Month: April 2021

As a maritime country, the outcomes of Indonesia’s marine products have not been optimally utilized. Therefore, ITS students from the Department of System and Industrial Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Alfiyan Rizki Maulidan, Fakhri Ihsan Nalendro, and Hanif Srisubaga Alim, have developed a floating net cage with a feeder system called e-Keramba.

This invention has various high-technology features. The main feature is the feeder system that will automatically feed the fish. This invention is equipped with an Arduino Mega chip to manage the Feeder system, utilize Global Positioning System (GPS), and the engine movement. This invention also has a remote control so that the fisherman can operate the device from a certain distance.

With e-Keramba, Alfiyan and the team took home a gold medal at the ASEAN Innovative and Entrepreneur Fair (AISEEF) 2021. They hope this innovation will improve Indonesian fishermen’s productivity.

Aleksey Kuznetsov, a postgraduate student of the TPU School of Nuclear Science and Engineering and University Burgundy Franche-Comté (France) is conducting fundamental research on spectral characteristics of molecules.

The research findings will be included in the HITRAN molecular spectroscopic database and will help to solve problems of physical and chemical research of planetary atmospheres of the Solar System.

The research work of Aleksey Kuznetsov “Theoretical Research of Spherical Top Spectra Based on Irreducible Tensor Operators” is fundamental research. Professors Olga Gromova from Tomsk Polytechnic University, Claude Leroy and Vincent Boudon from University Burgundy Franche-Comté are leading the research supervision.

Nowadays, high-resolution vibration-rotational spectra give the most complete and reliable information on the nature of intramolecular interactions, states and fundamental properties of molecules.

The development of modern technology of spectroscopy helps to obtain high-accuracy data on parameters of spectral lines and research fine- and hyperfine-structure effects in molecules. These data allow studying the processes and problems interesting for planetary science, astrophysics and atmospheric optics.

“One of the current problems of molecular spectroscopy is the research of vibration-rotational lines and obtaining molecular parameters. From the applied point of view, it is important for obtaining quantitative characteristics of molecule medium: temperature, pressure, concentration and others,” Aleksey Kuznetsov explains.

To study the processes occurring in molecules and their ambient, Aleksey Kuznetsov is researching spectral characteristics and molecular parameters, such as line positions, intensity and half-width. The result will be obtaining physical information on high-resolution spectra of spherical symmetry molecules.

In 2020, Aleksey’s research work “Research on High-Resolution Spectra GeH4 and SiH4: Energy Structure, Intensities and Half-Widths of Vibration-Rotational Lines” was supported by the grant of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research. The project is devoted to quantum-mechanical research of molecules with tetrahedral symmetry: SiH4 and GeH4.

“We are planning to conduct a global analysis of vibration-rotational spectra of GeH4, SiH4, SiD4 and their isotopes. We emphasize our research on studying intensities and half-widths of spectral lines as this information is noteworthy to solve numerous tasks of research the atmosphere of Earth, physical and chemical research of planetary atmospheres of the Solar System and exoplanets, the Interstellar medium and other fields of science,”  the TPU scientist says.

The research findings will be sent to the HITRAN molecular spectroscopic database and allow in the long run conducting astrophysical research.

President University (PresUniv) collaborates with the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, six national universities and three foreign universities to form a consortium of Indonesia Higher Education Leader (iHiLead) to support the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka program (MBKM) which is “Independent Campus, Freedom to Learn” program.

The iHiLead Kick Off Meeting was held virtually attended by Prof. Ir. Nizam. M.Sc., DIC., Ph.D., Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, HE Vincent Piket, MA, PhD, Ambassador of the European Union to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, and David Dawson. PhD, FCIPD., SHEA., Director of Master of Arts Higher Education Leadership and Management from the University of Gloucestershire (UoG), United Kingdom, who is also the project leader.

The iHiLead consortium aims to improve the quality of higher education in Indonesia through leadership reforms in higher education. Through this reform, it is hoped that university graduates will be increasingly able to answer the needs of the Business and Industrial.

Prof. Nizam explained that the Ministry of Education and Culture has created an MBKM program to improve the quality of higher education in accordance with industry needs. In order to make this program a success, it is necessary to increase leadership capacity in Indonesian universities.

“Leadership transformation is very important. Especially at this time where change is happening dynamically. For that, leaders are required to always learn, be creative and adapt to change,” said Prof. Nizam. He highly appreciated the iHiLead consortium which focuses on leadership transformation.

Dawson in his report explained that this project aims to help higher education leaders to find out their skills and how to develop their skills. He explained the leaders here include the rector, vice-rector, deans and heads of study programs, other academic leaders, senior management, including leaders in non-academic fields.

Meanwhile, Piket appreciates the collaboration between universities and the government. He also emphasized, “Higher education must be able to solve the needs of the community. The success of higher education depends on how they can listen to the community.”

Universitas Airlangga Startup Business Development and Incubation Board brought together UNAIR researchers with the business and industrial world (DUDI) on Friday, February 26, 2021. The meeting discussed Dentolaser innovative products.

The Dentolaser device was developed by researchers and lecturers at Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Suryani Dyah Astuti, M.Si. with the research team, Prof. Dr. Ernie Maduratna Setyawati, drg., M.Kes., SpPerio (K) and Deni Arifianto, S.Si., MT

Dentolaser products that will be mass-produced are medical instruments that can be used by dentists as a dental and oral therapy tool with laser technology.

“This device is for oral and dental therapy, such as periodontitis, endodontics, or all diseases caused by bacteria,” explained Prof. Ernie.

But in addition to dentists, she continued, Dentolaser can also be used for general practitioners, especially for skin diseases, such as acne or diabetic ulcers. According to Prof. Dyah, this product must be mass-produced immediately because it has already appeared in the e-catalog.

UNAIR research team and industry, in this case PT. Sarandi Karya Nugraha will coordinate more intensely. Prof. Dyah said, all certification processes have been completed and now it is being continued with the process of transferring technology to the industry, because in the production process, the industry must know how the device works and what components are needed.

“Even though we have submitted certificates, distribution permits and production permits, and those were already written there. But the production process must go through technology transfer. So today we are talking about the technology transfer process from UNAIR to the industry, ” she explained.

Prof. Dyah added that later UNAIR will produce electronic circuits, as the core or brain of the instrument. Meanwhile, the assembling, casing, and packaging processes will be carried out by PT Sarandi Karya Nugraha. “Hardware and software for dentolaser instrumentation systems will be produced at UNAIR,” she said.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Muhammad Nafik Hadi Ryandono, SE, M.Si., as Head of the Start-up Business Development and Incubation Board (BPBRIN) and industrial partner, President Director of PT. Sarandi Karya Nugraha, Isep Gojali. Isep hoped that this collaboration can continue in the future so it can provide many benefits to the wider community.

“Hopefully it can be continued, so we can help dentists. There are benefits for the community. Because it is worth selling, it has been registered. We are here to prepare for the production,” he explained.

Asked about the mass production of dentolaser product, Isep explained that this mass production would be carried out as soon as possible and part of the process would be carried out at UNAIR so the process could be used for the teaching industry.

“UNAIR and PT Sarandi are collaborating for the mass production. The assembling of the electronic series will be carried out at UNAIR, and it can also be used for teaching industry so students can also learn about the industry and entrepreneurship, “explained Isep.

Dentolaser products have been developed since 2015. At that time, Dyah, Ernie and the team included their research products in the Technology-Based Beginner Entrepreneur Candidate (CPPBT) program.

Before there were Dentolaser products, dentists usually treated oral and dental diseases using antibiotics. As the nature of antibiotics can lead to resistance, this Dentolaser product has its own advantages. It does not cause resistance, and can reach difficult places in the oral cavity.

Society of Petroleum Engineers – Universiti Teknologi MARA Student Chapter (SPE-UiTM SC), Malaysia and National Institute of Technology, Ube College, Japan have recently established an esteem international collaboration by organizing a UiTM (Malaysia) – NITUC (Japan) Student Leadership & Networking Seminar 2020.

This mobility program was held virtually via the Zoom platform for 11 weeks from 12th October 2020 – 24th December 2020. 17 inbound students from the NITUC and 17 outbound students from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM participated in it.

The participants were divided into 14 groups and led by two student leaders, Ms. Shalin Sellehuddin, from UiTM, and Ms. Ena Kidani from NITUC. Five advisors, Ts. Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias, Ir. Ts. Dr. Nur Hidayati Othman, and Dr. Nor Roslina Rosli from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM and Ms. Siti Aisyah Mokhtar, and Prof. Dr. Hatamura Manabu from NITUC have assisted the program.

This program aims to strengthen the international networking between two institutions besides facilitating the students from both countries with communication skills and proficiency in English and Japanese languages.

It serves as a platform to expose students to the history, cultures, and traditions of Malaysian and Japanese. Through this program, the students enjoyed teaching, and learning a third language via weekly modules, sharing ideas, and exchanging experiences about their courses in the universities.

All the participants were allocated around one hour per week for the seminar and were free to attend the group meeting at a convenient time. During the closing ceremony, all the students were required to present their outcomes throughout the seminar. Besides using social media platforms, they also exchanged postcards as a way to keep in touch with buddies.

With the huge success and overwhelmed responses, the 2.0 UiTM (Malaysia) – NITUC (Japan) Student Leadership & Networking Seminar 2021 is scheduled to be held in April 2021.

Lingnan University’s prospectus boasts a wide range of high-quality postgraduate programmes. Among the latest additions to that list are MScs in Health Analytics and Operations Management, and in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, as well as MAs in China Regional Studies, in Creative and Media Industries, and in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.

One thing all Lingnan’s programmes have in common is the emphasis they place on experiential learning. This process of doing and reflecting cannot only accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills, but it can also boost students’ future career development.

The value of experiential learning

Though much can be learned from textbooks, journals and lectures, some concepts can be difficult to grasp without direct, hands-on experience. When knowledge is applied to real-world situations, the insights students gain from seeing the results can take their understanding to whole new levels.

Experiential learning at Lingnan also offers a valuable opportunity to ease the transition from student to the practitioner in the world of work. In tandem with their degree programme’s formal curriculum, such structured experiences can enhance not only the students’ professional but also their personal growth. This can help prepare them for the challenges of the 21st-century employment landscape, in which adaptability will surely be key.

In the evermore technology-driven economies and societies, soft skills are certain to be increasingly valued. Already, communication, teamwork and leadership skills are in high demand among employers, and applying what’s been learned to workplace-type situations can only help strengthen these.

The Lingnan approach

The university is proud to offer a whole-person Liberal Arts education, which seeks to support the development, through a process of learning by communication and reflection, of well-rounded individuals. Given the belief that learning from mistakes is just as valid as getting it right the first time, students are guaranteed real-time mentoring and feedback from their professors.

Lingnan, whose motto is “Education for Service”, has received acclaim for its international approach to teaching and learning, its quality education and research, and its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This has led to the university being ranked second worldwide for ‘Quality Education’ in the THE University Impact Rankings 2020, and the recent award of five stars in the QS Stars programme.

Lingnan offers Taught Postgraduate Programme students many opportunities for international internships and other cross-cultural interactions and exchanges to promote a global perspective. The students also have numerous opportunities to take part in international symposiums and seminars. These events not only enable them to keep up with new trends in their field of study but also allow them to listen to, and meet speakers, as well as potential future colleagues and friends, from around the globe.

In 2020, Lingnan hosted numerous well-received conferences, including The Conference for Higher Education Research (CHER) 2020, The Global Higher Education Webinar Series, and the Cities and Governance Seminar Series. All featured distinguished speakers and scholars from renowned international universities.

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