Tag: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

The Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Japan is an annual international electric car competition that challenges students to design and produce a single-passenger car resembling a formula racing car. This year’s FSAE Japan competition featured 62 teams from various world-class universities in China, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, and the host country, Japan. For this year, Anargya ITS was the only team representing Indonesia.

The General Manager of Team Anargya ITS, Rafif Herdian Noor, revealed that there were two categories in this international competition: Static Event and Dynamic Event. Anargya ITS Team achieved 3rd place in the Business Plan Presentation and also received the 3rd place award for the View Drawing category. ” We put in tremendous effort to visualize every aspect of the business plan and the view drawing for the latest version of the Anargya car,” he said.

In response to their victory, Rafif, a third-year Industrial Mechanical Engineering student at ITS, acknowledged that their success was driven by innovation. Anargya Team ITS made several improvements from the previous electric car, one of which was changing the material of the car body to carbon fiber. “This material change can reduce the car’s mass by up to 38 percent,” Rafif explained. Furthermore, innovation was also achieved by incorporating components made by the Anargya team themselves, including batteries assembled according to international regulations. These batteries have fire-resistant capabilities, making them safer in emergency situations. The team also equipped the car with an air-cooling system that flows through the side pods, thus increasing battery efficiency and durability. Additionally, the battery capacity was increased to 7.46 kilowatt-hours.

Rafif expressed his gratitude to ITS for its significant contributions to Anargya Team, enabling them to continue making an impact with this support. The material and moral assistance from ITS played a vital role in Anargya’s success during the past year of preparation. “In the future, Anargya will continue to strive to give its best for ITS,” he said optimistically.

Six students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS Surabaya) are currently working as young engineers at the renowned shipyard company, Oshima Shipbuilding, one of Japan’s prestigious shipyard companies. The six ITS students are Jemima Audrey Natasha, Putra Nanda Kusuma, and Hans Dimitri from the Department of Naval Architecture, Hamzah Nur Azzam from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Galang Adi Saputro from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Agung Tuani Hartono Sihotang from the Department of Marine Engineering.

The head of the Department of Naval Architecture at ITS, Ir. Wasis Dwi Aryawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., explained that this internship program is a collaboration between the Department of Naval Architecture at ITS and the international company. Furthermore, Dr. Wasis mentioned that this program also offers opportunities to students from other departments. “This is in line with Oshima Shipbuilding’s request,” he stated. Therefore, a series of internal selections were conducted to identify the best-qualified students for this opportunity, led by Erzad Iskandar Putra, S.T., M.T., of the Student Advisory Team in the Department of Naval Architecture at ITS. Students from various departments competed for this opportunity through a selection process that included document screening and interviews with industry representatives, as Erzad explained.

Through this selection process, Erzad continued, six ITS students were ultimately chosen to participate in a one-month internship program in Japan. They departed on August 19, and by now, these six students have gained valuable knowledge and received positive evaluations from the company. “In fact, we have received news that they will be permanently employed there,” he exclaimed. During this internship program, the students have also received a salary and living allowances in Japan. Although they had to complete the internship for one month, they were also given the opportunity to attend their graduation ceremony at ITS in mid and late September.

In this regard, Dr. Wasis expressed his pride. According to him, this opportunity is proof that ITS graduates have internationally recognized competencies. Not only that, through this internship program, it is hoped that knowledge exchange can contribute to advancing the shipbuilding industry in Indonesia. In conclusion, Dr. Wasis hopes that this program will continue in the future. He believes that, in addition to the benefits mentioned above, this program can also enhance the branding of ITS and demonstrate that its graduates possess skills equivalent to those in other developed countries. Dr. Wasis also hopes that this program will not only focus on the shipbuilding industry but also extend to other industries.

Barunastra team from the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has once again emerged as champions at the 2023 International Roboboat Competition (IRC), March 22-28, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida. With their cutting-edge vessel named Nala Proteus, the team outperformed 24 universities from across the globe, including the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to claim the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.

IRC is an esteemed competition that evaluates two key aspects of the Roboboat’s design and function, the design documentation and the autonomous category. In the design documentation category, teams must pass through a series of rigorous steps, including design reports, team videos, and offline presentations before local judges. In contrast, the autonomous category involves a more complex evaluation process that comprises three rounds: qualification, semifinals, and finals. Contestants must complete eight missions and pass at least three to qualify for the next round.

Rayyan, the General Manager of ITS’ Barunastra, expressed his pride in the team’s remarkable achievement, which involved conquering formidable obstacles and demonstrating exceptional expertise in autonomous technology. In addition to winning the Grand Champion title, Barunastra also claimed the Runner-Up award in the Design Documentation category.

Moving forward, Rayyan hopes that the ITS Barunastra Team will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and pursue even higher levels of excellence, such as competing in the RobotX Competition. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported and believed in the team’s vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) and Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) AeroAsia have launched two environmentally friendly Ground Support Equipment products, namely Electric Vehicle RC Pushback Tug and Material Handling Car. The launch was held at GMF AeroAsia’s Innovation Day event in Jakarta on March 1, 2023. The launch was attended by Mr. Nadiem Anwar Makarim as the Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Dr. Bambang Pramujati as the ITS’ Vice Rector IV for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni, Mr. Andi Fahrurrozi as the CEO of GMP AeroAsia, and researchers involved from ITS. The products were created to facilitate the distribution and supply of aircraft parts or components, both in the warehouse area, workshop, hangar, and apron area.

The Electric Vehicle RC Pushback Tug and Material Handling Car are part of a research collaboration between ITS and GMF AeroAsia that aims to make the aircraft industry more efficient and effective while reducing its environmental impact. The project is led by Dr. Nani Kurniawati from the Department of Industrial and System Engineering for the Electric Vehicle RC Pushback Tug and Dr. Bambang Sudarmanta from the Department of Mechanical Engineering for the Material Handling Car. The project is funded by the Kedaireka Matching Fund program from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology funds.

The Electric Vehicle RC Pushback Tug is made to address the high operational costs of conventional tugs used in the aircraft industry. The tug can pull large-tonnage objects such as aircraft up to 60 tons, making it efficient and effective. It also becomes the only one in the world that can replace the conventional pushback from fossil fuels. This innovation is not only more cost-effective but also has a positive impact on the environment, as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers operational costs.

The Material Handling Car was created to support the airport’s ecosystem by replacing conventional fuel-based carriers. The car uses electric-based technology with a real-time monitoring system, making it more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Moreover, it features an easy energy storage system and low maintenance through the battery modular system as the leading sector in the application of electric-based vehicles in the airport area. The team believes that the car will have a positive impact on the airport area’s Green Environment Ecosystem, making it a more sustainable and efficient option for airport operations.

The products are designed to be environmentally friendly and easy to maintain, with a modular battery system that makes them efficient and reliable. The teams believe that these products will have a positive impact on the airport area’s Green Environment Ecosystem. The CEO of GMF AeroAsia, Mr. Andi Fahrurrozi, expressed his gratitude to ITS for the research collaboration. He said that GMF was pleased to provide a platform for academics to continue conducting research and that the company was open to other potential topics. This collaboration between ITS and GMF AeroAsia stakeholders is a great example of how academia and industry can work together to make a positive impact on society and the environment.

In conclusion, the launch of these groundbreaking products marks a significant milestone in the aviation industry’s push towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. With innovative solutions like the Electric Vehicle RC Pushback Tug and Material Handling Car, we can reduce our carbon footprint and create a more efficient and effective airport ecosystem.

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.

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.

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.

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) continues to intensify the Joint Degree Program with foreign universities. On Friday, August 19, 2022, Mokpo National University (MNU) – South Korea and ITS held a graduation ceremony for the Joint Degree Students of the Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Department in Mokpo. Twenty-seven students of ITS attended the graduation ceremony. They had spent the last one year at Mokpo National University.

The Head of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Department, Ir. Wasis Dwi Aryawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., explained that the joint degree program offers students a double degree, a Bachelor of Engineering (ST) from ITS and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from MNU. Students have to take around 83 credits at ITS (3 years) and 62 credits (1 year) at MNU.

Among the twenty-seven students, seven graduates are accepted at a South Korean shipbuilding company, and three graduates received scholarships for a master’s degree program at MNU. The graduation ceremony in Mokpo was attended by the parents, the representatives from ITS, and the companies that accept the graduates, such as BOWON M&P Co., Ltd., KR Engineering Co., Ltd., YUIL Co., Ltd., and KHAN Co., Ltd.

Dr. Wasis hopes the graduates may expand and apply the knowledge regarding the national shipping industry they learned in South Korea. Last but not least, the Department of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding ITS will broaden the joint degree for the master’s program.

After the COVID-19 outbreak halted physical mobility programs for 2 years, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember held the 8th Inbound Staff Mobility (ISM) program offline in Surabaya on June 6–11, 2022. Initiated in 2017, this program gives participants the opportunity to learn best practices and to build international networks between higher-education institutions all around the world.

Twenty-three participants from 11 institutions in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, and Turkey, such as Universiti Putra Malaysia, Mahidol University, and University of Szczecin, joined the event. ISM consisted of visits to related units and departments, student sessions, and workshop sessions covering various topics in internationalization of education, such as managing mobility programs, developing and maintaining partnerships, and conducting short programs.

This program is conducted in parallel with the Internationalization Training and Workshop for Indonesian Universities (Pelatihan Penguatan Kantor Urusan Internasional). Thus, all the participants have the chance to build even wider networks in Indonesia through the Exhibition Partnership event managed in the Global Kampong Building.

Besides the workshops and networking event, ISM is also a way to present Indonesia’s culture and tourism. During the program, ISM participants learned Bahasa Indonesia and experienced dancing to Tari Poco-Poco and Saman Dance. In the last day of the program, participants had the chance to experience a 1-day trip to one of the most iconic Indonesian tourism spots, Mount Bromo.

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University (HWU), United Kingdom, held a virtual program titled “Blue Energy and Blue Economy.” The program ran from June 20 to 30, 2022. The collaboration was initiated in 2021 and sponsored by the Going Global Partnership, British Council. The program focused on the implementation of alternative energy and sustainable economic empowerment for communities in coastal areas. This year, Aquatera, a leading renewable energy–based company in the UK, joined the collaboration to share its reputable experience.

The opening remarks were delivered by Opened on Monday (20/06/2022), and the virtual program was attended by the ITS Surabaya team, HWU team, and representatives from Aquatera Ltd. The program was opened directly by Dr. Eng. Trika Pitana, S.T., M.Sc, the Dean of the Faculty of Marine Technology, ITS Surabaya, and by Dr. Joanne Porter, Deputy Director at the International Center for Island Technology, HWU. In his speech, Dr. Trika Pitana emphasized the objectives and the overall series of activities in this program. “In this program we have professors and professionals who have a lot of experience in implementing blue energy, and I believe participants can take a lot of lessons and experiences to learn from the case studies conducted in Orkney, Scotland, and Indonesia,” explained Dr. Joanne Porter in supporting Dr. Trika’s remarks.

The virtual program involved more than 70 participants and was composed of 41 students from ITS Surabaya, 7 from HWU, and the rest from various universities in Indonesia. The participants are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of important aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG number 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 13 (climate action), and SDG 14 (life below water). As a follow-up program, the second stage of this program consists of a field observation visit, which will be conducted in August in Larantuka, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Through this activity, it is hoped that the team and program participants will get direct experience from the community and local stakeholders, so that they can identify problems in the field and develop a roadmap for the implementation of blue energy and the blue economy in Indonesia.