Professor Ojat Darojat

Prof. Ojat Darojat, M.Bus., Ph.D., has been serving as the Rector of Universitas Terbuka (UT) since July 26, 2017, and was reelected for a second term from 2021 to 2025. He has significantly contributed to expanding access to higher education in Indonesia, earning numerous accolades for his efforts, including the Best University Leader in the Obsession Awards 2023 and recognition as the best education leader in Asia for 2022 by CEO Insight Asia magazine. He also holds the position of President of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) for the second consecutive term 2023-2025 and ICDE Focal Point of Quality Network for Asia region. In addition to his administrative roles, he has a strong academic background with various publications focusing on quality assurance in distance education, entrepreneurship, curriculum of blended learning, and the implementation of technological infrastructure in distance higher education institutions. He has also served as a reviewer for international journals and participated in various educational organizations globally.