Bandung, 22 December 2025 — The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), through the Intelligent Mechatronics Research Center, officially signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening strategic research collaboration for the development of intelligent mechatronics–based smart farming and biosystems technologies.
The signing ceremony, held at the Science–Technology Samaun Samadikun Area in Bandung, was followed by technical presentations and discussions on the direction and scope of the research collaboration. The event was attended by leaders, researchers, and technical teams from both institutions, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening national research synergy between research institutions and universities.
Representing BRIN, the event was attended by the Head of the Intelligent Mechatronics Research Center, Prof. Yanuandri Putrasari, M.Eng., Ph.D., along with the research team, including Dr. Muhtadan, who actively participated in technical discussions on the development and implementation of intelligent mechatronics technologies for the agricultural and biosystems sectors.
Meanwhile, the UGM delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso, M.Eng., IPU., Head of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM. He was accompanied by Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., Head of the Energy and Agricultural Machinery Laboratory, along with Dr. Ir. Radi, S.T.P., M.Eng., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., Sri Markumningsih, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Ardan Wiratmoko, S.T.P., M.Sc., Suryatmi, Marheriyanto, Saifuddin Afif, S.T.P., M.Sc., Anggit Wijanarko, S.T.P., Ririn Febri Kusumawardani, S.T.P., and Diena Ita’ul Mufida, S.T.P.
In his remarks, Prof. Yanuandri Putrasari emphasized that this collaboration represents a strategic step toward advancing research that is not only academically strong but also ready for real-world application.
“This collaboration is expected to accelerate the development and downstreaming of intelligent mechatronics research, particularly in supporting the transformation of agricultural and biosystems toward more precise, efficient, and sustainable systems,” he stated.
Prof. Lilik Sutiarso added that the collaboration opens opportunities for interdisciplinary knowledge integration between BRIN and UGM.
“Synergy between national research institutions and universities is essential to generate innovations that are relevant to real-world needs. Through this collaboration, intelligent mechatronics technology can be directly integrated into agricultural and biosystems applications,” he explained.
During the presentation session, BRIN outlined the research profile and focus areas of the Intelligent Mechatronics Research Center, which include smart instrumentation, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and autonomous systems, intelligent dynamics and control, and biomechatronics. Joint discussions highlighted the potential application of these technologies in various smart farming systems, such as sensor- and image-based crop monitoring, precision irrigation and fertilization systems, as well as environmental and water quality monitoring to support sustainable agriculture and biosystems.
This research collaboration is also directed toward the development of joint research proposals through various national and international funding schemes, including JFS, RIIM LPDP, and BIMA, as well as the utilization of the Research Collaboration Center (PKR) scheme as a strategic platform for strengthening cross-institutional research.
The BRIN–UGM collaboration aligns with efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 on food security, SDG 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure, SDG 12 on responsible resource consumption, and SDG 17 on strategic partnerships.
Through this cooperation agreement, BRIN and UGM expect the established research synergy to generate innovative agricultural and biosystems technologies that are applicable, sustainable, and capable of delivering tangible impacts on national development.
