Innovation Arsip - Universitas Gadjah Mada https://ugm.ac.id/en/category/innovation/ Mengakar Kuat dan Menjulang Tinggi Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:01:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 UGM and University of Edinburgh Create Necrobot Using Monitor Lizard Skeleton https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-and-university-of-edinburgh-create-necrobot-using-monitor-lizard-skeleton/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-and-university-of-edinburgh-create-necrobot-using-monitor-lizard-skeleton/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:59:37 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=75761 Robots, combined with microcontroller components and sensors, are typically made from steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, or cardboard.  However, in this case, a team from the UGM Faculty of Biology and the University of Edinburgh created a robot using the real skeleton of a monitor lizard.  This collaboration resulted in a necrobot monitor lizard capable of […]

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Robots, combined with microcontroller components and sensors, are typically made from steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, or cardboard. 

However, in this case, a team from the UGM Faculty of Biology and the University of Edinburgh created a robot using the real skeleton of a monitor lizard. 

This collaboration resulted in a necrobot monitor lizard capable of simple movements, serving as a learning tool in animal systematics. 

This technology integrates science and engineering through cooperation between the two universities.

Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, a lecturer at Biology UGM, and Dr. Parvez Alam, a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, initiated the research in September last year. 

The idea began when Dr. Alam invited Leo Foulds and Nadia Ditta, two of his master’s degree students from the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, to come and work at the Animal Systematics Laboratory, Biology UGM, to study reptile skeletons, particularly those of monitor lizards and snakes. 

“At that time, Biology lecturer Donan Satria Yudha provided information on the movement, taxonomy, and anatomy of reptiles in Indonesia,” Dr. Suyono explained in a statement to reporters on Friday (Feb. 7).

He said that during the first two weeks, the two teams divided tasks, with Dr. Alam recording the movements of live adult monitor lizards while walking. 

Then, both teams studied the mechanics of the monitor lizard’s bones and performed a CT scan of the skeleton to create a mold of it. 

“This skeleton mold would later be fitted with the robot machinery upon returning to Edinburgh,” he added.

In mid-January 2025, Dr. Alam contacted Dr. Suyono and Yudha to share a video showing the mold of the monitor lizard skeleton walking after being equipped with necrobot machinery. 

At the end of January 2025, Alam returned to the Faculty of Biology UGM to install the robot machinery onto the actual monitor lizard skeleton. 

“During the assembly of the robot machinery onto the monitor lizard skeleton, Yudha was assisted by Frans from the Museum of Biology and several students,” Dr. Suyono said.

The assembly process involved Yudha, a lecturer from the Animal Systematics Laboratory, working with FX Sugiyo Pranoto from the UGM Museum of Biology, and several students, including Rashif Naufal Andika, Ananto Puradi Nainggolan, Maula Haqul Dafa, Arkanniti Dibyawedha Adisajjana, and Afif Fatah Rizki.

Assembling the robot machinery onto the actual monitor lizard skeleton, according to Dr. Suyono, was not easy. 

Dr. Alam completed it in three days, successfully creating a necrobot monitor lizard capable of simple movements. 

This result was very satisfying, considering the materials, composition, and structure differences between the mold and the actual bones. 

Dr. Alam later donated the necrobot monitor lizard to the Animal Systematics Laboratory, Biology UGM, as a new learning tool for lecturers and students. 

“For the Faculty of Biology, the process of studying and assembling necrobots from a monitor lizard skeleton provides new knowledge,” he concluded.

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UGM Launches Presokazi Premium Rice to Help Combat Stunting https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-launches-presokazi-premium-rice-to-help-combat-stunting/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-launches-presokazi-premium-rice-to-help-combat-stunting/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:28:15 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=74303 Food security has become one of the main agendas in welcoming Indonesia Emas 2045.  In addressing this challenge, UGM has downstreamed the innovation of the Gadjah Mada Gogo Rancah 7 (Gamagora) rice variety into the product Presokazi Premium Rice. Professor Taryono, the lead researcher, explained that the Presokazi rice innovation is aimed at addressing nutrient […]

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Food security has become one of the main agendas in welcoming Indonesia Emas 2045. 

In addressing this challenge, UGM has downstreamed the innovation of the Gadjah Mada Gogo Rancah 7 (Gamagora) rice variety into the product Presokazi Premium Rice. Professor Taryono, the lead researcher, explained that the Presokazi rice innovation is aimed at addressing nutrient deficiencies.

Nutrient deficiencies, such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), in children and pregnant women can hinder children’s growth and lead to stunting. 

Rice, the Indonesian people’s staple food, offers a promising option due to its affordability and high accessibility. Presokazi rice is produced from the cultivation of the Gamagora 7 rice variety using Super Smart Fertilizer (SSF), another innovation by PIAT UGM. 

“The concept and research on biofortification, which involves enhancing the nutritional content of food through cultivation, has long been conceived, but the Presokazi rice project only began in 2023,” Professor Taryono explained on Friday (Dec. 27).

After recognizing its strategic value, a team of food researchers from the Department of Agricultural Cultivation, UGM Faculty of Agriculture, conducted the development research of Presokazi rice in collaboration with the private sector. 

The Gamagora 7 rice variety was initially developed to address climate change issues affecting farmers’ harvests. Compared to other rice types, Gamagora 7 is more resistant to environmental conditions and climate change. 

It continues to grow in dryland and rain-fed fields, proving resilient against pests such as brown planthoppers. 

Additionally, Gamagora 7 has a shorter harvest period of approximately 104 days and a potential yield of up to 9.8 tons per hectare, making it an attractive option for farmers to cultivate this nutrient-rich variety.

According to Professor Taryono, despite its original purpose, Gamagora 7 coincidentally produced high-quality, soft-textured rice that is rich in protein. 

“The use of soil conditioner from agricultural waste-based super-smart fertilizers was able to increase the iron and zinc content,” he stated. 

The research was implemented directly on community land in Klaten, Central Java, and Ngawi, East Java, leading to the idea of creating the premium rice product Presokazi.

Professor Taryono acknowledged that the process of downstream research to become a commercial product was not easy. It required high additional production costs in soil conditioning, planting, and harvesting processes. 

Significant costs were also incurred in developing the SSF fertilizer mixture. Additionally, there were challenges garnering farmers’ interest in growing Gamagora 7 rice, as it is still relatively new and unfamiliar to the public.

So far, the downstream of Gamagora 7 research has collaborated with two industries, namely PT Tunas Widji Inti Nayottama (TWINN) and PT Agri Sparta. With its various advantages and benefits in addressing agro-complex issues, Professor Taryono hopes that Presokazi rice will attract industrial interest for commercialization. 

“Several companies are interested in using the Presokazi rice development technology, and there are even private companies interested in directly marketing the rice,” he concluded.

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Fighting DBD, UGM Applies Wolbachia Technology in Four Major Cities https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/fighting-dbd-ugm-applies-wolbachia-technology-in-four-major-cities/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/fighting-dbd-ugm-applies-wolbachia-technology-in-four-major-cities/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:00:23 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=73953 The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Tropical Medicine Center of Universitas Gadjah Mada (PKT UGM) continue the pilot project to implement Wolbachia technology in efforts to control dengue fever.  With additional funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the World Mosquito Program (WMP), the project is taking place in […]

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The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Tropical Medicine Center of Universitas Gadjah Mada (PKT UGM) continue the pilot project to implement Wolbachia technology in efforts to control dengue fever. 

With additional funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the World Mosquito Program (WMP), the project is taking place in four cities: West Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, and Kupang. 

Previously, the Wolbachia project was conducted in Bontang and is scheduled for completion in early 2025.

The funding provided by DFAT is said to support the project’s expansion to new areas in the four cities next year. 

“This funding is complementary, supplementing the state budget (APBN) that has already been allocated. This money will be used to complete the project in these four cities next year,” explained Dr. Riris Andono Ahmad, Director of PKT UGM, on Monday (Dec. 16).

The additional funding from DFAT is channeled through the Partnership for Healthy Region Initiative scheme, which aims to support the sustainability of the Wolbachia-based dengue control program. 

Bekti Andari, WMP Asia Project Manager for Communication & Engagement, stated that the pilot project implementation of Wolbachia technology in five cities has been progressing well. However, some activities could be improved with additional funding support. 

“The funding from DFAT is used to fill the gap in the activities that have been outlined,” she said.

Further, Andari explained that the DFAT funding had been allocated for specific activities, including project management, community engagement, consumables, bucket placement and monitoring, data and mapping management, mosquito egg production at Udayana University, and cross-sectoral issues using the GEDSI approach (gender equality, disability, and social inclusion). 

“We must ensure that this program also benefits vulnerable communities,” she added.

The DFAT funding complements the government budget funds that were previously used. 

This is certainly good news for the pilot project initiated by the Ministry of Health with the support of PKT UGM, which is expected to be a complementary method for reducing the number of DBD cases in Indonesia, especially in areas where the project is being implemented.

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UGM’s Wirausaha Merdeka Program Produces 39 Creative Business Innovation Products https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugms-wirausaha-merdeka-program-produces-39-creative-business-innovation-products/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugms-wirausaha-merdeka-program-produces-39-creative-business-innovation-products/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:10:53 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=73934 The 2024 Wirausaha Merdeka (WMK) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially concluded on Wednesday (Dec. 11) at GIK UGM.  This program successfully gathered over 200 participants and showcased 39 creative business innovations. The 2024 WMK UGM carried the theme “Techno Sociopreneurship in Supporting Sustainable Development.” Participants presented innovations across various business fields, including agribusiness, […]

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The 2024 Wirausaha Merdeka (WMK) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially concluded on Wednesday (Dec. 11) at GIK UGM. 

This program successfully gathered over 200 participants and showcased 39 creative business innovations. The 2024 WMK UGM carried the theme “Techno Sociopreneurship in Supporting Sustainable Development.”

Participants presented innovations across various business fields, including agribusiness, agrotechnology, cultivation, digital, circular economy, fashion, creative industries, services, culinary, and technology. 

One notable product was a beauty innovation called Biolea, developed by a team led by Nafizza Laurent, an Accounting student from UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM). 

The soap, made with 100% natural ingredients and unique extracts such as moringa leaves, charcoal, and banana peels, won the Best Poster and Best Pitching categories. 

“Biolea emerged as an idea developed by the team, later refined through collaboration with supervising lecturers and partners, eventually resulting in a market-ready product,” Laurent explained.  

Laurent highlighted that the WMK program is a platform to build teamwork skills. She emphasized the importance of empathy and discussion in team management to foster competence among members while minimizing conflicts. 

Moreover, she found the program valuable for enhancing communication and networking with partners and markets. 

“Starting a business is not just about the product; it involves many other aspects like building relationships and communicating with partners and the market,” she concluded.  

Dr. Hempri Suyatna, Chairperson of the 2024 WMK UGM, stated that the program aims to raise students’ awareness of social issues and encourage them to create sustainable solutions using technological advancements. 

He expressed hope that the innovations generated through WMK would not end with the program. 

“The businesses established by WMK UGM participants should continue beyond the program’s conclusion. Entrepreneurship is not merely about making a profit; it is an activity that must provide benefits to the broader community,” Dr. Suyatna emphasized.  

The closing event of WMK UGM 2024 was complemented by an Expo and Demo Day, held at GIK UGM on Dec. 10–11, 2024. 

The 39 participating teams successfully completed three learning phases: pre-immersion, immersion, and post-immersion, resulting in validated entrepreneurial products.  

Throughout the program, participants received guidance and mentorship from field supervisors and industry partners across various business sectors. 

This support covered product development, prototyping, and feasibility studies during the pre-immersion and immersion phases. In the final phase, post-immersion, students prepared for the Expo and Demo Day through capacity-building activities. 

It is hoped that the prototypes developed will continue to be incubated by universities to ensure sustainability.  

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DDR Madeena: UGM Researchers’ Digital Radiography Innovation Ready for Mass Production https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ddr-madeena-ugm-researchers-digital-radiography-innovation-ready-for-mass-production/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ddr-madeena-ugm-researchers-digital-radiography-innovation-ready-for-mass-production/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:30:40 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=73420 Professor of Imaging Physics at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) Gede Bayu Suparta takes pride in his research accomplishment, the Digital X-Ray Fluorescence Radiography (RSFD) device.  Now ready for mass production, this innovation is set to support healthcare services, particularly in medical screenings, medical check-ups (MCUs), emergency services (extremities), and […]

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Professor of Imaging Physics at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) Gede Bayu Suparta takes pride in his research accomplishment, the Digital X-Ray Fluorescence Radiography (RSFD) device. 

Now ready for mass production, this innovation is set to support healthcare services, particularly in medical screenings, medical check-ups (MCUs), emergency services (extremities), and diagnostics. 

Professor Suparta has been researching RSFD since 1990, even before the rapid advancement of computer and internet technologies. 

With funding from various research schemes supported by the Ministry of Research and Technology, intensive RSFD research began in 2000 at the Department of Physics, FMIPA UGM, involving students and research partners.  

“Hopefully, this tool can inspire UGM researchers because the process of commercializing research results is incredibly challenging, costly, time-consuming, and exhausting,” he reflected on Monday (Nov. 28).  

The RSFD technology, now branded as DDR Madeena, stands for Direct Digital Radiography, with “Madeena” representing the spirit of Made-in-Indonesia. 

Professor Suparta recounted the licensing challenges during DDR Madeena’s commercialization process amid the COVID-19 pandemic through the TFRIC-19 program in 2021. 

“In 2020, RSFD was included among 40 technologies to mitigate COVID-19 risks. However, its downstream process was delayed when BPPT merged into the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in 2022,” he explained.  

Since 2022, DDR Madeena’s commercialization has been continued by PT Madeena Karya Indonesia, which secured a distribution permit as a domestic medical device (AKD) from the Ministry of Health (No. 21501220581, issued on Nov. 17, 2022) for its Medical Image Digitizer (MMD) product, under the trade name Madeena X-Ray Medical Diagnostic Equipment. 

Additionally, DDR Madeena has earned a Domestic Content Level (TKDN) certificate with a score of 57.62% and is listed in the national e-catalog. Thus, government-funded procurements (APBN, APBD, or other public funds) are mandated to purchase this product.  

“With this achievement, my duty as an academic and researcher to oversee the commercialization of research results is complete,” Professor Suparta remarked.  

To enhance user confidence, beta testing, and teleradiology were conducted to validate the quality of the domestically produced device against international standards. 

PT Madeena Karya Indonesia facilitated beta testing involving human volunteers at the Pratama Clinic, managed by the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (FK Undiksha), Singaraja, Bali. 

Results confirmed that DDR Madeena successfully generated readable thorax and extremities radiographic images, earning FK Undiksha’s recommendation for safe use in hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and clinics.  

The DDR Madeena’s comprehensive features include lead knock-down room radiation protection, a DICOM viewer, a PACS archiving system, and teleradiology capabilities. These enable radiologists to transmit and read radiographic images remotely. 

This aligns with Indonesia’s digital health transformation goals outlined in Health Law No. 17 of 2023 and Government Regulation No. 24 of 2024.  

“This tool significantly enhances accessible healthcare services across the country, provided there is internet and cloud data storage connectivity,” Professor Suparta stated.  

The system, developed by PT Madeena Karya Indonesia and branded as the Madeena Health Care System (MHCS), aims to optimize Indonesia’s limited 2,200 radiologists. The MHCS system could eventually adopt AI-based diagnostic tools. 

Professor Suparta expressed hope for the government’s commitment to supporting domestic products like DDR Madeena through gradual production, continuous monitoring, and improvements.  

“The device supports health screenings, MCUs, emergency services, and diagnoses of TB, chronic pulmonary diseases (COPD), and cancer. It may also be used for pediatric examinations, such as assessing physical growth in stunted children,” he explained.  

Professor Suparta encouraged companies and organizations concerned with public health to participate in DDR Madeena’s production and installation through health-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs or joint radiography service ventures in clinics and hospitals. 

“Hopefully, UGM can develop more progressive and disruptive strategies to ensure academic research translates into societal applications, driving the national economy,” he concluded.  

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UGM Introduces Cutting-Edge Technology in Molecular Biology https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-introduces-cutting-edge-technology-in-molecular-biology/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-introduces-cutting-edge-technology-in-molecular-biology/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:09:17 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=74566 Mastery of molecular technology, as it stands today, is crucial in addressing various challenges in health, environmental, and agricultural fields.  It allows for the rapid identification of pathogenic microorganisms, a deeper understanding of the genetics of specific species, and accurate ecosystem mapping. These applications support researchers in tackling issues at various scales, from cellular to […]

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Mastery of molecular technology, as it stands today, is crucial in addressing various challenges in health, environmental, and agricultural fields. 

It allows for the rapid identification of pathogenic microorganisms, a deeper understanding of the genetics of specific species, and accurate ecosystem mapping. These applications support researchers in tackling issues at various scales, from cellular to ecosystem levels.

On Nov. 15-16, the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Biology UGM) held a mini-workshop highlighting key developments in molecular biology and the latest technologies in sequencing and metabarcoding data analysis. The workshop aimed at understanding microbiome composition and identifying organisms at the molecular level. 

“Participants also had the opportunity to learn directly from practitioners and experts who are partners of Biology UGM,” said the Dean of Biology UGM, Professor Budi Setiadi Daryono, in a written statement sent on Monday (Nov. 18).

Professor Daryono mentioned that this mini-workshop, organized as part of the Biology UGM’s Research Day, involved several of the faculty’s leading laboratories, such as the Microbiology Laboratory and the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, to provide practical experience for the participants.

In the first session, participants learned about the Promega Maxwell Automated DNA/RNA Extraction and DNA QC using the Agilent Tapestation, essential for ensuring accurate research results at the molecular level. 

The second session focused on ONT Sequencing and metabarcoding Data Analysis, explaining how to use the latest technologies in sequencing and metabarcoding data analysis to understand microbiome composition and identify organisms at the molecular level.

With the theme of Molecular Biology, this research day, according to Daryono, served as an event to disseminate research and community service outcomes while introducing the latest technologies in biology to the wider public. 

“We want to highlight the importance of biology in human life, from molecular-level research to ecosystem dynamics,” he said.

The Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration at Biology UGM, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, noted that this research exhibition activity has strengthened cooperation between universities, industries, and the community, serving as a catalyst for research and innovation in the field of biology.

Meanwhile, Ririn Tri Nurhayati, Head of the Research Program Sub-directorate from UGM’s Directorate of Research, also attended and expressed appreciation for the successful organization of Research Day as a platform to benefit society through advances in knowledge and technology. 

“Research Day is a platform to transfer knowledge related to technology to the public through a mini-workshop supported by advanced equipment,” said Nurhayati.

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UGM Researchers Utilize Low-Calorie Coal as Soil Conditioner for Agriculture https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-researchers-utilize-low-calorie-coal-as-soil-conditioner-for-agriculture/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-researchers-utilize-low-calorie-coal-as-soil-conditioner-for-agriculture/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:00:25 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=72381 A research team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has innovated a way to transform low-calorie coal, which cannot be used as feed coal in Steam Power Plants (PLTU), into a high-value product.  This innovative product, named Gamahumat, serves as a soil conditioner or stabilizer. Gamahumat is a humic compound of humic and fulvic acid derived […]

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A research team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has innovated a way to transform low-calorie coal, which cannot be used as feed coal in Steam Power Plants (PLTU), into a high-value product. 

This innovative product, named Gamahumat, serves as a soil conditioner or stabilizer. Gamahumat is a humic compound of humic and fulvic acid derived from low-calorie coal extraction.

Professor Ferian Anggara, the youngest professor in the Department of Geological Engineering, UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM), is the lead researcher behind Gamahumat. The soil conditioner he developed complements fertilizers, reducing the fertilizer needed. 

For instance, in a rice field trial plot in Bimomartani, only 15% of the amount of NPK and urea fertilizer was required. Professor Anggara explained that using Gamahumat at a 15% ratio yielded 80% of the results obtained from full NPK-urea usage, reducing fertilizer amounts to 15% to 20% of the normal dosage. 

“The harvest results are almost equivalent to using a full dose of NPK and urea,” Professor Anggara told reporters on Wednesday (Oct. 30).

He noted that Indonesia has abundant low-calorie coal resources, comprising up to 30% of its reserves. To ensure a steady supply of raw materials, the professor has partnered with PT Bukit Asam, which holds low-grade coal suitable for Gamahumat production. 

This collaboration began in 2018 with support from research funding. In 2023, PT Bukit Asam provided matching funds under the Kedaireka scheme to conduct laboratory analyses to optimize extraction processes and prototype development. 

“Currently, the equipment can produce 20 liters of wet humic compounds per day from 5 kg of feed coal,” he said.

Professor Anggara is now advancing Gamahumat to the pilot project phase, with plans to fabricate production equipment in Yogyakarta this year. By 2025, the project will be operational in Peranap, Riau, at PT Bukit Asam’s mining site, which holds 600 million tons of coal reserves. 

This plant is expected to operate on a commercial scale and produce 60 tons of humic compounds per year. 

“Our objective as researchers is to maximize the value of mining by-products through a circular economy concept,” he said.

The government supports this project under the Inspirasi research scheme through the LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education), with three years of funding through 2026. 

In addition to Gamahumat, this support is also allocated for developing complementary innovations, including a nano-silica product under 10 microns in size that is easily absorbed by plants and enhances soil nutrient levels. 

“This combination targets nutrient-deficient land to make it more arable and increase its productivity,” he explained.

Professor Anggara also introduced a hydrogel product designed as a planting medium containing water, humic acid, and nano-silica. The hydrogel can be placed in areas with limited water, such as reclaimed mining sites or rainfed fields, reducing the need for regular watering at the start of the planting period. 

“Once the plant roots are established, they can seek water independently. These three products are part of a research output funded by Inspirasi under the theme of the circular economy,” he added.

Professor Anggara hopes that the innovative products developed by researchers in the Unconventional Geo Resources Research Group (UGRG) at FT UGM will support the goal of achieving national food self-sufficiency, which aligns with the government’s mission.

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Optimizing Renewable Energy, UGM Develops ‘Antasena’ Turbine for 3T Regions https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/optimizing-renewable-energy-ugm-develops-antasena-turbine-for-3t-regions/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/optimizing-renewable-energy-ugm-develops-antasena-turbine-for-3t-regions/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:36:43 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=72214 Researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DTMI) at the UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM) have collaborated with the PLN Research and Development Center to develop a wind turbine. Named “Antasena,” this turbine is designed for areas with low wind speeds and was developed by a research team consisting of Professor Indarto, […]

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Researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DTMI) at the UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM) have collaborated with the PLN Research and Development Center to develop a wind turbine.

Named “Antasena,” this turbine is designed for areas with low wind speeds and was developed by a research team consisting of Professor Indarto, Professor Deendarlianto, and Dr. Agung Bramantya.

Professor Deendarlianto highlighted that their wind turbine functions optimally even at low wind speeds, with a cut-in wind speed as low as 2.5 meters per second. This feature aims to assist Indonesia’s environmental efforts, as wind speed often poses challenges for wind power generation. 

“Antasena supports wind energy utilization as a source for wind power generation, specifically to aid carbon utilization in frontier, outermost, underdeveloped (3T) regions,” Professor Deendarlianto stated on Monday (Oct. 28).

He further explained that wind power plants are part of PT PLN (Persero) Group’s initiatives to increase the renewable energy mix, supporting the goal of achieving a 23% renewable energy target by 2025, as outlined in the 2021-2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan and the National Energy Master Plan.

Professor Deendarlianto emphasized that in some 3T regions, wind speeds remain relatively low, making it essential to have technology capable of harnessing low-speed wind energy. 

“The Antasena turbine innovation offers a potential solution to address this challenge,” he noted.

According to the professor, the wind power plants are essential for PLN to help supply electricity in 3T areas. Increasing electricity availability there requires advanced technological solutions. 

“Besides being applicable in 3T regions, PLN will fully support the design, prototyping, mass production, and installation to ensure the communities can directly use these turbines,” he said.

Professor Deendarlianto also explained that the Antasena turbine features a blade coefficient (Cp) of up to 55% and uses eco-friendly materials, such as composites with carbon filler derived from PLTU carbon waste. 

Each phase in the production of the Antasena Wind Turbine reflects the researchers’ commitment to a greener and better future for Indonesia. It offers a promising solution for remote areas that conventional energy sources cannot reach.

Author: Lintang  

Editor: Gusti Grehenson

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UGM Launches Accelerator to Drive Innovation Products into Industry https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-launches-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-products-into-industry/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-launches-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-products-into-industry/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:31:06 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=71985 The UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) has launched an accelerator program to promote the downstream of academic innovations, in collaboration with Volantis Technology, to support academics bringing their innovations to market.  The Dean of FMIPA UGM, Professor Kuwat Triyana, explained that this collaboration with the accelerator was designed to overcome the […]

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The UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM) has launched an accelerator program to promote the downstream of academic innovations, in collaboration with Volantis Technology, to support academics bringing their innovations to market. 

The Dean of FMIPA UGM, Professor Kuwat Triyana, explained that this collaboration with the accelerator was designed to overcome the challenges of implementing research. 

“We know that many innovative products in the faculty are funded with billions of rupiah, but there is no pathway to deliver these innovations to society. This is one of our efforts to build an ecosystem for downstream innovative products,” the dean said during Friday’s Jogja Innovator Summit at FMIPA UGM (Oct. 18).

He mentioned that UGM currently has 35 spin-off companies and 30 technologies ready to be developed. Collaboration with industry is expected to incubate these innovations, generating new economic outputs. 

“The synergy between Volantis and the university creates a significant entity. The university’s success heavily relies on industrialization, either through startups or collaborations with industry,” Dean Triyana added.

He expressed gratitude for the university’s support in promoting the downstream of academic research at FMIPA UGM through the UGM Science Technopark (STP UGM), which serves as a hub for research and development. 

This program was specifically designed to connect innovators with industries needing technology-based solutions.

 

Professor Sang Kompiang Wirawan, Secretary of the UGM Directorate of Business Development, noted that the FMIPA UGM accelerator program could potentially focus research on industrial needs. 

“Innovations that begin at the university must have a clear path toward industrial application. Although we’ve established 30 spin-off companies, there’s still much room for improvement,” Secretary Wirawan stated.

He acknowledged several challenges that make it difficult for research results to enter the market, including a lack of industry-oriented research. Many studies are conducted solely for academic development, without producing marketable products. 

“Even if there are products, research typically focuses on micro-scale production, which presents new challenges when scaled up for mass production. Therefore, it’s important for academics to align their research focus with the needs of industry and society,” Secretary Wirawan explained.

Another challenge is the lack of strong connections between universities and industry. Building industry trust in research products takes work. 

“There are high opportunities, but also high risks. Building industry trust in just one or two meetings is difficult. Convincing them that a research product has market potential is challenging because the mindset is entirely different,” Secretary Wirawan added.

Bachtiar Rifai, Founder of Volantis, echoed this sentiment. Volantis, as an accelerator and technology support company, was established to bridge the gap between academia and industry. He noted that Yogyakarta is Indonesia’s largest academic hub but lacks a strong industrial base. 

“It’s like having a gold mine that hasn’t been dug. So, we’re here as a startup to bridge academia and industry,” Rifai said.

Rifai explained that the FMIPA UGM accelerator program will be conducted in several stages. It will begin with an innovation activation phase in which each department proposes business ideas or innovations ready for incubation.

The selected startups will then be connected with relevant industries. 

“Our target is to launch ten startups within one year. In the third or final stage, we will hold a demo day, inviting national and international investors,” Rifai added.

Author: Tasya

Editor: Gusti Grehenson

Photographer: Donnie

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UGM Researchers Develop Rapid Detection Tool for Pork Content in Food https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-researchers-develop-rapid-detection-tool-for-pork-content-in-food/ https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/ugm-researchers-develop-rapid-detection-tool-for-pork-content-in-food/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:05:13 +0000 https://ugm.ac.id/?p=71800 Christina Yuni Admantin from the Meat Science and Technology Laboratory at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) has developed a tool for rapidly detecting pork content in processed meat-based food products such as meatballs.  The tool, named the Porcine Detection Kit, can quickly detect the presence of pork in food products. Admantin […]

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Christina Yuni Admantin from the Meat Science and Technology Laboratory at the UGM Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) has developed a tool for rapidly detecting pork content in processed meat-based food products such as meatballs. 

The tool, named the Porcine Detection Kit, can quickly detect the presence of pork in food products. Admantin explained that the tool delivers results within minutes. 

“It only takes around 5-10 minutes to determine the presence of pork content,” said Admantin on Wednesday (Oct. 16).

The scientist says the Porcine Detection Kit is easy and practical, making it accessible to the general public. This contrasts with molecular biology detection methods, such as PCR, which are more complex and require specialized skills.

This kit’s testing is based on the principle of immunochromatography. Like a pregnancy test, it displays two red lines if a food product contains pork. 

The antigen in the sample binds with highly specific antibodies on the test strip, forming an antigen-antibody complex. The test strip also contains a dye that marks the microparticles of the antigen bound by the antibody sample.

Admantin further explained that two red lines will appear when the pork antigen binds with the antibodies on the device, indicating a positive result. 

“The working principle is similar to a pregnancy test,” said the scientist.

Admantin mentioned that her team plans to conduct further research to produce the tool independently. They aim for mass production at an affordable price so that it can be easily accessible to the public.

“We hope this tool’s development can provide a quick solution for the public and businesses to ensure the halal status of the food products they consume,” she concluded.

Report by: Animal Science UGM/Satria

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