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UMY develops floating rice field technology

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The Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Community Service Institute (LPM UMY) conducted a joint rice harvest on Wednesday (04/01) at the Green House of the UMY Faculty of Agriculture. The rice harvest this time is different from any other rice harvest events, as in this event LPM UMY presented a demonstration of their floating rice field. Before harvesting rice on UMY’s agricultural land, LPM UMY had conducted community service in Muhuran Village, Kota Bangun District, Kutai Kartanegara and Minta Village, West Kutai, East Kalimantan with this technology.

According to the head of LPM UMY, Dr. Ir. Gatot Supangkat, MP, IPM., ASEAN. Eng. the people of Minta and Muhuran villages often experience crop failures so their paddy and rice production is not optimal. “When we came there, residents complained about crop failure and suboptimal rice production. Residents took advantage of the receding swamp area as rice planting land. However, this land often gets overflowed by the Mahakam river, and as a result the rice is submerged in water, which results in crop failure,” said Gatot.

Gatot also said that the agricultural sector is very vulnerable to climate change, especially rain intensity because it affects cropping patterns, planting time, production, and yield quality. “High and erratic rain intensity results in agricultural land experiencing flooding or waterlogging, therefore an innovative technology is needed to improve our agricultural system. One of the innovations in cultivation technology on flood- and swamp-prone land is by implementing the floating farming system that UMY has developed,” he continued.

He also claims that this technology is very suitable to be applied in the village of Muhuran and Minta village which have areas that are essentially swamps. “This technology is very suitable to be implemented in flood-prone or swamp-prone areas such as in Muhuran village and Minta village. This technology can improve production and income for farmers, because there is an increase in the economic value of the land. Of course, the floating rice farming system is a solution to overcome and optimize the use of flood-prone and swamp-prone land conditions,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rector of UMY Prof. Dr. Ir. Gunawan Budiyanto MP, IPM., ASEAN. Eng. explained that the technology that has been developed by UMY uses local resources. “The technology we have developed uses 100% local resources. This is also a distinct advantage for the preservation of the technology so that when the service team are finished with their task, the community is still empowered. The locals can source raw materials for making tools and fertilizers from local resources” he said.

Gunawan also revealed that this floating agricultural land utilizes peat land in swamps which often gets overflows from the Mahakam River. He emphasized that peatland has a myriad of benefits for agriculture, but can also have a negative impact on the climate. “What we use as agricultural land here is peat land. Peat is very useful for agriculture. However, if this land is not managed properly, it will have a negative impact for the environment and also the climate,” he explained.

Gunawan further explained that peatlands can store up to 30 percent of the world’s carbon so that it is not released into the atmosphere. If this carbon is released, it will result in climate change and natural disasters. This is also the reason one cannot cultivate peatlands haphazardly.

Gunawan also emphasized that this Project is a part of UMY’s effort of implementing one of the Sustainable Development Goals program to end hunger (Zero Hunger). “With the use of this land as a medium for planting rice, we hope that it will advance the Zero Hunger SDG program,” he continued. Furthermore, LPM UMY will carry out a similar service in the city of Pekalongan, which has the same problem with their rice harvest.

ITS launches initiative for MSME packaging and branding

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has launched a new initiative called Packaging Design House to provide innovative and inventive solutions for the packaging branding needs of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The launch was held on Wednesday, 8 February 2023, at the ITS Research Center Building in conjunction with the 5th anniversary of the Department of Visual Communication Design. The event was attended by ITS’ Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni and the Dean of the Faculty of Creative Design and Digital Business.

ITS’ Packaging Design House is an extension of ITS’ 1,000 Packaging Design Community Service Program that was launched last year. The head of ITS’ Packaging Design House, Mr. Sayatman, explains that the program aims to offer packaging design and branding development services for MSMEs to enhance the selling value of their products and support their growth in Indonesia. The services provided by ITS’ Packaging Design House include not only packaging design but also training programs and mentoring for MSMEs.

Additionally, the Packaging Design House plans to provide tools and machines that can produce packaging on an MSME production scale in the future. The objective of ITS’ Packaging Design House is to support MSMEs with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to create eye-catching and effective packaging designs that will help them stand out in a competitive market. With this initiative, ITS is committed to empowering MSMEs and contributing to the growth of Indonesia’s economy.

UNAIR – MSU Malaysia launch double degree program in Master of Management

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Universitas Airlangga is opening a double degree program with the Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia. The double degree program will involve Master of Management UNAIR and Master of Business Administration (Project Management) MSU Malaysia.

The inauguration of the program was held at the MSU, Malaysia, on Monday, March 13, 2023. It was attended by UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, Malaysian Minister of Higher Education YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, President of MSU Prof. Tan Sri Dato Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, and Prof. Dr. Eddy Yusuf Rector of Jakarta Global University. On the occasion, there was a launching of Dual Campus MSU Shah Alam & MSU Jakarta, and the launching of a Double Degree Program Between MSU-UNAIR-JGU.

“It is time for countries of the same region to hold hands, collaborate and work together. We really believe that this collaboration is not only for MSU and UNAIR and the two countries, but also for the greatest benefit of mankind,” said UNAIR Rector, Prof Moh Nasih.

UNAIR Rector at the launch of the double degree program was joined by Vice Rector for Academic, Student, and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Dr. Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto DEA Drh,, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and Community Development Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih Dra MSi, and Vice Rector for Internationalization, Digitalization, and Information Prof. Muhammad Miftahussurur Dr. MKes SpPD-KGEH PhD FINASIM.

Apart from inaugurating the double degree program, UNAIR Rector and staff visited MSU Medical Centre Private Specialist Hospital, had a meeting with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students, and had lunch prepared by MSU chefs and students.

PASTI: a revolutionary patient monitoring system developed by ITS

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A research team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has developed a Patient Portable Monitoring System (PPMS) tool into more cutting-edge technology, called Patient Monitoring System with Simplicity Integration (PASTI). With funding from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) SIGHT 2022 and contributions from four other universities, including Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Universitas Bina Nusantara, and Universitas Katolik Atmajaya, the PASTI system represents a major leap forward in patient care. This innovation aims to improve the performance of healthcare professionals and lead to better outcomes for patients.

Dr. Wiwik Anggraeni S.Si., M.Kom., as the developer team explained that the development of PASTI involved six months of work, during which they created a web-based application to simulate the data transaction. It is designed as a modular system that can be easily integrated with existing information systems. This allowed them to demonstrate how PASTI could be used to monitor patients in real-time. PASTI is a prime example of how technology can be harnessed to improve healthcare services and change lives for the better. As this innovative new system continues to evolve, it has the potential to transform the way patients are monitored and treated, making healthcare more accessible and effective than ever before.

ITS hosts UMAP Discovery Camp and facilitates student exchange

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As the part of embodying an internationalisation spirit, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, ITS,  hosted the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Discovery Camp 2023. This program offers an incredible opportunity for students to experience student exchange, and it successfully took place from the 5th to the 17th of February 2023 in Surabaya and Semarang.

UMAP is a student exchange program that has been established since 1991, and Indonesia has joined the membership of this particular program since 2019. Throughout the years, the UMAP consortium has been promoting student exchange among 600 universities accross 36 countries in Asia and Pacific Rim region. In this year’s UMAP edition, ITS and Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (Unissula) Semarang got the opportunity to host this wonderful program.

During the first week, all participants spent the activities in ITS including campus tour activity, then the following week the journey continued in Unissula. The program consists of mini-lectures from doctors and professors, guests from the city government departments, embassies, famous personalities, video presentations, discussions, master classes, case studies/subgroup work, and homework. In Surabaya, the students had not only formal courses but also outdoor activities such as watching traditional dances, visiting schools and playing traditional Indonesian sports to get closer with the culture of Indonesia and Surabaya.

The UMAP Discovery Camp 2023 provided participants with the chance to immerse themselves in different cultures and meet people from various backgrounds, with the added benefit of gaining academic credits and enhancing their language skills. By conducting this program, it is expected that participants could gain new horizon of perspective of cultures in Indonesia (particularly Surabaya and Semarang) as well as promoting Indonesia to others.

ITS partners with Singapore in INOVASI collaboration to drive innovation

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) is one of the four top universities in Indonesia, known for its remarkable commitment to research and academic programs. This recognition is reinforced by its collaboration with Indonesia Nanyang International University Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (INOVASI), which was initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore.

ITS, together with ITB, UI, UGM, and NTU, is engaged in a reciprocal collaboration focused on education, research, and community services. The project involves joint research, researcher exchanges, joint supervision for Master’s and PhD programs, and joint publications. According to Bambang Pramujati, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector IV for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni at ITS, this partnership has already produced flagship projects such as the renewable energy living lab and eco-campus.

The partnership agreement between the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) and NTU was signed in Jakarta on December 14, 2022. Additionally, Kemendikbudristek signed a partnership with the Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education (LPDP) to fund the Indonesia NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (INSPIRASI).

ITS’ appointment as one of the top universities in Indonesia is a testament to its active contribution to research and innovation on a global scale. As a governing board of the Eastern Part of Indonesia University Network (UPI-Unet), ITS is also expected to collaborate with other universities in the network for future projects, further bolstering collective efforts to promote innovation and research in Indonesia.

The collaboration is expected to proceed smoothly, with anticipated benefits realized as intended. Optimism abounds that this will enhance ITS’ reputation domestically and internationally and contribute to positive impacts on society.

UNAIR Faculty of Medicine alumnus shares experience as a surgeon in the United States

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The Faculty of Medicine (FK) Universitas Airlangga is widely known as one of the best medical schools in Indonesia. Since its establishment in 1913 as Nederlandsch-Indische Artsen School (NIAS), the faculty has produced professional doctors in the nation’s medical field.

The alumni have built professional medical careers at the national and international levels. Iswanto Sucandy MD FACS, UNAIR Medicine alumnus class of 1997, is one of them. Currently, the Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgeon works at the AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery in Tampa, Florida, US.

Dr. Iswanto’s career first began in 2007 when he applied for a resident doctor position. ”At that time, I wanted to study overseas, to keep gaining knowledge until I finally landed here. A fellow alumnus at UNAIR told me, ‘maybe you should explore residency programs in the US,’” he stated in Dokter UNAIR TV, The story of UNAIR FK alumnus pursuing Hepatopancreaticobiliary in the US on Monday, January 23, 2023.

To conduct a residency program in the US, he had to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The examination is mandatory for both Americans and foreigners who want to practice medicine in the US. After passing the exam, he spent seven years practicing general surgery residency, including at Jefferson Abington Hospital, Philadelphia.

After that, Dr. Iswanto took a fellowship program for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery at Yale School of Medicine for a year. He was offered a teaching position at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center but chose Tampa, Florida, to continue his career.

Medical career opportunities in the US 

Dr. Iswanto also shared several opportunities he has received as a professional surgeon in the US. The US government is committed to accommodating surgeons to serve the patients.

“The government funds the teaching hospitals to train the surgeons. In the US, we got the government’s funds plus salary,” he said. The government also opens residency programs in teaching and non-teaching hospitals.

“Earlier, interns were only in universities. As time goes by, the government realizes that we need more medical specialists. Therefore, they open standardized residency programs in non-teaching hospitals,” he stated.

Tips on building a medical career in the US 

To be a professional surgeon overseas, Dr. Iswanto believed that strong intention is the main key to success. Many of the doctors were unable to finish the internship program in a competitive environment.

Besides, preparing for USMLE is also required to familiarize with the exam system. “The US has its own examination system and we have to be familiar with the way it works. The problem occurs when the board tests the foreign doctors, they don’t pass as they are not familiar with the test,” he concluded.

Nogogeni ITS defends championship title at KMHE 2022

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The Nogogeni ITS team, known for producing energy-efficient cars from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), has once again triumphed at the 2022 Energy-Efficient Car Competition (Kontes Mobil Hemat Energi). The team, which represents ITS at the competition, emerged victorious in the Urban Concept Electric Motor category. The announcement was made on Thursday (3/11/2022), following the final round of the competition.

This annual competition is held by the National Achievement Center (Pusat Prestasi Nasional) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. The General Manager of the Nogogeni Team, Ghalib Fakhrizal explained that the competition requires participants to build cars with the best possible fuel efficiency. After two years of being held online, the KMHE 2022 was held on-site, located in Surabaya, at the Gelora Bung Tomo Circuit (GBT) to be precise.

Since 2015, Ghalib’s Nogogeni team has consistently participated in the Energy-Efficient Car Competition, winning awards in various categories each year. From 2019 to 2022, the team won first place in the Urban Concept Electric Motor category for four consecutive years. This year, the team competed with their Nogogeni VII Evo flagship car in the Urban Concept vehicle category, specifically in the Electric Motor energy class. The competition challenged participants to design a four-wheeled vehicle that is energy-efficient and suitable for street driving, with the race requiring the car to complete eight laps in 25 minutes.

According to Ghalib, the Nogogeni VII Evo was designed to be more aerodynamic and lightweight in order to achieve greater efficiency, which are the two primary factors in its success. The car was evaluated based on its ability to save energy and complete the race quickly, and it finished in under 25 minutes with an energy efficiency rating of 186.56 kilometers per kilowatt hour. As a result, the Nogogeni ITS Team was named the champion of the competition in its category, and Ghalib expressed hope that they will be able to maintain this title in the coming years.

ITS and Panasonic Collaboration Launches Indonesian-Made LED Bulbs

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) is committed to continuing its technology development collaboration with the industrial world and government. This year, ITS has collaborated with PT Panasonic Global Life Solution Manufacturing and the Pasuruan City Government to produce an Indonesian-made LED bulbs, which were officially launched and marketed on Friday, January 20th, 2023.
As one of the efforts to work on the Bangga Buatan Indonesia (BBI) national movement, ITS collaborated with industry and government through the Kedaulatan Indonesia dalam Reka Cipta (Kedaireka) program from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). ITS Rector, Prof. Mochamad Ashari, mentioned the hard work of ITS academics, the Pasuruan City Government, and PT Panasonic Gobel Life Solution Manufacturing in creating the product.
The launch of the BBI LED Bulbs marks a major step forward in meeting the high demand for lamps in Indonesia. On average, each Indonesian household needs at least five lamps, adding to the already immense need for lamps in the country. This collaboration has doubled the production capacity of lamps from 50 million per year to 100 million per year, helping to not only meet the demand in Indonesia but also in the export market.
This collaboration is part of an effort to raise the level of domestic components (TKDN) in Indonesia’s electronics industry. The BBI LED Bulbs come in 14 models with seven voltage options, allowing customers to choose the right lights for their needs. The bulbs are also equipped with anti-blue light and anti-flicker technology to protect the eyes and improve lighting comfort, productivity, and energy efficiency. During the launch, the ITS Rector, Director of PT Panasonic, and Deputy Mayor of Pasuruan visited the factory to inspect the manufacturing process. It is expected that this collaboration will bring benefits to many parties by boosting national LED bulb production and improving the well-being of the people

UNAIR FTMM continues weather and air quality monitoring device development

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Universitas Airlangga keeps making innovations in various fields. The latest research team from the Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (FTMM) has innovated through a weather and air quality monitoring device with an internet of things (IoT) system called AIRFEEL. This innovation obtained an IPR (intellectual property right) in 2021.

Prisma Megantoro, the research team leader, said that AIRFEEL is a device that can be used to measure weather conditions and air quality, equipped with various sensors.

“AIRFEEL can be used to measure temperature, air humidity, air pressure, wind speed and rainfall. This device is equipped with seven air sensors that are used to measure pollution, such as ozone, CO2, CO, hydrogen, methane, and others,” said Prisma to UNAIR NEWS, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

AIRFEEL is also equipped with a field station consisting of sensors and controllers whose measurement results will be uploaded to the internet server and base station for further storage.

 Research journey 

AIRFEEL development was in four versions. The first version was designed in 2020 before finally experiencing various developments as it is today.

“This research started in 2020, which was overseen by us, novice lecturers, and chaired by,” said Prisma.

The first version was then developed into a second version with broader functions and uses. It was followed by the establishment of a research center at UNAIR FTMM focusing on the visibility of renewable energy power plants in Indonesia.

The development of third version was started in 2022. AIRFEEL has added sensors to measure O2, CO2, and CO in this development. The third version of AIRFEEL was successfully used in ACHD UNAIR community service activities in Sumenep, Madura.

Meanwhile, the fourth version will continue to be developed with various additions and system updates.

“The fourth version will be developed more broadly. Later it will be equipped with Android and hardware versions,” said Prisma.

Benefits and uses 

According to Prisma, knowing the weather conditions and air quality is essential to anticipate the worst possible natural phenomena. With increasingly uncertain weather conditions and air quality, especially in Surabaya, AIRFEEL is really needed.

“First, of course, because it is important to know the condition of air quality in our environment. Therefore, the first trial of AIRFEEL was conducted at UNAIR Campus C,” said Prisma.

“Furthermore, weather monitoring from the AIRFEEL device is also important, especially related to knowledge of weather conditions and climate change,” he added.

In a broader sense, AIRFEEL can be used by academics, students, the public, and industry to measure weather conditions and air quality in various locations and under different conditions.

“It has many benefits. In the scientific field, for example, AIRFEEL can be used in the fields of instrumentation, environment, health, and other fields. AIRFEEL can also be used to measure the potential of wind energy and solar energy. And, AIRFEEL can be a research supporter for other fields of science related to weather and air quality,” said Prisma.

Even though he succeeded in creating this innovation, the research led by an FTMM UNAIR lecturer had its challenges. FTMM, at that time, was still a completely new faculty, so the research was carried out without the students’ support.

By the end of 2020, this research was carried out in collaboration with FTMM students so that development could be more extensive and sophisticated.

“At the end of 2020, students supported us. It will continue in 2021-2022 so that this device can be more sophisticated and its development can be more extensive,” said Prisma.

In the future, Prisma hopes that the development of AIRFEEL can continue with various additional innovations and more sophisticated systems. Apart from that, he also hopes that AIRFEEL can attract industry interest and bring benefit to a wider community.

“I hope this product can attract industry interest and be used as a supporting device. Secondly, I hope that this tool can be widely used in society and can improve people’s lives, such as for tourism and environmental needs, “he concluded.