The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI), through the Research Center for Biomedical Engineering (RCBE), held a scientific discussion titled “Integrative Nanomapping for Multidisciplinary Research: SECCM, Thermal Mapping, and Advanced Material Characterization.” The event took place on Tuesday (25/11) at the I-Cell Meeting Room, FTUI Building, Depok. This program was designed to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives on understanding and utilizing Multimodal Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) as an advanced analytical tool for electrochemical research, functional materials, biomedical applications, and other engineering fields.
The scientific discussion featured Purba Purnama, Ph.D., from PT Vanadia Utama. He presented the use of Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy (SECCM) for analyzing electrochemical phenomena in energy materials, the application of thermal mapping to understand heat distribution in smart materials and microelectronic devices, as well as the capability of high-resolution topography to map biomaterial structures and other complex surfaces with nanometer-level accuracy.
“Multimodal AFM techniques that integrate SECCM, thermal mapping, and high-resolution topography enable researchers to obtain a more comprehensive view of material characteristics. This approach is considered essential for the development of innovative materials, biomedical research, and engineering applications requiring high precision,” explained Purba Purnama.
The event was attended by lecturers, researchers, and laboratory staff from various FTUI departments, as well as participants from Gunadarma University and Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (Unsika). The strong enthusiasm of the participants reflected the growing need for nanocaracterization technologies in modern research.
FTUI Dean, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the discussion. “FTUI is committed to strengthening research capacity through multidisciplinary collaboration. Technologies such as SECCM and multimodal AFM open significant opportunities for innovation in materials, energy, and biomedical fields. We hope this forum expands cross-disciplinary collaboration and enhances research capacity within FTUI.”
The discussion continued with an interactive session, where participants raised questions on integrating SECCM and AFM with ongoing laboratory research at FTUI, technical challenges in nano-mapping, and potential collaborations between academia and industry.
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