by M Rusmul Khandiq | Sep 1, 2024 | News, Summer Course
(31/8) The Department of Electrical Engineering (DTE) Undip organized a Summer Course titled Electro Tech Summer Institute (ETSI) 2024. This Summer Course program was held from 25 August to 1 September 2024 and was attended by dozens of students from three prestigious universities in Malaysia.
The ETSI 2024 Summer Course aims to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into electrical and computer engineering. Participants from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Multimedia University, and Nottingham University Malaysia will learn in Semarang about various electrical and computer engineering skills that can contribute to sustainable solutions, both during their studies and in the professional world.
“This year, the ETSI Summer Course is not just an academic program, it is also a unique opportunity for all to engage deeply with SDGs and to explore our world in electrical and computer engineering and can contribute to creating a sustainable future,” said Eko Handoyo, S.T, M.T, ETSI 2024 chairperson.
ETSI 2024 participants not only get lectures, but also have direct learning experiences through visits. One of them is by visiting the CBIOM3S Laboratory.
In ETSI 2024, the participants were involved in several activities, from visiting the Education and Training Implementation Unit (UPDL) of PLN Semarang to attending lecturers from Prof. Bulan Prabawani about Undip’s role in advancing SDGs and from Prof. Nooritawati Md Tahir on how to write and prepare manuscripts and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In addition, the participants also had the opportunity to visit CBIOM3S Laboratory to learn directly about various research and innovations made by Undip researchers in the biomedical field. Apart from obtaining academic experience, the participants also experienced cultural exposure through visits to several cultural sites in Semarang and Yogyakarta.
ETSI 2024 participants came from three reputable universities in Malaysia, namely Universiti Teknologi MARA, Multimedia University, and Nottingham University Malaysia.
Prof. Dr. Jamari, S.T, M.T, as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, hoped that the students who joined ETSI 2024 will not only learn academic stuff but also obtain memorable cultural experiences while in Indonesia.
“Summer Course is not the first, the first thing is you have to be happy here, you can learn about anything, Malaysia, from Semenanjung to Serawak-Sabah is almost the same. But Indonesia is completely different from Aceh until Papua. We are very huge, and the culture is also very diverse. This is the most interesting thing for you,” he said.
One of the participants, Vimalrich Selvam from Multimedia University, said he was happy with this Summer Course program. He was amazed by the culture and politeness of Indonesians during the program at Undip. “It’s very nice to see your culture here. All people are so polite. You guys are very kind in welcoming us,” stated Vimalrich.
ETSI 2024 is expected to be a platform for Undip to contribute to advancing SDGs and collaborating with international partners. “These activities aimed to increase the collaboration, not only for the faculty but also between two countries,” concluded Ir. Aghus Sofwan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPU, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering Undip.
by M Rusmul Khandiq | Aug 30, 2024 | News
(29/8) The Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, officially held another international conference with the title “the 11th International Conference on Information Technology Computer and Electrical Engineering” (ICITACEE). The opening ceremony was held at Ciputra Hotel, Semarang.
ICITACEE is an international conference organized annually as a forum for researchers, academics, professionals, and students from various fields to share and discuss the latest knowledge developments in the fields of information technology, computer systems, and electrical engineering. This year, the theme is “Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future Life Environment”.
In this year’s ICITACEE, there were four keynote speakers from various countries, including Prof. Dr. Nooritawati Md Tahir from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Awais Mahmood from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, Ir. Hery Isnanto, CEO of PT Yamakubi Engineering Service, and Prof. Dr. Adian Fatchur Rochim, S.T, M.T, SMIEEE from Universitas Diponegoro.
Moreover, there were about 50 works presented by various academics offline and online from Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, the United States, Germany, Japan, and other countries. In this year, ICITACEE received support from various institutions, including the IEEE Indonesia Section as an international organization that oversees various academics and professionals in the field of electrical engineering.
“ICITACEE 2024 can encourage more research and innovation that can answer global challenges, and strengthen Undip’s position in the international academic arena,” said Dr. Wahyudi, S.T, M.T as the Chairman of ICITACEE 2024.
In ICITACEE 2024, Prof. Dr. Nooritawati Md Tahir who was appointed as one of the keynote speakers presented a paper related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in gait analysis. While Assoc. Prof. Dr. Awais Mahmood explained the potential and challenges of using AI in the health industry sector. Ir. Hery Isnanto delivered a paper related to the use of AI in decision-making strategies in the military. Prof. Dr. Adian Fatchur Rochim, S.T, M.T, SMIEEE explained the latest research developments in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science in Indonesia.
Prof. Dr. Jamari, S.T, M.T, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, appreciates ICITACEE this year. He hopes that this international conference will not only be a place for researchers to exchange knowledge, but also a place to create various potential collaborations between Universitas Diponegoro and various institutions around the world.
“I hope you can get a fruitful share with other scientists on current knowledge development and seeking for potential collaboration in the future,” Prof Jamari said.
by Fakultas Teknik | Aug 6, 2024 | News, Summer Course
Semarang, 1 August 2024 – The Geological Engineering Department of FT Undip is holding Summer Course activities on 25 – 30 July 2024 in Semarang City and Jepara Regency. This activity collaborates with a partner university from Germany, namely RWTH Aachen University. Apart from that, this activity also collaborated with Geological Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, which also sent student representatives. The activity was attended by 39 participants consisting of 22 participants physically present and 17 online participants via the Zoom platform. Participants were a mixture of students from various universities, namely from Indonesia, Germany, Saudi Arabia, China, Malaysia, Brazil and England. The topic taken is specifically in the field of Hydrogeology, with the activity title “Hydrogeology of saltwater intrusion in the northern Java coastal area: case study Semarang and Jepara, Central Java”.
Seawater intrusion is a natural phenomenon that allows seawater to enter the aquifer. Decades of exploitation of water resources in coastal areas lowered groundwater levels and allowed the interface between sea water and fresh water to move inland. Therefore, the quality of groundwater will decline and will no longer be useful for meeting human needs. Research and investigative efforts must be pursued to better understand coastal aquifer flow to avoid further degradation. In this program, participants are invited to investigate hydrogeological concepts related to sea water intrusion and explain specific cases in Semarang and Jepara, Central Java, where conditions are accelerating due to land subsidence and sea level rise. This activity is important for understanding environmental problems and water resource management in coastal areas according to one of the Sustainable Development Goals agendas.
The series of activities begins on July 25 2024 with an opening event and lectures related to the Summer Course topic. Prof. Dr. Jamari as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, welcomed the participants and invited guests warmly. The first lecture was delivered by Najib, Ph.D, a resource person from Geological Engineering and chairman of the committee, with the material title “Regional Geology of Central Java Lowland and Coastal Area”. Next, the topic “Saltwater Intrusion in Urban Area on the Northern Coast of Java” was delivered by Prof. Dr. Agus Setyawan from the Department of Physics. The last lecture by Prof. Thomas Rüde from RWTH Aachen University regarding “Sampling and Parameters in Coastal Aquifers”. Each session was interspersed with questions and answers and discussions from both participants in class and those present online.
On the second day, July 26 2024, participants were invited to carry out observations, measurements and sampling in the field. The objects observed and data taken were dug wells, ponds and deep wells in Tugu District and Genuk District, Semarang City. Participants were divided into four groups and separated into two groups for more effective observation. Before taking data, participants were taught how to calibrate the measurement equipment. Prof. Rüde explained that measurements of groundwater parameters in the field must be carried out precisely and in detail, and taking into account geological conditions. After collecting data and samples, participants were invited to plant mangroves in the Tapak Beach area. Planting mangroves is one of the local communities’ efforts to conserve coastal areas affected by abrasion.
The group moved to Jepara Regency on 27-28 July 2024, covering Kedung, Bandengan, Tahunan and Mlonggo Districts. The activities carried out in Jepara are still the same as before, namely collecting data and groundwater samples from wells dug by residents in coastal areas. In the Jepara area, variations in the physical and chemical characteristics of groundwater can be observed due to differences in the types of rocks that make up the aquifer. In between activities, the participants and lecturers socialized in relaxing activities, namely playing on the beach, playing sports together, and intimate evenings in the Blebak Beach area, Jepara.
After returning to Semarang, on July 29 2024 the participants carried out laboratory analysis of groundwater samples taken previously. Activities were carried out at the Environmental Management Geology Laboratory, Geological Engineering to determine chemical characteristics which are parameters in sea water intrusion analysis. Participants under the direction of Prof. Rüde worked carefully in shifts, so that each member of the group could perform spectrometric analysis on the samples. The analysis continues with data processing in groups to be presented the following day.
Before making their presentations, participants were given time to discuss the results of their work on July 30 2024. The committee also invited lecturer and student representatives from various departments at Undip. Finally, participants present what they have done in front of supervisors, lecturers, invited guests and online participants. Each group conveyed well and discussed the questions given, as a result of the knowledge they had gained over the last few days. This session ended with impressions, messages and thanks from Dr. Najib as chairman of the committee and Prof. Rüde as supervisor from the partner university, and also as a tribute to remember the Late Prof. Thomas T Putranto who previously initiated the activity. The series of activities closed with a tour and tour of Semarang City. Participants are invited to go on a batik shopping trip and visit historical places, namely the Sam Poo Kong Temple and the Old Town area. A dinner event in the Semarang Old Town was the end of this Summer Course activity.
The 6 days of activities ran smoothly, even though there were dynamics and changes in the field, the committee was able to handle them well. The enthusiasm of the participants and the dedication of the resource persons should be appreciated. The benefit of the activity has been achieved collaboration between universities in sharing knowledge and expertise that supports the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Apart from that, the interaction between German, Saudi Arabian, local UGM and Undip students looked warm in studying each other’s character and culture. This allows for further networking and scientific collaboration not only within the university but also for students who participate in this activity.
by M Rusmul Khandiq | Aug 1, 2024 | News
(30/7) The Study Program of the Professional Program for Engineers (PSPPI) of the Faculty of Engineering Undip held the 11th Engineers Oath-taking ceremony for July 2024. The ceremony was held at Prof. Soedarto, SH Building, Undip Tembalang Campus, and was attended by 195 new engineers who graduated from PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip.
This period’s Engineers’ Oath-taking ceremony is becoming the latest achievement from PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip. This is because, for the first time, PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip successfully took oath its graduates from the 2-semester Full Regular program. Previously, PSPPI had held professional engineer classes in the form of the Recognition of Past Learning (Rekognisi Pembelajaran Lampau, RPL) program and the 1-semester Regular-Compacted program.
195 new engineers of PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip posed together at Prof. Soedarto, SH Building
“From these 195 engineers, Alhamdulillah (praise be to God) in this period we held the Regular class. Previously, there was the Regular-Compacted class, and now there is a Regular class that undergoes 2 semesters, although still in the small numbers. Hopefully, with the implementation of this Regular class, the vision of PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering can be achieved,” said the Head of the PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip, Prof. Dr. Widayat, S.T, M.T, IPM
In this July 2024 period, 146 engineers successfully earned the cum laude predicate. In addition, in this period the engineers also received the Professional Engineer Certificate (Sertifikat Insinyur Profesional, SIP) replacing the Graduation Certificate. This follows the Law No. 14 of 2014 on Engineering Affairs
The General Secretary of the Institution of Engineers of Indonesia (PII), ), Ir. Bambang Goeritno, M.Sc, MPA, IPU, APEC Engineer, appreciated the increase in the number of engineers who successfully graduated from PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip this time. He hopes that it can continue to grow in the future. “I need to congratulate you (PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering) because now there are 195 engineers who graduated from the program. I think this is a record breaker because it has never reached that number before. And the total number (of graduates from PSPPI of the Faculty of Engineering Undip) is 945. This means that there are quite a large amount of engineers who have graduated. I hope that the engineers here can become ambassadors in their workplaces to invite their friends to join the professional engineers program,” he said.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Jamari, S.T, M.T, IPU, warmly greeted the new engineers in this period. He hopes that in the future the new engineers can reflect on the main purpose of the engineer title that they receive. “The most important thing is with that additional title, is there any difference? If there is none, why do you have to take that title? This must be answered,” Prof. Jamari remarked in his speech.
by M Rusmul Khandiq | Jul 27, 2024 | News, Summer Course
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DPWK) Undip in collaboration with the University of Hawai’i at Manoa held a Summer Course with the theme “Sustainability and Resilience in the Spatial Development”. The course, held from 16 to 25 July 2024, was attended by students from various countries, offline or online. The opening ceremony took place at Theater Room, DPWK Undip.
The Head of DPWK Undip, Prof. Dr-Ing Wiwandari Handayani, S.T, M.T, MPS, explains that this Summer Course has been held together for the third time with the Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawai’i at Manoa. As Prof. Wiwandari said, there is a slight difference between this year’s course and the previous years. This year, apart from being held in hybrid using MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform, the participants also received a two-day symposium on Pedagogy and Urban Planning in collaboration with LuceSea Foundation, University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
“This year is a little bit different, because we combine the course with our research with LuceSea Foundation on Pedagogy and Urban Planning, so we have a two-day symposium, combined with a site visit later,” Prof. Wiwandari said.
This year, Summer Course participants had the opportunity to join the symposium on Pedagogy and Urban Planning in collaboration with LuceSea Foundation, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Representative from the University of Hawai’i and Manoa, Assoc. Prof. Ashok Das, M.Arch, M.A, Ph.D, warmly appreciated this Summer Course. Ashok said that Semarang is an interesting place because there are tons of issues that can be learn. He hopes that students can learn many things from Semarang.
“There are not many very interesting places like Semarang. You have all kinds of issues. You have economic development issues, climate change, sea level rise, tradition, culture, in tassel in sort of conflict with modernization, urbanization, and the erasure of culture and heritage,” states Ashok.
Summer Course participants engage in a direct dialogue with the affected residents in Sayung Village, Demak
Besides visiting the residents affected by climate change in Demak dan Semarang, the participants also had the opportunity to learn how to do batik in Laksmi Art Batik
In this Summer Course, the participants did not only receive materials and studio classes. The participants also had the opportunity to visit several places affected by climate change to learn directly with local communities, such as in Sayung Village and Tambakrejo. Other than that, the participants had the opportunity to learn how to do batik at Laksmi Art Batik
Jacob Wruck, one of the participants from the United States, was delighted with this Summer Course. He said that this program is a good opportunity to learn directly with affected residents. “The course was fantastic. We get to go to the communities, talk to the people, and see some of the factors (that causing) those situations…It’s been very good to get our hands on and get to ask people some questions that are supposed to be reaped not only from researching inside the class,” said Jacob.
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by M Rusmul Khandiq | Apr 3, 2024 | News
We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who have been affected by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Taiwan on April 3rd, 2024. Our thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their loved ones and to those who are currently under alert because of this devastating tragedy.
We would also like to deliver our most sincere respect for the individuals and institutions who are providing emergency support, rescue efforts, and warnings to make sure that the people affected on the ground can stay safe and sound.
The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, actively engages in student, academic, and research exchanges with our educational partners in Taiwan. Currently, we have sent several students to continue their studies at the National United University in Miaoli and the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan. We are confident that the strength and the experiences that the Taiwanese government had in taking care of the disaster could save them from serious damages caused by this unfortunate event.
We sincerely hope for quick recovery and restoration into normalcy for those affected by this disaster.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Jamari, S.T, M.T
