Anton Apriyantono

Anton

He regards Prophet Muhammad SAW and his companions as his greatest role models, drawing inspiration from their character, wisdom, integrity, and devotion in guiding his personal and professional life.

1966 - 1971 SD Negeri 03 Serang; 1972 - 1974 SMP Negeri 2 Serang; 1975 - 1977 SMA Negeri Serang; 1978 - 1982 Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Insinyur in Agricultural Product Technology; 1984 - 1988 Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Master of Science in Food Science; 1988 - 1992 University of Reading, United Kingdom, Ph.D. in Food Chemistry.

1982–2004 – Built an academic and research career at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), serving as Lecturer in Food Science and Technology (1982–2010), while holding research appointments at the Food Technology Development Center (1982–1988), the Inter-University Center for Food and Nutrition (1986–1999), the Center for Food and Nutrition Studies (1999–2004), and the Center for Biopharmaceutical Studies (1998–2004). During this period, he also served as Halal Auditor for the Indonesian Council of Ulama (1993–2004) and provided research and development consultancy services to leading food companies, including PT Indofood, PT Unggul Rasa, and PT ADA.; 1998–2004 – Expanded his international academic engagement as Visiting Researcher at the University of Reading, United Kingdom (1998–1999), Visiting Lecturer at the National University of Singapore (2002), and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore (2004).; 2004–2009 – Served as Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia in the United Indonesia Cabinet I, leading national agricultural policies and contributing to Indonesia’s achievement of rice self-sufficiency.; 2009–2014 – Following his ministerial tenure, held strategic advisory and executive positions, including Consultant to PT Sanbe Farma (2009–2010), President Director of PT Indomineral Multi Pratama (2010–2011), Advisor to PT Asia Natural Resources Tbk (2010–2011), Consultant and Commissioner of PT INFIAD (2010–present), Governing Board Member of TUV Rheinland Indonesia (2010–2020), Independent Commissioner of PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantations Tbk (2010–2017), and Member of the National Innovation Committee (2010–2014).; 2011–2018 – Served in senior corporate governance roles, including President Commissioner of PT Pertani (2011–2016), Commissioner of PT Dunia Pangan (2011–2012), President Commissioner of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Foods Tbk (2012–2018), President Commissioner of PT JSB (2015–2018), while simultaneously serving as Member of the Advisory Board of Trustees and Non-Permanent Lecturer at Bakrie University (2012–present).; 2018–2023 – Continued contributing to higher education, industry, and public policy as Head of the Indonesian Coffee Board (2018–2022), Member of the Advisory Board of the School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung (2018–2021), Member of the Advisory Boards of the Halal Industry Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes at the International Islamic University Malaysia (2018–2020; 2019–2020), Consultant to PT Intan Chemicals (2021–2022), and Vice Head of the Advisory Board of Binawan University (2022–2023).; 2022–Present – Continues to serve as Consultant to Kapal Api Global, while remaining active as advisor, educator, corporate commissioner, and thought leader in food science, halal assurance, agriculture, and national development.

A prolific scholar and author, Dr. Anton has published hundreds of scientific papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and technical publications in the fields of food chemistry, flavor science, sensory analysis, halal assurance, food technology, and agricultural development. He has authored and co-authored several influential books, including Halal Foods: The Relationship between Syar'i, Technology and Certification, Questions and Answers About Halal, Guideline on Halal Labeling, Guideline on Halal Production, Sensory Analysis for Food and Agro Industry, and Indonesian Experience: Regaining Rice Self-Sufficiency. He is also co-holder of a patent related to fried chicken flavor formulation for instant noodles.

He actively participates in community and religious activities. He regularly contributes to mosque-based educational programs, including teaching Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir), Islamic history, and religious studies, while mentoring congregational learning groups and promoting community development through knowledge-sharing initiatives.

He received a Scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (1984–1985), followed by the prestigious World Bank XVII Scholarship (1988–1992) to pursue his doctoral studies in Food Chemistry at the University of Reading, United Kingdom. In recognition of his academic excellence, he was awarded the Best Lecturer Performance Award by the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), in 1994 and again in 1997. His distinguished contributions to national development were further recognized in 2010 when he received the Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana, one of Indonesia’s highest civilian honours, awarded by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

He is an active member of numerous national and international professional organizations. His affiliations include the Indonesian Association of Food Technologists (1986–present), the Royal Society of Chemistry and The Chromatographic Society (1989–1992), the Institute of Food Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1989–1999), the American Chemical Society (1993–2020), the International Union of Food Science and Technology (1995–2004), the Indonesian Toxicology Society (1999–2004), the Indonesian Society of Natural Products Chemistry (2000–2020), and P3FNI (2019–present).

He believes that true achievements are ultimately judged by society and history rather than by oneself. Among the accomplishments most widely recognized during his public service was Indonesia’s achievement of rice self-sufficiency in 2008–2009 while he served as Minister of Agriculture. The national recognition reflected in the award of the Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana further affirmed his contributions to Indonesia’s agricultural and food security development.

He is a native Indonesian speaker, and fluent in English, with conversational proficiency in Sundanese, Javanese, and Bantenese dialects.

He enjoys maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle through badminton, cycling, hiking, mountain trekking, and long-distance walking. These activities reflect his appreciation for physical fitness, personal discipline, and the natural environment.

A pivotal point in his life was his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, a role that marked a transition from his career as a scientist and academic to national public service. The appointment represented an unforeseen opportunity to serve the nation on a larger scale and remains one of the most memorable turning points of his professional journey.

In retirement, he remains dedicated to serving society through knowledge, mentorship, philanthropy, and religious education. He believes that every blessing whether knowledge, experience, or material resources should be shared for the benefit of others. He continues to contribute through academic activities, public lectures, religious studies, and community service programs.

He views success through a spiritual lens. For him, success is measured by one’s ability to fulfill God's commands and avoid His prohibitions while continuously striving to become a better person. Professionally, he considers it a profound achievement to help students, mentees, and younger generations realize their aspirations and become valuable contributors to society. He believes that every individual should always strive to provide their best contribution, regardless of the role they hold, and to live a life that benefits family, community, and humanity.

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