Dr. Eng. Muhammad Makky, S.TP., M.Si. is an Indonesian academician, researcher, and university administrator who serves as the Director of Partnership and Innovation (Director of Cooperation and Research Commercialization) at Universitas Andalas (Unand) in Padang, West Sumatra. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Technology (S.TP.) and Master's degree (M.Si.) from Universitas Andalas, followed by a Doctorate in Engineering (Dr Eng.) from the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science at Gifu University, Japan. As a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Engineering under the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, his research specialises in precision agriculture, smart farming innovations, spectroscopy, machine vision, and non-destructive quality evaluation for agricultural commodities like palm oil. Beyond his administrative role overseeing international partnerships, technology transfer, and institutional commercialisation, Dr Makky has earned international recognition—including placement among top researchers in Indonesia—for his contributions to drone-based crop health monitoring, thermal imaging systems, and sustainable food security technologies.
