Proceedings & Publications // SEAAN 2025
15th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) Meeting
We are proud to announce that the 15th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) Meeting has been held in Bandung, Indonesia, from 13 to 15 October 2025. The SEAAN Meeting is a regional platform to share the latest advancements in astronomy and astrophysics, foster collaborations, and strengthen the Southeast Asian astronomical community. We warmly invite you to participate in this dynamic gathering of minds and ideas.
Hosted at the Center for Research and Community Services (CRCS) Building, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), this event brought together professional and early-career astronomers, researchers, educators, and students from Southeast Asia and beyond.
This meeting was held in a hybrid format: online access is limited to participants outside Indonesia, while those based in Indonesia were expected to attend in person.
Proceedings
With the completion of SEAAN 2025, we are announcing the release of the SEAAN 2025 proceedings, which are available for download.
The 15th Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) Meeting proceedings is now available for download through the official ITB press website.
Please visit the list of books available for free at ITB press from the link below.
Topics of Discussion
Participants are encouraged to present and discuss recent developments in the following areas:
- Planetary Science
- Stellar Physics
- Galaxies and Cosmology
- Multi-messenger Astronomy
- Instrumentation in Astronomy
- Theoretical Astrophysics
- Public Outreach, Education, and Popularization of Astronomy
- Astronomical History and Heritage
Invited Speakers
- M. Honma (NAOJ, Japan) “Current Status of NAOJ and Collaboration EAMA-SEAAN”
- Pedro Russo (Leiden University, The Netherlands) “Science Communication”
- E. Sungging Mumpuni (BRIN, Indonesia) “Progress of the Construction of National Observatory of Timau, and Science Prospects”
- Orapin Riyaprao (NARIT, Thailand) “Collaboration in Archeo and Ethno- Astronomy among South East Asia Countries”
- Taufiq Hidayat (ITB, Indonesia) “Development of Radio Astronomy in Indonesia and Networking in South East Asia Countries”
Scientific Organizing Committee
- Hakim Malasan, Indonesia (Chair of SEAAN)
- Abel Yang, Singapore (Vice Chair of SEAAN, Country Representative)
- Boonrucksar Soonthornthum, Thailand (Past-Chair of SEAAN)
- Puji Irawati, Thailand (NARIT)
- Luis Soares, Timor Leste (Country Representative)
- Hesti R.T. Wulandari, Indonesia (Country Representative)
- Hazzary Ahmad, Brunei Darussalam (Country Representative)
- Rosario Ramos, The Philippines (Country Representative)
- Norhazliza Yusof, Malaysia (Country Representative)
- Saran Poshyachinda, Thailand (Country Representative)
- Tharith Sriv, Cambodia (Country Representative)
- Pham Ngoc Diep, Vietnam (Country Representative)
- Bounpone Sayasene, Lao PDR (Country Representative)
- Yee Yee Oo, Myanmar (Country Representative, Co-chair of Working Group 5 Public Outreach/Education and Popularization of Astronomy)
- Koichiro Sugiyama, Thailand (Chair of Working Group 1 Radio Astronomy)
- E. Sungging Mumpuni, Indonesia (Chair of Working Group 2 Optical Astronomy)
- N.Q. Lan, Vietnam (Co-chair of Working Group 3 Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology)
- Hasan A. Kassim, Malaysia (Co-chair of Working Group 3 Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology)
- Dhani Herdiwijaya, Indonesia (Chair of Working Group 4 Cosmic Rays and Solar Physics)
- Khin Than Tint, Myanmar (Co-chair of Working Group 5 Public Outreach/ Education and Popularization of Astronomy)
- Orapin Riyaprao, Thailand (Chair of Working Group 6 History and Heritage)
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
- Hesti R.T. Wulandari (ITB) – Chair
- Kiki Vierdayanti (ITB)
- Aprilia (ITB)
- M. Ikbal Arifyanto (ITB)
- Fargiza A. M. Mulki (ITB)
- Anton Timur Jaelani (ITB)
- Lucky Puspitarini (ITB)
- Muthia Dewi (ITB)
- Rhorom Priyatikanto (BRIN)
- Judhistira Aria Utama (UPI)
- Avivah Yamani (Langit Selatan)
- Robiatul Muztaba (ITERA)
