UB Professor Encourages Collaboration between Education and Industry

Photo of Prof. Sutiman When Interviewed by Journalist

Professor from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Universitas Brawijaya, Prof. Drs. Sutiman Bambang Sumitro, SU., D.Sc., encourages collaboration between education and industry. This is due to the high unemployment rate of college graduates, and the fact that many industries in Indonesia still depend on foreign licenses. This was stated by Prof. Sutiman, Sunday (5/1/2024).

Prof. Sutiman said that the research results produced by universities have not had much direct impact on society. According to him, Indonesia has not yet become an independent industrial country and more often acts as a market for other countries.

“Universities like Brawijaya should be able to become research centers that focus on solving community problems. However, many studies do not reach the public,” he said. Prof. Sutiman also highlighted that although there is a program from DIKTI to bridge research results with industry and society, its implementation is still constrained.

One of the main problems, he continued, is the high unemployment rate among college graduates. “We are just starting to become an industrial country. Currently, Indonesia is more of a market for the world, not as an industrial producer,” he explained.

Prof. Sutiman emphasized the importance of collaboration between education and industry. However, he noted that many industries in Indonesia still rely on foreign licenses, so they have not been able to create an optimal climate of cooperation.

“Therefore, universities must focus on research that solves problems in industry. The key is better synergy,” he added.

As a solution, Prof. Sutiman developed the concept of community-based research.

“Through the institution I founded, the Indonesian Molecular Institute, I collaborate with the Reverse Aging and Homeostasis club to develop technology that can improve the quality of life through nano bubbles innovation,” he explained.

The club focuses on improving individuals’ quality of life with technology that can improve the condition of the aging body or face degenerative diseases. Currently, more than 15,000 members have joined and committed to implementing nano bubbles techniques to improve their health. “I hope this technology can have a positive impact and improve the quality of life of the community,” he said. (oky/UB PR/ Trans. Iir)