Assoc. Prof. Jacob F. N. Dethan, S.T, M.Eng.Sc, Ph.D is the rector of Universitas Sugeng Hartono. He is an accomplished academic and innovative leader in higher education, widely recognized for his commitment to advancing international collaboration, academic quality, and institutional development in Indonesia. With a strong foundation in both teaching and academic management, he has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to curriculum design, research strategy, and global engagement.
Assoc. Prof. Dethan has played a central role in establishing international partnerships that connect Indonesian universities with institutions around the world. His efforts have expanded opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and culturally enriching academic programs. He believes that higher education should empower individuals to become global citizens while remaining grounded in local values.
Known for his integrity, vision, and collaborative spirit, Assoc. Prof. Dethan is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders who can address global challenges with creativity and compassion. He continues to inspire colleagues and students alike with his belief that meaningful education is a bridge to a better future.
His leadership stands as a model of how Indonesian higher education can thrive in an interconnected world—rooted in excellence, driven by purpose, and open to meaningful collaboration across borders.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Monash University, Malaysia, 2020
Master of Engineering Science in Power Engineering, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia, 2011
Dethan, J. F. N., Ramakrishnan, N., Rhamdhani, M. A., Pownceby, M. I., & Swamy, V. (2024). Deformation behaviors of hydrogen filled boron nitride and boron nitride-carbon nanotubes: Molecular dynamics simulations of proposed materials for hydrogen storage, gas sensing, and radiation shielding. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 57, 746-758.
Dethan, J. F. N. (2023). Thermal conductivity of hydrogenated h-BN nanosheets: A reactive force field study. Soft Materials, 21(3), 271-279.
Dethan, J. F. N., Yeo, J., Rhamdhani, M. A., & Swamy, V. (2022). Thermal conductivities of hydrogen encapsulated boron nitride and hybrid boron nitride–carbon nanotubes using molecular dynamics simulations. Materials Today Communications, 32, 103947.
Dethan, J. F. N., & Swamy, V. (2022). Mechanical and thermal properties of carbon nanotubes and boron nitride nanotubes for fuel cells and hydrogen storage applications: A comparative review of molecular dynamics studies. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(59), 24916-24944.
Dethan, J. F. N. (2021). Mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of newly introduced graphene-like borophanes: a reactive molecular dynamics study. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 23(31), 17009-17017.
Dethan, J. F. N., & Swamy, V. (2020). Tensile properties of hydrogenated hybrid graphene–hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets: a reactive force field study. Molecular Simulation, 46(15), 1220-1229.
Assoc. Prof. Jacob F. N. Dethan, S.T, M.Eng.Sc, Ph.D
Rector
rektor@sugenghartono.ac.id