FILKOM Students Involved in Heart Digital Twin Development Research at iHumEn UTM, Malaysia

Ahmad Thariq bersama peserta MBKM dan staf peneliti di iHumEn, UTM

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya (FILKOM UB) from Informatics Engineering (TIF) Study Program, Ahmad Thariq, received a prestigious opportunity to become a research assistant at the Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This program lasts for four months, starting from February to June 2024, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal Sunar, director of iHumEn. In this activity, Ahmad had the opportunity to be involved in Virtual Reality (VR) research and the Unity platform in developing a digital twin of human heart.

Ahmad Thariq, a participant of MBKM FILKOM UB

Ahmad’s involvement in the activity was First, conducting ECG Data analysis: Utilizing advanced algorithms to process electrocardiogram (ECG) data from the MIT database, in order to create an accurate and realistic heart model. Second, developing a Digital Model: Integrating ECG data into a heart model using Unity, ensuring that the model can operate in real-time. Third, developing VR Interaction: Creating an interactive 3D simulation that allows users, both researchers and doctors, to explore the heart model intuitively. Ahmad said that this experience was a very valuable opportunity to hone technical skills, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and effective communication skills.

“I feel very inspired by how advanced technology like VR can have a real impact on the medical world and improve the quality of life of patients,” he said.

Meanwhile, the head of the International Relations Office (IRO) FILKOM UB, M. Ali Fauzi, S.Kom., M.Kom., Ph.D., expressed his pride and appreciation for Ahmad Thariq’s participation in MBKM 2024.

“We hope that there will be many students can follow Ahmad’s positive steps in the next opportunity, as a form of commitment in advancing education and making FILKOM UB’s name famous in the international arena,” explained Ali. This project is part of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program and focuses on the development of a digital heart model that can be used in medical education and practice. By utilizing this technology, the digital heart model is expected to be able to improve understanding and accuracy in the diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular diseases. (rr/UB PR/Trans. Iir)