Yogyakarta – Drg. Abizar Agung Wibawa, a Master student in Biomedical Engineering at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), began his academic journey by participating in the Research Sharing Vol. 1 project. In this event, he was entrusted with the role of Master of Ceremony (MC), facilitating a gathering between lecturers and students to discuss various research topics in the field of biomedical engineering.
“I was still in my first semester when I was asked to be the MC for this event. At first, it felt challenging because I didn’t know about the lecturers and fellow students yet, but through this event, I met more people from various academic backgrounds,” he said.
The event aimed to introduce the wide-ranging multidisciplinary research in biomedical engineering, and also serve as a platform for sharing insights between lecturers and students. Biomedical Engineering is a field of study that combines engineering and medical sciences to solve various healthcare problems. Through this approach, students are expected to develop innovations that can improve the quality of medical services.
Drg. Abizar acknowledged that he encounter significant challenges during this project, especially from a technical standpoint.
“As a new student, I had to grasp a lot of new material that I hadn’t encountered in dental school. Biomedical Engineering covers a very broad scope and encompasses many disciplines, so I had to adapt quickly,” he explained.
To overcome these challenges, he employed an active communication strategy with senior students and lecturers.
“I wasn’t shy about asking questions and having discussions with lecturers, seniors, and peers. They were very open and helped me understand new concepts related to biomedical engineering,” he added.
He gained valuable insights with this project, about engineering contributions to the healthcare sector.
“In dentistry, almost every procedure requires tools and materials—such as dental chairs, filling materials, and dental burs. I now understand how these tools are designed, developed, and modified to be more effective for patients,” he shared.
Collaboration Between Medical Personnel and Biomedical Engineers
He also emphasized the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and biomedical engineers to improve healthcare services.
“Health problems in Indonesia are very complex and require synergy across different fields. Doctors and nurses are not the only ones who play a role in healthcare; engineers who design medical technologies are equally important. This Research Sharing event serves as an important bridge between engineering and medicine to advance healthcare in Indonesia,” he concluded.
Through his active involvement in the Biomedical Engineering field, Drg. Abizar hopes to continue contributing to the development of medical technology, particularly in dentistry. He aims to create innovations that not only enhance the effectiveness of medical tools but also make them more affordable for the wider public.
This story was also published in Tribun Jogja.com on Saturday, March 29th 2025, at the following link:
https://jogja.tribunnews.com/2025/03/29/cerita-drg-abizar-agung-wibawa-tentang-prodi-magister-teknik-biomedis-ugm