USK Master of Physics National Seminar Promotes Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change

Banda Aceh, October 01, 2024 – The Master’s Program in Physics at Syiah Kuala University (USK) once again demonstrated its contribution to the development of science and awareness of disaster issues through the holding of a National Seminar as part of the Physics Complex and Open House (PCOH) X event, which took place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the FMIPA USK Auditorium.

The “Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Addressing Geological Disasters and Climate Change” seminar featured three expert speakers from various institutions. The first speaker was Prof. Dr. Muksin, S.Si., M.Si., M.Phil from the Master’s Program in Physics at USK, who presented on the role of physics in earthquake analysis and disaster dynamics. The second speaker was Mr. Muhajir, S.Si., M.Si from the Aceh Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), who explained the contribution of climatological and meteorological data in disaster risk mitigation. The third speaker, Dr. Ir. Endra Gunawan, ST., M.Sc from the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at ITB, presented an interdisciplinary approach to geological disaster modeling.

The seminar was moderated by Intan Mutia Sari, M.Si. and Nurma Aisyah and attended by approximately 80 participants, including students, lecturers, and high school students from various schools in Aceh.

The event aimed to create a space for cross-disciplinary discussion, particularly in disaster mitigation and climate change, which are global challenges. This activity will enhance participants’ academic knowledge and foster collective awareness of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing future disaster challenges.

The Master’s Program in Physics at USK is committed to continuing to support applied scientific activities that have a tangible impact on society, in line with the spirit of “merdeka belajar” (independent learning) and strengthening research capacity in the field of physics and its applications in disaster mitigation.