In the academic world, cross-institutional and international collaborations are crucial for advancing science and technology. A prime example of such successful collaboration is between the Department of Engineering Physics at ITB (Institut Teknologi Bandung) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Dr. Haris Mahyuddin, a lecturer in Engineering Physics at ITB, shared an inspiring story of their collaboration, which has resulted in 10 scientific publications between 2020 and 2023.
The Beginning of the ITB and NUS Engineering Physics Collaboration
Research Focus: Perovskite Materials
One of the main topics of this collaboration is the development of perovskite materials for scintillator and solar cell applications. Perovskite is an innovative material that has recently attracted significant attention in materials research, especially for renewable energy applications. Through this collaborative research, the team from ITB and NUS, along with researchers from other countries, were able to collect data quickly and publish it in international journals.
Not only involving ITB and NUS, this research is also supported by various world-renowned universities. Thus, this cross-country collaboration accelerates the research process and produces a significant number of publications in a short time.
Achievements and Impact of Collaboration
In the world university rankings published by QS-WUR, NUS is ranked 8th in the world. The success of this collaboration also boosts the number of scientific publications affiliated with ITB, thus contributing to ITB’s reputation on the global stage. Of the 10 publications produced, all list affiliations with ITB and NUS, or universities ranked in the top 10 worldwide.
Inspirational Message: “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Mr. Haris concluded his conversation with an inspiring message often found on Google Scholar: “Stand on the shoulders of giants.” Collaboration in research, he argued, is the key to improving the quality of research results and opening up new opportunities for institutions and students. He hopes that this kind of collaboration can serve as an example for research development in Indonesia, especially in expanding academic networks and opening up more opportunities for the advancement of science at the global level.
The collaboration between ITB and NUS shows that with strong cooperation and a shared goal, innovation in technology and science can be achieved more quickly. It also reminds us of the importance of building partnerships in the academic world, as this is where new opportunities for research and innovation can be widely opened.
Hopes for the Future of Research in Indonesia
Through this story, great hope is placed on the development of research in Indonesia. International collaboration, strong networks, and synergy among research institutions are believed to be able to drive significant progress in the world of science in Indonesia. After all, collaboration is one of the keys to bringing about innovations that have a broad impact on society.
