Our Background and History
We are a research institution affiliated under the LRI Social, Economic and Regional Development (PSEK) IPB University which focuses on the areas of regional sciences, regional planning, regional development and regional information systems, with the main competency of tropical island regional systems, developing countries, agriculture and rural areas.
Our Vision, Mission and Goals
Our vision is to become a leading research center in the fields of regional sciences, regional planning, regional development and regional information systems, with core competencies in tropical island regional systems, developing countries, agriculture and rural areas, which is a national and international reference.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Baba Barus, M.Sc.
(Head of CrestPent)

The Division of Economics and Spatial Planning is engaged in economic and regional development studies as well as spatial and regional planning policies.
The Division of Economics and Spatial Planning is engaged in economic and regional development studies as well as spatial and regional planning policies.

Regional Information System is the youngest division in P4W. However, because its researchers are experienced in their fields, various collaborative studies have been conducted.
Regional Information System is the youngest division in P4W. However, because its researchers are experienced in their fields, various collaborative studies have been conducted.

Community and Development Division is one of three programs within P4W that was formed along with the formation of P4W in 2005.
Community and Development Division is one of three programs within P4W that was formed along with the formation of P4W in 2005.

Research orientation unit promoting earth observation and proximal sensors in smart agriculture, especially for sustainable management of cereal crops and plantations.
Research orientation unit promoting earth observation and proximal sensors in smart agriculture, especially for sustainable management of cereal crops and plantations.
Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and Agromaritime Development