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INCO 2025 Brings UII Industrial Engineering Students to the First Place

Yogyakarta, November 30, 2025 – Sang Adji Paco Labib, Afiana Saputri, and Pradita Nur Maulidina, Students of the Industrial Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia participated in the Industrial National Competition (INCO) 2025, a national level competition. The event was organized by the Industrial Engineering Student Association of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), and was held from November 28 to 30, 2025. INCO 2025 involved students from various universities across Indonesia. The competition carried the theme “Sustainable Product Design Innovation for Human Well Being and Optimal Ergonomics.” Through this competition, students presented environmentally friendly and ergonomic product design ideas. The event aimed to encourage innovation that balances human needs, environmental sustainability, and economic value.

INCO 2025 Strengthens the Role of Students in Industrial Design Innovation

To support the objectives of the competition, the INCO 2025 organizing committee designed the competition stages in a structured and systematic manner. Participants began the competition by registering and submitting abstracts of their scientific work. After passing the abstract selection stage, participants proceeded to prepare and submit full papers, which included complete proposals, product designs, and posters. The committee then selected the finalists and conducted a technical meeting to prepare for the final stage. During the final round, finalists presented their product ideas directly in front of the judging panel. The evaluation process emphasized innovation, sustainability, and the alignment of the designs with ergonomic principles.

“Do not hesitate to try and participate in competitions, even if you feel that you are not fully prepared. The preparation process and the experience gained are far more valuable than the final result. With the willingness to learn, collaborate, and step out of your comfort zone, participating in competitions can become a very beneficial means of self-development,”Dita said.

During the competition period, participants organized their preparation through discussions, literature reviews, and structured task allocation. The team managed their time consistently to keep competition activities aligned with academic responsibilities, while open communication helped team members combine different ideas and viewpoints. Through this process, participants gained valuable experience in a national level competition. In addition to enhancing critical and creative thinking skills, participation in INCO 2025 also expanded professional networks and fostered motivation to continue innovating.

Kaila Bilbina M.S

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SNATIF 2025: UII Industrial Engineering Students Present Research

Yogyakarta, October 29, 2025 – Masayu Nafisa Sinanding Ndaru, together with Rajab Bullah Anggara Nasution, Natasya Dyah Anggraini, and Muhammad Faurel Keisya Zubair, students of the Industrial Engineering Study Program at Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully participated offline in the National Seminar on Technology and Informatics (SNATIF) 2025. The event was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muria Kudus, and attended by students and academics from various universities across Indonesia. SNATIF 2025 served as a national academic forum for presenting and discussing scientific research in the fields of technology and informatics. In this seminar, Masayu’s research team presented a study titled “Analysis of the Effect of Customer Satisfaction and Trust on Customer Loyalty in a Local Indonesian Fried Chicken Restaurant.” The research applied linear regression analysis as its main method, and successfully published in the SITECH Journal: Information Systems and Technology (Universitas Muria Kudus), indexed in SINTA 4. The article is available online at https://jurnal.umk.ac.id/index.php/sitech/article/view/16046

Preparation and Implementation Process at SNATIF 2025

Participation in SNATIF 2025 originated from an assignment in the Scientific Writing course, which was later developed into a journal manuscript. Under the supervision of Sayyidah Maulidatul Afraah, S.T., M.T. and Didin Novianto, S.T., M.LSCM., the team refined the manuscript to meet academic writing standards and reorganized it according to journal publication guidelines. The preparation stages included drafting the manuscript, designing presentation materials in the form of PowerPoint slides, and submitting the required documents to the organizing committee. The scientific presentation was conducted online on October 29, 2025. Overall, the entire process provided valuable academic experience and strengthened the team’s research and presentation skills.

Challenges, Collaboration, and Achievements

The main challenges faced by the team were time constraints and limited experience in academic journal writing. Differences in individual schedules slowed the writing process, so the team addressed these challenges by maximizing face to face meetings to support discussion and collaborative writing. Strong teamwork and effective communication played a crucial role in completing the manuscript on time. Through participation in SNATIF 2025, the team earned certificates of participation and gained the opportunity to publish their research in a nationally indexed SINTA 4 journal.

“Work on every assignment seriously, because great opportunities can start from there. Identify your academic interests and actively participate in activities that support them,” Masayu said.

Through SNATIF 2025, Industrial Engineering students from Universitas Islam Indonesia gained meaningful academic experience while demonstrating their commitment to producing scientific work capable of competing at the national level and contributing to the advancement of science and technology.

Kaila Bilbina M.S

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UII Industrial Engineering Student Wins First Place at AIC Essay Competition 2025

Zahid Anugrah Muzaffar Rana, an Industrial Engineering student from the Faculty of Industrial Engineering (FTI), Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), won first place in the Al-Azhar Islamic Center (AIC) Essay Competition 2025. The competition was held in regional stages across the Special Region of Yogyakarta and involved participants from various universities. The event took place from September 16 to 25, 2025, with the winners announced on October 25, 2025. With the theme of “Excessive Exploitation of Natural Resources and the Urgency of Sustainable Management,” Zahid focused on the sub-theme “Evaluation of Natural Resource Policy in Indonesia.” This achievement proves that UII Industrial Engineering students are not only excellent in technology, but also capable of contributing to social issues and public policy.

The Journey from Idea to First Place

Zahid participated in the AIC Essay Competition 2025, following the process from registration to essay submission. His work was then evaluated by the judges and achieved the highest score based on its quality. On this occasion, Zahid chose to focus the topic of re-engineering natural resource management in Indonesia based on existing problems and transforming it into a structured working framework called the Eco-Justice Enforcement Model.

During the preparation period, Zahid was having limited time due to his busy schedule. He started initiated his ideas three days before the deadline, with almost no time left to develop his arguments and refine the structure of his writing. His motivation to do his best motivation, Zahid use his nighttime rest time to finish his writing. His parents support was key in keeping him focused and consistent throughout the competition. The support including a message from his parents: “You have to do and finish what you start.”. With his parents support and consistent effort, Zahid won 1st Place at the Al-Azhar Islamic Centre Essay Competition 2025.

Reflections and Aspirations Beyond the Achievement

For Zahid, this achievement is a valuable and proud experience. Especially considering that many participants in the competition had academic perspectives closely aligned with the topic discussed. Through this competition, he gained new insights into social policy changes and evaluations in Indonesia, which currently still needs improvement. Zahid motivated other students to move forward without hesitating.

“Never be afraid to try, start now so that you can grow in the future,” he said.

The brave steps Zahid took are proof that the courage to try new things can open up opportunities that were previously unimaginable. Zahid’s hopes for his journey can inspire other students to take initiative whenever opportunities appear.

Nisrina Nur Masrefa

Mahasiswa Industri Raih Juara 1 di LEVITASI FTI UII dengan inovasi Food Waste
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UII Industrial Engineering Students Turn Food Waste into Valuable Resources

Another proud achievement comes from the Industrial Engineering students of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII). This time, a team of Industrial Engineering students successfully secured 1st place at LEVITASI FTI UII 2025 (Technology and Innovation Competition), which was organized by the Student Executive Board of FTI UII. Through this achievement, the students once again demonstrated their excellence in innovation and technology.

BIOPELTER: Biomass Pellet Converter

BIOPELTER: merupakan alat yang mampu mengubah food waste menjadi pelet dengan nilai jual tinggi

Under the sub-theme Circular Economy & Waste Management, the three-member team introduced an innovation called BIOPELTER: a machine designed to convert food waste into biomass pellets that can be used as animal feed.

The idea was driven by data showing that food waste dominates national waste generation. Seeing this, the team identified a major gap in the current organic waste management system that has yet to be properly addressed.

“So far, food waste is often just left unused or even burned. Through this innovation, we want to give food waste a second life by turning it into pellet material that can be sold by waste banks,” explained Arrouf, one of the team members.

According to the team, BIOPELTER was designed not only to improve food waste processing but also to create economic value for the community.

The Journey Behind BIOPELTER

Arrouf also shared the story behind the development process. He revealed that the competition journey was filled with technical challenges that pushed the team to constantly learn and adapt.

“We had to adjust and learn many technical aspects of the innovation we were building. But we managed to get through it all with consistency, perseverance, and strong teamwork,” said Arrouf.

The team applied the Agile Method approach throughout the project, which helped them continuously refine the product. During the process, they also received guidance from Dr. Dwi Adi Purnama, S.T., a lecturer in Industrial Engineering at UII, who served as their supervising mentor.

Hopes and Messages

Mahasiswa Industri Raih Juara 1 di LEVITASI FTI UII dengan inovasi Food Waste

For the team, this win is not the final destination, but a starting point for something bigger. The long journey taught them the importance of empathy, courage, and believing in their own ideas.

“At first, some people doubted this idea. But if we don’t believe in the product we’re developing, then who will?” Arrouf shared.

Closing their journey at LEVITASI FTI UII 2025, the team encouraged other students not to hesitate in joining competitions and creating innovations.

“Empathize deeply with the problem. Don’t let your solution become just a ‘mixed’ product without clear direction. Make sure it truly fits the problem and the target market. Do it with full dedication.”

This achievement proves that innovation built on empathy and courage can take UII Industrial Engineering students further. Not only in competitions, but also in addressing real issues faced by society.

Syawarani Gayatri

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UII Industrial Engineering Delegation in National Ergonomics Seminar

UII Industrial Engineering students once again made proud achievements in the “X Congress & National Seminar of the Indonesian Ergonomics Association (PEI) 2024”. The event took place on (8-10/8) at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung.

Muhammad Alif Basyariah, a representative of UII Industrial Engineering who is an assistant of the Work System Design and Ergonomics Laboratory (DSKE), presented a paper entitled “Ergonomic Car Seat Design with AI Integration”. The research raised innovative solutions in creating ergonomic car seat designs by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in order to increase the comfort and convenience of drivers in driving. This paper is a development of posters and essays that were successfully presented at the Ergo Camp event.

Alif shared the process he went through, from drafting the paper, preparing the journal for publication, to doing various presentation exercises. This research is the result of collaboration with the Big Project team, which consists of Alif’s colleagues, Hadi Ramadhan, Aji Adianta Firjatullah, and Reyhandi Rachmad Fadila Wicaksono. Not only that, Alif was also under the guidance of Chancard Basumerda, a lecturer in UII Industrial Engineering in the field of Ergonomics. 

“I am proud. Because it is also the first time to be the representative for the National Ergonomics Conference too. Then meet great people too. Leading lecturers at major universities, as well as ergonomics experts. So I got a lot of valuable insight,” said Alif.

He also gave a message of encouragement to other students. “Grow a sense of curiosity and a sense of wanting to achieve something. So how can you get something from that feeling.  Well, then, how do you prepare for it. Continue to be balanced with good time management anyway, because one of the factors may be that it is difficult for students now.”

This achievement is proof of the contribution of UII Industrial Engineering students in the development of ergonomics and technology. Hopefully this achievement will inspire other students to continue working and make the university proud in the national and international levels.

Salwa Nur Rahma

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UII Industrial Engineering Student Wins Best Student Paper at GTSD 2024

Nada Putri Fauziyah, a student of Industrial Engineering at Universitas Islam Indonesia (TI UII), won the Best Student Paper award at the International Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development (GTSD) 2024 by HCMC University of Technology and Education as the organizer on July 25-26, 2024 in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this prestigious conference, Nada compiled a paper with other friends, Mutia Putri Gaisani, Prita Nurkhalisa, and Roaida Yanti with the title “Understanding Consumer Behavior and Market Segmentation using Non-Hierarchical Clustering Method: A Case Study of Café Culturehead in Yogyakarta” which raised the theme of Data Management and Machine Learning, one of the 35 themes available at the conference.

Nada’s Preparation

To prepare her presentation, Nada took about two months. “I started compiling and submitting papers since May and in June I received an acceptance notification for the opportunity to present at HCMC University of Technology and Education,” said Nada. There were two modes of presentation, offline on July 25 and online on July 26. She chose to present offline on July 25 and managed to bring home the Best Student Paper award on the same night.

Preparing for the conference was not easy. “Because I really want to participate in competitions or activities that are international, I tried to ask Mr. Qurtubi who is one of UII’s IT lecturers. There I was given several choices of international conferences, and fell on the choice of GTSD 2024. Then, Mutia and Prita and I wrote the paper together,” she said. After going through various obstacles, Nada received support from friends, family, and alumni, including Yanti as a 2019 Industrial Engineering alumni who became the fourth co-author and accompanied her to Vietnam.

Best Student Paper

Nada’s Message to Other Students

Then, Nada also gave a message to other students who wanted to take part in a similar competition. “Opportunities don’t come twice. If given the time and ability to follow and try new experiences, why not? Never be afraid to try and totality without limits to make UII proud from the Industrial Engineering Study Program,” she said. He also emphasized the importance of not feeling inferior to one’s abilities and to always try to achieve dreams. Nada Putri Fauziyah has brought the good name of UII and Industrial Engineering study program to the international arena. This proves that Indonesian students are able to compete at the global level.

Rani Novalentina

Team Tim Multipin Salep
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UII PKM-K Team Creates Ointment Innovation as Wound Therapy

The PKM-Kewirausahaan (Entrepreneurship) team of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) consisting of students from the Industrial Engineering and Pharmacy majors succeeded in making innovative ointment products. The team consists of Mumtaz Fahd Rifmawan Ms, Andi Muh Khaidir Resqullah, Muhammad Arif Fadhillah, Sofa Tasya Kamila, and Khanza Adinda Salsabila. Under the guidance of Ir. Muchamad Sugarindra, S.T., M.T.I., IPM, the team succeeded in creating an innovation titled “Multipin Salep: Innovation of Kalanchoe Pinnata and Jatropha Multifida Extract Ointment with Jasmine Scent as Wound Therapy Using Grassroots Campaign Strategy”.

Multipin ointment is a wound ointment product derived from the plants Kalanchoe Pinnata (cocor bebek) and (Jatropha Multifida) jarak tintir which have been proven as plants that have properties in wound healing. This ointment also has no side effects because it uses herbal ingredients and also has the advantage of having a jasmine flower aroma.

The idea for this product arose because abrasions and cuts are often experienced by many people in Indonesia, and many of them still rely on traditional medicine or herbs. By using natural ingredients from herbal plants, this wound ointment has the advantage of a lower risk of side effects compared to chemical products. The selected herbs are jarak tintir (Jatropha multifida Linn) and cocor bebek (Kalanchoe pinnata Lamk) due to their beneficial content in wound healing. Jarak tintir contains anti-bacterial substances such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. Meanwhile, cocor bebek leaves contain flavonoids, steroids, saponins, and tannins that have anti-inflammatory effects or reduce inflammation. In addition, this product uses jasmine essential oil to provide a distinctive jasmine floral aroma.

The preparation of this ointment goes through three main stages, which are the making of simplisia powder, extracts, and ointment preparations. The preparation of Multipin ointment begins with washing, slicing, and drying the leaves of cocor bebek and jarak tintir. The dried simplisia was pulverized and stored. The powdered simplisia was then extracted with 96% ethanol for three days, filtered, and evaporated to obtain a thick extract. To make the ointment, Cera Alba and Vaselin Album were melted, then mixed with extracts, preservatives, glycerin, and jasmine essential oil until homogeneous. The finished ointment was put into a tube and labeled.

In conducting marketing strategies, Multipin Ointment products conduct online and offline marketing. Online marketing is done through social media and e-commerce such as Shopee. Meanwhile, for offline media through partner cooperation with a grassroots campaign strategy, namely working with pharmacies and traditional herbal medicine stores in marketing products.

Tim Ekadanta/ Ekadanta Team
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The Journey of UII Industrial Engineering Students in International Competition

Ekadanta team successfully advanced to the final stage of Petroleum Integrated Days (PETROLIDA) 2024, an international competition by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in collaboration with Unilever. As UII representatives, the team consisted of Rifki Nurul Mukarim, Nisrina Faiza Mufid, and Atiqoh Fairuz Hamidah. They successfully placed 4th in the International Business Case Competition.

There were many stages that they had to go through to get to that point. Starting from preliminary, semifinal, and final. In the preliminary stage, there was a case study in the form of a problem faced by the company, they brainstormed and made an executive summary of the solution to the problem. Next for the semifinal stage, they make a full report or solution proposal related to the given case study. At this stage, they held discussions with their advisor, Putri Dwi Annisa S.T., M.Sc., to optimize each aspect of the assessment that was considered so that it could provide an appropriate solution for the company.

Final Presentation/ Presentasi Final

Team Ekadanta’s effort and dedication paid off, they were selected to advance to the final stage to present their solution in front of the judges in person. At the final stage, they prepared various things such as leaflets, x-banners, and Pitch Deck PPT. Not to forget, they also practiced to be fluent in the presentation which was done in English.

Of course, all the processes they went through were not free from obstacles. One of them is the short preparation time for the final, as well as UII students who are in the midterm exam period (UTS). To overcome this, the Ekadanta Team tried to equalize their free time to take the time to practice together.

“Becoming a finalist in an international competition is a new and valuable experience for us. It’s not easy, but thanks to teamwork and great also supportive supervisors, we are able to commit in striving to give our best,” said the Ekadanta Team.

Salwa Nur Rahma

Mahasiswa Teknik Industri UII Lolos Pendanaan P2MW
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Congratulations! 13 UII Industrial Engineering Students Passed P2MW 2024 Funding

Program Pembinaan Mahasiswa Wirausaha (P2MW) is a program organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa), Ditjen Dikti Ristek, Kemdikbud Ristek designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in higher education. The program includes a series of coaching, mentoring, and business training for students. A total of 13 UII Industrial Engineering students won funding in this competition.

One of the team leaders who passed the funding stage, Fika Aliya Febriyana, expressed her happiness for this achievement. “My hope is that I can utilize the funding money as well as possible, and can pass the KMI Award P2MW later. Hopefully, this business will also keep running and not just for the competition.”

Fika shared the process she went through to get to this stage. “Form a solid team with a high vision and mission and commitment, then divide the tasks as well as possible so that the preparation of the proposal will be easier.” Fika also emphasized the importance of teamwork and time management in facing obstacles due to different majors and batches among team members.

Ir. Muchamad Sugarindra, S.T., M.T.I., IPM, one of the P2MW supervisors, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements. He hoped that more students would join this program. “Participate while there is still a chance because P2MW is a prestigious national level event. I hope this will receive high attention from students.” He also expressed UII’s support which will greatly facilitate those who are interested, both in terms of funding, mentoring, and others.

The following is a list of students who passed the 2024 Program Pembinaan Mahasiswa Wirausaha (P2MW) funding:

No.Business CategoryNameNIMProposal Title
1Digital BusinessArisa Tria Shavira21522226CabTreats Marketplace as an Effort to Optimize the Potential of Catering and Bakery MSMEs
2Service, Tourism and TradeFitri Fathurahma21522039Simpansini Laundry
3Yulia Puspitasari21522062
4Irfan Novaldi21522233Eco Green Laundry Business from Upstream to Downstream that Has Special Concern for the Condition of the Surrounding Natural Environment
5Khairullah Raesya Nugroho21522265
6Food and BeverageFika Aliya Febriyana21522381Buahlicious Bites High in Fiber and Vitamins
7Anggun Galuh Puspita Ningtyas21522352
8Muhammad Rafly Ferdiansyah21522154
9Rangga Pamungkas Putradharma22522284
10Manufacturing and Applied TechnologyArkan Abbad Falah Wibowo22522231Resikopi Dishwash Eco-friendly Dish Soap
11Nasha Fazilatun Nisa22522044
12Insan Akhsani22522040
13Zafira Ratna Dewi Nastiti22522063

Salwa Nur Rahma

Fauzan short degree program in saxion
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Ramadhan in Netherlands

It is spring in Europe during Ramadan 1441 H. This year, most of Moslems in Europe fast under the coronavirus lockdown, including Moslems in Netherlands. All the mosques are closed as restriction imposed by that country to curb the active spread of covid-19 virus.
Ramadhan in Netherlands takes 18 to 19 hours, longer if being compared with fasting duration in Indonesia. There, Imsak/Fajr is started at 4 AM, while the Maghrib is verified at 9 PM.
“It is a challenging feeling to have Ramadhan here, due to its longer duration and being apart from parents” said Fauzan Mahdy, one of the students of International Program, Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia. Currently, he is accomplishing the Short Degree Program at Business Engineering, Saxion University, Netherland.
Since officially semi-lockdown was enacted by Netherlands government from February to June 1, 2020 with extension possibility, all schools, universities and offices have been closed. It makes the Moslems have found different condition in celebrating Ramadhan due to social distancing and limitation.
It is further stated by Fauzan “I no longer have class schedule recently, since I am conducting final project for the program. In-campus activities have been closed until June 1, 2020. Yet, for students who still have class sessions, it will be performed by online.”
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