Physics instrumentation encompasses the development and implementation of sensor-based measurement technology, microcontrollers, and IoT-based monitoring systems. Meanwhile, computational physics is a branch that combines theoretical and experimental physics concepts with numerical approaches to solve complex problems in physics, either through simulation, mathematical modeling, or big data analysis. In the context of the accelerated advancement of digital technology and the imperative for precision measurement systems and numerical modeling in diverse domains, including energy, environment, and materials, the relevance of this KBM is particularly salient. This KBM provides a forum for students to hone their technical skills and critical thinking in facing the challenges of high-technology-based research and industry.
Our Focus
Our group advances electronics and instrumentation by designing and fabricating sensor–actuator systems, building microcontroller-based data acquisition, and creating environmental monitoring devices for temperature, humidity, and air quality, all supported by rigorous calibration, maintenance of physics instruments, and IoT integration for research and practicum use. On the computational side, we model and simulate physical systems with MATLAB, Python, and COMSOL Multiphysics; solve differential equations numerically; and run simulations spanning materials, fluids, and renewable energy, while applying machine learning to analyze experimental data, predict physical phenomena, and visualize results, including interactive 3D models. Bridging computation and experiment, we validate models through carefully designed laboratory studies, develop real-time interfaces between instruments and simulations, and deliver physics system-engineering projects grounded in model- and data-driven approaches.
Activities and Programs
Instrumentation and Computation Physics Research Group collaborates with various internal divisions within Syiah Kuala University, such as the division of scientific studies, research, publications, and external relations involving government agencies and the industrial sector. All these activities are managed in one synergistic forum, so each member is encouraged and facilitated to be actively involved according to their interests, expertise, and research fields.
Some of the routine activities carried out include:
- Routine Seminar: Students submit research progress before the proposal and result seminars.
- Workshop and Training:
- Training on microcontroller and sensor programming
- Workshop on maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment
- Workshop on patents and intellectual property
- Research Collaboration: Engage in multidisciplinary cooperation with materials, environment, and biophysics.
Featured Output
- IoT-based environmental temperature and humidity monitoring system prototype
- Thermal conductivity simulation model of composite material
- Digital sensor-based friction force measuring instrument
- Journal and conference publications in the field of instrumentation and computing
Facilities
- Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory : Equipped with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, advanced sensors, and microcontroller devices.
- Physics Computing Room : Equipped with simulation software (MATLAB, Python, COMSOL) and numerical computing workstations.
- Workshop Room : For tool assembly, programming, and debugging of instrumentation systems.
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Our Staff
Research Topics
| Year | Research Title | Research Leader |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Downstream Development of Weather Instrumentation and Real-Time Data Loggers for an Early Warning System for Landslides and Liquefaction | Dr. M. Syukri Surbakti, S.Si, M.Si |
| 2023 | LATEST INNOVATION IN FRUCTOSE CONTENT (BRIX) MEASUREMENT USING THE RESISTIVITY METHOD TO REPLACE THE OPTICAL METHOD FOR DETERMINING FRUIT SWEETNESS | Dr. M. Syukri Surbakti, S.Si, M.Si |
| 2023 | DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF INDIUM TIN OXIDE-BASED ELECTRODES AND THEIR APPLICATION FOR THE ISOLATION OF RED BLOOD CELLS USING THE DIELECTROPHORESIS METHOD | Edwar Iswardy |