MELINS PHYSICS

• To organize academic programs leading to professionalism in the field of MELINS Physics for the development of science and technology
• To carry out quality and innovative research programs that lead to commercialization and to make contribution to the national interests
• To organize appropriate community service programs and to contribute to national interests
• To improve the competence of human resources in their field specialization
• To build and develop strategic cooperation to strengthen the quality of the Tri Dharma (Three Pillars of Higher Education)
• To improve and maintain the sustainability of a conducive and Islamic academic atmosphere

• To produce graduates who master and are able to apply Physics in creative, innovative and adaptive technological development as well as having entrepreneurial skills and Islamic character
• To produce efficient scientific and technological works that are of national and international caliber
• To generate professional and strong institutional models with the capacity to innovate as an agent of economic development

Metrology studies the rules of measuring physical quantities correctly, the validity of scientific measurements (scientific metrology), the measurement certainty in the realm of law (legal metrology), economics, and health (industrial metrology). Graduates of the Department of Physics specializing in metrology can have careers as tera experts, calibration experts, standardization drafters at BSN/ LIPI/ KAN, and electromedical inspectors at the Metrology Center and Hospitals/ Health Centers

Electronic Materials studies the structure, processing, properties and engineering of advanced materials with high technology to support the independence of national electronic technology. Graduates of Physics Study Program specializing in electronic materials can have careers as electronic product consultants, material characterization experts, research assistants, material analysts, material testers, and in the Quality Control of electronic industries

Instrumentation studies the basics of electronic components and their application in signal detection sensor, digitization, automation, and computerization, to support the development of science and technology. Graduates of Physics Study Program specializing in instrumentation can have careers as instrument method and technology developers, research assistants, medical instrument inspectors, sensor inspectors & disaster detectors.

Besides the specialization field, various career options are also available. Double A accreditation, both for Universitas Ahmad Dahlan and Physics Study Program, enables Physics Study Program graduates with cum laude predicate to take part in the recruitment process of central and regional Civil Servant Candidate (CPNS) through special admission, with a lower number of competitors compared to that of the general admission. Opportunities are also wide open for Physics Study Program graduates to become Teachers and Educators through the Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program. In addition, Physics Study Program also equips graduates with science and technology hard skills and mindset soft skills as a science and technology-based entrepreneur, who is able to open employment and increase collective productivity of Indonesia as a dignified nation.

The Physics study program produces graduates who master the basic concepts of Physics with a deep understanding and have broad insights on the development of the latest science and technology, especially in the fields of metrology, electronic materials, and instrumentation. In addition, graduates have the ability to apply Islamic laws correctly. Graduates also have the ability to communicate well, have leadership and managerial skills, entrepreneurial skills, and are able to work in a team.

The study program has 1 professor, 4 lecturers with doctoral degree and those pursuing doctoral degree, as well as 3 lecturers with master’s degree from both Indonesian and foreign universities.

Prof. Drs. Hariyadi, M.Sc., Ph.D. obtained the title of Drs. in Physics from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 1990, M.Sc in Material Physics from Universiti Kebangsaan of Malaysia in 1994 and Ph.D. in the field of Material Physics from the University of Essex, Colchester, England in 1999. From there, he had intensive research experience as a Research Fellow at Oulu University, Finland; University of Texas in San Antonio, United States; University of Tubingen, Germany and Universidad de Cordoba, Spain. Prof. Hariyadi has published many of his works in reputable international journals, has 22 works with IPR (13 granted) and has published 9 textbooks in Physics, Optics and Electronics. Currently, he is a Professor of Physics at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. He is also the head of the Center for Integrated Research and Innovation (CIRNOV) at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

Damar Yoga Kusuma, B.Eng., Ph.D. obtained a title of B. Eng. from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in the field of Materials Engineering in 2008 and a Ph.D. in Polymer Electronics from the same university in 2013 through the fast track. Damar was a Reseach Intern at the Institute for Chemical and Engineering Science (ICES) and the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), as well as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in the field of Energy. In addition to his experience in Singapore, Damar has research experience at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan and the Austalian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Sydney, Australia. Since 2015, Damar joined Universitas Ahmad Dahlan as an Assistant Professor in Physics. Damar has published his works in several prestigious international journals in the fields of functional materials, electronic devices, and renewable energy.

Drs. Margi Sasono, M.Si. obtained a title of Drs. from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 1998 and M.Si. in the same field in 2004. Margi’s areas of research include non-invasive detection using optics and the development of various general calibration methods and medical devices. Currently, Margi is pursuing his doctoral degree at Brawijaya University with a research focus on the development of ultrasonic, short wave and other non-ionizing radiation calibration methods for medical applications. In addition, Margi also serves as the operational director of the Calibration and Test Laboratory, a business unit based on science and technology, developed by the Physics Study Program. Margi has published his works in several prestigious international journals in the field of non-invasive signal detection.

Bagus Haryadi, S.Si., M.T. obtained an S.Si. in Physics from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan in 2002 and M.T. in the field of Electronics and Instrumentation from Bandung Institute of Technology in 2007. Bagus’ research areas include instrumentation for the detection and digital medical signal processing, such as Electro Encepalograph (EEG), Electro Cardiograph (EKG) and Plethysmography signal. Bagus has published the results of his research in several reputable international journals in the field of medical instrumentation. Bagus is currently pursuing his doctoral study at National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan. His research interests include the use of plethysmography signals for the detection of non-invasive Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Shantiana Tri Erawati, S.Si., M.Si. obtained an S.Si. in Physics from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 1997 and M.Si. in the field of Physics from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2002. The research areas that Shantiana is interested in are control and instrumentation. Shantiana is active in the community service program and has received competitive community service grants for several times from the Directorate of Research and Community Service, the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, among others related to the processing and production of briquettes from teak leaf waste for alternative fuels in rural areas and the cultivation of F4 oyster mushrooms to increase public welfare.

Umi Salamah, S.Si., M.Sc. obtained an S.Si. in Physics from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan in 2009 and M.Sc. in Physics from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2015. Umi Salamah’s areas of interest include geological signal instrumentation, non-invasive detection using optics, and computational physics. Umi is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Brawijaya University with a research focus on the development of optical sensors for plethysmography signals for the detection of non-invasive blood sugar. Umi Salamah has published her works in several scientific journals in the field of non-invasive medical signal detection, as well as geological signal detection for early warning of geological disaster mitigation.

Qonitatul Hidayah, S.Si., M.Sc. obtained an S.Si. in Physics from Universitas Sebelas Maret in 2012 and M.Sc. in the field of Physics from Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2015. Qonita’s areas of interest in research include Acoustics, Thermoacoustic, and Electronic Devices. Qonita is working on research related to acoustic space and reverberation time. In addition, Qonita is also the principal investigator of photosynthetic pigment-based organic solar cell research project, funded by the Directorate of Research and Community Service, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia. Qonita has had publications in several reputable scientific journals in the field of acoustics.

Apik Rusdiarna Indrapraja, S.Si., M.T. obtained an S.Si. from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan in 2008 and M.T. from Sepuluh November Institute of Technology in 2017. His areas of interest in research include Instrumentation, Sensors, and Artificial Intelligence. Apik is currently working on research related to disaster instrumentation to develop an early warning system related to geological disasters of ground movement and volcanic eruptions. Apik has had publications in several reputable international journals in the field of sensors and instrumentation.

Lectures, practicums, research, and administration processes at UAD Physics Study Program are supported by complete and adequate facilities and infrastructure, as well as the latest learning resources that can be accessed anywhere and anytime. Physics Study Program of UAD is based in campus IV of UAD on the 2nd and 8th floor of the east wing, where all administrative and lecture processes can be conducted integrated in one place. The lecture activities are supported with international standard class facilities, with AC, LCD projectors, online and offline library facilities, as well as 24-hour e-learning and internet access. The practicum and research are carried out in the integrated laboratory building in campus IV of UAD. Physics Study Program has a Basic Physics Laboratory, Basic Electronics Laboratory, Optical Laboratory and Modern Physics Laboratory, which are open for student practicum. In addition, the Advanced Laboratory of Physics (ALoP) provides state-of-the-art research tools for the research needs of lecturers and students, including: Vacuum Evaporators, Micromanipulator Probe Station, UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer, 3D Additive Manufacturing and various kinds of international standard equipment divided into a number of clusters, namely: Metrology Laboratory, Materials Laboratory, Electronic-Instrumentation Laboratory, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Laboratory, and Cleanroom Fabrication facilities. In addition to learning in the classrooms and laboratories, Physics Study Program carries the concept of “The world is our classroom” where students can also learn directly in nature, among others are through Student Creativity Program (PKM) activities, eXpedisi Fisika (Physics Expedition), and MELINS Aeronautics Study Group; as well as internships in the industrial world through Physics Study Program business unit of UAD, i. e. PT Adi Multi Calibration, in order to gain valuable experience related to professional work after completing studies.