KAI–FTMD ITB Collaborative Master’s Program Holds Graduation Celebration, Honoring 22 Master’s Graduates
BANDUNG, ftmd.itb.ac.id – The Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) held a graduation celebration for students of the PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Collaborative Master’s Program on Friday (October 30, 2026). A total of 22 students successfully completed their graduate studies with outstanding academic achievements, comprising 10 graduates with Cum Laude honors and 12 graduates with Very Satisfactory (Sangat Memuaskan) standing.
The event was attended by the Dean of FTMD ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, M.Eng.; Head of the Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering, Ir. Satrio Wicaksono, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.; Head of the Materials Science and Engineering Study Program, Dr. Ir. Riza Wirawan, M.T.; Coordinator of the KAI–FTMD ITB Partnership, Dr.Eng. Ir. Raden Dadan Ramdan, S.T., M.Eng.; as well as FTMD ITB faculty members, Prof. Ir. Rachman Setiawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Ir. Vani Virdyawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., and Ditho Ardiansyah Pulungan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. Representatives from PT KAI and the graduating students were also present.
The proceedings opened with the national anthem, Indonesia Raya, followed by a report from the KAI–FTMD ITB Partnership Coordinator, Dr.Eng. Ir. Raden Dadan Ramdan, S.T., M.Eng. Welcoming remarks were subsequently delivered by the Head of the Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering, Ir. Satrio Wicaksono, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.; the Dean of FTMD ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, M.Eng.; and a representative from PT KAI. Student representative Wahana Angga Primaditya, serving as Class President of the KAI–FTMD ITB Collaborative Master’s Program Batch 2, also delivered remarks during the occasion.
Honoring High-Achieving Graduates
As a token of appreciation for their academic excellence, six graduates with the highest-Grade Point Averages (GPA) received commemorative mementos. Resita Novia Putri achieved the top position with a GPA of 3.92, followed by Muhammad Rizki Purwandana (GPA 3.89), Aris Rizky Kurniawan (GPA 3.88), Achmad Maryono (GPA 3.86), Bella Pamuji Ramdhan (GPA 3.85), and Olvy Vintara (GPA 3.82).
During the celebration, Resita Novia Putri delivered a testimonial representing the top-performing students. She presented her master’s thesis research titled “Point Machine Failure Monitoring and Classification Based on Active Power Current and Torque Approaches Using Machine Learning.” The research explores machine learning applications to support real-time monitoring and failure classification in railway point machine systems.
Strengthening FTMD ITB and KAI Educational Synergies
The implementation of the KAI–FTMD ITB collaborative class exemplifies the synergy between higher education and industry in developing high-caliber human resources. Through master’s degree education, this partnership offers participants the opportunity to deepen their scientific knowledge and refine competencies directly aligned with professional industry demands.
The celebration concluded with a joint prayer, dinner, and networking session among the graduates, faculty members, and PT KAI representatives. The warm atmosphere marked the conclusion of their academic journey while signaling the beginning of applying their newly acquired expertise within the professional sphere.
Through this collaborative initiative, FTMD ITB continues to reinforce the nexus between higher education and the industrial sector. The graduates are expected to expand their competencies, drive innovation, and deliver tangible contributions to Indonesia’s technological progress and transportation sector.
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