
    3. Flood and Landslide Division
    4. Administration and Social Division
    5. Earthquake and Tsunami Division
    6. Geo-hydrometeorology Division

 5. Center for the Study of Degraded and Ex-Mine Land Management

Scope of studies:

    1. Topography landscape
    2. Soil and water quality
    3. Biogeochemistry
    4. Ecosystem structure and function
    5. Environmental, economic, social and health impacts of mining and land degradation
    6. Short-term scientific exchange assignments to relevant field stations and laboratories of each member institution
    7. Cooperative research projects conducted wholly or partially within each institution
    8. Joint participation in seminars, workshops and trainings at each institution
    9. Joint publication
    10. Other activities as approved, such as those related to the environmental, economic, social and health impacts of mining and land degradation.

6.   Center for Anti-Corruption Studies 

Center for Anti-Corruption Studies (PKAK) of Universitas Brawijaya plays an active role in becoming an institution that cares and plays an active role in the development of knowledge that can provide solutions and contributions to the problem of corruption in Indonesia locally and globally.

7.   Center for Civilization Studies

Center for Civilization Studies of Universitas Brawijaya has a scope of study and research on the theme of civilization, namely the creation, creation and work of the peaks of civilization in Nusantara and the world. In essence, the Center for Civilization Studies seeks to explore the noble values and potential of the archipelago to be actualized into alternative values for the present and future world.

8.    Centre for Tuber Crops Studies

Centre for Tuber Crops Studies of Universitas Brawijaya is to translate the results of research on tuber crops to the community so as to assist the government’s efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency programs and at the same time improve the welfare of the community.

Scope of studies:

    1. Cultivation Technology of Tuber Crops
    2. Soil quality management so that no land degradation can be achieved sustainable production
    3. Tuber plant breeding
    4. Tuber crop agribusiness
    5. Improving and adding value to tuber crops product
    6. Utilization of tuber crops other than cassava and sweet potato

 9.   Center for Culture and Frontier Studies (CCFS) 

Center for Culture and Frontier Studies (CCFS) of Universitas Brawijaya is a leading institution in research/development of cultural studies and frontier issues and community service. Research centers are required to play an active role in the nation and state as well as play an active role in the development of world cultural civilization based on issues of diversity and humanity.

 10.   Center for Gender Studies

Center for Gender Studies (PSG) of Universitas Brawijaya aims to develop Gender Studies knowledge including Women’s Studies and research capabilities in the realm of applied science and technology with gender sensitivity and responsiveness to women’s gender issues, to succeed in development towards the achievement of a just, prosperous, safe, peaceful, prosperous, equitable, and gender-equal society where women are human beings with dignity..

11.  Center for Biosystem Studies

Center of Biosystem Study of Universitas Brawijaya integrates various fields of basic science and applied science. To answer the complexity of biological systems (biosystem), the Center of Biosystem Study uses several approaches, namely: Bioinformatics, Genomics, Proteomics and Molecular Biology.

Scope of studies:

    1. Cardiovascular and Cancer Disease
    2. Function Nutrition
    3. Scientific Animation and Bioinformatics

12.  Center for Environmental Studies

Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH) of Universitas Brawijaya carries out the mission of carrying out research and community service in the field of integrated life management holistically by involving stakeholders, encouraging the creation of a world class entrepreneurship university, especially in the field of environment. Implementing good cooperate governance with the aim of creating an independent, quality, transparent, accountable and responsible organization to control the process of activities carried out by PSLH.

 13. Center for Coastal and Marine Studies

Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (PSPK) of Universitas Brawijaya has the main task of coordinating and optimizing the activities and contributions of the UB academic community in the development and application of science and technology to support the wise and sustainable use and management of coastal and marine areas and resources.

 14.  Center for Local Food Development Studies

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Utilization of local resources for food
    2. Utilization of local resources for bioactive compounds
    3. Development of food for health
    4. Improved quality and safety of local food
    5. Socio-cultural aspects of new food products
    6. Implementation of local food development research results

 15.  Center of Porang Indonesia Research and Development

Scope of studies:

    1. Research and assessment of porang commodities from multi-disciplinary science
    2. Education and training on porang development technology
    3. Provide consulting and mentoring services for stakeholders engaged in cultivation, processing and marketing
    4. Dissemination of scientific information (seminars and training)
    5. Conduct international cooperation with konjac research centers abroad through academic exchange activities
    6. Development of porang-based industry in Indonesia
    7. Consultation and assistance for stakeholders (industry, local government, etc.)

 16. Center for Pesantren Studies and Community Empowerment

Scope of studies:

    1. Promoting Islam that is friendly and rahmatan lil alamin within the framework of Indonesian diversity and unity
    2. Examine the relationship between pesantren and their role in society, as well as the significant changes that have occurred in pesantren communities in terms of sociology, economics, politics, culture, health and science.
    3. Create community service programs by utilizing the knowledge generated by the campus to improve the quality of pesantren and the community

 17. Center of Criminal Justice System Research Development Study (PERSADA)

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Every year Persada researchers conduct interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research related to the criminal justice system.
    2. Cooperation with various parties, namely: Malang Police, Attorney General’s Office, KPK, NGOs (WCC: Dian Mutiara) etc.
    3. Implementing MoUs with law enforcement agencies in the Malang region and nationally under the direction and guidance of the Head of Directorate of Research and Community Service and the Rector of Universitas Brawijaya
    4. Increase research and community service publications both nationally and internationally.

 18. Center for Tourism Studies

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Conservation of Spices and Herbs in Traditional Communities in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java
    2. Kaleka (traditional garden) management in Dayak communities in Kapuas, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
    3. Evaluate the potential of ecotourism in Indonesia
    4. Planning nature-based tourism in East Java: biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism
    5. Evaluation of cultural landscapes in Tengger, East Java, Indonesia

 19. Center for the Study of Legal Drafting and Public Policy

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Research on the Quality of Legislation
    2. Research on State Administrative Court Decisions related to requests for annulment of decisions
    3. Research on Multinational Company Compliance with Cooperation Contracts
    4. Local Regulation Quality Research
    5. Public Policy Research
    6. Organization of education and training in drafting and drafting laws and regulations
    7. Normative or empirical research of laws and regulations from the aspects of theory, drafting techniques, and the effectiveness of their implementation
    8. Dissemination of academic papers and draft laws and regulations
    9. Dissemination of research results to increase public legal awareness and the development of legal science
    10. Dissemination of thoughts on legislation and constitutional science

 20. The Portsmouth-Brawijaya Centre for Global Health, Population and Policy

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Awarding research scholarships to at least one doctoral student from Universitas Brawijaya to UoP each year. In 2016, the executive secretary of the Portsmouth-Brawijaya Centre was accepted as a doctoral student in Global Health and Social Work at UoP on a cooperative research scholarship funded by the government of the United Kingdom.
    2. Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) collaboration on Interdisciplinary Research Hubs to Address Intractable Challenges Faced by Developing Countries with some countries such as UK, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia.
    3. Cooperation of British Council Newton Fund Institutional Link Award, is a funding collaboration provided by the British Council to the University of Portsmouth and Universitas Brawijaya. This cooperation includes research collaboration with organizations and institutions in Indonesia, developing research programs related to the economic-social impact of women’s migration on the families left behind and developing training programs on qualitative and quantitative research methods.
    4. Procurement of the international conference South-East Asia Conference on Population and Health organized by Universitas Brawijaya, University of Portsmouth, and Indonesia’s National Population and Family Planning Agency in 2018.

 21. Center for Degenerative Disease Studies

Degenerative diseases are chronic diseases that affect the quality of life and productivity of a person. Degenerative diseases that are commonly found in geriatric patients are cardiovascular disease (IMA), infection, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), joint and bone disease (osteoarthritis), stroke (CVA), neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), cancer (prostate, cervix), chronic obstructive diseases, digestive disorders (gastritis), and eyes (cataract, glaucoma, ARMD).

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Increase the implementation of research directed at the study of degenerative diseases which includes the study groups of atherothrombosis, herbal medicine, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
    2. Provide educational and research facilities and develop facilities for community service.
    3. Become a forum for researchers with a connection to the field of degenerative disease science and relevant to the study groups in the study group, namely the atherothrombosis study group, herbal medicine study group, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) study group

22. Center for Rural Development Studies

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Study on the master plan for integrated economic development of Blitar District, East Java
    2. Study of natural resource economics
    3. Historical socio-cultural overview of the existence of indigenous peoples in the context of village decentralization

23. Center for Smart Molecule of Natural Genetics Resource Studies (SMONAGENES)

Scope of the field of studies:

    1. Center for Smart Molecule of Natural Genetics Resource Studies (SMONAGENES) aims to create an integrated, efficient, effective and open research management system with a clear vision and mission that includes increasing scientific publications, patents on research products, cooperation with outside parties, national and international, and appropriate marketing management, competitive and high competitiveness.
    2. Center for Smart Molecule of Natural Genetics Resource Studies (SMONAGENES) is active in community service that drives village community empowerment as a Food Independent Village, school education and training for teachers and students in the enrichment of natural science materials.
    3. Research cooperation established by the SMONAGENES Study Center in various fields including the field of Molecular Developmental Biology with Hiroshima University, Japan, the field of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and joint mentoring in research conducted with Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, cooperation in the field of Animal Genetic and Meabolic Disease conducted together with Niigata University, the field of Biological Science, Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science conducted with Massey University, New Zealand, The University of Auckland, New Zealand and Ritsumeikan University.
    4. Research collaboration Joint publications in reputable international journals have been established by the UB SMONAGENES Study Center both at national and international levels. Joint publications that have been carried out domestically include Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta; Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin; Andalas University, Padang; Jember University, Jember; Jenderal Soedirman University, Syiah Kuala University, Aceh; Ulin Banjarmasin Hospital and Saiful Anwar Hospital.
    5. The products of the SMONAGENES Study Center based on health nutrition that have been running are health and beauty cosmetics (Nutrilux) with natural ingredients of vegetable oil and goat milk, so this product has advantages

24. Center for Algae and Environmental Studies
25. Center for Cardiovascular Studies
26. Center for Biodiversity and Food Security Studies of the National Capital City