The Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) once again demonstrates its commitment to advancing health technology through the organization of the Personalized Medical Implant Workshop. The event, themed “Establishing a National Advanced Manufacturing Network for Personalised Implant Technology”, was held on Tuesday (30/9) at the Indosat Auditorium, 2nd Floor of the IDE Building, FTUI.
This workshop aims to strengthen the ecosystem of research, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies in the field of personalized medical implants. This area has become one of the most significant trends in modern medicine, where engineering innovations are combined with specific patient needs to produce more precise and effective healthcare solutions.
The event was attended by distinguished leaders and honored guests, including the Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Indonesia, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Associate Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Melbourne, Prof. Shanika Karunasekera. Also present were the Director of Research Funding and Ecosystem, Prof. apt. Rani Sauriasari, M.Med.Sci., Ph.D., Head of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Research Unit, Prof. Dr. Ir. Widodo Wahyu Purwanto, DEA., Secretary of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Research Unit, Prof. Dr. Ir. Akhmad Herman Yuwono, M.Phil.Eng., Manager for Collaboration, Ventures, and Entrepreneurship as well as Director of IBB, Dr. Muhammad Sahlan, S.Si., M.Eng., Head of RCBE Research Center, Siti Fauziyah Rahman, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., along with RCBE and IBB FTUI researchers.
The workshop was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, who in his remarks stated, “I hope this program not only serves as a platform for sharing knowledge and research but also strengthens collaboration, inspires innovation, and encourages young researchers to contribute meaningfully to the future of biomedical engineering.”
Following the opening remarks, the event continued with keynote presentations by two distinguished speakers. Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., Director General of Research and Development, delivered a session titled “Transforming Personalised Healthcare Through Digital Manufacturing: The Winning Formula from Ideas to Commercialisation.” This was followed by Dr. Jeffri Ardiyanto, M.App.Sc., Director of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Resilience, presenting “Establishing a National Advanced Manufacturing Network for Personalised Implant.”
The program proceeded with a panel discussion featuring 12 cross-disciplinary experts who discussed research, challenges, and opportunities in developing personalized implant technology. Participants then joined a laboratory visit to observe FTUI’s research and manufacturing facilities firsthand, followed by scientific sessions showcasing the latest research findings in biomedical engineering. The event concluded with a networking session—a forum for collaboration and exchange of ideas among researchers, academics, and industry professionals.
Prominent speakers included Dr. Izhar Aziz, dr. Yogi Prabowo, Sp.Ot (K) Onk, Dr. Ir. Sandro Mihradi, Prof. David Ackland, Prof. Peter Lee, Dr. Fauzan Adziman, Dr. Jeffri Ardiyanto, Prof. Yudan Whulanza, Prof. Sugeng Supriadi, Dr. Hans Gray, dr. Muhammad Naseh Sajadi Budi Irawan, Sp.OT (K), and Dr. drg. Nissia Ananda, Sp.B.M.M. The presence of these experts from various disciplines enriched the discussions with diverse perspectives—from medicine and engineering to industrial manufacturing—opening up wider opportunities for both national and international collaboration.
Speakers shared insights into the latest research, implementation challenges, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in personalized implant technology. The discussions also highlighted the importance of building a national network that connects universities, hospitals, the healthcare industry, and government institutions to accelerate the adoption of this technology in Indonesia.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Indonesia, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his view, “Through this workshop, FTUI reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the advancement of healthcare technology in Indonesia. Interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, medicine, and industry is the key to creating a sustainable innovation ecosystem with real impact on society,” said Prof. Kemas.
Through this initiative, FTUI strengthens its position at the forefront of health technology research and innovation, reinforcing Indonesia’s contribution to advanced medical manufacturing towards a more inclusive, adaptive, and globally competitive healthcare system.
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