Surabaya, November 18, 2025 — The Master of Biomedical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, once again held a national-scale academic event in the form of a Guest Lecture and Study Program Introduction aimed at the academic community and alumni from various study programs at the Faculty of Engineering, Telkom University Purwokerto.
The event, conducted online via the Zoom platform, featured Prof. Dr. Prihartini Widiyanti, DDS, M.Kes., S.Bio., CCD, as the main speaker and Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering at UNAIR.
The lecture, titled
“The Development of Implants and Medical Devices as Bioproducts in the Field of Medicine Based on Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, and Artificial Organs, and the Role of Biomedical Engineering Education in Welcoming the Era of Indonesian Biomaterials Independence,”
Prof. Prihartini explained how biomaterials innovation is developing rapidly and has become an important foundation in the development of medical implants, tissue engineering, and artificial organs.
She explained that in the era of biomaterial independence, engineering graduates from various disciplines—especially biomedical, electrical, telecommunications, information technology, and industrial engineering—have a strategic role in strengthening the national health technology ecosystem. Biomedical Engineering education is considered the main driver of the integration of materials engineering, instrumentation, and computer technology in producing medical devices that are safe, effective, and clinically appropriate.
The event was attended by students and alumni from seven study programs, namely:
1. Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
2. Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering
3. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
4. Bachelor of Informatics Engineering
5. Bachelor of Information Systems
6. Bachelor of Data Science
7. Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
The event lasted for two hours and received very positive responses from the participants. Interactive discussions also emerged regarding the challenges of biomaterial research, opportunities for developing local medical devices, and the prospects for further study in the field of Biomedical Engineering at UNAIR.
Through this activity, the UNAIR Master of Biomedical Engineering Program hopes to expand academic collaboration, strengthen national networks, and inspire engineering students at various institutions to contribute to the advancement of health technology in Indonesia.
