Interactive Knowledge Sharing Session Strengthens FTKEE–UNY Academic and Research Collaboration
The afternoon session of the International CSR Programme: Global Classroom, Knowledge Sharing and Academic Collaboration continued in a more relaxed and interactive atmosphere through the Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration Opportunities programme held at the BMU, FTKEE. The programme brought together academic staff, researchers, and representatives from FTKEE research groups under the AppECE, ICE, and SuPER clusters to create opportunities for expertise sharing and international collaboration with delegates from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Indonesia.
The session began with a presentation by Dr. Henny Pratiwi from the International Office of UNY, who shared insights into the academic and research ecosystem at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, including student activities, academic development, and the university’s learning culture. She also highlighted potential academic and research collaboration opportunities between UNY and UMPSA, including mobility programmes, academic exchanges, and future invitations for FTKEE lecturers and associates to share their expertise with students at UNY. The session opened pathways for broader international networking opportunities between the two institutions.
The programme continued with a more in-depth research sharing session by Dr. Muhammad Luthfi Hakim entitled “Flexible Strain Sensor for Human Motion Detection.” During the session, he explained how waste-based and sustainable materials are utilised in the development of flexible strain sensors for applications in human motion detection, biosensors, and soft robotics.
Dr. Luthfi also elaborated on the sensor fabrication process, sensitivity testing, durability tests, and the use of nanomaterials to enhance the performance of the developed flexible sensors. The presentation attracted strong interest from participants due to its integration of sustainable materials, smart sensors, and modern electronic applications. The two-way discussions throughout the session were highly engaging and eye-catching, particularly among FTKEE researchers who saw significant potential for future collaborative research opportunities.
The knowledge sharing session received an encouraging response from academic staff, students, and representatives from FTKEE research groups, especially from the AppECE, ICE, and SuPER clusters. The programme not only provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange but also sparked new ideas and strategic collaboration opportunities between FTKEE and UNY researchers in the fields of smart sensors, sustainable materials, flexible electronics, and advanced engineering technologies.
The programme concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony to the UNY delegates as a token of appreciation for their contributions in making the International CSR Programme: Global Classroom, Knowledge Sharing and Academic Collaboration a success.
The event ended at approximately 4:30 PM, followed by a light tea session and informal networking between the UNY delegation and the FTKEE community before the delegates departed.
