Department of URP Undip Held the International Lecture Series, Discuss about a More Sustainable Urban Mobility

by M Rusmul Khandiq | May 9, 2025 | News

(7/5) The Department of URP Universitas Diponegoro held again the International Lecture Series (ILS) for 2025. In this inaugural edition, Prof. Marlon G. Boarnet, Ph.D, Professor of Urban Planning from the University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy and Director of METRANS Transportation Consortium, had the opportunity to deliver a public lecture with the theme “Sustainable Urban Mobility: New Insights and Developments”. The lecture, which was attended by students from Civil Engineering, Architecture, and URP Undip, was conducted at the Engineering Hall, Prof. Ir. Eko Budihardjo, M.Sc. Building, 5th Floor.

This event is part of the World Class University Program, an internationalization program launched by Universitas Diponegoro to increase global visibility and provide better international-standard education for its academics. According to the Vice Dean for Resources of the Faculty of Engineering Undip, Prof. Dr. Purnawan Adi Wicaksono, S.T., M.T., this program serves as a means for the academic community in the Faculty of Engineering Undip to develop their scientific horizons and collaborate to develop more advanced research.

“We are confident that today’s lecture will not only extend our understanding of sustainability but also inspire new thinking and collaboration across disciplines,” said Prof. Purnawan.

Vice Dean for Resources of the Faculty of Engineering Undip, Prof. Dr. Purnawan Adi Wicaksono, S.T., M.T. (number two from right), pictured with Prof. Marlon G. Boarnet (center), Prof. (HC Undip) Ir. Bambang Susantono, MCP, MSCE, Ph.D (number two from left), takes a picture together with the Head of the Undergraduate Program of URP and Civil Engineering, and participants of the public lecture.

Prof. (HC Undip) Ir. Bambang Susantono, MCP., MSCE., Ph.D., an academic from Undip and a national figure in the field of transportation and urban planning, was also present to moderate this public lecture. In his lecture, Prof. Boarnet emphasized the importance of research and the use of technology in the transportation sector to overcome urban mobility problems such as traffic congestion. According to him, precise and definitive measurement in transportation activities is crucial in developing more appropriate urban transportation management strategies.

“Congestion is a side effect of a thriving city. You can’t make congestion disappear, but you can manage it to be better,” said Prof. Boarnet.

Prof. Purnawan hoped that this public lecture would not only provide a wider international network for the Faculty of Engineering Undip, but also bring valuable perspectives for the academic community and for society in building a better environment in the future.

“Under this theme (Sustainable Urban Mobility), we will bring valuable perspectives on how urban mobility is evolving and how urban planners, policymakers, scholars, citizens, and students can contribute to building a smarter, greener, and more inclusive urban environment.”

International Capstone Design UNDIP X UTM, A Collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering Undip and Its Global Partner to Create Real Problem-Based Innovations

by M Rusmul Khandiq | Mar 24, 2025 | News

(17/1) The Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) officially launched a program entitled International Capstone Design UNDIP X UTM. This program resulted from the partnership between the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro and its international partner, UTM. This program was held from 13 to 17 January 2025 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

In this program, all participants will implement their knowledge to develop an innovation to solve real-world problems through cross-country projects. In this program, seven students from IUP of Industrial Engineering Undip along with six students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) UTM will collaborate to solve problems in Tanjung Piai National Park, Johor.

M. Mujiya Ulkhaq, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., the supervisor from the Undip team explained that this program was intended as a manifestation of the Faculty of Engineering Undip’s effort to prepare graduates who are global-minded, critical, and adaptive to technological changes. “This program was a real form from us to prepare graduates who are globally minded, critical, and adaptive to modern changes. Students not only learn theories but also directly involved in real cross-country practices,” he said.

Participants of the International Capstone Design from Undip are looking at the works displayed at Capstone Expo FKE UTM

This program started when the Undip team, who was supervised by two lecturers from Industrial Engineering Undip, M. Mujiya Ulkhaq, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Dr. Naniek Utami Handayani, S.Si., M.T., arrived at Johor Bahru on 12 January 2025. In the first two days, the participants from Undip attended several activities in UTM, such as Capstone Expo from FKE UTM students and interactive lectures about Design Thinking with UTM students.

The team from Undip and UTM went on a field visit to Tanjung Piai National Park, Johor. Later, the International Capstone Design participants were divided into three groups to solve problems in Tanjung Piai.

On 14 January 2025, the participants engaged in a site visit to Tanjung Piai National Park, Johor. During this visit, the students were divided into three groups to solve real problems in Tanjung Piai National Park. One group was appointed to solve visitor safety issues and develop the wind alarm/detector. The other two groups were commissioned to develop ecotourism strategies with creative and sustainable approaches.

The Team from Undip and UTM visit Treom Tech, Sdn BhD and Zaquin Resources, Sdn Bhd, two startups in the field of artificial intelligence-based waste management

On 15 January 2025, the participants had the opportunity to visit two innovative startups specializing in artificial intelligence-based waste management, namely Treom Tech, Sdn Bhd and Zaquin Resources, Sdn Bhd. Moreover, on the same day, the students also underwent lecture sessions about qualitative design. This visit and lectures aimed to deepen students’ insights when working on their Capstone Design. This program was closed on 16 January 2025 with the UTM Campus Tour and reflection session.

Mujiya added that the International Capstone Design will be continued in May at Universitas Diponegoro and closed with a final presentation in August at UTM. “This project will be continued in Indonesia in May, where students from UTM will visit Undip. A final presentation will be held in August at UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia,” he said.

Hopefully, this program will not only strengthen the academic partnership between Undip and UTM, but also open collaboration opportunities in the fields of research, community service, and student innovation development internationally.

News by International Capstone Design UNDIP X UTM Team

Promoting Semarang Metropolitan Vision, CURE-Faculty of Engineering Undip Holds FGD with RVO-The Netherlands

by M Rusmul Khandiq | Feb 15, 2025 | News

The Center for Urban Resilience Research (CURE) Research Cluster, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro on Tuesday (21/1) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the title “Mapping Initiatives and Stakeholders: Preparing an Integrated Vision for the Development of Semarang Metropolitan 2045”. This event took place at the Novotel Hotel Semarang.

This activity is part of the collaborative research conducted by a consortium team consisting of CURE-FT UNDIP, ONE Architecture, and the Government of the Netherlands through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). There are dozens of policymakers involved in this FGD, ranging from international, national, provincial, regency, to city levels.

“This research is a follow-up to the WaL program (Water as Leverage, a program from RVO) which focuses on the economic-social and technical pillars, governance, and financing,” said Prof. Dr-Ing. Wiwandari Handayani, S.T., M.T., MPS., a researcher from CURE-FT UNDIP.

Thi event is divided into two sessions. The first session is the presentation session. In this session, several experts were involved as resource persons, such as Ivo van der Linden from The Government of The Netherlands; Mohammad Irfan Saleh, Ph.D. from the Directorate of Water Resources, Ministry of PPN/Bappenas; Ir. from the Directorate of Rivers and Coastal, Directorate of Water Resources, Ministry of Public Works, and Prof. Dr-Ing. Wiwandari Handayani from CURE-FT UNDIP.

FGD participants from various policy-making elements discussed flood management in Metropolitan Semarang through mapping initiatives

The second session is a participatory FGD session. In this session, 36 participants from various elements discussed together to further explore the challenges, implementation, and potential for replication of existing initiatives in Metropolitan Semarang. This is intended to clarify the role and coordination between policymakers and formulate an effective funding strategy that is still in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“De-integration is a step and implementation reference to help stakeholders act according to their roles. The progress of the activities that we have carried out includes a review of 35 regional regulations, 10 planning documents, and the preparation of a repository,” added Prof. Wiwandari.

The results of this study were then published in a document called “Setting the Scene”, a comprehensive document that aims to build knowledge and coordination among policymakers regarding integrated water management for the future of Metropolitan Semarang. It is hoped that this document can be a basis for helping the City of Semarang realize the Vision of Metropolitan Semarang based on integrated water management.

Article from CURE FT Undip

Editor: M. Rusmul Khandiq