UNAIR NEWS – Four students and three lecturers from Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline (FTMM) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) took part in an outbound program held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the College of Biomedical Engineering, Rangsit University, Thailand.
FTMM delegation included Dr. Prihartini Widiyanti, drg., M.Kes., S.Bio., CCD; Rizki Putra Prastio, S.Si., M.T.; and Amila Sofiah, S.T., M.T. The participating students were Faatih Sabiil An Najaah, Christopher Geoffrey, Arfandi Qurrata’ain, and Brendan Muhammad Subhan. “This initiative is designed to strengthen academic relationships and create opportunities for international collaboration in education and research,” explained Subhan, one of the participants.
Institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing
During the program, representatives from UNAIR and Rangsit University engaged in a comparative study to showcase their respective flagship programs and innovations. The College of Biomedical Engineering at Rangsit University also provided an overview of its institutional history and achievements.
FTMM delegation introduced UNAIR as one of Indonesia’s leading universities, highlighting FTMM’s focus on advancing knowledge in innovative and multidisciplinary technologies. Both institutions shared insights on their academic and research activities, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration.
The delegation also embarked on a campus tour of the College of Biomedical Engineering, exploring facilities such as the materials laboratory, healthcare robotics lab, medical instrumentation lab, AI and robotics research spaces, and other biomedical technology centers. “The tour offered a first-hand view of the cutting-edge facilities and technologies at Rangsit University,” Subhan noted.
As part of the program, students from both universities participated in a mini-seminar, presenting and discussing their ongoing research projects. “The seminar provided an inspiring exchange of ideas and innovations while fostering stronger relationships between students,” he added.
Commitment to international collaboration
In addition to the comparative study and campus tour, discussions centered on exploring deeper collaboration opportunities through international programs. These efforts aim to foster educational and research partnerships between UNAIR and Rangsit University.
Dr. Prihartini Widiyanti, drg., M.Kes., S.Bio., CCD, Head of the FTMM Engineering Department, shared her aspirations and commitment to enhancing educational quality and broadening international opportunities for students.
“We hope this collaboration between Universitas Airlangga and Rangsit University continues to thrive. Not only will it strengthen ties between the two institutions, but it will also inspire FTMM students to pursue further studies at Rangsit University,” she concluded.
Author: Faatih Sabiil An Najaah
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
