Makassar, September 25, 2026 — The Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Faizal Arya Samman, IPU., AER., ACPE., APEC Eng., on his appointment as Chairman of the Forum of Higher Education in Electrical Engineering Indonesia (FORTEI) for the 2026–2028 term.

The appointment marks a significant achievement and a source of pride for the entire academic community of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Hasanuddin University. It also represents an important opportunity to further strengthen the university's contribution to the development of higher education in electrical engineering at the national level.

As a forum that brings together higher education institutions offering electrical engineering programs across Indonesia, FORTEI plays a strategic role in fostering collaboration among universities, promoting excellence in education, research, and innovation, and strengthening cooperation in responding to the rapid development of technology.

Through this new responsibility, Prof. Faizal Arya Samman is expected to further promote collaboration and synergy among electrical engineering higher education institutions throughout Indonesia, while contributing to the advancement of education, research, and technological development at the national level.

The Department of Electrical Engineering, Hasanuddin University, expresses its appreciation and pride in the appointment of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Faizal Arya Samman to this important position.

Congratulations and best wishes on your appointment as Chairman of the Forum of Higher Education in Electrical Engineering Indonesia (FORTEI) for the 2026–2028 term.

May you be granted wisdom, strength, and success in carrying out this responsibility and leading FORTEI toward greater collaboration, excellence, and impact for the advancement of electrical engineering higher education in Indonesia.

The Academic Community of the Department of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University

Date: September 25, 2026