{"id":44956,"date":"2025-07-28T15:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/?p=44956"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T03:18:46","slug":"physics-student-from-fmipa-usk-wins-silver-medal-at-the-2024-international-research-project-olympiad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/2025\/07\/28\/physics-student-from-fmipa-usk-wins-silver-medal-at-the-2024-international-research-project-olympiad\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Student from FMIPA-USK Wins Silver Medal at the 2025 International Research Project Olympiad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Another proud achievement has been made by a student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Syiah Kuala (FMIPA-USK). <strong>Dek Rina<\/strong>, a student from the Physics Study Program, successfully won a <strong>silver medal<\/strong> at the prestigious <strong>Research Project Olympiad (RPO) 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This international competition was organized by the <strong>Indonesia Scientific Society (ISS)<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>SEAMEO Qitep in Science (BBGP West Java)<\/strong> and the <strong>Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbudristek)<\/strong>. The event serves as a platform for young researchers from various countries to showcase their innovations and research contributions in science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this competition, Rina presented her research titled <em>\u201cDetecting Purity in Patchouli Oil, By Densitymeter Patchouli Oil, Integration of the Sensor and IoT in the Future.\u201d<\/em> The study was conducted under the supervision of two Physics lecturers from FMIPA-USK: <strong>Dr. Malahayati, S.Si., M.Si.<\/strong> and <strong>Dr. M. Syukri Surbakti, S.Si., M.Si.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-1536x866.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-443x250.jpeg 443w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-100x56.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e-1250x705.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/e.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The research introduces an innovative approach to detect the purity of <strong>patchouli oil<\/strong> using a specially designed density measuring device. It not only offers a practical solution for the essential oil industry but also opens up future opportunities for the integration of sensor technology with the Internet of Things (IoT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This achievement was warmly appreciated by the Dean of FMIPA-USK, <strong>Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S.Si., M.Tech.<\/strong>, who stated, <em>\u201cWe are extremely proud of Rina\u2019s achievement. It is a testament to the great potential of FMIPA-USK students in research and innovation. We hope this accomplishment inspires other students to keep creating and achieving.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FMIPA-USK also expressed its gratitude to the <strong>Rector of Universitas Syiah Kuala, Prof. Dr. Ir. Marwan<\/strong>, for his full support through the <strong>Student Affairs and Achievements Bureau<\/strong>, which has continuously facilitated and encouraged student development in national and international scientific competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May this success ignite the spirit of other young generations, especially within FMIPA-USK, to continue developing their potential, contributing through innovation, and bringing pride to their alma mater at both national and international levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"44959\" src=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-141x250.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-56x100.jpeg 56w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-703x1250.jpeg 703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"44960\" src=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-141x250.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-56x100.jpeg 56w, https:\/\/fmipa.usk.ac.id\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/d-703x1250.jpeg 703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f30d; Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The research and achievement align with several <strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>, particularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SDG 4: Quality Education<\/strong> \u2013 Promoting research and innovation among students in higher education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging innovation and development of technology (density sensors and IoT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<\/strong> \u2013 Supporting the quality control and purity detection of natural products like patchouli oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals<\/strong> \u2013 Highlighting collaboration between educational institutions and international organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another proud achievement has been made by a student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Syiah Kuala (FMIPA-USK). Dek Rina, a student from the Physics Study Program, successfully won a silver medal at the prestigious Research Project Olympiad (RPO) 2025. 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