Depok, April 30, 2026 — The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) has once again reinforced its role as a center for the development of medical physics in the Asia-Pacific region through the organization of the IAEA Regional Training Course on Advanced Dosimetry and Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology, held on April 21–23, 2026. This activity was a collaboration between FMIPA UI, the Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The opening ceremony of the program was held at The Margo Hotel and was officially inaugurated by the Executive Director of the International Nuclear Agency, Dimas Irawan. The training was attended by dozens of medical physicists from various Asian countries, reflecting international trust in the capacity of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI).
The event was also attended by Supriyanto A. Pawiro, a Professor of Radiotherapy Physics and President of the Southeast Asia Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics, as well as Adhi Harmoko, Head of the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI).
In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), Tito Latif Indra, expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in FMIPA UI as the host of this international event.
“We warmly welcome all participants to this IAEA regional training. It is an honor for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) to host this important program, which focuses on improving the quality and safety of radiology services,” he stated.
He emphasized that medical physics is one of the strategic fields continuously being developed at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), in line with the increasingly complex demands of healthcare services.
“Medical physics has become an integral part of the development of our faculty, particularly in supporting the quality and safety of healthcare services. We continue to strengthen education, research, and professional training to meet both national and regional needs,” he explained.
Furthermore, he also highlighted the long-standing collaboration between the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has been ongoing for more than 20 years.
“We greatly value the long-standing partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This collaboration has played a significant role in enhancing capacity, improving standards, and connecting us with the international community,” he added.
As the host, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) not only provided a learning platform but also strengthened international networks through the participation of attendees from various countries such as Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The program also featured international experts, including Zoe Brady, Paula Toroi, and Mika Kortesniemi.
The National Project Coordinator of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Project RAS6109, Lukmanda Evan Lubis, stated that this training is part of a strategic effort to strengthen the competencies of medical physicists in the region.
“This training is part of a strategic effort to strengthen the competencies of medical physicists in the Asia-Pacific region. Through this activity, we aim to ensure that mastery of dosimetry and quality control continues to improve, in line with technological advancements and the increasingly complex demands of radiology services,” he stated.
In its implementation, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) also collaborated with RS Universitas Indonesia (RSUI) as a clinical partner for the practical sessions. The Director of RSUI, Ari Kusuma Januarto, emphasized the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and healthcare services.
“Collaboration between academic institutions and hospitals is key to developing high-quality healthcare services. RS Universitas Indonesia is committed to continuously supporting activities like this, as they provide essential hands-on learning opportunities for improving competencies in medical physics and radiology,” said Ari Kusuma Januarto.
The training was also attended by observer participants from the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency and the National Standardization Agency, and was supported by the Center for Medical Physics and Biophysics (CMPB) at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), as well as the Special Work Unit – Institute for Applied Sciences of FMIPA UI. This forms part of ongoing efforts to develop capacity and strengthen scientific networks in medical physics.
Through this program, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) once again demonstrates its strategic role as an educational institution actively driving improvements in the quality and safety of radiology services at the regional level, while also strengthening Indonesia’s position in the development of medical physics on the international stage.
