Bandung – The Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Institut Teknologi Bandung (FTMD ITB) once again showcased its prowess on the international stage by hosting the “ITB – UiTM Symposium on Biomechanics and Medical Engineering.” This symposium, held on Wednesday, June 10, 2024, was a collaboration between the FTMD ITB Biomechanics Research Group and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.

The symposium successfully brought together researchers, lecturers, and students from various higher education institutions. The primary goal of the symposium was to provide a multidisciplinary forum to promote and foster interaction among biomechanics communities actively studying and researching various phenomena related to the development of healthcare technology tools.

The Biomechanics Research Team at FTMD ITB continues to excel in various biomechanics research fields. Focusing on the study of living organisms’ movements using mechanical science, the team has conducted in-depth research in gait & posture, sensors & devices, prosthetics & orthotics, rehabilitation technology, sports biomechanics, and impact biomechanics.

One of the innovations presented by the FTMD ITB Biomechanics Research Team at this symposium was the development of a 3D-printed wafer for jaw correction surgery. The research, led by Mr. Satrio Wicaksono, S.T, M.Eng., Ph.D., is a collaboration between the FTMD ITB biomechanics research team and the Oral Surgery Medical Staff Group (KSM) at Hasan Sadikin Hospital. This wafer serves as a position indicator for the jaw during repositioning and holds the jaw’s position during fixation using a plate, which is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthognathic surgery.

The symposium opened with a presentation by Prof. Ts. Ir. Dr. Solehuddin bin Shuib from UiTM, followed by Dr. Abdul Manaf Abdulah, also from UiTM. The event also featured prominent research from various institutions. Ir. Narendra Kurnia Putra, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Industrial Technology ITB, presented his research on the snapshot of medical and biomechanical instrument research at FTI ITB. FTMD ITB students, such as Nada Fauziyyah Nursadida and Fawaz Amajida, also had the opportunity to present their research findings.

Representatives from the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, such as Ibu Allya Paramita Koesoema Ph.D. and her student Eunike Kristianti, along with researchers and lecturers from Teuku Umar University (UTU) and Diponegoro University (UNDIP), also enriched the discussion with their research results.

The symposium was not only a platform for information exchange among researchers from various countries but also an effort to spark innovation in biomechanics. With intensive interactions and in-depth discussions, symposium participants shared insights, answered questions, and provided constructive suggestions. All of this is expected to support the advancement of research and the development of healthcare technology in the future.

FTMD ITB has demonstrated that international collaboration and a strong commitment to research can significantly contribute to biomechanics and healthcare technology. This symposium is a testament to their efforts in advancing science and technology for the betterment of humanity.