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Follow-up to Collaboration, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering FTP UGM and BRIN Discuss Intelligent Mechatronics Research Proposal

January 20, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, 19 January 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed the visit of Dr. Muhtadan, Head of the Intelligent Mechatronics Research Center, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The visit was conducted as part of a discussion on the preparation of a collaborative research proposal focusing on the application of intelligent mechatronics in agricultural and biosystems technologies. This discussion served as a follow-up to the initial collaboration exploration between the Faculty of Agricultural Technology and BRIN held at the Samaun Samadikun Area, Bandung.

DTPB FTP UGM Welcomes Prof. Byoung Kwan Cho to Strengthen International Research Collaboration

January 19, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, January 19, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed an academic visit from Prof. Byoung Kwan Cho of the Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, South Korea. This visit marked a strategic momentum to strengthen international networking and promote research collaboration oriented toward sustainable development. Prof. Cho was welcomed by the Head of the DTPB Department, Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, and the Department Secretary, Chandra Setyawan, Ph.D., along with the Heads of the Master’s and Doctoral Programs, Hanim Zuhrotul Amanah,

ISO 2026 Audit at FTP UGM, DTPB Shows Commitment to Maintaining Education Quality

January 13, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, January 13, 2026 — The Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the ISO 2026 Audit as part of its institutional quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts. In this activity, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB) FTP UGM was audited as one of the working units within the FTP UGM environment. The audit took place at the DTPB FTP UGM Meeting Room I. The ISO 2026 Audit was conducted by PT SGS Indonesia, which assigned Mr. Miko Mei Irwanto, S.T., M.T., as the auditor. The auditor was welcomed by the

New Leadership of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering FTP UGM Officially Inaugurated

January 8, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, January 7, 2025 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), has entered a new chapter of leadership. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the new departmental leadership for the 2026–2031 period was officially inaugurated as part of the Inauguration of Officials within Universitas Gadjah Mada, held at Grha Saba Pramana UGM. At the inauguration, Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro was officially appointed as Head of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, replacing Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso. He is accompanied by Chandra Setyawan, Ph.D., who

Dr. Sri Rahayoe Wins Bronze Award at DIKTISAINTEK Awards 2025

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Jakarta, 19 December 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), has once again achieved national recognition. Dr. Sri Rahayoe, a lecturer at DTPB FTP UGM, received a Bronze Award at the DIKTISAINTEK Awards 2025 in the category of Research and Development Award – Hiliriset Award, subcategory patent/simple patent that has been implemented and utilized by the community. The DIKTISAINTEK Awards 2025 are organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology to recognize higher education institutions, Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDikti), industry partners,

BRIN and UGM Formalize Intelligent Mechatronics Research Collaboration for Smart Farming and Biosystems

December 22, 2025 No Comments

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,

DTPB FTP UGM Introduces Smart Precision Irrigation Technology to Optimize Coastal Sandy Land Agriculture in Kulon Progo

December 19, 2025 No Comments

Kulon Progo, December 18, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), conducted a socialization and launching event of the Smart Agri Precision Sprinkler for the Putro Samudro Farmer Group in Kriyan Village, Kulon Progo Regency. This activity is part of the Priority Research Downstreaming Program – SINERGI (Social Innovation), funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia through the Directorate General of Research and Development, under the project entitled “Smart and Precision Irrigation for Coastal Land Revitalization

Biosystems Engineering Design Expo Showcases Student Innovations at DTPB FTP UGM

December 17, 2025 No Comments

YOGYAKARTA – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), held the Biosystems Engineering Design Expo on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at the FTP UGM Concourse. The event served as an exhibition platform for innovative student projects developed through the Biosystems Engineering Design course, which functions as a capstone design project in the undergraduate program. The Biosystems Engineering Design course represents the culmination of students’ learning experiences, where they work collaboratively in teams to design integrative and application-oriented biosystems engineering products. The design process integrates multidisciplinary knowledge,

DTPB FTP UGM and Universitas Ciputra Strengthen Coffee Research Collaboration through Academic Visit to Thailand

December 16, 2025 No Comments

Chiang Mai, Thailand – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), in collaboration with Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, conducted a joint research activity under the Collaborative Excellence Research Program (RIKUB) initiated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia (Kemdiktisaintek). The RIKUB program is designed to support cross-institutional collaborative research that produces tangible innovations and delivers direct impacts on society and industry. Under this program, the UGM–Universitas Ciputra research team carries the theme “Sustainability Strategies and Technology Adoption as Drivers of Innovation and Efficiency

UGM Lecturers and Researchers Develop Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation Innovations with Wilmar International and PPKS Medan

December 12, 2025 No Comments

PONTIANAK, WEST KALIMANTAN – A team of lecturers and researchers from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has completed a field visit to Wilmar International Plantation in West Kalimantan on 8–10 December 2025. This visit was part of the Primestep initiative to follow up on a research collaboration focused on the development of precision and sustainable agricultural technologies. The UGM team, bringing expertise in biosystems informatics, environmental engineering, and drone technology, consisted of Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, Ph.D., Dr. Prieskarinda Lestari, Ardan Wiratmoko, STP., M.Sc.,

DTPB FTP UGM–YESSA Hold Coffee Product Innovation Training to Support Sambak Tourism Village, Magelang

December 12, 2025 No Comments

Magelang, December 9, 2025 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), in collaboration with the Yanmar Environmental Sustainability Support Agency (YESSA), reaffirmed its commitment to community empowerment by conducting a coffee product innovation training in Sambak Village, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency. This activity was a follow-up to the collaborative program between DTPB FTP UGM and YESSA in developing a tourism village based on agro-edutourism. The training involved members of the Women Farmers Groups (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) of Sambak Village and aimed to enhance the added

DTPB FTP UGM Strengthens Community Empowerment in Gombang Village: Synergy of Agricultural Engineering, Digitalization, and Cassava–Sweet Potato Product Innovation for Village Self-Reliance

December 11, 2025 No Comments

Gunungkidul, December 11, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTPB FTP UGM), carried out a community service program in Gombang Village, Ponjong District, Gunungkidul Regency. The program, themed “Synergy of Agricultural Engineering, Digitalization, and Cassava–Sweet Potato Product Innovation for the Self-Reliance of Gombang Village,” served as a strategic effort to transfer knowledge, strengthen community capacity, and support agricultural innovation at the village level. The event was opened by Hilda Maya, M.Sc., who emphasized the importance of academic–community collaboration in addressing agricultural challenges. This was followed by