Geotechnical Engineering Practitioner Lecture - Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, 12 October 2024 – Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University (UMY) held a guest lecture event featuring Mr. Dandung Sri Harninto, ST., MT., IPU., ASEAN Eng. as President Director and Nadya Ayu Anindita, ST. as Engineer Manager from PT Geoforce Indonesia as a resource person. This event aims to provide guidance to students in the field of Geotechnics, especially in the Soil Reinforcement Engineering and Introduction to Geotechnical courses.
In this lecture, the speakers discussed important topics such as the function and application of geosynthetic materials as well as the design of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls (GSRW) as an alternative to Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall structures. This in-depth discussion aims to provide practical insight to students regarding the application of the latest techniques in the geotechnical field.
It is hoped that the participation of international practitioners in this guest lecture will have a positive impact on the student learning experience. With direct exposure from experts in the field, students not only gain insight into professional practice, but also valuable feedback. This is important to help students adapt to global standards and increase their competitiveness in the international job market.
Bp Dandung Sri Harninto and Nadya Ayu Anindita emphasized the importance of student readiness to face challenges in the real world of work. They hope that practical lectures like this can motivate students to work harder and produce high-quality work.
This event is one of UMY's steps in preparing students to face the era of globalization, by providing access to relevant international knowledge and experience.