The Faculty of Engineering at Hasanuddin University received a special visit from Dr. Gregory Cox, an international practitioner in ship systems, on Friday (2/1/2026). His visit aimed to share knowledge and experience with the academic community, especially students and lecturers specializing in ship systems engineering, with a particular focus on propulsion and construction.

During this visit, Dr. Gregory Cox was accompanied by the Head of the Department of Ship Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering UNHAS, Dr. Faisal Mahmuddin. Dr. Greg himself is known as a professional practitioner at Doen Pacific PTY. LTD., Australia, a company engaged in the design and development of ship systems. With this background, he sought to provide real-world industrial insights to the campus environment.

Dr. Greg’s arrival was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at UNHAS, Prof. Isran Ramli, who expressed his appreciation for Dr. Greg’s willingness to share his knowledge with students. Prof. Isran Ramli also noted that collaboration between the academic world and industry practitioners is essential for improving the quality of engineering education in Indonesia.

The visit’s agenda then continued to the Towing Tank located at the Ship Building of the Faculty of Engineering UNHAS. This facility is a special test basin used to test ship models and observe how ships move in water. The Towing Tank at UNHAS is one of the few towing tanks available in Eastern Indonesia and is considered a rare facility in the eastern region of the country.

The visit concluded with a brief discussion session, where Dr. Greg expressed his hope that knowledge from the industry would continue to be shared with students, so that graduates of ship systems engineering would not only understand theory but also be prepared to face real-world challenges in their careers. The Faculty of Engineering at UNHAS also welcomed opportunities for further collaboration, whether in the form of guest lectures, training, or joint research in the future.

In addition to sharing his experience, Dr. Gregory Cox also expressed his readiness to contribute further to the campus environment. He has agreed to serve as a keynote speaker at an upcoming international seminar. Moreover, Dr. Greg will join as a practitioner lecturer in the 2025/2026 even semester, particularly in subjects related to ship systems, so that students can learn directly from real industry experience.