The Engineering Faculty at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus) keeps its commitment to improving students’ understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key in conducting research. Recently, the Engineering Faculty partnered with the Indonesian Hospital Engineering Association (PTPI) to host the Seminar and Innovation Show, featuring experts in AI.

The seminar was themed ‘AI from Indonesia, for Indonesia, AI for our Nation.’ It mainly focused on the development of AI and its regulations, both in Indonesia and globally, particularly in the field of health. This event was a result of a partnership with the Biomedical Engineering Department of the Engineering Faculty, with the aim to respond to various challenges and strategies for implementing AI and the recent condition of AI production for the health sector.

The seminar features three experts, including Prof. Ir. Dr. Ing. Eko Supriyanto, IPU., P.H.E.Eng—the Head of the PTPI, Aju Widya Sari, S.T., M.T.—from the Ministry of Communication and Digital, and Dr. dr. Antonius Gunawa Santoso, Sp.Rad(K).—a radiologist. The seminar was attended by roughly 52 participants, consisting of alumni, students, and others from the Engineering Faculty. It took place in the theater room on the sixth floor of the I building at Udinus, on Monday, April 14, 2025.

During his opening speech, the Dean of the Engineering Faculty, Heru Agus Santoso, Ph.D., emphasized that the role of AI was inseparable from our daily lives, including within academic circles. AI becomes a focus of the faculty, as it greatly impacts learning and research.

“We have our ways to push students to implement AI in their projects. One of those is through our program, Capstone Design. Further research in the field of AI also prepares students to face the dynamicity of this technological era. For that reason, this seminar is crucial to serve as a provision for them,” he revealed.

He added that collaborations with other institutions are necessary, so the innovations made by students and faculty members can benefit the general public. Furthermore, Yunita Dyah Suminar, S.K.M., M.Sc., M.Si., was also given the opportunity to deliver her speech.

The Role of AI in the Field of Health

The President of PTPI, Prof. Eko Supriyanto, on that occasion, discussed “The Development and Regulation of AI in the World and Indonesia for the Health Field.” He emphasized that the understanding of AI will not replace medical professionals, but serve as an effective tool.

“With the help of AI, our daily tasks can be done more quickly, allowing medical professionals to focus on innovating and developing creativity, particularly in the field of medical technology,” he explained.

According to him, the Biomedical Engineering sector still had many challenges to be resolved. Students are expected to keep conducting research and collaborating with various parties, while at the same time being aware of the AI regulations.

“This research is expected to be further developed, so it can benefit the general public. Students must keep improving their creativity to compete globally,” he encouraged.

Other topics were delivered by Aju Widya Sari, S.T., M.T.—from the Ministry of Communication and Digital—with the topic of Challenges and Strategies of Implementing AI in Indonesia, as well as Regulation Recommendation and Implementation Roadmap. Following that, the seminar would continue with Dr. dr. Antonius Gunawa Santoso, Sp.Rad(K)—a radiologist—delivering a topic related to Recent Conditions of Domestic AI Production in the Health Field. The topic concluded with a demonstration of AI conducted by faculty members through an innovation named OncoDoc. It is an AI-based device that can help medical professionals in the early detection of cancer.

The seminar ran enthusiastically, with many of the participants asking questions. The speakers also visited the innovation show that showcased the works of engineering students at Udinus/ (Humas Udinus/Penulis: haris. Foto: Humas Udinus)