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USU Chemical Engineering Lecturers Receive 2025 Research and Community Service Grant

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20 June 2025

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Universitas Sumatera Utara has once again achieved a proud accomplishment through its lecturers from the Chemical Engineering Study Program. According to the Decree of the Director of Research and Community Service Number 0419/C3/DT.05.00/2025, dated May 22, 2025, several lecturers from the USU Chemical Engineering Study Program have successfully passed the selection process to receive the State University Operational Assistance Program (BOPTN) for Research and Community Service for the 2025 Fiscal Year.

The funding is part of a strategic program organized by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology to support quality improvement and relevance in research and community service across state universities.

 

The following lecturers from the USU Chemical Engineering Study Program have successfully received the research funding:

No.

 

 

Leader

 

 

Research Title

 

 

Scheme

 

 

1.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Rosdanelli Hasibuan, M.T.

 

 

Effectiveness of Open Drying, Combined Drying, and Flat‑Bed Dryer Integrated with a Pyrolysis Reactor in Drying Gambir Leaves from Pakpak Bharat Regency 

Fundamental Research (Regular)

2.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Rosdanelli Hasibuan, M.T.

 

 

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nano Carbon from Corn Cobs for Liquid Smoke Adsorption  Postgraduate Research – Master's Thesis

3.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Renita Manurung, M.T.

 

 

Modification and Performance of Microwave‑Assisted Co‑Pyrolysis Tools for Plastic Waste and Coffee Pulp: Characteristics and Product Distribution 

 

 

Postgraduate Research – Doctoral Dissertation

4.

Prof. Dr. Halimatuddahliana, S.T., M.Sc.

 

Effectiveness of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Sugarcane Bagasse (Saccharum officinarum) in Developing Gelatin‑Based Edible Film from Cattle Hide (Bos taurus)    

Fundamental Research (Regular)

5.

Ir. Erni Misran, S.T., M.T., Ph.D

 

 

Microencapsulation of Betasianin Pigment from Red Amaranth Leaves Extracted via Microwave as a Functional Natural Food and Textile Dye 

Fundamental Research (Regular)

The following lecturers from the USU Chemical Engineering Study Program have successfully received the community service funding:

No.

 

 

Ketua Pengusul

 

 

Judul Pengabdian

 

 

Skema

 

 

1.

Ir. Muhammad Thoriq Al Fath, S.T., M.T.

REHEAT – Reusing Cooking Oil as Alternative Household Fuel in Response to the Energy Crisis

 

Community Service

2.

Ir. Nisaul Fadilah Dalimunthe, S.T., M.Eng.

 

 

Application of Creative Paper Recycling Technology (Environmentally Friendly and Educational Paper for Children) through Innovative and Functional Mixer‑Mould Prototypes for Education and Environmental Practice for SMP IT Jabal Noor Students 

Community Service

 

 

3.

Ir. Rivaldi Sidabutar, S.T., M.T.

ECO‑WASTE STOVE: Technology for Converting Wood Waste into Environmentally Friendly Energy Based on the Circular Economy Concept  

Community Service

Through this program, the USU Chemical Engineering lecturers will carry out various research and service activities that not only strengthen academic capacity and innovation but also contribute directly to solving real-world issues in society. This funding support is expected to foster the emergence of applicable and impactful chemical engineering solutions.

 

The USU Chemical Engineering Study Program congratulates the lecturers who have successfully secured this funding and encourages the academic community to actively pursue quality research and service activities to advance science, technology, and the well-being of society.

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