The Faculty of Engineering (FT) has obtained permission from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) of the Republic of Indonesia to open a Master’s Degree Program (S2) in Mechanical Engineering. The approval is outlined in Ministerial Decree No. 88/B/O/2025, marking a step forward for mechanical engineering education in Bengkulu Province.
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The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Eng. Afdhal Kurniawan Mainil, S.T, M.T, said that with this permit, the Faculty is now the only higher education institution in Bengkulu that offers a Master of Mechanical Engineering program.
“This program aims to meet the community’s needs for higher education in the field of mechanical engineering. With a research and innovation-based approach, this program combines theory, practice, and the latest technology to produce graduates who are ready to face global challenges,” said Dr. Afdhal.
One of the advantages of this Master’s Program, said Dr. Afdhal, is its comprehensive curriculum designed to address local and global industrial challenges. Graduates of this program are not only prepared as competent engineers but also as strategic thinkers capable of providing solutions to various engineering problems.
The learning method in this program applies a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach, which allows students to apply theory to real-world case studies. Students will learn through projects that include system design, manufacturing engineering, new material development, and solutions related to renewable energy and disaster mitigation in coastal areas.
“The curriculum has been tailored to the geographical and socio-economic conditions of the surrounding area, so that students can develop solutions based on local potential that contribute to sustainable development,” added Dr. Afdhal.
Research Focus and Career Opportunities
The Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program has a strong vision in supporting environmentally friendly technology and community empowerment. Several leading research areas to be developed include seawater treatment technology, new material development, studies on seawater corrosion to extend the life of coastal infrastructure, and disaster mitigation, such as tsunamis, floods, and landslides.
Students who participate in this program will gain competencies in various fields of engineering, including mathematical computational modeling, Finite Element Method–FEM, Finite Volume Method–FVM, and computer graphics. These skills are highly sought after by various industries, including automotive, green energy, materials technology, and environmental engineering, opening up broad career opportunities at the national and international levels.
Experienced Teaching Team
The Master’s Program is managed by a team of experienced academics and researchers. The Head of the Study Program is Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Dedi Suryadi, S.T, M.T, an expert in the field of construction and mechanical engineering design.
The lecturers include Dr. Ir. Hendri Hestiawan, S.T, M.M, M.T, Dr. Eng. Afdhal Kurniawan Mainil, S.T, M.T, Ir. A. Sofwan FA, S.T, M.Tech, Ph.D, Dr. Zuliantoni, S.T, M.T, Ir. Helmizar, S.T, M.T, Ph.D. They have strong research backgrounds in mechanical engineering, material technology, and natural disaster mitigation.
“With the facilities and resources available at Unib, students will gain practical and sustainable technology-based research experience. We invite prospective students to join the Unib Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program and be part of a major change in the world of engineering,” concluded Dr. Afdhal.
Further information regarding new student registration and academic facilities at Unib’s Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering can be accessed through the website teknik_mesin@unib.ac.id. [Release| Editor: Purna Herawan | Humas2].