UII Industrial Engineering Student Wins 1st Place at APIEOM 2026 in Bangkok
Ahmad Arro’uf Sulfuadi, a student of the Industrial Engineering Study Program at Universitas Islam Indonesia. He won 1st Place in the Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS at the 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (APIEOM 2026). The conference was held on March 25–27, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.
APIEOM 2026 is an international conference that brings together students, academics, and industrial engineering practitioners from various countries. Furthermore, this achievement marks a proud milestone for the Industrial Engineering Study Program at UII and highlights its growing presence on the international stage.
Journey to APIEOM 2026
Before participating in APIEOM 2026, Ahmad and his teammate, Muhamad Salimudin Paripurna, conducted research at a bakpia manufacturing facility. The facility is located in the Kraton area of Yogyakarta. Under the supervision of Dr. Dwi Adi Purnama, the research was developed into a scientific paper.
After going through several stages of writing, revision, and submission, the paper was successfully selected for presentation at APIEOM 2026. Moreover, one of the biggest challenges faced by the team was learning new concepts that had not yet been covered in their coursework while ensuring that the research offered sufficient novelty. In addition, due to budget limitations, Ahmad attended the conference in Bangkok as the team’s representative.
Valuable Experience and International Exposure
Participating in APIEOM 2026 provided Ahmad with valuable opportunities to enhance both his academic capabilities and international network. Through this experience, he met and exchanged ideas with students, researchers, and academics from different countries.
The experience also helped him improve his English communication skills and broaden his understanding of current developments in Industrial Engineering worldwide. Additionally, Ahmad hopes that more students will take advantage of opportunities to develop themselves through competitions and academic activities.
“Keep trying and seize every opportunity. While you are still a student, gain as much experience as possible because every opportunity can become a valuable lesson for the future,” Ahmad said.
It is hoped that Ahmad’s achievement at APIEOM 2026 will inspire other UII Industrial Engineering students to continue striving for excellence, develop their potential, and confidently pursue opportunities at both national and international levels.
Kaila Bilbina M.S
