Muhyiddin Muayyad, also known as Yiddin, a Master’s student in Biomedical Engineering, has introduced a data-driven innovation in hospital management with his thesis “ Optimizing Strategy for Human Resource Allocation Based on Outpatient Visit Predictions at Surabaya Central General Hospital.” This research was conducted by Muhyiddin Muayyad, commonly known as Yiddin.

The study originated from a fundamental issue in hospital human resource (HR) planning, which is heavily influenced by the accuracy of service workload estimation. In new hospitals such as Surabaya Central General Hospital, patient visit patterns remain dynamic and fluctuating, making conventional approaches based on annual historical data less responsive to actual needs. read more

Abizar Agung Wibawa, a Master’s student in Biomedical Engineering at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, has successfully completed a study titled “Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on Denture Base Surfaces Fabricated Using Additive Manufacturing Techniques.” This research highlighted the significant potential of additive manufacturing technology as an innovation in dentistry, particularly in the fabrication of denture bases.

In recent years, additive manufacturing technology, or 3D printing, has rapidly advanced in the healthcare field. This technique offers several advantages over conventional methods, including time efficiency, high precision, and the ability to produce complex shapes. The changes in fabrication techniques may also affect the surface properties of materials, which play a crucial role in the formation of microbial biofilms in the oral cavity. read more

 The Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, collaborated with FKKMK UGM, FKG UGM, and Rumah Kebugaran Difabel (RKD) Pinilih, organized a Community Service Program (PKM) in the form of Integrated Health Services for people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their caregivers on Saturday, September 13th 2025, from 08:30 to 15:00 WIB at RKD Pinilih, Sedayu District, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

Types of Services

This activity provided various health services designed to meet the needs of people with cerebral palsy (CP), individuals with other disabilities, as well as their families or caregivers. The services included: examinations by a neurologist, physiotherapy for individuals with CP and other disabilities, consultation on assistive devices/assistive technology, dental check-ups, basic laboratory tests, and general medical examinations specifically for caregivers. read more

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer are increasingly affecting the population. Currently, the treatment of chronic diseases and public health services still heavily rely on imported medical devices.

Meanwhile, the availability of domestically produced medical equipment remains very limited and needs to be rapidly improved. The enactment of Law No. 17 of 2023 opens up opportunities for domestic industries to accelerate the independent production of medical devices.

This law clearly mandates special attention to the provision of affordable healthcare services, especially through the development of self-sufficiency in the production of medical devices. read more

The Biomedical Engineering Master Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) aims to support Indonesia’s independence in the medical device sector, making the equipment more accessible to the public. Through this program, human resources are trained to become competent graduates capable of innovating in the production of medical devices.

The lecturers come from various faculties, bringing together diverse experiences and expertise that enrich students during their academic journey. This aligns with the program’s position under UGM’s Graduate School, which is known for its multidisciplinary approach. read more

One of the increasingly popular study programs in Indonesia is Biomedical Engineering. The Biomedical Engineering Master Program was established in response to the government’s desire to enhance the independence of the national medical device industry.

As a multidisciplinary program, the experiences of its students provide valuable insights into the field. A strong interest in both medicine and technology brought Yessi Idianingrum Tanu Wijaya, commonly known as Ecik, to pursue a master degree in Biomedical Engineering at UGM as the next step in her education. read more

“Yesterday, thank God, I received an offer from my academic advisor, Sir,” said Fitri Nur Laily, who is often called Fitri, enthusiastically sharing how she started her journey into the IIPP program.

At that time, her advisor was working on a collaborative project with a professor from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan. It turned out that Fitri’s thesis was related to this joint project.

Coincidentally, the professor from NCKU was registered as one of the supervisors in the internship program in Taiwan. This helped facilitate Fitri’s participation in the program organized by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for three months in mid-2024. read more

The Graduate School (SPs) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to encourage its students to innovate through various academic activities and multidisciplinary research.

Gabriel Aryo Wicaksono (Aryo), one of the students, shared how the program motivates students by bringing in guest lecturers from diverse backgrounds, including from BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency) and the Faculty of Dentistry at UGM.

“Collaboration with researchers such as Ms. Gusnaniar, M. Biotech, Ph.D., and Drg. Isti Rahayu S, M.Biotech., Sp.Rad.O.M(K)., Ph.D. opens up opportunities for practical biomedical research,” he said. read more

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. read more

It is a point of pride for any academic program when its graduates continue to make a meaningful impact in society.

Since graduating from the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2016, Djoko Kuswanto, S.T., M.Biotech has contributed a range of innovations in healthcare, especially in biomedical technology. His career has been focused on the development of digital-based medical technology to improve the quality of healthcare services in Indonesia. read more