Juli 31, 2023

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UGM held a postgraduate graduation ceremony on July 26, 2023. A total of 30 graduates successfully completed their studies. This event marked a historic moment for them, and among the graduates, some achieved outstanding accomplishments.

Faathir Al Faath R. from the chemistry program was recognized as the best graduate in the master’s program with an outstanding GPA of 3.98. Similarly, Anita Dwi P., also from the chemistry program, achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0 as the best doctoral graduate.

Furthermore, this graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion for 11 graduates who earned the title of cum laude for their academic excellence. Their achievements as outstanding students serve as inspiration to their fellow students and demonstrate that dedication and focus in learning can lead to remarkable results.

The Importance of Adaptability in Times of Development

In his welcoming speech, the Dean of FMIPA, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si., delivered an important message to the graduates. He emphasized the significance of an adaptive mindset in the midst of rapid developments in the current era. The advancements in technology and science today demand individuals to be constantly ready to change and adapt quickly. Additionally, Prof. Kuwat also highlighted the crucial role of soft skills in facilitating this process of adaptation. The university is committed to providing support to graduates so they can develop the necessary soft skills for a competitive professional environment.

The university also makes efforts to provide graduates with access to international learning, collaboration, and certification opportunities to enhance the quality of their soft skills. This is seen as a breakthrough by the university to support the career success of its graduates on the global stage.

Prof. Kuwat also encouraged graduates to actively build their professional networks. Networking is considered a key factor in expanding career opportunities and future success. One of the suggested platforms for expanding their network is Kamipagama, where graduates can connect with professionals from various fields.

Overall, this graduation ceremony provided a lot of inspiration and motivation to all the graduates. They were encouraged to continue learning and adapting to the changing times, sharpen their soft skills, and actively build their professional networks. With dedication and determination, FMIPA UGM’s graduates are expected to achieve success in the future and serve as role models for future generations.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences lecturer, Prof. Mitrayana, S.Si., M.Si., has been inaugurated as a Professor in the field of Physics on Thursday (27/7) at the Senate Hall, UGM Central Building.

In his inaugural speech titled “Development of Laser Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Application Research for Human Breath Analysis,” Prof. Mitrayana explained that photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) is a phenomenon of interaction between electromagnetic wave radiation and matter that results in the conversion of photon energy into acoustic energy. Over the past two decades, there have been many studies on PAS methods using various laser radiation sources to detect several volatile organic compounds in human breath.

The applications of PAS in human health include biomarkers in human breath, clinical implementation of oxidative stress, in autism subjects, in schizophrenia subjects, and others. In essence, laser photoacoustic spectroscopy offers a unique possibility to detect multi-component gas samples in medical applications. This laser-based photoacoustic detector can detect trace gas concentrations under atmospheric conditions with high sensitivity in small gas volumes, non-invasively, and online in dynamic conditions.

The PAS method has been developed for several decades, and its potential in medical clinics has been recognized through numerous applications. The clinical applications of PAS include cancer therapy, kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, autism, schizophrenia, and more.

Detecting VOCs from exhaled breath is an attractive non-invasive tool for disease detection and diagnosis. “Currently and in the future, the Laser Photoacoustic Group at the UGM FMIPA Atomic and Nuclear Physics Lab is developing a 3D photoacoustic imaging system with deep learning algorithm analysis and its application for potential cancer detection in body tissues,” he concluded.

Author: Erma

Photo: Rizky