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The Department of Biology at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University stands as a premier international-standard academic hub, dedicated to advancing excellence in defense biology, biotechnology, and sustainable biodiversity. Our mission is to cultivate high-caliber human resources who possess strong national insights, a steadfast spirit of national defense, and the capability to contribute significantly to national resilience. Through a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge life sciences with strategic national defense values, we prepare our students to become principled, globally competitive professionals, researchers, and practitioners capable of addressing contemporary biological challenges with critical, creative, and solutive thinking.
Our department drives innovation through a synergistic ecosystem of research and education, underpinned by six core scientific research groups—ranging from molecular biology to military biotechnology. By fostering strategic collaborations with national and international defense institutions, research centers, and academic partners, we provide a robust learning environment that emphasizes research-based practice and technological mastery. We are committed to translating fundamental and applied biological research into impactful solutions for public health, food security, energy, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that our academic endeavors directly support the nation's strategic sovereignty and global scientific advancement.
Research Groups
Committed to excellence in life sciences, our six research groups synergize expertise across molecular, organismal, and ecological levels to address complex global challenges and fortify the nation through cutting-edge biological innovation
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Recent Publications
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Complete chloroplast genome of the underutilized legume jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis, Fabaceae) reveals genetic makeup, mutational hotspots, and phylogenetic relationshipsIsna Arofatun Nikmah, Wendy A. Mustaqim, Wisnu H. Ardi, Rugayah Rugayah, Miftahur Rizqi Akbar, Rizky Dwi Satrio · Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026View publication
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Rice QTL hotspots related with seed grain size, shape, weight, and color based on genome wide association study and linkage mappingRizky Dwi Satrio, Miftahul Huda Fendiyanto, Nisa Nurrahmah, Nabila Anofri, Mohammad Ikhsan, Satya Nugroho, Aris Hairmansis, Miftahudin Miftahudin · Scientific Reports, 2025View publication
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Sukanto, S.Si., M.Sc.
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