Faculty Members and Participants of the GPbL 2024 Program at the Biomedical Engineering Department
The Biomedical Engineering Department of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), part of the Faculty of Intelligent Electrical and Informatics Technology (ELECTICS), has strengthened its international partnerships through the Global Project-based Learning (GPbL) program. This collaboration involves Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) from Japan and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) from Malaysia. The program ran from August 19 to September 4, 2024.
This partnership traces back to the visit of Prof. Akihiko Hanafusa from Shibaura Institute of Technology to ITS in 2017, which laid the foundation for this collaboration. Although Prof. Hanafusa retired in early 2024, the collaborative spirit has continued with other professors from SIT. The GPbL program, which was initially held online in 2021 due to the pandemic and transitioned to in-person formats in 2022 and 2023, expanded in 2024 to include UiTM. Dr. Norma Hermawan, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., Secretary of the Biomedical Engineering Department, remarked, “Initially, this activity had no specific target; it simply started with existing relationships.” However, the high interest from SIT students to study at ITS shows great potential for academic development.
GPbL 2024 Participants on the Last Day of English Training
The 2024 Global Project-based Learning (GPbL) program consisted of two main stages: English Training and Introduction to Embedded Programming (IEP). The English Training session, held from August 19 to 23, aimed to enhance the English language skills of participants from ITS Biomedical Engineering and Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT).
IEP Training by Professors from SIT
Following the English Training, the IEP stage was held from August 26 to September 4. Participants learned the fundamentals of C programming and Arduino usage, with material provided by lecturers from SIT and UiTM, supported by teaching assistants. The program concluded with final project presentations, where the best groups received awards.
Looking ahead, there are plans to expand the scope of this collaboration. Dr. Norma Hermawan expressed, “There is currently a plan to broaden the scope of this cooperation, so there may be activities beyond just for Biomedical Engineering students.” By expanding the program, it is hoped that more ITS students can benefit from this experience. Through this collaboration, the ITS Biomedical Engineering Department also aims to contribute further to ITS’s vision of becoming a World Class University, while strengthening its position as a leading institution in technology.
The Faculty of Intelligent Electrical and Informatics Technology (ELECTICS) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) remains committed to advancing
The Biomedical Engineering Department of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), part of the Faculty of Intelligent Electrical and Informatics
For some students, participating in an overseas program is an opportunity that not only broadens their horizons but also