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List of Research
The following are some of the research that has been carried out by the academic community of the Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Sumatera Utara:
| Title | Head of Research | Year | Source | Amount | Link |
| Characteristics of Mixed Fuel from Rubber Seed Biodiesel and Plastic Pyrolysis Oil | Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T. | 2024 | DRTPM (PDD) | 46,800,000 | |
| Thermodynamic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of Evaporative Cooling Application in Geothermal Power Plants | Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T. | 2024 | DRTPM Kemenristekdikti (PFR) | 120,400,000 | |
| Design and Testing of Integrated Pump as Turbine for Micro-Hydropower Generation | Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T. | 2024 | TALENTA (PP89) | 85,500,000 | |
| Fabrication and Assembly of Environmentally-Friendly Road Marker Products Based on Biocomposite Foamed Concrete | Prof. Dr. Ir. Bustami Syam, MSME. | 2024 | TALENTA (PP89) | 85,500,000 | |
| Development of Biocomposite Foamed Concrete Materials Based on Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) Powder and Palm Oil Mill Boiler Ash and Its Application for Temporary Road Medians | Prof. Dr. Ir. Bustami Syam, MSME. | 2024 | Grand Palm Oil Research 2024 | - | |
| Hydrogen Production and Storage System from Agricultural Biomass Pyrolysis and Its Utilization as Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines and Fuel Cells | Dr. Eng. Ir. Taufiq Bin Nur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc. | 2024 | DRTPM (PTUPT) | 120,000,000 | |
| Integration System of Pyrolysis and Gasification for Converting Plantation Biomass Waste into Hydrogen-Rich Syngas | Dr. Eng. Ir. Taufiq Bin Nur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc. | 2024 | DRTPM Kemenristekdikti (PT) | 161,240,000 | |
| Experimental Study on Diesel Engine Performance Using Alternative Fuel Derived from Mixtures of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis and Rubber Seeds | Dr. Eng. Ir. Taufiq Bin Nur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 134,980,000 | |
| - | Prof. Dr. Ir. Armansyah Ginting, M.Eng. | 2024 | - | - | |
| Performance of Vortex Turbine with Modifications in Flow Angle, Blade Inclination, and Flow Velocity for Cylindrical Basins | Dr. Ir. Tulus Burhanuddin Sitorus, S.T., M.T. | 2024 | DRTPM Kemenristekdikti (PFR) | 31,500,000 | |
| Experimental Study on Diesel Engine Performance Using Alternative Fuel Derived from Mixtures of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis and Rubber Seeds | Dr. Ir. Tulus Burhanuddin Sitorus, S.T., M.T. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 134,980,000 | |
| Development of (Cu/Ni)-Refractory Element Material as an Alternative Base Material for EDM Electrode Components Using Powder Metallurgy Technology | Dr. Ir. M. Muhammad Sabri, M.T. IPM. Asean Eng. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 31,500,000 | |
| Study on Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) and Neem Oil Mixtures Using Ultrasonic Technology on a Pilot Plant Scale | Dr. Ir. M. Muhammad Sabri, M.T. IPM. Asean Eng. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 136,270,000 | |
| Design and Construction of Smart Garbage Electric Vehicle (Smart Garbage EV) | Dr. Ir. M. Muhammad Sabri, M.T. IPM. Asean Eng. | 2024 | USU TALENTA Strategic 2024 | 400,000,000 | |
| Study on Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) and Neem Oil Mixtures Using Ultrasonic Technology on a Pilot Plant Scale | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ilmi, M.Sc. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 136,270,000 | |
| Study on Diesel Engine Performance and Corrosion Rate of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO), Kesambi Oil, and Diesel Oil Mixtures | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ilmi, M.Sc. | 2024 | DRTPM (PDD) | 50,000,000 | |
| Development of (Cu/Ni)-Refractory Element Material as an Alternative Base Material for EDM Electrode Components Using Powder Metallurgy Technology | Ir. Suprianto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. | 2024 | National Competitive Research (PFR) | 131,870,000 | |
| Study on Biodiesel Technology from a Mixture of WCO and Neem Oil Using Ultrasonic Technology on a Pilot Plant Scale | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ilmi, M.Sc. | 2023 | DRTPM | 105,100,000 | |
| Development of (Cu/Ni)-Refractory Element Material as an Alternative Base Material for EDM Electrode Components Using Powder Metallurgy Technology | Ir. Suprianto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. | 2023 | DRTPM | 145,000,000 | |
| Analysis of Biodiesel Production from WCO Using Magnetic and Ultrasonic Methods with CaO Heterogeneous Catalyst | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ilmi, M.Sc. | 2023 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 90,500,000 | |
| Impact Strength of Lightweight Concrete Reinforced with Durian Peel Fiber and Its Application for Road Marker Product Development | Prof. Dr. Ir. Bustami Syam, MSME. | 2023 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 73,500,000 | |
| Improving the Quality of Fe-Cu-Al Alloy Reinforced with SiC Particles as Gear Material for Mechanical Applications | Ir. Suprianto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. | 2023 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 55,000,000 | |
| Modification of 1 PK Split AC into a Block Ice Maker with a Capacity of 100 kg per Day Using Hydrocarbon Refrigerant R290 | Dian Morfi Nasution, S.T., M.T. | 2023 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 38,700,000 | |
| Integration of Nanostructured Condensation Surface and Solar Collector to Improve Clean Water Productivity in Solar Still Systems | Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T. | 2023 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 100,000,000 | |
| Design and Development of a 3-Axis Motor Controller Using Arduino Mega for CNC Milling Machine Units | Ir. Ahmad Yunus Nasution, S.T., M.T. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 20,000,000 | |
| Impact Strength of Lightweight Concrete Reinforced with Durian Peel Fiber and Its Application for Temporary Road Divider Drums | Prof. Dr. Ir. Bustami Syam, MSME. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 85,000,000 | |
| Design and Development of a Shrimp Dryer Machine with a Heat Pump System | Dian Morfi Nasution, S.T., M.T. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 35,500,000 | |
| Techno-Economic Study on Biodiesel Mixture from Waste Cooking Oil and Plastic Waste Oil Using Ultrasonic Technology on a Pilot Plant Scale | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ilmi, M.Sc. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 175,000,000 | |
| Mechanical Response Analysis of Concrete Foam Reinforced with Durian Peel Powder Under Static and Dynamic Loads | Maraghi Muttaqin, S.T., M.T. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 20,000,000 | |
| Effect of Current, Filler, and Artificial Aging Parameters in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding on the Mechanical Properties of Aluminum A6061 | Ir. Suprianto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 16,000,000 | |
| Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) as Catalyst Support for Next-Generation Catalysts in Biodiesel Production from Free Fatty Acids | Dr. Eng. Ir. Taufiq Bin Nur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc. | 2022 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | 110,000,000 | |
| Study on the Utilization of Palm Oil Fly Ash as Reinforcement Material in Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) Using Aluminum as Matrix (Phase 2) | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Characteristics of Adsorbent Mixture of Activated Alumina and Activated Carbon as Generator in Adsorption Refrigeration Cycle | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Improving the Quality of Indonesian Cocoa through Drying Method (Second Year) | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Development of a New Design and Manufacture of a Mechanical Oil Palm Harvester to Improve Production Quality and Competitiveness | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Characteristics of Otto Engine with a Mixture of Bioethanol and Hydrogen from Water | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Design and Development of a Dryer Using Waste Heat from Air Conditioning Systems | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Fabrication and Performance Testing of Hybrid Exhaust from Metal-Composite Materials Based on Palm Oil Waste for Motorcycles | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Design of a Water Turbine System for Ultra Low-Head Hydro Power Generation | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Design of an Energy-Efficient Vehicle Combustion System Using Ethanol Fuel | - | 2014 | Horas Team: Provincial Government Aid | - | |
| Study on Energy Saving in the Industrial Sector by Improving the Efficiency of Motorcycle Use | - | 2014 | Energy Center for the Netherlands (ECN) | - | |
| Study on the Utilization of Palm Oil Fly Ash as Reinforcement Material in Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) Using Aluminum as Matrix (Phase 1) | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Analysis of the Effect of Pouring Temperature on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al4Zn Alloy Castings | - | 2014 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Improving the Quality of Indonesian Cocoa through Drying Method | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Development of Polymer Foam Composite Material (Polymer Composite Foam Reinforced with Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB)) for the Manufacture of Various Transportation and Sports Industry Products | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Design of an Energy-Efficient Vehicle Combustion System Using Diesel Fuel | - | 2014 | Horas Team: Donations from IMI Sumatra and PDAM Tirtanadi | - | |
| Development of a Heat and Mass Transfer Calculation Method in the Drying Process | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Development of Polymer Foam Composite Material (Polymer Composite Foam Reinforced with Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB)) for the Manufacture of Various Transportation and Sports Industry Products | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Development of an Energy-Efficient Car Design in the Urban Concept Category | - | 2014 | Horas Team (Funding from Alumni) and PT Ferro Filter | - | |
| Study on the Development of Small-Scale Renewable Energy IPP in North Sumatra | - | 2014 | ECN (Energy Center for the Netherlands) | - |
List of Publications
The following are some articles published by the academic community of the Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Sumatera Utara:
| Title | Head of Publication | Year | Link |
| A pathway for implementing ammonia solutions as fuel blends for achieving low-emission combustion in diesel engines | - | N/A | |
| Comparative study of mathematical and experimental models of coffee bean drying rate in a solar dryer simulator | - | N/A | |
| Experimental study of a closed-cycle heat pump dryer for snakehead fish | - | N/A | |
| Preface The 5th TALENTA Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (TALENTA CEST) 2024 | - | N/A | |
| The Effect of Varying the Air Flow in a Solar Collector on the Quality of Arabica Coffee Beans | - | N/A | |
| Performance analyse of solar rooftop at Medan city in Indonesia | - | N/A | |
| Flow simulation on a vortex turbine using CFD with various outlet diameter sizes | - | N/A | |
| Comparative analysis of coffee drying on quality with variations in dryers made solar collectors | - | N/A | |
| Physical, chemical, and thermal properties of branches mangrove wood of Bruguiera gymnorhiza during conversion into charcoal and charcoal briquette | - | N/A | |
| CO2 absorption using aqueous potassium carbonate (K2CO3) promoted by piperazine (PZ) in packed column reactor | - | N/A | |
| Aspen Plus simulation analysis of hydrogen production from biomass pyrolysis integrated with steam methane reformer unit | - | N/A | |
| Experimental Study of Combustion Chamber Performance Utilizing Biochar from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) as Fuel with Variation in Excess Air | - | N/A | |
| Simulation and experimental study of friction stir welding on high-density polyethylene with variation of tool rotation speed | - | N/A | |
| An Experimental Study To Determine The Correlation Between Tool Wear And Residual Stresses Induced In Turning Of Inconel 718 | - | N/A | |
| Experimental study of the use of plastic pyrolysis oil as an additive to improve physicochemical properties and performance rubber seed biodiesel | - | N/A | |
| Flow simulation on a vortex turbine using CFD with various outlet diameter sizes | - | N/A | |
| Kinetic analysis and mathematical modeling of low-rank coal drying by using swirl fluidized bed dryer on varied angles of guide vane and temperatures | - | N/A | |
| Study on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of similar joint of Al-Mg-Si alloy by tungsten inert gas welding | - | N/A | |
| Effect of welding parameters on microstructure, mechanical properties and environment | - | N/A | |
| An analysis of vibration signals is conducted to monitor the condition of the clutch of a centrifugal pump, employing ISO 10816 standards | - | N/A | |
| Interfacial fracture of Perovskite Light Emitting Devices | - | N/A | |
| The Implementation of Export-Import (E-I) Subsidies Regulation on Rooftop Photovoltaic Plant System in Indonesia Based on Techno-Economic Point of View: A Study Case in Ogan Komering Ulu Region, South Sumatera, Indonesia | - | N/A | |
| Techno-economic assessment of residential and farm-based photovoltaic systems | - | N/A | |
| Experimental study of a closed-cycle heat pump dryer for snakehead fish | - | N/A | |
| Comparative study of mathematical and experimental models of coffee bean drying rate in a solar dryer simulator | - | N/A | |
| Comparative analysis of coffee drying on quality with variations in dryers made solar collectors | - | N/A | |
| The Effect of Varying the Air Flow in a Solar Collector on the Quality of Arabica Coffee Beans | - | N/A | |
| Numerical modeling of composite spherical-roof contoured core (SRCC) sandwich panels subjected to blast loading | - | N/A | |
| A pathway for implementing ammonia solutions as fuel blends for achieving low-emission combustion in diesel engines | - | N/A | |
| Extraction of Cellulose from Bagasse for the Synthesis of Alginate: Cellulose Porous Beads | - | N/A | |
| Comprehensive Review of Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Emerging Trends and Applications in Simultaneous Detection of Uric Acid, Dopamine and Ascorbic Acid | - | N/A | |
| Investigation of Calcium Carbonate Porogen on Methylene Blue Adsorption in Alginate Cellulose Xanthate Beads from Corn Stalks | - | N/A | |
| Advancements in metal oxide redox cycles for solar-driven chemical processes: oxygen separation, fuel synthesis, ammonia generation, and thermochemical energy storage | - | N/A | |
| Development of an Integrated Air Quality Monitoring System for Temperature, Humidity, CO, and PM10 Measurement | - | N/A |
List of Community Services
The following are some community service programs that have been carried out by the academic community of the Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Sumatera Utara:
| Title | Head of Community Service | Year | Source | Amount | Link |
| Application of Pump as Turbine for Pico-Hydro Power Generation in Payung Village, Payung Subdistrict, Karo Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Environmental Benefits) | 30,000,000 | |
| Utilization of Grinding Machine Technology and Implementation of Hygiene and Sanitation in Snack MSME Business in Lumban Gaol Village, Balige Subdistrict | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 29,500,000 | |
| Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Creating Da’wah Content by Students of the Indonesian Da’wah Academy of North Sumatra | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 29,500,000 | |
| Assistance in Developing a Prebiotic-Probiotic Ice Cream Business for the Joint Farming Group in Tadukan Raga Village, STM Hilir Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Partnership) | 28,750,000 | |
| Ocean Clean Energy: Optimizing the Use of Solar Panels to Improve Cooling Storage Efficiency for Sibolga Fishermen Towards Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation | - | 2024 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 36,032,000 | |
| Community Service on the Application of Yanysis Technology in Organic Fertilizer Production and Marketing Management Improvement at Berkah Abadi Jaya Cooperative, Lubuk Cuik Village, Chili Farming Center | - | 2024 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 46,758,000 | |
| Application of Chopping Machines and Feed Pattern Improvement Aiming to Increase Milk Production and Improve the Economy of Goat Farmers in Bandar Tinggi Village | - | 2024 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 44,215,000 | |
| Utilization of Grinding Machine Technology and Implementation of Hygiene and Sanitation in Snack MSME Business in Lumban Gaol Village, Balige Subdistrict | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Environmental Benefits) | 30,000,000 | |
| Application of Pump as Turbine for Pico-Hydro Power Generation in Payung Village, Payung Subdistrict, Karo Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 29,500,000 | |
| Mechanization of Brick Business to Increase Productivity and Income of Semangat Jaya Farmer Group Members in Huta VI, Bandar Tinggi Village, Simalungun Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 28,000,000 | |
| Mechanization of Brick Business to Increase Productivity and Income of Semangat Jaya Farmer Group Members in Huta VI, Bandar Tinggi Village, Simalungun Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 28,000,000 | |
| Application of Chopping Machines and Feed Pattern Improvement Aiming to Increase Milk Production and Improve the Economy of Goat Farmers in Bandar Tinggi Village | - | 2024 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 44,215,000 | |
| Mechanization of Brick Business to Increase Productivity and Income of Semangat Jaya Farmer Group Members in Huta VI, Bandar Tinggi Village, Simalungun Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 28,000,000 | |
| Application of Pump as Turbine for Pico-Hydro Power Generation in Payung Village, Payung Subdistrict, Karo Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Environmental Benefits) | 30,000,000 | |
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| Mechanization of Brick Business to Increase Productivity and Income of Semangat Jaya Farmer Group Members in Huta VI, Bandar Tinggi Village, Simalungun Regency | - | 2024 | Abdimas TALENTA (Economic and Social) | 28,000,000 | |
| Application of Packaging Technology Using Continuous Band Sealer Machines for MSME Products in Pardomuan Nauli Village, Samosir Regency | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 26,000,000 | |
| Energy Audit Services at Fuel Terminal Medan Group, Integrated Terminal Teluk Kabung, and DPPU Minangkabau | - | 2023 | Collaboration | 230,000,000 | |
| Energy Audit Services at Fuel Terminal Medan Group, Integrated Terminal Teluk Kabung, and DPPU Minangkabau | - | 2023 | Collaboration | 230,000,000 | |
| Training on Probiotic Ice Cream from Goat Milk Kefir Culture | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 29,000,000 | |
| Community Service Program (PkM): Increasing Compost Production from Medan Zoo Waste and Its Marketing | - | 2023 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 38,973,000 | |
| Application of Grass Chopper Machine for Goat Livestock Business Group “Sepakat Bersama” in Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 26,000,000 | |
| Application of Packaging Technology Using Continuous Band Sealer Machines for MSME Products in Pardomuan Nauli Village, Samosir Regency (duplicate) | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 26,000,000 | |
| Development of Meatball Business in Mutiara Village, East Kisaran City | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 25,000,000 | |
| Application of Grass Chopper Machine for Goat Livestock Business Group “Sepakat Bersama” in Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency (duplicate) | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 26,000,000 | |
| Application of Grass Chopper Machine for Goat Livestock Business Group “Sepakat Bersama” in Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency (duplicate) | - | 2023 | Abdimas TALENTA (Single Year) | 26,000,000 | |
| PkM for Areca Nut Business Group in Deli Serdang through Improved Production and Profit Margin | - | 2023 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 40,000,000 | |
| Strengthening Research and Community Service Activities at Nias Raya University, Teluk Dalam | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 25,000,000 | |
| Application of Chopper Machine and Utilization of Corn Husks in Animal Feed Production in Sintong Marnipi Village, Toba Samosir Regency | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Innovation-Based) | 36,000,000 | |
| Development of a Clean Water Irrigation System in Sihusapi Village | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Innovation-Based) | 49,350,000 | |
| Improving Yield of Charcoal and Liquid Smoke at MSME Baluse Kanira, North Nias | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Innovation-Based) | 37,000,000 | |
| Strengthening Research and Community Service Activities at Nias Raya University, Teluk Dalam (duplicate) | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 25,000,000 | |
| Optimization of Organic Floor Cleaner Enriched with Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) at Ar Raudlatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School, Medan Tuntungan Subdistrict, Medan City | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 25,000,000 | |
| Design and Training on Paddy Thresher Machine Use for Farmers Group in Besar II Terjun Village, Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 25,000,000 | |
| Appropriate Technology of Paddy Thresher Machines to Improve Productivity and Efficiency of Farmers in Sambirejo Village, Langkat Regency | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA (Independent) | 20,000,000 | |
| PkM: Increasing Production and Quality of Charcoal at Berkah Abadi Jaya Agricultural Cooperative, Lubuk Cuik Village, Lima Puluh Pesisir District | - | 2022 | National Competitive Community Service Program (PKM) | 48,722,000 | |
| Motorboat Assistance for Fishermen Group in Muara Pauh, Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 21,000,000 | |
| Application of Chopper Machine and Utilization of Corn Husks in Animal Feed Production in Sintong Marnipi Village, Toba Samosir Regency (duplicate) | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Innovation-Based) | 36,000,000 | |
| Motorboat Assistance for Fishermen Group in Muara Pauh, Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency (duplicate) | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 21,000,000 | |
| Design and Training on Paddy Thresher Machine Use for Farmers Group in Besar II Terjun Village, Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency (duplicate) | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 25,000,000 | |
| Motorboat Assistance for Fishermen Group in Muara Pauh, Dusun V Paluh Manan, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency (duplicate) | - | 2022 | Abdimas TALENTA USU (Single Year Regular) | 21,000,000 | |
| LBM Improves the Quality of Rice Grains for Farmer Business Groups | - | 2014 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Development of a Solar Dryer to Improve the Production Quality of Small and Medium Chip Industries in Serdang Bedagai | - | 2014 | State University Operational Assistance (BOPTN) - USU | - | |
| Improving Productivity by Auditing and Repairing Production Machine Damages of Artisan Business Groups | - | 2014 | State University Operational Assistance (BOPTN) - USU | - | |
| Use of a 5 kg-Capacity Spinner Machine to Improve the Production Quality of Small-Scale Banana Chip Enterprises | - | 2014 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Enhancing Forged Knife Quality through Heat Treatment Process at Blacksmith SMEs in Pancur Batu | - | 2014 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Creating a Hydraulic Press Tool to Support Motorcycle Tire Repair Businesses | - | 2014 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Building a Wind Turbine to Assist Rice Field Farmers | - | 2013 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| LBM Farmer Group / Shrimp Farming Business in Panah Hijau Village, Labuhan Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency | - | 2013 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| LBM Blacksmith Group Supported by Serdang Regency, North Sumatra | - | 2013 | Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) | - | |
| Designing Assistive Tools for Motorcycle Modification for SMEs | - | 2013 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Construction of Solar Panels for Fishing Boats | - | 2013 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - | |
| Technical Assistance at Motorcycle Workshops on Exhaust Noise Limits in Accordance with Minister of Environment Regulation No. 07/2009 | - | 2012 | Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) - USU | - |
Roadmap
The Research Roadmap of the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Universitas Sumatera Utara (2021–2025) is focused on advancing knowledge and technology to support innovations in materials, energy, and sustainable manufacturing. Research priorities include material and structural engineering, renewable energy conversion such as solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal, as well as energy efficiency and cooling technologies. In addition, the production engineering field emphasizes green machining, non-conventional manufacturing, and foundry optimization to meet industrial demands. This roadmap aims to deliver innovative, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for the advancement of science, industry, and society.
