Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025
Bandung, Indonesia – Telkom University successfully hosted the Collaborative Research Short Course with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Malaysia, from August 13 to September 11, 2025. The month-long program welcomed five students from UMK to Telkom University’s campus in Bandung, where they joined joint research projects under the guidance of academic supervisors from both institutions. This initiative, known as the Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025, highlighted the importance of combining student exchange with meaningful research collaboration.
The Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 was designed to give participants valuable exposure to advanced scientific studies while fostering cultural and academic exchange. Over the course of the program, UMK students conducted research in diverse fields such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, and natural product development. The Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 also allowed them to access Telkom University’s laboratories and work closely with Indonesian peers, creating a collaborative environment for innovation.
The five participating students and their projects during the Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 were:
- Saizzah Mulia Binti Jaripat
Project: Fabrication of Nanocellulose Mixed Matrix Membrane Incorporated with Chitosan/Titanium Oxide for Copper Removal in Agricultural Wastewater
Supervisors: Prof. Madya Dr. Noor Fazliani Shoparwe (UMK) & Dr. Edy Wibowo (Tel-U) - Adellina Charlene Moimin
Project: Effect of Different Parameters Applied on Cation Resin for Lanthanides Rare Earth Elements Separation
Supervisors: Prof. Madya Chm Ts. Dr. Abdul Hafidz bin Yusoff (UMK) & Dr. Ismudiati Puri Handayani (Tel-U) - Muhammad Ali-Imran Bin Zaheruddin
Project: Development of Arsenazo III, a Rapid Screening Technique for Isolation of Rare Earth Elements Utilizing Bacteria from Soil Sample
Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wee Seng Kew (UMK) & Dr. Abrar (Tel-U) - Muhammad Iqmal Bin Gorri@Aris
Project: Preparation and Dielectric Characterization of ZnO-Cellulose-Ag Thin Film via Hydrothermal Method
Supervisors: Ts. Dr. Arlina Binti Ali (UMK) & Dr. Abrar (Tel-U) - Aliya Natasya Binti Ismail
Project: Formulation and Evaluation of Lotion from Brazilian Citrus Extract
Supervisors: Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Mardawani Binti Mohamad (UMK) & Dr. Memoria Rosi (Tel-U)
The Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 not only enhanced technical and research competencies but also helped students build intercultural communication skills. By engaging with Indonesian supervisors and students, participants of the Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 gained broader perspectives on scientific approaches and cultural values.
As the Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 concluded, both Telkom University and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening academic ties. The success of the Collaborative Research Short Course Tel-U x UMK 2025 reflects the value of international partnerships in preparing students for future global challenges.
