Remarks by the Head of Department

Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, S.T.P., M.Sc., ASEAN Eng.

Welcome to the Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The Department of Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering focuses on the implementation of engineering science in agriculture and biosystems to support sustainable agricultural activities.

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Food, Postharvest, and Bioprocess Engineering

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Department news

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Sambak Village Becomes Evidence of DTPB FTP UGM’s Impactful Community Engagement, Pentahelix FGD Prepares Program Sustainability

Magelang, May 21, 2026 – After more than four years of community assistance programs in Sambak Village, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), reaffirmed its commitment to impactful and sustainable community engagement. This commitment was reflected through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Pentahelix Collaboration in Zero-Waste-Based Agrotourism Management in Sambak Village,” bringing together academia, government institutions, local communities, businesses, and other stakeholders. The activity marked an important step in designing the sustainability strategy for Sambak Village development following the completion

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SmartAgri DTPB UGM Students Win Best Presenter at Agrotropikal 2026

Yogyakarta, April 30, 2026 – Undergraduate students from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), who are members of the Smart Agriculture Research Center (SmartAgri) research group, achieved outstanding recognition by winning the Best Presenter award at the Agrotropikal National Seminar 2026, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Mulawarman and held online via Zoom on Thursday (30/4). The award was earned through presentations showcasing research in smart farming and precision agriculture technologies focused on developing modern agricultural systems based on digital technology and data-driven approaches.

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UGM Promotes Single Irrigation Management Policy to Strengthen National Food Security

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — The Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), through the Center for Irrigation and Agricultural Modernization Studies (PKMIP), organized a policy formulation workshop on single irrigation management at the FTP UGM Operation Room. The event brought together academics, government representatives, and practitioners to develop a more integrated and implementable irrigation management concept. This workshop is part of broader efforts to strengthen the national irrigation system, which plays a strategic role in supporting food security, particularly amid challenges such as climate change, population growth, and increasing pressure on water resources.

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Strengthening Global Research Collaboration with China, CaPT UGM Welcomes Dr. Weijie Lan and Prof. Leiqing Pan through the International Joint Research Academy Scheme

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — In an effort to strengthen global research networks and accelerate postharvest technology innovation, the Computer-aided Postharvest Technology (CaPT) Research Group, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from two international experts from the Faculty of Food Science & Engineering, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), China. The visit, held from April 15 to 18, 2026, featured Dr. Weijie Lan, an Associate Professor specializing in Food Engineering and Intelligent Quality Control, and Prof. Leiqing Pan. Their presence

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Strengthening Global Partnerships, DTPB FTP UGM Welcomes Academic Visit of Professor Bart Nicolai from KU Leuven

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from a world-renowned postharvest technology expert, Professor Bart Nicolai from KU Leuven, Belgium. The visit, held from April 13–17, 2026, was supported by the Joint Supervision (JS) funding scheme, aiming to strengthen international research collaboration and enhance cross-institutional academic supervision. On April 14, 2026, Professor Bart Nicolai served as a keynote speaker in the FTP UGM Short Course 2026. Carrying the overarching theme “Nature X ScienceTech Innovation: Co-Creating Sustainable Agro-Food Industry

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UGM Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering Earns “Excellent” Accreditation for 2026–2031

Yogyakarta, April 2026 — The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has officially been awarded an “Excellent” Accreditation for the 2026–2031 period. This achievement reflects recognition of the program’s consistent quality in education, research, and academic development. The accreditation is based on the Decree of the Independent Accreditation Agency for Engineering Study Programs (LAM Teknik) Number: 0078/SK/LAM Teknik/AD/IV/2026 concerning the accreditation of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sleman. Recognition of Academic Quality and Research Excellence The “Excellent”

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