The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia through the Biomedical Engineering Study Program, Department of Electrical Engineering, held a public lecture entitled Research of Electrical Impedance Tomography and Establishment of Human Resource Development Basement, Monday (28/3). The event, which took place in the Smart Meeting Room Makara 04, FTUI Dean’s Building, presented Prof. Masahiro Takei as the speaker. He is a Professor and Vice President at, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Chiba University, Japan.
The professor, whose basic knowledge is in Mechanical Engineering, presented a promising medical imaging technique for diagnostic applications. Nowadays, medical imaging is a widely highlighted study, because this science can process visual representations of various tissues and organs of the human body to monitor normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the body.
There are many medical imaging techniques used, but in this public lecture, Prof. Takei further discussed a medical imaging technique called Electrical Impendation Tomography (EIT). “This technology measures current or voltage at electrodes located at the boundary. EIT is a combination of Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) and Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT),” said Prof. Takei.
Prof. Takei added, “This technique ensures the production of accurate new imaging tools with better resolution, sensitivity and specificity. In the future, with more innovations and advances in technological systems, the field of medical diagnostics will become a routine measurement field for various complex diseases and will provide healthcare solutions.”
Prof. Takei’s research on EIT was also developed with several researchers from Indonesia who are also alumni of Chiba University, such as Dr. Marlin (University of Indonesia), Dr. Basari (Universitas Indonesia), Dr. Panji (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Ade (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Irfan (Gajah Mada University), and others. Dr. Irfan (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Prima (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Ridwan (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Isnan (Gajah Mada University), Dr. Kiagus (Bandung Institute of Technology), and several other researchers. This public lecture was attended by participants, including lecturers from the Department of Electrical Engineering, students, and academics. The participants actively asked further questions about this EIT technology.
Met on a separate occasion, the Dean of FTUI, Prof. Dr. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU, expressed a positive response to the holding of this activity, “Current technology does make sophisticated tools that can facilitate various aspects of life. The development of this medical device can be a hope for technology in the future, not only makes it easier but this technology is also expected to be affordable by anyone so that this technology can provide impactful benefits.”
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