[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Yogyakarta, July 17, 2024 – Lecturers and students from the Physics and Geophysics Study Program of the UGM Physics Department recently participated in the National Seminar of the XXXVI Scientific Meeting of the Physical Society of Indonesia (PSI) Central Java-DIY branch, held at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). The event aimed to bring together researchers, academics, and practitioners in the fields of Physics and Physics education to share knowledge, research findings, and the latest innovations.
Prof. Dr. Bilalodin, M.Si., as the Chairperson of PSI Central Java-DIY, stated, “The main goal of the XXXVI PSI National Seminar is to bring together researchers, academics, and practitioners in the fields of Physics and Physics education to share knowledge, research findings, and the latest innovations. I believe that through the discussions and presentations that will take place, participants will gain many benefits and new inspirations that can be applied in their work and research.”
“I also hope this event becomes a momentum to push the advancement of science and technology in Indonesia. With a spirit of togetherness and collaboration, I am confident that we can make significant contributions to the development of science in our country,” added Prof. Dr. Bilalodin.
Lecturers from the UGM Physics Study Program, such as Prof. Sholihun, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.Sc., Dr. rer. nat. Wiwit Suryanto, S.Si., M.Si., Dr. Bambang Murdaka Eka Jati, M.S., Dr. Iman Santoso, S.Si., M.Sc., and Dr. Shiddiq Nur Hidayat, M.Sc., presented their latest research with various areas of expertise, including Instrumentation and Medical Physics, Theoretical and Computational Physics, Geophysics, and Material Physics. One of the physics lecturers, Dr. Shiddiq Nur Hidayat, M.Sc., received special attention from seminar participants and became one of the event’s highlights.
In addition, several UGM Physics students actively participated by presenting their research findings. These students, including Cristina Wulan Oktavina and Anggi Rahmawati, demonstrated initiative and creativity in their research presentations. Through the discussions and presentations, students gained many benefits and feedback that could be applied to their respective research.
“Participating in this seminar is a valuable opportunity for us to exchange ideas with lecturers and fellow students from various universities and receive direct feedback on our research,” said Anggi Rahmawati, one of the seminar participants.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”13985,13986,13996,13987,13991,13992,13983,13984,13988,13989,13990,13993,13994,13995″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The event also featured keynote speakers from various fields, including Prof. Dr. Lia Yuliati, M.Pd. from the State University of Malang, and Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru, M.Sc., Ph.D. from Yogyakarta State University, who provided in-depth insights into Physics Education in Indonesia and the application of Carbon Nanodots (C-dots) in everyday life. The discussions and Q&A sessions held during the seminar provided much inspiration for participants to apply new methods in their teaching.
The participation of UGM Physics lecturers and students in the National PSI Seminar at UNY not only strengthened their academic network but also enriched their experience in various fields of physics. By actively engaging in scientific forums like this, the UGM Physics Department continues to commit to improving the quality of physics research in Indonesia.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”13981,13980,13979,13978,13982″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]This seminar facilitates the exchange of ideas and knowledge, providing learning opportunities for lecturers and students, in line with the goal of improving quality education (SDG 4: Quality Education). The research presented at the seminar covers various fields of physics with the potential to produce innovations applicable in industry and technology (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). By involving various universities and researchers, the seminar fosters partnerships and collaborations beneficial for the advancement of science and technology (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals).[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12943,13213,12944″ img_size=”100×100″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Author: Ahmad Fathan
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