UII Industrial Engineering Student Selected as a Google Student Ambassador 2025

Yogyakarta, 11 November 2025 – Zahid Anugrah Muzaffar Rana, a student of the Industrial Engineering Program at the Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), has been selected as a Google Student Ambassador 2025 after passing a highly competitive selection process. Google Indonesia selected participants on November 9–11, 2025 to introduce AI technologies, including the Gemini platform, to campuses across Indonesia.

Journey Through the Google Student Ambassador Selection Process

Throughout the rigorous selection stages, Zahid completed multiple challenges. In the initial phase, he created digital content demonstrating how Gemini can support students in accomplishing academic tasks. He then submitted an interview video highlighting his communication skills, personality, and potential contributions as a Google Student Ambassador. Despite limited preparation time, he made the most of every opportunity. He produced weekly content, improved his prompt-making skills, and joined self-development bootcamps hosted by Google and Dicoding.

The selection period coincided with his community service program (KKN), which required him to manage time efficiently and find suitable locations to record his interview video. Zahid also received continuous support from his mother, who provided learning materials, information, and motivation throughout the process.

From more than 12,000 applicants representing 750 universities, Zahid successfully earned a spot as one of the Google Student Ambassador 2025 award recipients. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and encouraged fellow students to pursue new challenges bravely.

“Don’t be afraid to try. No matter how many competitors you have, what matters most is the courage to start, because we never know where our opportunities will come from,” he said.

Zahid uses his Google Student Ambassador role to promote AI in engineering and industrial problem solving. He plans to organize workshops and sharing sessions on utilizing Gemini to support decision making and innovation in academic environments. Through these initiatives, he hopes to expand technological literacy within his department and inspire other students to innovate in the digital era.

Kaila Bilbina M.S