Lamongan – Students of the University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan (UMLA) have again made proud achievements at the national level through the 2025 Student Creativity Program (PKM) held by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs. Three student teams from the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Education (FSTP) successfully passed the funding by bringing innovative research ideas that combine technology, health, and environmental solutions announced based on decree number 1995/B2/DT.01.00/2025 concerning Funding for the Student Creativity Program (PKM) Funding Scheme for 2025 (4/7/2025).

The first team carried the title "Potential of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Polyphenol-Based Nanocapsules Integrated with Chitosan-Alginate Biosorbent as Biobactericides for Leaf Blight Disease in Oryza Sativa." This research is led by Fadhilatustsani Sofialana from the Biology Undergraduate Study Program with members Alifia Haya As-Syifa and Nur Khurotul A’in who also come from the Biology Undergraduate Study Program. This team is supervised by Dr. Rofiatun Solekha, S.Pd., M.Sc. Their research is expected to be able to present environmentally friendly solutions to overcome rice plant diseases.

The second team developed the technology “Smart Eye Tracking: Design and Construction of a Focus Level Test Tool for Children Addicted to Online Games.” This project was led by Ristiana Herawati from the Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Study Program with cross-disciplinary members, namely Miftahqul Mauliddia Rokhmawati (S1 Management) and Feli Mariska Putri (S1 Nursing). Supervised by Muhamad Azwar Annas, M.Sc., this team appointed Siti Kommariyah (S1 Physics) as the chief executive. This tool is expected to be able to detect the level of focus in children who are addicted to online games so that it can support appropriate interventions.

Meanwhile, the third team brought the innovation “Smart Air Pollution Monitoring: IoT System Based on Light Intensity Attenuation for CO Detection and Air Pollution Mitigation in Tuban City.” This project was led by Yuni Furoida Maknuna from the Computer Engineering Undergraduate Study Program with members Reny Wahyu Isnaini (S1 Physics) and Fillah Inzuly Vilthon (S1 Nursing). Defta Septiana (S1 Physics) acts as the chief executive, under the guidance of Muhamad Azwar Annas, M.Si. This innovation is expected to help monitor air quality in real-time while supporting pollution mitigation in urban areas.

Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Education UMLA, Eko Handoyo, S.Kom., M. Kom., expressed his appreciation for this achievement. "The success of FSTP students in achieving PKM funding is a manifestation of our commitment to building a research culture in the faculty environment. We hope that student innovations can continue to develop and bring real benefits to society," he said.

Furthermore, he added that this achievement is also in line with the Faculty's efforts to support the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially in the fields of research and community service. "Hopefully this will trigger enthusiasm for other students to continue to work, innovate, and bring the good name of UMLA to the national and international arena," he concluded.

This success is a motivation for the entire UMLA academic community to continue to support creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration in order to realize real solutions to future challenges.

Author: Rohmat