Prof. Dr. Prihartini Widiyanti, drg., M.Kes., S.Bio., CCD.—a lecturer who also serves as the Head of the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga—continues to make tangible contributions to society through various community service programs focused on village empowerment, public health, cultural preservation, and appropriate technology.
Through a long-term community service program in Kare Village, Madiun Regency, Prof. Prihartini and her team initiated the development of participatory and collaborative ecotourism. A variety of activities were carried out, ranging from MSME support, health education and stunting prevention, environmental management, tourism safety training, and community skills development to the utilization of renewable energy through the provision of solar-powered lights.
This commitment is also demonstrated through various community service programs spanning Surabaya, Mojokerto, and even Timor-Leste. The activities undertaken include water conservation, health technology, the preservation of batik and terracotta traditions, the promotion of MSMEs, and health education for the international community.
Through an approach that integrates science, technology, health, culture, and community empowerment, Prof. Prihartini demonstrates that higher education institutions play a vital role in creating sustainable change and improving the community’s quality of life.
Because the greatest impact of science is achieved when its benefits can be directly experienced by the community.
