The Physics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized a Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) activity for Doctoral (PhD) students from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The activity was held at Hotel Grand Zuri Malioboro, Yogyakarta.
This monitoring and evaluation activity aimed to comprehensively review the progress of study and dissertation research of the PhD students, as well as to ensure the achievement of academic targets in accordance with the established study plans. In addition, the activity served as a platform to strengthen coordination between the university and BMKG in supporting the improvement of human resource quality in the fields of physics, meteorology, climatology, and geophysics.
The event was attended by the Dean and the Vice Dean for Education, Teaching, and Student Affairs of FMIPA UGM; the Head of the Department of Physics, represented by the Secretary of the Department; the Chair and Secretary of the PhD Program in Physics; the Chair and Secretary of the Master’s Program in Physics; as well as lecturers serving as supervisors and co-supervisors of the doctoral students. The activity was also attended by several representatives from BMKG, including the Head of the Center for Human Resource Development in Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics, who actively participated in the evaluation process and discussions on students’ academic progress.
The doctoral students participating in this monitoring and evaluation were PhD students of the Physics Study Program, FMIPA UGM, originating from BMKG, namely:
- A. Fauzi Masykuri
- Bambang Sunardi
- Rahmat Setyo Yuliatmoko
- Desy Irjayanto
- George Fransisco A. Muabuay
- Moh. Iqbal Tawakal
- Sulastri
The monitoring and evaluation was conducted individually, where each student presented the progress of their respective dissertation research, including the research background, achievements to date, challenges encountered, as well as future research plans and targeted completion timelines. Each presentation was followed by discussion and a question-and-answer session involving supervisors, co-supervisors, and BMKG representatives.
The discussions generated various constructive inputs and recommendations, which are expected to serve as valuable feedback for improving and strengthening the direction of the students’ research. The synergy between the academic community and BMKG in this forum was considered crucial to ensuring the relevance of dissertation topics to institutional needs as well as to the advancement of science and technology.
Through this monitoring and evaluation activity, it is expected that PhD students in Physics from BMKG will be able to complete their studies on time with high-quality research outcomes and make meaningful contributions to the development of physics and its applications in supporting the duties and functions of BMKG.
