Research Center Fundamental Science

About Us

The Research Center for Fundamental Science (Puslit SF) was established in 2011 under the name of the Study Center for Science (Pusdi), which is one of the Pusdi under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) ITS. During the 2011-2015 Rectorate period, Pusdi Sains introduced the concept of learning for high schools in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA) under the name “STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)”. During the 2015-2019 Rectorate period, Pusdi Sains was merged with Pusdi Material and Nano Technology, becoming Pusdi Science, Material and Nano Technology. Along with the formation of the Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), and in an effort to accommodate researchers at the “fundamental” level, in the 2020-2024 Rectorate period, the Research Center for Fundamental Science Research was formed, whose members are researchers from all departments at ITS, with the majority coming from FSAD ITS. In the 2025-2029 Rectorate period, the Fundamental Science Research Center changed to the Fundamental Science Study Center. The Fundamental Science Study Center regulates Research and Community Service.

Under the direction of the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) ITS, the Fundamental Science Center is involved in the latest scientific research and community service in all fields of fundamental science, leading to the discovery of new knowledge and the creation of new perspectives on methods and materials. Based on the results of the discovery (invention), further research is directed at creating a prototype that has high commercial value, so that the research product of the Fundamental Science Center is an innovation included in the National Research Master Plan (RIRN) 2025-2045. Therefore, the research and community service topics of the Fundamental Science Center are aligned with the current challenges and needs of Indonesia and highlight the potential of Indonesia’s resources.

The Fundamental Science Center has research members from several departments at ITS, with the majority coming from all departments at the FSAD ITS. The educational level of researchers include Masters and Doctorates with positions ranging from Assistant Professor to Full Professor with scientific fields related to the research topic.

RESEARCH ROADMAP

Health and Medicine
1. Independence of Drug Raw Materials
2. Medical Devices and Diagnostics
3. Biopharmaceutical Production
Material
1. Exploring the Potential of New Materials
2. Functional Material Development
3. Material Characterization Development
4. Material Processing
Food and Agriculture
1. Plant Seedling Breeding
2. Food Security and Independence
3. Sub-Optimal Land Cultivation and Utilization
4. Post-Harvest Technology
Fuel and Energy
1. Fuel Substance
2. Energy Conservation
3. Bioenergy Development
4. Energy Resilience and Diversification
Maritime
1. Utilization of Maritime Resources
2. Marine Environmental Conservation
3. Sovereignty of 3T Regions [Frontier, Remote, and Underdeveloped]
Information and Communication Technology
1. Computer Vision
2. ICT Content Enhancement
3. Cryptography and Data Security
4. Bioinformatics
Theory Development, Safety, and Risk
1. Theory Development
2. Safety, Disaster and Risk Management
3. Actuarial and Finance
4. Agrarian Reform

COMMUNITY SERVICE ROADMAP

Health and Medicine
1. Education on the Use of Traditional Herbal Medicine from East Java
2. Stunting Prevention Campaign through Locally Based Nutrition
3. Training in Production and Use of Essential Oils for Health
4. Drug Independence Program with Phytopharmaceutical Education
5. Health Education on the Dangers of Smoking and the Use of Its Findings as Health Products
Material
1. Utilization of Local Materials for Environmentally Friendly Products
2. Production of Charcoal Briquettes Based on Biomass Materials
3. Utilization of Plastic Waste for Innovative Composite Materials
4. Development of Antibacterial Materials for Healthcare Products
5. Material Technology for Waste Treatment
Food and Agriculture
1. Planting of Quality Seeds and Land Management
2. Development of Local Processed Food Products
3. Community Based Organic Farming Management
4. Increasing Horticultural Crop Productivity in East Java
5. Freshwater Fisheries Development in Rural Areas of East Java
Fuel and Energy
1. Utilization of Agricultural Waste for Bioenergy Production
2. Development of Biomass Stoves for Households
3. Mini Hydro Development as Renewable Energy in River Areas
4. Bioenergy Production from Waste Cooking Oil
5. Utilization of Solar Panels in Remote Areas of East Java
Maritime
1. Utilization of Seaweed as Raw Material for Processed Products
2. Mangrove Forest Management for Ecotourism and Coastal Protection
3. Development of Marine Tourism Villages in East Java
4. Plastic Waste Management in Coastal Areas
5. Improving Fishermen’s Welfare with Modern Technology
Information and Communication Technology
1. Digital Literacy Training for Local MSMEs
2. Local Application Development for Smart Farming
3. Digital Safety Workshop for Students and Teachers
4. Empowerment of ICT Technology to Improve Village Public Services
5. Development of Independent Village Information System in East Java
Theory Development, Safety, and Risk
1. Flood Risk Management for Delta and Coastal Areas
2. Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Education in East Java’s Hazard-Prone Areas
3. Occupational Safety Training for Home Industry
4. Simulation and Education on Fire Fighting in Dense Settlements
5. Financial Risk Management for Farmers in East Java