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ITS wins ahead of the world’s best universities in International Roboboat Competition 2022

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has once again proved its reputation as the world’s leading university in technology by earning the Grand Champion title in the International Roboboat Competition (IRC) 2022 held in Florida, United States, this June. The ITS team, Barunastra, ranked first in two categories, namely, Design & Documentation and Autonomy Challenge, finishing ahead of the world’s best universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan.

Since 2012, Barunastra has focused on developing unmanned vessels. Barunastra has been designing and producing Autonomous Surface Vehicles, as well as Fuel Engine Remote Control and Remote Control boats. Established by ITS Robotics, Metic Club from Marine Engineering, and Hydromodelling Club from Naval Architecture, Barunastra has a solid commitment to fostering global maritime technology advancement. Therefore, Barunastra has actively participated in various competitions, winning back-to-back championships in 2018 and 2019 in IRC, in which it has participated since 2016.

Barunastra proudly presented an autonomous boat called Nala Theseus in this year’s competition. Nala Theseus has been developed with a modularity concept so that it could accommodate a large amount of cargo on board. In addition, Nala Theseus has been designed with a watertight hull that prevents damage to its electrical components. Barunastra’s achievement has not only become a source of ITS pride, but also a national treasure. Fatahillah Muhammad Daffa Shodiq, one of the team members, hopes that this accomplishment will inspire the development of autonomous boats in Indonesia, one of the world’s foremost maritime countries.

ITS chosen as implementing partner for WiSCi Camp: Southeast Asia 2022

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) was chosen to be an implementing partner for ten (10) female senior high school students of the residential-based Science Camp (WiSci): Southeast Asia, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp for teen girls allowing access to education, mentorship, and leadership training. The virtual camp is taking place from July 4 to 9, 2022.

WiSci Camps is a public–private partnership by the US Department of State, the United Nations Foundation’s campaign Girl Up, and Intel. Since 2015, camps have been hosted in Africa, Europe, the Caucasus, the Balkans, and the Middle East. WiSci Southeast Asia will be the very first hybrid camp experience. This year, ITS American Corner becomes the home of ten (10) campers and two (2) counselors from the Surabaya area.

Seventy (70) campers and thirteen (13) counselors from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia participate in WiSci Camp 2022. During the camp, campers will learn leadership skills with their counselors, learn about STEAM topics via sessions with private-sector partners, and conduct a project preparation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and SDGs with their cohorts. Campers will also become acquainted with prominent female scientists though a women’s panel discussion, including with representatives from the US embassies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and Intel trainers.

The next chapter of ITS’ cooperation with French Embassy

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ITS always strives for internationalization by developing various collaborations with foreign parties, one of which is the French Embassy.

On January 26th, the French Embassy’s Science and Technology Attaché, Dr. Thierry Goubier, visited ITS to discuss research collaboration and opportunities for student mobility. From the ITS side, Prof. Dr. Ir. Mochamad Ashari M.Eng. as the ITS Rector warmly welcomed the delegations of the French Embassy.

Dr. Thierry Goubier mentioned that the French Embassy and ITS has previously worked on several collaborations, such as the French Indonesian Consortium in Engineering and Management (FICEM) and Indonesian Francais Institute (IFI) Surabaya. Moreover, ITS also has at least 11 university partners from France. Therefore, the French Embassy has been very enthusiastic to pursue more cooperation with ITS in research and student mobility.

Led by Dr. Astria Nur Irfansyah as the Senior Manager of ITS International Partnership, ITS invited the delegations of the French Embassy to take part in the campus tour to see numerous ITS innovations.

On the same occasion, Dr. Bambang Pramujati as the ITS’ Vice Rector IV for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni also mentioned that ITS has been ready to accommodate international students from France to study at ITS with the international class undergraduate program. Both parties hoped that this visit could lead to further collaboration, especially in the fields of robotics, maritime, and other innovations.

ITS expands collaboration with Saudi Arabia

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As a World Class University, ITS keeps broadening the scope of collaboration.

On 20th January, 2022, ITS held an online meeting with the Ambassador of Indonesia for Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdul Aziz Ahmad M.A. This occasion was also attended by Dr. Sadiq Sait Mohammed as the Director of Industry Collaboration of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, to discuss opportunities for collaboration.

From the ITS side, Prof. Dr. Ir. Mochamad Ashari M.Eng. as the ITS Rector warmly welcomed all the participants of the meeting.

Dr. Abdul mentioned that ITS and KFUPM had some similarities that could potentially create a breakthrough collaboration in the near future. Asserting Dr. Abdul’s statement, Dr. Astria Nur Irfansyah as the Senior Manager of ITS International Partnerships mentioned the similarities between ITS and KFUPM that include materials, renewable energy, and nanotechnology research center.

After the brief presentation by ITS, Dr. Sadiq responded that the collaboration between ITS and KFUPM could be started by focusing on the current research idea. Dr. Abdul hoped that the collaborations would be implemented soon and emphasized that the government would support the collaborations between both parties.

Japanese Consulate meets ITS to strengthen cooperation,

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) welcomed a virtual visit from the Consulate General of Japan in Surabaya on Wednesday (7/7). The visit was attended by the newly elected Japanese Consulate General, Mr Takeyama Kenichi and his staff. From ITS, the visit was attended by ITS Rector, Prof. Dr Ir. Mochamad Ashari M.Eng., along with other members of ITS Executive Board and staff.

Through this visit, Mr Takeyama intended to strengthen cooperation with ITS and to develop more projects with ITS and Indonesia. Prof. Ashari, in his remarks, stated that ITS
partnerships with Japan, especially with some of the best universities in Japan, have been going very well for a long time.

Considering the major development of Japanese technology and innovation, Prof. Ashari wished to initiate more collaborations with Japan because it is about time that universities become educational centres and enhance entrepreneurship activities. Regarding the opportunities, ITS Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni, Bambang Pramujati, PhD explained that ITS has 10 productive
research centres and is expected to cooperate further with universities in Japan.


Two parties hoped that this meeting would mark the new chapter of relations between ITS and Japan.

ITS students design an eco-friendly electric car

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Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) students have designed an eco-friendly electric car called i-Deora. This innovation recently won 2nd place in the Car Design category at 2021 PLN Innovation & Competition in Electricity (ICE) event.

The students behind this innovation are the member of SACH-MOLINA ITS team. Muhammad Haekal Shafi, Ian Reyhan Junior, Fahreza Aji Taruna, Fikriyubi Fertomo, Rhema Agi Magiza, Muhammad Rumi Latif, Fahri Humaidi, Tengku Rafly Rizqulloh, Riqy Rizqyandra, and Athaariq Ardhiansyah are part of this team.

The leader of the team, Muhammad Haekal Shafi, explained that the development of i-Deora has prioritized not only the engine system but also the exterior and interior design itself, so that the car can become an everyday urban vehicle. Moreover, i-Deora has been designed using V-shape diagram rules.

The first stage was reviewing the existing literature, market needs, and potential ideas. After the first stage, the team continued with planning research on design, models, and engine specifications. Furthermore, i-Deora is expected to be produced for commercial purposes.

French government honours ITS Lecturer with prestigious award

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French Government recently honoured one of the ITS Lecturers, Professor Dr Ir. Ria Asih Aryani M.Eng., with the Chevalier dans L’Ordre des Palmes Académiques Award
for her contribution in helping at least 20 Indonesian students to pursue their Master and Doctoral degree in France. Professor Ria received this award on March 24, 2021, at the French Consulate Office in Surabaya, Indonesia.

L’Ordre des Palmes Academiques is a world prestigious award conferred by the French Government to academics from all over the world who have made a major contribution to cooperation between France and a related country in the fields of education and culture. It would take at least 10 years of service or extraordinary achievements for someone to be honoured with this award.

Professor Ria who has also won Prix ​​Mahar Schützenberger often invites French professors to conduct guest lectures in Indonesia and has been actively involved in research collaboration with French researchers since 1994.

With this award, she will continue to help more Indonesian students to study in France and invite more French professors to conduct guest lectures in Indonesia.