The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering, The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering FTP UGM, organized a guest lecture entitled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Scientific Writing” on February 4, 2026. The lecture was delivered by Dr.Eng. Ir. Sunu Wibirama, S.T., M.Eng., IPM. from Departemen Teknik Elektro dan Teknologi Informasi UGM and was conducted online.
The guest lecture was attended by postgraduate students of DTPB UGM as part of an academic capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening competencies in scientific writing and research dissemination. In his presentation, Dr. Sunu Wibirama outlined current developments in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the research ecosystem, particularly in supporting structured, efficient, and data-driven scientific writing processes.
During the session, participants were introduced to various AI-based tools that can assist researchers in conducting literature exploration, organizing manuscript structures, managing references, performing academic paraphrasing, and improving language quality. The discussion also addressed the methodological implications of AI usage in academic research.
Beyond the technical dimension, the speaker emphasized the importance of maintaining academic integrity, ensuring source credibility, and applying AI tools responsibly and ethically. He highlighted that while AI can enhance productivity and efficiency, researchers must remain critical, analytical, and accountable for the originality and validity of their scholarly work.
The interactive format of the lecture allowed students to engage in critical discussions regarding both the opportunities and limitations of AI applications in academic contexts. Participants explored practical strategies for integrating AI tools into their research workflows without compromising scientific rigor.
Through this guest lecture, the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering expects to enhance students’ capacity to leverage digital technologies in improving research productivity and publication quality, particularly in reputable international journals. The program also aspires to cultivate doctoral graduates who are adaptive to technological advancements and capable of navigating the evolving landscape of global scientific communication.
Furthermore, this initiative contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the strengthening of technology-enhanced higher education, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through digital innovation capacity building, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through interdisciplinary collaboration within UGM.
This activity reflects DTPB FTP UGM’s commitment to responding proactively to digital transformation in higher education and research while continuously improving academic excellence at the doctoral level.
