ASEAN Universities Unite for Sustainable Engineering Solutions in 2026
The Chem-E Summer Course 2026 took place from 20 to 24 April in Semarang and Kudus, Indonesia. Co-hosted by the Faculty of Chemical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, the event focused on sustainable engineering solutions for the region. The programme aimed to boost academic ties across ASEAN while addressing real-world challenges in waste management and energy. The five-day course brought together students and academics from both institutions. Lecturers included Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias, Dr. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, and Prof. Ir. Didi Dwi Anggoro, M.Eng., Ph.D., who led sessions on biomass valorisation, catalytic pyrolysis, and sustainability in engineering. UiTM also granted official lecture exemptions to participating students, recognising the course as a key part of their experiential learning.
Hands-on activities formed a major part of the programme. A DIY Waste-to-Fuel workshop demonstrated low-cost technologies suitable for rural and community use. Technical visits were organised to pyrolysis and waste-to-energy facilities, along with a trip to PT Djarum Oasis, giving participants direct exposure to industrial applications. The course aligned with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). By combining academic rigour with practical training, the event sought to create engineering solutions that are both globally relevant and locally adaptable.
The collaboration between UiTM and UNDIP marks a step forward in ASEAN-centric higher education. Students gained practical skills and academic insights while contributing to sustainable development targets. The programme’s success sets a foundation for future joint initiatives in engineering education across the region.
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