Jakarta, June 29, 2024 – In order to bridge academic research results with industry demands, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM) held MIPA UGM Business Gathering at PLN Head Office Auditorium, Jakarta. The event, held on Saturday, June 29, aims to introduce the products of research and innovation of FMIPA to industry practitioners and alumni to support the business sector.
On the occasion, the Head of Physics Department, Prof. Dr. Eng. Edi Suharyadi, presented about “Innovation Products of the Department of Physics UGM for the Future.” In his presentation, Prof. Edi introduced 9 top innovation products from the Department of Physics UGM that are ready to be launched to support various industrial sectors.
Some of the innovative products introduced include:
- NanoHeal: A post operative wound dressing product resulting from nanofiber research, offering an effective solution in wound treatments.
- NanoGlow: A Product resulting from nanofiber research that is used for face masks.
- Electronic Tongue: This product imitates the human sense of taste to detect and analyze various flavors or chemical components. E-tongues can be applied in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostics, and environmental industries.
- Electronic Nose: This product imitates the human sense of smell to detect and recognize different types of gases. E-Nose can be applied in various sectors such as the food and beverage industry, medical diagnostics, security and defense, research, and environment.
- Lensless Electronic Eye: An innovative tool for the detection of protein content in the blood, which can be used for high-precision medical diagnostics.
- Hydroxyapatite (HA): Material for bone implants from shell and bone waste, supporting recycling and sustainability in healthcare.
- Gamadu Seismometer: Device for earthquake detection, both tectonic and volcanic, which offers an important solution for disaster mitigation.
- Photoacoustic Imaging: A non-invasive technology to produce images of periodontal tissues and carious teeth, providing a new method in the dentistry field.
- Digital Fluorescent X-ray Radiography: An advanced tool for medical applications, supporting more accurate and efficient diagnoses.
Prof. Dr. Eng. Edi Suharyadi presented the UGM Physics Department’s Innovation Products for the Future
MIPA UGM Business Gathering is expected to open opportunities for collaboration between academics and industry practitioners, as well as strengthen the relationship between education and industry. Through this event, FMIPA UGM hopes to encourage the downstreaming of research products that benefit the wider community and advance the business sector in Indonesia.
With these innovations, the Department of Physics UGM is expected to continuously contribute to the development of technology and science that has a positive impact on society and industry.
Author: Edi Suharyadi, Dina Wardiningsih
Photos: Media Team