Faculty and Support Staff of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering UI

Biography

One of Achmad Riadi's research focuses is Maritime Transportation and Logistics. There are four key elements in a maritime transportation system: the fleet, ports, multimodal transportation, and the maritime transportation network. A ship fleet is not only related to the physical design or construction of vessels, but also to fleet planning — how to plan ship capacity, operational routes, operating speed, fleet planning, and fleet deployment planning. Besides the fleet, the most important element in a maritime transportation system is the port. To support a good maritime transportation system, ports must be efficient in port services, including port navigation services, cargo handling services, cargo transit, storage services, and supporting (hinterland) transportation. The term maritime logistics was first coined by Panayides in 2006 in his research titled “Maritime Logistics and Global Supply Chains: Towards a Research Agenda.” Maritime logistics considers the scope and characteristics of the two fields that form it, namely maritime transportation and logistics. The convergence between maritime transportation and logistics relates to the physical integration of transportation modes, commonly referred to as intermodal transportation. This is closely tied to containerization, which continues to drive increasing customer demand for maritime transportation services, requiring the application of logistics concepts and the achievement of logistics objectives. As times have progressed, the science of maritime transportation and maritime logistics has developed rapidly. In the past, transportation needs for goods and people were fairly simple, and the most important thing was simply arriving at the destination. Today, we live in an era of fast, on-demand delivery; therefore, speed and precision are required in a good and efficient transportation system. The success of transportation and logistics services is based on the 7R principle: right product, right place, the right price, right customer, right condition, right time, and right quantity.

Education

• 2004 - Naval Architecture, Universitas Hasanuddin
• 2010 - Maritime Technology and Logistics, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
• 2013 - Logistics Engineering, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
• 2023 - Professional Engineering Program, Universitas Indonesia

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Ice Slurry Generator – A Cooling System Using Ice Slurry Media Dr. Agus S. Pamitran, S.T., M.Eng., has developed a cooling innovation that is highly beneficial for Indonesia's traditional fishermen. Traditional fishermen use ice blocks brought from land to preserve their catch. The duration of a fishing trip is heavily dependent on the available stock of ice blocks. Inspired by this constraint and seeking to help these traditional fishermen, the Department of Mechanical Engineering created an ice-slurry maker built using seawater. This innovation aims to reduce fishermen's dependence on ice blocks and make it easier to produce ice at sea, thereby extending the duration of fishing trips. Because coastal waters today contain many pollutants, fishermen must venture farther from the shoreline. Ice slurry allows them to obtain a finer cooling medium to cover their catch evenly. This preserves their fish and lets them fish without the risk of spoilage that they experience when using ice blocks. They can adjust the temperature of the ice slurry formed based on the salinity of the seawater. The higher the salinity of the liquid, the lower the resulting ice slurry temperature. Therefore, the cooling medium can be tuned using water with lower salinity to keep fish fresh, catering to consumers who do not like frozen fish. Besides cooling fish and other products, ice slurry is also used in refrigeration systems as a secondary coolant. For example, in cold-storage buildings, ice slurry can be used to reduce the initial investment cost of the refrigeration system. This research uses water-glycol and sodium chloride as the cooling media.

Education

• 1999 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2004 - Refrigeration Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea
• 2009 - Refrigeration Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea

Education

• 2016 - Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
• 2016 - Marine Engineering, Hochschule Wismar
• 2019 - Transportation and Environmental Systems, Hiroshima University
• 2022 - Transportation and Environmental Systems, Hiroshima University

Biography

Gerry Liston Putra is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who teaches Ship Design, Ship Visualization, and Ship Materials courses. His research focus areas include the optimal design of ship structures, ship materials, and stress analysis of ship structures.

Education

• 2011 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2013 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2020 - Department of Transportation and Environmental Systems, Hiroshima University, Japan

Education

• 2013 - B.Eng., Naval Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2014 - M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2020 - Ph.D., Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Osaka University

Biography

Dr. Arif is committed to developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly ports. The increasing flow of containers in global trade is pushing container ports toward the concept of a “Green Port.” This study aims to achieve energy efficiency at every container-handling facility. Energy efficiency can reduce the direct impact of emissions on the port environment. The “Green Port Initiative” aims to develop port technologies for energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. The results of this “Green Port” technology development have already been widely applied in many developed countries, implemented by governments, industry, and academia alike. The “Green Port” concept encourages container ports to use electrical energy in their transport operations. Measurement findings from our study at Hakata Port, with a capacity of 910,000 TEU, show that energy consumption is mainly distributed across the reefer storage yard, gantry cranes, and tenant electricity use. Based on this data distribution, container ports manage their energy by developing technology to reduce energy consumption at reefer storage areas and by scheduling gantry crane operations to evenly distribute peak loads within a defined, limited time window. The Automatic Retractable Roof Shade is a device installed above the reefer storage yard to reduce heat exposure on refrigerated containers. Because the heat inside the refrigerated containers is reduced, it saves electrical energy consumption. This device operates automatically and can also be operated from the port control room. It effectively reduces total daily energy consumption by around 7-14%.

Education

• 2011 - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2016 - Urban and Environmental Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Yanuar, M.Eng., M.Sc. is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. His teaching career began in 1987. To this day, he remains active in teaching at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The courses he teaches include Fluid Mechanics, and Ship Resistance and Propulsion. He is also active in writing scientific publications. Some of his scientific publications include Analysis of the Screw Extruder Model for Liquid Thermoplastic Material, A Comparison of Castor Oil and Petroleum-Based Oil as a Base Lubricant, Pressure Loss at Pipe Branches with the Addition of Nanoparticles (Al2O3), Visualization of Two-Phase Flow and Spiral Pipe Characteristics, Drag Reduction of Flow in Pipes, Hydraulic Transport of Mud Slurry Flows in a Spiral Pipe, Influence of Microbubbles on Drag Reduction of Ship Models, Variation of Bulbous Bow Shape on Cargo Ship Model Resistance, M6-009 Smooth-Grooved Friction Disc Micro Pump, Tensile Testing of Ship Models with Hull Skin Roughness Variation, and others. Among the awards he has received is the Satyalancana Karya Satya X Tahun (10-Year Loyalty Service Award) in 2006. He is married to Dr. Diatri Nari Lastri, Sp.S(K), a lecturer at the UI Faculty of Dentistry. From this marriage, this badminton-loving lecturer has been blessed with three children: Zakiyatmoko Brachtomo, Dzulfiqar Diyanandra, and Yasmina Zahra Syadza.

Education

• 1980 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1990 - Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan
• 1993 - Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan
• 1995 - Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan

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Prof. Sunaryo's area of expertise is ship production, particularly the ship production industry and shipyard management. Furthermore, he has conducted a number of studies related to ship safety and the maritime environment, including the implementation of environmentally friendly ships (green ship recycling). Ship Production To ensure the availability of ships for maritime transportation and other functions and sectors such as fisheries, security, and offshore activities, a strong shipbuilding industry is required. The domestic shipbuilding industry must be able to support these needs by implementing manufacturing processes that are reliable in terms of production time, efficient, and of international quality. Ship Recycling Ship recycling is part of a series of rejuvenation activities for a ship that is considered no longer economically viable to operate. The hull of the old ship is cut apart, its steel is then restored, and other components such as engines, ship equipment, and paint can be resold. Ship recycling plays an important role in Indonesia's economy; however, it requires the proper application of safety standards and must also be environmentally friendly. This study was conducted in collaboration with Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland. Safety of Aquatic Transport Modes In the spirit of supporting safety on the water, the FTUI naval engineering team has also developed an ASV (Autonomous Surface Vehicle), a drone for water surfaces designed to support the security and safety of water-based activities. This technology can be used to analyze water-transportation-based accidents prior to the calculation of rescue operations. This team has also initiated a number of innovations to ensure the safety of ships passing on crossing courses, so that accidents can be minimized.

Education

• 1982 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1989 - Shipping and Marine Technology, Strathclyde University, Scotland, UK
• 1993 - Shipping and Marine Technology, Strathclyde University, Scotland, UK

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Prof. Adi Surjosatyo is a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, who teaches Power Generation, and Energy Conversion and Conservation. As a researcher, his area of expertise is energy, with a specialization in energy and alternative fuels. He is active in writing scientific publications, including Biomass Gasification Using Variation of Air Inlet Flow Rate, A Study on the Performance of a Swirl Gas Burner in a Biomass Gasification System, A Preliminary Study on the Operation of a Fluidized Bed Combustor for Organic Waste on the UI Campus, A Comparative Study of the Gasification Characteristics of Rice Husk and Coconut Shell Biomass, A Study on the Combustion of Low-Calorific-Value Gas from Biomass Gasification Using a Non-Premixed Swirl Burner, and others. Together with Prof. Yulianto, he co-translated the engineering thermodynamics textbook by Michael J. Moran. He served as editor of the Journal of Sciences and Technology, published by the Johor Indonesian Scientist and Researcher Association, in 2005.

Education

• 1986 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1997 - Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• 2000 - Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Agung Shamsuddin Saragih is a researcher in mechanical engineering at Universitas Indonesia. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Universitas Indonesia, and his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Yeungnam University, South Korea. His research interests include advanced manufacturing technology and automation. As part of his concern for people with disabilities, Agung and the FTUI Department of Mechanical Engineering team conducted research on prosthetic hands. Prosthetic hands are typically actuated and controlled by muscle stimuli. However, in this research, the prosthetic hand utilizes Electroencephalography (EEG) technology to receive movement commands according to the user's intent through their brainwaves. This EEG technology has several advantages. First, the user does not need to undergo surgery for the prosthetic hand, making it easy to attach or remove. Moreover, the cost is relatively affordable since EEG sensors have been developed for entertainment, medical analysis, or focused-learning measurement purposes. Therefore, users can move their fingers in several modes or shapes using an algorithm to detect blinks from a commercial EEG sensor. Meanwhile, it can achieve full, 100 percent movement and return it to its initial condition for each mode or shape by detecting the level of focus and relaxation.

Education

• 2004 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2007 - Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Korea
• 2014 - Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Korea

Biography

Dr. Ir. Ahmad Indra Siswantara was born in Mataram on June 11, 1967. His teaching career began in 1992. He is currently still active in teaching CFD Applications, Finite Elements, and Multiphysics. He is the Founder of the Continuing Education Program–Center for Computing and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (CCIT FTUI), a Tridharma-supporting institution providing community service in the field of information technology. His scientific publications include Analysis of Secondary Flow in Rectangular Channels Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Analysis of Drag on a D-Shaped Bluff Body Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Friction Coefficient of Flow in Rectangular Channels Made of Noryl Plastic, and an Overview of CFD Applications in Thermal Dispersion Studies. CFD innovation is very useful in supporting various types of work. For example, CFD is used in coal-fired power plants, which require the disposal of pollutant waste so that it does not spread and negatively impact surrounding communities. To avoid this situation, we can simulate elevation estimates using CFD. Our widely applied CFD techniques are determined according to the field of science required. In architecture, for instance, both accuracy and ease of use are essential. In the aerospace and automotive fields, CFD is used to analyze external aerodynamics and engine performance. CFD also plays a role in modeling turbines, fans, and propellers in the equipment manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, in the chemical processing industry, CFD plays an important role in modeling combustion, filtration, and drying processes. From his marriage to Medina Kurniati, he has been blessed with three children: Syaninta Alvi Andira, Mohamad Arif Andira, and Syamila Dinda Andira.

Education

• 1991 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1997 - Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Biography

One of his research focuses is natural refrigerants for environmentally friendly cooling. As we understand, the issue of climate change is becoming increasingly widespread. Rising global temperatures are among the indicators of climate change occurring because more greenhouse gases are negatively affecting the environment. Greenhouse gases are produced by conventional refrigerants released into the atmosphere as a result of increasing dependence on fossil fuels. Alternative Refrigerants Hydrocarbons as natural refrigerants are available in abundance. In addition, they do not deplete the ozone layer and are environmentally friendly, with virtually no Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP). Research is still being conducted on the drawback of hydrocarbons' flammability; therefore, public understanding of their characteristics is very much needed. Safe Steps for Comfort To reduce the adverse effects of conventional refrigerants, society is beginning to shift its cooling techniques toward natural refrigerants that are abundantly available in nature. In addition, they have no potential to deplete the ozone layer. More importantly, they have almost no negative effect on global warming. For example, the GWP of the conventional R22 refrigerant used in residential buildings is 2000, meaning the substance is 2000 times more harmful than CO2. On the other hand, the GWP of hydrocarbons is only 3 — a ratio of 3:2000. Therefore, it is far lower than conventional refrigerants, by roughly a factor of five hundred. Ammonia, CO2, and H2O are other natural refrigerants with more complex characteristics that are not yet commonly used. Hydrocarbon refrigerants, for example, have the drawback of being flammable, which raises public concern. In everyday use, these substances are also found in gas fuels such as LPG. However, because the public is more familiar with LPG as a cooking fuel, they tend to associate it only with cooking. Therefore, it is very important to train technicians in their installation capacity. Appreciation and Competence The potential for natural refrigerant use in the future is very promising. It is further supported by the academic community providing more applicable knowledge to the public. More importantly, the government must improve operator competence through the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards, which include a set of competencies that a technician must possess. Besides the need to improve technicians' performance, the public is also expected to appreciate the work of installers so that synergy is created between them. SBETS UI Research Group Led by him, SBETS UI (Sustainable Building and Environmental Thermal System) at Universitas Indonesia is a research group focused on technologies related to buildings, concerning the physical processes that affect energy consumption, environmental heat, and air quality in sustainable buildings. The research group has developed an air-conditioning system testing chamber, air-flow simulation using CFD, indoor air quality monitoring and its control strategies, and also investigates the risks in a building's HVAC system. To broaden public understanding of sustainable buildings and to introduce his and his team's research, information about SBETS UI is linked on the page below: SBETS UI

Education

• 2003 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
• 2008 - Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea
• 2015 - Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, USA

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ario Sunar Baskoro, S.T., M.T., M.Eng. was born in Madiun on April 26, 1976. He earned his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Integrated Design Engineering at Keio University in 2006 and 2009. His teaching career began in 1999, and Prof. Ario still teaches Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics, Control Systems, and Machine Vision Systems. His scientific publications include Circumferential TIG Welding of Aluminum Pipe Using Artificial Neural Networks, and Recognition of the Molten Pool in Aluminum Pipe TIG Welding Using a Vision Sensor. At ICACSIS 2009, held at the UI Faculty of Computer Science, he received the Best Paper Award for his paper titled “Application of Particle Swarm Optimization for Edge Detection of Molten Pool in Aluminium Pipe Welding.” From his marriage to Lia Harnita, he has been blessed with two children, Muthmainnah Annisa Fatima and Maryam Ayesha.

Education

• 1998 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2004 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2006 - Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Japan
• 2009 - Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Japan

Biography

Arnas Lubis's research topics aim to understand and control heat and mass transfer phenomena such as evaporation, condensation, and absorption that occur in various energy systems. This research is expected to contribute to the development of optimal control system methods and to improving the performance of a system.

Education

• 2009 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2019 - Mechanical Engineering, Waseda University, Japan

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Engkos A. Kosasih, M.T. is a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, born in Tasikmalaya on June 6, 1959. His teaching career began in 1992. He is currently still active in teaching Engineering Mathematics, Control Systems, and Drying Technology. His scientific publications include A Comparison of the Evaporation Rate of Distilled Water and Sugar Water Droplets, The Effect of a Downcomer at the Outlet Side of a Cyclone Separator: A CFD Simulation, Testing of an Air Heating Control System and Simulation of the Effect of Thermal Resistance of Heating Elements on Response, Evaporation of a Falling Water Film in a Vertical Cylinder, Thermal Analysis of a 3 kW Air Heater, An Experimental Study of Droplet Evaporation: A Comparison of Salt Water and Distilled Water, The Effect of Inlet Air Tangential Velocity in Spray Drying on the Evaporation and Position of Sprayed Air Droplets, and others. Prof. Engkos, a supporter of the Go Green movement, is married to Sri Mulyati and has five children: Siti Sally Sholihat, Fani Siti Hanifah, Rima Siti Mariam, Imam Ahmad Nurfalah, and Ihsan Ahmad Zulkarnain.

Education

• 1991 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1997 - Mechanical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung
• 2006 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Gandjar Kiswanto, M.Eng. was born in Pontianak on April 20, 1972. His teaching career began in 1995. He is currently still active in teaching Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics, Machine Vision Systems, CAD/CAM, and Basic Computers. Some of his scientific publications include Development of a Multi-Axis Force Detector for a 5-DOF Articulated Robot, M7-002 CVT Transmission Control System for Hybrid Vehicles, MI-003 Development of Laser Trajectory Rapid Prototyping Process for Contoured and Prismatic Products, Design of Humanoid Robot Walking Posture Based on COG Stability and Geometric Shape Design, Development of a Hybrid Vehicle Controller Prototype, and Degrees of Freedom and Stability Analysis of the Humanoid Robot “Makara 1”. From his marriage to Hayin Aulina, he has been blessed with two daughters, Mahdia Aliyya Nuha and Hazia Hanifa Bilqis.

Education

• 1995 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1998 - Mechanical Engineering, K.U. Leuven, Belgium
• 2003 - Mechanical Engineering, K.U. Leuven, Belgium

Biography

Dr. Ir. Harinaldi, M.Eng. is a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. Born in Jakarta on October 30, 1968. His interest in education began as a student, teaching at several well-known tutoring institutions in Jakarta. During his postgraduate studies in Japan, sponsored by The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, he gained extensive experience working part-time in the automotive field, as a freelance translator, and as a presenter on Radio Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK-World), Japan, from 1996 to 2000. In addition to his teaching and research activities, Prof. Harinaldi has also been active at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, including serving as a Core Team Member for the Development of the FTUI 2004 Curriculum (2002-2003) and the FTUI 2008 Curriculum (2007), Secretary of the FTUI Academic Senate (2003-2004), Head of the FTUI Planning and Development Agency (2004-2005), Head of the UI Engineering Center Building Construction (2005-2006), Director of CEP-CCIT FTUI (2005-2006), Secretary of the FTUI Faculty (2005-2008), Head of the FTUI Faculty Administration Center (2005-2008), and Director of EDIC-CDC FTUI (since March 2008). He is married to Dra. Rohelda Neptjun and has been blessed with four children: Fariz Azhar Abdillah, Raihan Kenji Rizqillah, Hikaru Trinita Salsabila, and Irfan Yusuf Khaerullah.

Education

• 1992 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1997 - Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University, Japan
• 2000 - Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University, Japan

Biography

Dr. Ir. Hendri Dwi Saptioratri Budiono, M.Eng. was born in Magelang on September 9, 1960. He began his teaching career in 1986, teaching Mechanical Design, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. His scientific publications include The Use of Solar Energy as an Alternative Energy Source to Drive a Compost Drum, Application of Design for Assembly (DFA) to a Folding Bike Hinge, Development of a Deflection (SAG) Measuring Device Model for Guyline Anchor Safety on Onshore Oil Drilling Rigs Using Four Strain Gauges, M1-015 Service Quality Analysis of the UI Campus Bus (Bikun) Using Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Folding Bike Design Selection, M7-006 Dynamic Load Analysis of a Folding Bike Frame (SeliquUI), Measurement of Unbalanced Force on the Shaft of a Shell Crushing Machine, and others. His interest in bicycles led him to develop a bicycle with a transmission that can shift automatically using a sensor mounted on the pedal. He hopes to easily regulate such a transmission bicycle according to the rider's lung capacity, so they do not tire quickly. The innovative bicycle resulting from his research and development has become a design supported by lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, as it aligns with the “Go Green” motto. He is married to Rustini Inayat and has three children: Mohammad Akita Indianto, Desvinta Ayu Iriani, and Anisah Trindita Ari.

Education

• 1985 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1993 - Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Japan
• 2014 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Dr. Ir. Henky Suskito Nugroho, M.T. was born in Jakarta on October 12, 1960. His teaching career began in 1990. He is currently still active in teaching Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. His scientific publications include Analysis of the Causes of Rejection in the Motorcycle Crankshaft Production Process and Proposed Solutions, Testing of Solutions for Production Defects in 2-Spindle LPG Valves, Design of a Maintenance Scorecard for Aircraft Maintenance Improvement, Finance & Accounting: Fundamentals for Non-Finance Managers/Executives, Mechanical Engineering Series 10/30 – Hewlett Packard Design Center, Audit for Good Corporate Governance, Building World-Class Boards: Board Leadership & Effective Boards, and others. He graduated Cum Laude from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. One of his research projects is a Smart-System-Based Vehicle Monitoring & Maintenance System, which explains how driving behavior affects vehicle performance and safety. He developed a Smart-System-Based Vehicle Monitoring and Maintenance System to predict vehicle conditions, including brake pad lifespan, lubricant, water filter, exhaust, fuel, and other factors affected by driving behavior. He is married to Dias Harshari and has two children, Rahmadea Jovitasari and Anggoro Gagah Nugroho.

Education

• 1987 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1999 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2014 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Imansyah Ibnu Hakim, M.Eng. was born in Jakarta on November 29, 1968. His teaching career began in 1995. He teaches Heat and Mass Transfer, Technopreneurship, and Mechanical Design. His scientific publications include Simulation of a Thermal Precipitator for Smoke Particulate Collection as an Alternative for Air Pollution Control, Simulation of Thermophoretic Force on a Horizontal Plate Dust Collector, Analysis of Internal Cooling Dies in the Transmission Case Die-Casting Process, a Rotating Heater for Broiler Chickens, an Innovation Study of a Motorcycle Cool Box Using a Peltier-Element Heat Pump, the Thermophoresis Phenomenon, Neural Network Simulation for Predicting the Thermal Conductivity of Polyurethane Foam, Design of a Thermophoresis Test Rig for Smoke Particle Deposition, the Effect of Plate Coiling on the Heat Transfer Coefficient in a Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger, Simulation of Thermophoretic Force on a Vertical Plate Heat Transfer Surface, and others. One of the research projects he has conducted is the thermal precipitator. Everyone needs quality clean air, especially indoor air. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that indoor air is 2-5 times more toxic than outdoor air. This will certainly cause airborne diseases to spread more widely. Starting from this condition, he built a thermophoresis-based micron-sized particulate capture device known as the Thermal Precipitator. Online activities and photography are his hobbies. In addition, he often writes about various moments from events on his personal blog, which is enjoyable to read. From his marriage to Murtiningsih, he has four children: Hana Nadzifah, Muflih Abdul Halim, Umar Abdul Aziz, and Zhafirah Nurlailani.

Education

• 1993 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2000 - Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Jos Istiyanto was born in Pemalang in 1975 and completed his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Universitas Indonesia in 1998. Since becoming a lecturer at the UI Department of Mechanical Engineering, manufacturing has become his specialization. Microfabrication, particularly as it relates to machining, is the research he is currently pursuing. He is a registered member of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering and the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers. Bio-machining is one of his research focuses. Bio-machining is an alternative micro-fabrication process considered environmentally friendly because it uses bacteria as the cutting tool. This biology-based process, aside from being environmentally friendly, also requires no additional energy and produces no thermal effect on the metal, unlike physical processes such as milling. However, the process is relatively slower than conventional methods. Therefore, the bio-machining process is highly suitable for manufacturing micron-sized metal components such as micro-channels and micro heat exchangers made of copper.

Education

• 1998 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2004 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Korea

Biography

Dr. Mohammad Adhitya is interested in supporting innovation in the automotive and aerospace fields. The design character of a roadable aircraft, or flying car, is intended for both air and ground transportation — a combination of an airplane and a car. Although generally intended as a flying car, this personal air vehicle design operates on highways and is shaped like a sports vehicle. The Alternative Vehicle of the Future Given the heavy traffic congestion in major cities, the flying car, as a personal air vehicle, could be one alternative solution to this problem. It is also a future mode of transportation that will benefit people through faster travel times and, most importantly, significant time savings. In addition, the operating system design of this flying car is efficient, making it easy for the driver to operate it directly on both the ground and in the air with the assistance of its autopilot system. The idea for its development has existed since the early years of the twentieth century, and the technology since the late 1930s. However, flying car innovations can only now be seen in a few countries, such as the AeroMobil from the Czech Republic, the Terrafugia from the United States, and the Carplane from Germany, which are currently undergoing airworthiness certification. Therefore, a flying car shaped like a world-renowned sports car will soon be available in Indonesia. Flexible and Advanced The flying car, in some respects, exceeds the challenges of designing an airplane by taking into account its shape, which will resemble a sports car while simultaneously having two wings that can be folded and stored, as well as its aerodynamic characteristics and weight distribution. These aspects mentioned above are mandatory requirements for this flying car to be able to fly. With various companies developing it around the world, the flying car will one day become a marketable product for consumers worldwide. Therefore, it is very important to foster strong collaboration between industry partners and universities to design the flying car, as is being done in the development of flying car technology at the Research Center for Advanced Vehicles (RCAVe), Universitas Indonesia's newest vehicle research center.

Education

• 2000 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
• 2004 - Automotive Engineering, Hochschule Offenburg, Germany
• 2016 - Automotive Engineering, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, Germany

Biography

Muhammad Agung Santoso earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Universitas Indonesia in 2013, with research on smoke spread in underground station fires through experimental and numerical approaches. In 2021, Agung obtained his Ph.D. from Imperial College London, UK, with research focusing on the investigation of smoldering fire mitigation and the transition from smoldering to flaming combustion. His research interests include fire safety science and engineering, peatland fire mechanisms and mitigation, solid-phase reactive material combustion processes, and the transition from smoldering to flaming combustion. Agung previously joined as a research team member at Imperial College London and studied various topics related to fire safety science and engineering, both experimentally and numerically. These topics include peatland forest fire suppression using variations in water concentration and environmentally friendly surfactants, the mechanism of the smoldering-to-flaming combustion transition, battery fire suppression, and fire spread mechanisms on building facades.

Education

• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2013 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2021 - Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK

Biography

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Nandy Setiadi Djaya Putra is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. Born in Palembang on October 25, 1970. Some of his scientific publications include Heat Transfer of Nanofluids in a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, Heat Transfer Enhancement of Nanofluids in a Car Radiator, Design, Manufacturing and Testing of a Portable Vaccine Carrier Box Employing a Thermoelectric Module and Heat Pipe, Testing of the Cooling Capability of a Thermoelectric & Heat Pipe-Based Blood Sample Box Prototype, Characteristics of a Thermoelectric Module (Peltier Element) Without Specification as a Thermoelement for a Cooling System, Design & Development of a Vaccine Carrier Box Using the Design for Assembly (DFA) Model, Use of a Thermoelectric Module in the Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Process to Accelerate Nucleic Acid (DNA) Fragment Separation, Exergy Analysis for Power and Efficiency Improvement of a Steam Power Plant by Installing a Dual Pressure Bottoming Binary Cycle to Utilize Thermal Waste, The Development of a Portable Blood Carrier Using Thermoelectrics and Heat Pipes, and Heat Pipe Technology and Nanofluids. The courses he teaches include Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, Mechanical Design, Measurement and Metrology, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Energy Conversion Machines. A recipient of the Republic of Indonesia's Satya Lencana Karya Satya 10-Year Award in 2006, he is married to Lela Dwi Sary and has been blessed with four children: Sarah Alya Firnadya, Nadhira Audi Larasati, Thalia Prameswari, and Naura Kalista Rahlstedtia.

Education

• 1994 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2002 - Mechanical Engineering, Helmut Schmidt University, Hamburg, Germany

Biography

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Nasruddin, M.Eng. was born in Jakarta on April 11, 1972. He began teaching in 1995, with courses in Energy System Optimization, Thermoeconomics, and Refrigeration Engineering. Some of his scientific publications include The Effect of NOx Emission Reduction Technology on Gas Turbine Generator Performance, Design and Characterization of an Ice Slurry Generator, Design, Manufacturing and Testing of a Kinetic Adsorption Test Rig, Performance Characterization of a Double-Shell-Pass Heat Exchanger in an Air Conditioner Water Heater System, Design of an Adsorption-System Ice Maker, Exergy Analysis of Power Plant Performance by Utilizing Thermal Waste as Electrical Energy, An Experimental Study on a Split Air Conditioning Water Heater with a Plate-Type Heat Exchanger for Hot Water Supply in Apartments, Testing of a Refrigerator with Photovoltaics Using Two Types of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants, Improving Steam Power Plant Performance and Environmental Impact by Installing a Dual Pressure Bottoming Binary Cycle, and an Air Conditioner Water Heater System with Three Coil-Type Heat Exchangers Arranged in Series. Prof. Nasruddin, a recipient of the Satyalancana award, is married to Nurul Huriah Astuti and has been blessed with one daughter, Taqia Sofia.

Education

• 1995 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1999 - Mechanical Engineering, K.U. Leuven, Belgium
• 2005 - Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen, Germany

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. R. Danardono Agus Sumarsono, DEA, PE. is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, born in Jakarta on March 7, 1959. His teaching career began in 1985, and to this day he remains active in teaching courses including Engineering Drawing, Mechanical Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Mechanical Visualization and Modeling. One of his research and development projects is BALABI (Bajaj Langit Biru / Blue Sky Bajaj), a prototype of which is housed at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Some of his scientific publications include F.E.M. Structural Analysis for the Design & Development of a Domestically Produced Alloy Pipe Clamp Repair, Design and Development of a Silk Thread Twister Product, Use of a Thermoelectric Module in the Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Process to Accelerate Nucleic Acid (DNA) Fragment Separation, Stress Analysis of a Hybrid Vehicle Chassis Structure Using the Finite Element Method, and Design and Development of a Solar-Powered Vehicle Drive System. Prof. Danardono, a recipient of the Satya Lencana award from the Ministry of Education and Culture in 2006, is married to Dr. R. Fera Sp.MK Ibrahim, M.Sc., Ph.D., and has three children: R. Abraham Ranardo Sumarsono, R. Ayu Anatriera Sumarsono, and R. Adam Fenardo Sumarsono.

Education

• 1983 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1989 - Solid Mechanics, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
• 1993 - Mechanical Engineering, Universite d'Orleans, France

Biography

Electro-Mechanical Systems: An Inspiration from Underwater Drones This research topic is Electro-Mechanical Systems, which combines processes and procedures from electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Fields such as robotics, mechatronics, electro-mechanical design, and electro-mechanical phenomena have produced several innovative solutions applied in these areas. This topic is comparatively simpler because hull inspection only requires shallow water up to five meters deep. Before the emergence of underwater drone innovations, sailing-ship inspections were carried out by professional divers from surveyor companies. This aims to inspect the visual condition at low cost. Because the water is shallow, the drone can dive into it, navigate along the ship's hull, and capture vertical and horizontal images. This is technically more accessible and less complicated, since one does not need to dive into deep water. Furthermore, it does not require a fully autonomous mobile drone, as an operator can control and operate the underwater drone. However, the resulting visual images are still undergoing testing and design refinement. The plan includes a ground station and a cable for data transfer. 80% of the drone's components are manufactured using a 3D printer. Although still an early prototype, this drone is sturdy enough to dive to a depth of 2 meters. The mechanical challenge lies in the design and manufacturing, given water's impermeability requirements, making some parts of the drone prone to leaks. Testing is still underway to determine the most suitable seal for the drone, with silicone as the best option so far. In addition, the mechanical challenge also lies in the precise control system needed to provide smooth maneuverability unaffected by water waves. The thruster design and how many thrusters are needed to move the drone forward, backward, up, and down are key considerations; meanwhile, the electrical challenge for this ROV lies in determining the power supply system, motors, sensors, and components for capturing visual images and communicating with the operator at the ground station. Our research team is currently pursuing the initial prototype. Within two to three years, the model will be ready for use.

Education

• 2008 - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• 2012 - Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
• 2015 - Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Biography

Dr.-Ing. Ridho Irwansyah, S.T., M.T. conducts research focused on the application of fluid computing through an innovation called Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). One of the tools that supports students in the teaching and learning process is Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). First, students need to understand its basic working principles. The CFD method allows us to make predictions or generate solutions to various complex fluid mechanics problems using numerical methods based on the finite volume method. Furthermore, we can use CFD innovation to visualize many physical phenomena. It is very important for students to understand the technical rules for using the CFD method, so that they can comprehend and master these technical rules when using CFD in their studies. Currently, a computational study of infant incubators is implementing CFD. In addition, CFD can help determine cabin temperature before manufacturing the incubator. To work effectively, we must pay attention to several supporting factors, such as adequate hardware and software.

Education

• 2010 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2018 - Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany

Biography

One of his research focuses is mini-plates and screw implants. This innovation was developed through a collaboration between the FMUI-RSCM research team and the Faculty of Engineering to produce titanium-based implant products to meet national implant needs. Technological innovation has enabled the production of mini-plates and screw implants to reconstruct bone or facial fractures caused by accidents, functional disorders, or cosmetic deformities. However, most of the mini-plates and screws currently in use are imported and very expensive. This interdisciplinary innovation collaboration is expected to produce cost-effective local plates and screws with quality on par with these imported products. With the support of the research team from FMUI-RSCM, the implementation of the innovation's results is expected to be accelerated. One of his research focuses is mini-plates and screw implants. Sugeng developed this innovation based on a collaboration between the FMUI-RSCM research team and the Faculty of Engineering to produce titanium-based implant products to meet national implant needs. Technological innovation has enabled the production of mini-plates and screw implants to reconstruct bone or facial fractures caused by accidents, functional disorders, or cosmetic deformities. However, most mini-plates and screws currently in use are imported and expensive. This interdisciplinary innovation collaboration is expected to produce cost-effective local plates and screws with quality on par with these imported products.

Education

• 2004 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 2007 - Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, South Korea
• 2012 - Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Tresna Priyana Soemardi, S.E., M.S., IPM., AER. is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. Tresna, as she is known day-to-day, was born in Palembang on September 1, 1955. She has served as a lecturer, researcher, and consultant for over 25 years. The courses she teaches include Biomechanics and Medical Equipment. More than 100 scientific works in national and international journals, seminars, conferences, and workshops have been produced to date, including Design and Analysis of NACA 66-Based Solar Racing Car Body Geometry Using CAD and CFD Techniques, Design and Development of a Solar-Powered Vehicle Drive System, Design and Development of a Silk Thread Twister Product, Design and Development of a 1.8 M2 Rotary Log Grapple (RLG) Link System on a Komatsu PC300LC-7 Hydraulic Excavator, A Study on the Selection of a Flow Visualization System for a Nozzle Model, and State of the Art Biomedical Engineering in Hip Prosthesis Design, among others. Dozens of product development prototypes are ready for patenting.

Education

• 1980 - Mechanical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
• 1985 - Environmental Sciences, Universitas Indonesia
• 1987 - Faculty of Economics, Universitas Indonesia
• 1990 - Mechanics & Advanced Composite Materials, Ecole Centrale de Paris, France

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyu Nirbito was born in Jakarta on July 8, 1957. His teaching career began in 1985. He is currently still active in teaching Kinematics and Dynamics, Vibration Engineering, and Applied Mechanical Vibration. His scientific publications include Detecting New Defects in Rolling Element Bearings by Applying the Blind Deconvolution Method in Numerical Techniques, Design of a Human Body Mass Measuring Instrument for Laboratories, Development of Techniques for Detecting New Damage in Machine Components, Strategies for Early Damage Determination in Machine Elements Through Acoustic Emission/Wave Propagation Detection, Application of Vibration Condition Monitoring to Natural Gas Turbine Systems, Development of an Elective Course: Oil and Gas Drilling Mechanical Technology & Systems, as a Synergy Between Higher Education & Industry in Meeting National & International Market Needs & Opportunities, M7-027 Implementation of Vibration Condition Monitoring on Top Drive Equipment on Rig Platforms, and others. Prof. Nirbito was awarded the Satyalancana Karya Satya XX in 2006. He has two children, Apsari Tathyapradipta and Anindya Praharsacitta, from his marriage to Mira Suryastuti.

Education

• 1982 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1986 - Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA
• 2011 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Warjito, M.Sc., Ph.D. was born in Cilacap on August 8, 1963. His teaching career at Universitas Indonesia began in 1990. He remains active in teaching Fluid Mechanics, Machine Maintenance and Monitoring, and Aerodynamics Engineering. CNC, FMS, robotics technology, and the application of the ISO 9000 quality system are his areas of scientific expertise. His scientific publications include Electrolytic Microbubble Generator, Water Tunnel: Design, Characterization and Flow Visualization, Visualization of Rapid Movement Using Fine Bubbles, Influence of Microbubbles on Drag Reduction of Ship Models, M6-007 Micro Bubble Generator Using the Venturi Tube Method, M6-013 Air Flow Characteristics in a Duct Made of Local Polyester Textile, A Study on the Application of RCM to a Gas Lift Platform, and others. He obtained his Professional Certification in 2006. From his marriage to Euis Kusmiyati, he has two sons, Rido Dwi Oktanto and Ryan Warjito.

Education

• 1988 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1999 - Mechanical Science, Hokkaido University, Japan
• 2002 - Mechanical Science, Hokkaido University, Japan

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Dr. Yudan Whulanza earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering in 2001. After working at a company for two years, he decided to continue his studies for a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Aachen, Germany, and began joining the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, in 2006. In September 2008, he continued on to a Ph.D. program in Bioengineering at the Piaggio Research Centre, University of Pisa, Italy, as part of the EU-AsiaLink Program. He returned to Universitas Indonesia in January 2012 after completing his Ph.D. program. He currently works in the Department's Mechanical Design and Biomechanics laboratory. He conducts research in the fields of biotechnology and locomotor tissue regeneration technology. His research interests are focused on: biomimetics, biomaterials, biosensing, biomechanics, and locomotor tissue engineering.

Education

• 2000 - Chemical Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
• 2005 - Mechanical Engineering, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Aachen, Germany
• 2011 - Bioengineering, University of Pisa, Italy

Biography

Yulianto S. Nugroho has been a Professor in Fire Safety Engineering since June 1, 2009. Since then, he has continued to raise public awareness of the importance of fire safety, health, and environmental considerations, from design, construction, and operation through to maintenance. Furthermore, through his daily teaching and research activities, he strives to enhance the role of Universitas Indonesia through integrated fire safety research activities at both the national and international levels. He gradually prepared the development of innovative performance-based fire safety technology from 2001 to 2007 by researching self-heating and self-ignition, including the development of fire calorimetry. From 2008 to 2015, he studied the experimentation and modeling of compartment fire and smoke spread, basic water-mist fire protection systems, and human behavior in fires. Going forward, in 2025, he will focus on an integrated study of smoldering peat combustion, its prevention methods, and countermeasures. His research aims to further understand fire and smoke behavior on facades and underground fires. For nearly two decades, the Fire Safety Engineering Research Group at Universitas Indonesia has fostered and strengthened research and educational collaboration with various national universities in Indonesia and leading international universities, the fire science community, professional societies, and policymakers at both the national and community levels. In addition, this group has also provided technical assistance for public, industrial, and community construction projects. These activities continue to provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge of fire risk, and in many resourceful ways, to improve public safety and well-being throughout the life cycle of buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and the environment.

Education

• 1992 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1995 - Combustion & Fire Safety, Leeds University, UK
• 2000 - Combustion & Fire Safety, Leeds University, UK

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Budiarso, M.Eng. is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, born in Yogyakarta on March 23, 1950. His teaching career began in 1979, teaching Fluid Systems and Basic Fluid Mechanics. He was inaugurated as a professor on December 1, 2008. On that occasion, he delivered an inaugural speech titled “The Future Direction of Incompressible Fluid Flow Research in Turbomachinery.” As an active contributor to scientific publications, he has produced Frictional Resistance of Fluid Flow on a Smooth-Grooved Shrouded Rotating Disk, Castor Oil as an Alternative Base Oil for Heavy-Duty Lubrication, Limiting the Asymptote of Maximum Drag Reduction for the Moment Coefficient of an Enclosed Rotating Disk with Smooth Spiral Grooves, The Effect of Diameter Size and the Geometric Shape of a Round Suction Pipe Tip on Jet Performance in a Mosquito Spray, and M6-009 Smooth-Grooved Friction Disc Micro Pump. Together with Prof. Dr. Ir. Harinaldi, M.Eng., he translated the book 'Fluid Mechanics' by Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, and Theodore H. Okiishi, which is now the primary reference for the Fluid Mechanics course at the UI Department of Mechanical Engineering. One of the most memorable awards he has proudly received is the Award for Best International Journal Article Writer of the 2007 Edition at UI's 58th Dies Natalis. One of his research focuses is Pico-Hydroelectric Power Generation. He hopes the presence of this Pico-Hydroelectric power plant will continue to drive regional economic growth, supported by electrical energy that can facilitate daily economic activities. From his marriage to Rumentahingsih, he has been blessed with two sons, Arief Linggar Rachmantiarso and Baskoro Laksitoadi.

Education

• 1977 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1996 - Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore
• 2005 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (Sandwich Program, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan)

Biography

Dr. Ir. Gatot Prayogo, M.Eng. was born in Ponorogo on March 28, 1959. His teaching career began in 1986. He teaches courses such as Manufacturing Processes and Materials Selection. Some of his scientific publications include Fatigue Life Analysis of a Motorcycle Drum-Brake Anchor Pin, Design of a Leak Testing Machine, Design & Fabrication of Erosion Impact Testing Equipment, On the Estimation of Visco-elastic Properties for Nylon and GFRP Materials, Reconditioning of Diamond Dies in the Drawing Process, Evaluation of a Modified Thread Connection for Oil Drilling Equipment, and Reconditioning of Diamond Dies in the Drawing Process. His research focuses on fracture mechanics, particularly dynamic fracture. In addition, his other research includes mechanical failure analysis, multi-body mechanics, composite materials, impact engineering, and mechanical design. He is married to Dr. Iriawati and has two children, Genki Imam Prayogo and Ghina Rahmadinia Prayogo.

Education

• 1984 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1992 - Energy Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan
• 2011 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhammad Idrus Alhamid was born in Surabaya on May 12, 1954. His teaching career began in 1980. He is currently still active in teaching Drying Technology, Selected Topics, and Refrigeration Engineering. Some of his scientific publications include The Effect of Heat Treatment at Various Temperatures on the Structure of Mordenite and Natural Clinoptilolite Zeolite from Indonesia, Drying of Shallots Using a Modular Air Dryer, Analysis of Process Air Properties in a Rotary Desiccant Dehumidifier, an Analogy Model for Water Droplets and Its Comparison with Experimental Data, Activated Carbon from Coal as an Adsorbent Using Physical and Chemical Activation Methods, Application of a Vacuum Freezing and Bottom Heating System in a Freeze-Drying Machine, Characteristics of Activated Carbon as an Adsorbent from East Kalimantan Coal, and Preliminary Design and Manufacturing of a Mini Ice Plant for Small Fishermen in Remote Areas, among others. He is a recipient of the Satyalancana Karya Satya XX award in 2006. He is married to Faridah Aljufri and has four children: Abdullah, Abdul Kadir, Firdaus, and Abdurrahman.

Education

• 1978 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1989 - Mechanical Engineering, K.U. Leuven, Belgium

Biography

Prof. Dr. Ir. Raldi Artono Koestoer, DEA. is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia. His teaching career began in 1979. To this day, he remains active in teaching Measurement and Metrology, and Engineering Ethics. The infant incubator research results from his research at the UI Faculty of Engineering are now widely known, their benefits felt, and they are produced on a mass scale. He successfully achieved Runner-up Best UI Lecturer (1995), First Place Best UI Researcher (1988), Runner-up Best UI Researcher (1990), and Third Place in the UI Research Competition (1989). His scientific publications include: Combustion Study of Non-Carbonized Coal Briquette, Hydraulic Transport of Mud Slurry Flows in a Spiral Pipe, Research and Development of an Infant Incubator Business, Development of a Broiler Chicken (DOC) Compartment Heating System Using an Insulated Burner, The Effect of the Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient of Water Fluid Suspended with Nanoparticles (Al2O3) on a Fin-Tube Heat Exchanger, Utilization of Two-Stage Peltier Elements in Vaccine Box Applications, Increase in Film Condensation Heat Transfer Coefficient on a Vertical Cylinder Condenser Using Al2O3-Water Nanofluid as a Cooling Fluid, Exergy Analysis of Steam Power Plant Performance by Utilizing Thermal Waste for Electrical Energy, Determination of Flow Properties of Mud Slurry, and Analysis of the Cooling and Heating Performance of a Peltier-Element-Based Delta Box as a Heat Pump, among others. Behind his busy schedule as a lecturer, he enjoys making music and frequently performs with The Professor Band (as a flutist and vocalist) and Band Deproftek (as a songwriter). This lecturer, known for his humor, breaks the “scary” and stern image often associated with professors. From his marriage to Harlina Alwi, he has been blessed with two children, Wahyu Perdhana and Lulu Safira. In connection with free incubators that can be lent out for premature babies, he and his team launched a website to make it easier to borrow incubators and also as a means of introducing his idea to the wider public, at the following page: www.inkubator-gratis.org

Education

• 1978 - Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
• 1981 - Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Mecanique et d'Aerotechnique (ENSMA), Poitiers, France
• 1985 - Mechanical Engineering, Universite de Paris XII, France