Depok, 19 September 2025 — The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), has established a collaboration with PT ifm Electronic Indonesia to strengthen the integration between education and the needs of modern industry. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Cooperation Agreement on Thursday (September 18) at the FMIPA UI Administration Building, Universitas Indonesia Campus, Depok.
The agreement was signed by the Dean of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dede Djuhana, Ph.D., and the Director of PT ifm Electronic Indonesia, Ching Fum Ywee. Through this collaboration, both parties agreed to promote the development of higher education relevant to the era of Industry 4.0, while also expanding students’ access to the latest technologies in industrial automation and sensorics.
“This collaboration is part of FMIPA UI’s transformation into an educational and research institution that is more attuned to industrial dynamics,” said Prof. Dede. “We hope this partnership will strengthen educational and research laboratory facilities, particularly in the field of instrumentation physics systems. The goal, of course, is to support the development of student competencies while also enhancing the quality of research activities within FMIPA UI.”
In line with this, Ching Fum Ywee stated, “This collaboration aims to provide direct and real experience of what actually happens in the industrial world, going beyond the theories they learn in the classroom. In line with the Faculty’s vision of fostering innovation, we hope this partnership will serve as an initial foundation that will continue sustainably.” This statement was also affirmed by Jhon Afri Cryman, National Sales Manager, in the following remarks session.
As part of this collaboration, PT ifm Electronic Indonesia is providing product demonstration units and learning modules to be placed in the Instrumentation Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, FMIPA UI. These facilities will be used in practical sessions for several courses in instrumentation physics, enabling students to directly interact with automation and sensor systems widely applied in the industrial sector.
In addition to the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, a Handover Minutes was also signed between PT ifm Electronic Indonesia, represented by Mr. Jhon Afri Cryman, National Sales Manager, and FMIPA UI, represented by the Head of the Department of Physics, Dr. Djati Handoko, and the Vice Dean for Resources, Enterprise, and General Administration, Prof. Tito Latif Indra, M.Si. This handover officially marked the delivery of facilities and equipment donated by PT ifm to FMIPA UI for educational and research purposes.
Beyond that, both institutions are committed to organizing various enrichment activities, such as seminars, workshops, and other knowledge transfer programs, which will be collaboratively designed and implemented.
This cooperation agreement is valid for three years from the date of signing and opens opportunities for further forms of collaboration, including joint curriculum development, internship programs, and applied research based on industry needs.
After the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, the management team of PT ifm Electronic Indonesia, accompanied by the Dean and the Head of the Department of Physics, made a direct visit to the Instrumentation Physics Laboratory at the Department of Physics, FMIPA UI. This visit aimed to directly review the laboratory equipment donated by PT ifm Electronic Indonesia.
Also present at the event from FMIPA UI were Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Budiawan, Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs; Dr. Lukmanda Evan Lubis, M.Si., F.Med., Manager of Collaboration, Enterprise, and Alumni Relations; Prof. Dr. Dewi Susiloningtyas, S.Si., M.Si., Student Affairs Manager; Dr. Denny R. Silaban, M.Kom., Head of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit; as well as faculty members from the Department of Physics, Dr. Santoso and Surya Darma, S.Si., M.Si., CertDA.
From PT ifm Electronic Indonesia, M. Hasyim Badruzaman, Field Technical Support Engineer, and Aulia Rahmah Afriani from the Marketing team were also present.
About FMIPA UI
FMIPA UI is one of Indonesia’s leading science faculties, continuously innovating in education, research, and community service. FMIPA UI actively fosters partnerships with industry to produce graduates who are adaptive and competitive in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Tentang PT ifm electronic Indonesia PT ifm Electronic Indonesia has officially operated in Jakarta since August 3, 2023, with its office located at Sentral Senayan II. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, ifm electronic is a global leader in industrial factory automation, offering products that include position and process sensors, motion control sensors, industrial communication systems, industrial imaging, teknologi safety, identification systems, condition monitoring systems, as well as solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, connectivity technology, and a wide range of ifm accessories. For more than 50 years, ifm’s success has been driven by its ability to anticipate industry needs early on and provide precise and reliable solutions through its global industry specialists. Since its establishment, ifm has developed deep application expertise for every industry, offering vital support for efficient automation.
