The American University of Indonesia has been actively encouraging research and community service activities as the embodiment of the Tri Dharma of Indonesian Higher Education. Therefore, the Center for Research and Community Service (CRCS) unit has been established under the VRAA (Vice Rector of Academic Affairs) Office to facilitate and administer our faculties’ research and community service activities.
To become a center for The American University of Indonesia’s academic community to develop internationally recognized research and community service capabilities that enhance Indonesia’s development.
| Research Team | Project Title | Grant | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
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Djati Wibowo
Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto | Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology | PT. Hanaang Global Technology | FET |
|
C I W Eka Budiartha
Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka | Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University | British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia |
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FET FoB |
| Research Team | Project Title | Grant | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Djati Wibowo
Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto | Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology | PT. Hanaang Global Technology | FET |
|
C I W Eka Budiartha
Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka | Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University | British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia |
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FET FoB |
| Research Team | Project Title | Grant | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Djati Wibowo
Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto | Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology | PT. Hanaang Global Technology | FET |
|
C I W Eka Budiartha
Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka | Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University | British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia |
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FET FoB |
CRCS held a workshop on Empirical Data Analysis using
Quantitative Method to equip SU faculty members with practical knowledge in applying
quantitative methods for research. The session was delivered by Prof. H. Yaya S.
Kusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D., a Professor of Mathematics Education at Universitas
Pendidikan Indonesia, who shared valuable insights from his academic and teaching
experience.
Prof. H. Yaya S. Kusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prof Yaya is
a Professor in Mathematics Education Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. With a Ph.D.
in Mathematics from Curtin University of Technology in Australia, Prof Yaya has
taught various courses, including Case Study on Math Education, ICT-based
Mathematics Teaching, and Global Issues and Current Trends in Math Education.
To support research productivity, CRCS held a workshop on
POP x Mendeley Application and Prisma Method in SLR Methodology. The session was
facilitated by Kenny Fernando, M.S.Ak., CAP., CPFA., Senior Accounting Lecturer at
The American University of Indonesia, who guided participants in optimizing reference management and
systematic literature review
techniques.
Kenny Fernando, M.S.Ak., CAP., CPFA.
Kenny Fernando
is a Senior Accounting Lecturer at The American University of Indonesia. Pak Kenny holds a Master's
degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia and is a certified Associate
Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant
(CGMA).
CRCS organized a workshop on Tips & Trik Pengajuan
Proposal “DIKTI Grant” to provide faculty members with strategies for preparing
competitive research proposals. The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Pudji Muljono,
M.Si., Professor at IPB University, who shared practical approaches and best
practices in funding
opportunities.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Pudji Muljono
Prof Pudji is a
Professor at IPB University's Faculty of Human Ecology. His academic background
includes degrees from Institut Pertanian Bogor, Universitas Indonesia, Universitas
Negeri Jakarta, and a professorship from Institut Pertanian Bogor.
CRCS hosted a DIKTI Grants Sharing Session, to offer SU
faculty members the chance to learn directly from colleagues who successfully
secured DIKTI grants. The session was facilitated by Dr. Eng. Ir. Farid Triawan,
S.T., M.Eng. (Dean of Faculty of Engineering & Technology), Kushendarsyah
Saptaji, Ph.D., CEng MIMechE, IPP (Head of Mechanical Engineering), and Anak Agung
Ngurah Perwira Redi, Ph.D., CSCA (Head of Industrial
Engineering).
- Dr. Eng. Ir. Farid Triawan, S.T., M.Eng.
Pak
Farid is the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Mechanical
Engineering Lecturer. Pak Farid earned his Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical
Sciences and Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan and has
held the position of Visiting Associate Professor at the Institute of Science
Tokyo.
- Kushendarsyah Saptaji, Ph.D., CEng MIMechE, IPP
Pak
Kush is the Head of Mechanical Engineering Study Program with Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and certification as
a Chartered Engineer from the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers.
- Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi, Ph.D., CSCA
As the
Head of the Industrial Engineering Study Program, Dr. Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi
holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Management from National Taiwan
University of Science and Technology. Pak Wira is also a Certified Supply Chain
Analyst (CSCA).
CRCS conducted a workshop on Intellectual Property
Rights to broaden faculty members’ understanding of legal aspects in research and
innovation. The session was presented by Agung Damarsasongko, S.H., M.H., Director
of Copyrights and Industrial Design at the Directorate General of Intellectual
Property, Ministry of Law and Human
Rights.
Agung Damarsasongko, S.H., M.H.
Agung Damarsasongko,
S.H., M.H. is a DIREKTUR at Direktorat Hak Cipta dan Desain Industri, Kementerian
Hukum Republik Indonesia, Direktorat Jendral Kekayaan Intelectual (DJKI).
To disseminate the results of research and community
service projects conducted by SU faculty members, CRCS held an internal
dissemination event entitled “Advancing Knowledge and Impact: Researchers and
Community Services in Engineering, Technology, Business, and
Education.”
Based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the winners for best poster were:
- Research: Strengthening the Understanding of Numeracy through Teaching Professional Development: A Changing Perspective by Deshinta PADA, Faradillah H, and Siti Fathonah – Faculty of Arts and Science
- Community Service: Literacy Knowledge & Instruction for Elementary School Teachers by Susilowaty and students (Fadhil, Rani, Queen, Syifa, Giovany, and Najwa) – Faculty of Education
To further highlight the outcomes of SU faculty
members’ projects, CRCS also held an internal dissemination event entitled
“Innovation and Current Trends on Advanced Material and Engineering, Artificial
Intelligence, Technology in Education, and Economic Issues.” This event aimed to
raise awareness, enhance understanding, and encourage action among a wider audience
in the related
fields.
The recipients of the SU Research and Community Service Internal Grant AY 2022–2023 presented the results of their activities through poster exhibitions. Based on the external reviewers’ assessments, the winners were:
- Research: Fuel Economy Improvement of Passenger Car which Uses Internal Combustion Engine by Djati Wibowo – Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Community Service: Implementing Accounting Information System to Generate MSMEs Financial Statements by Kenny Fernando & Andrey Hasiholan Pulungan – Faculty of Business
Iwan Setiawan, Ph.D.
Dian Rahmawati M.Ed.
Oryzea Sativa Ilham
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