UNS – Three students from the Industrial Engineering Program of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta have achieved international recognition. Muhammad Athaa Rafi Khairan, Muhammad Galfin Falah, and Nisrina Hamidah Isyaratri won Second Place at the 2025 Student Design Competition. The competition was organized by the Ergonomics Society of Taiwan, where they also received the Best Design Award. National Formosa University, Taiwan, hosted the competition, and participants gave their final presentations in person on March 7, 2025.
Innovative Design for a Sustainable Future
The FT UNS team introduced JECO (Jacket Ergonomic and ECO-Friendly), an ergonomically designed and environmentally friendly jacket. This innovation addresses two major issues. The first is the potential disruption of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Then, the second is the high risk of hypothermia among mountain climbers in Indonesia. By integrating ergonomic principles and sustainable materials, JECO enhances user comfort while promoting environmental conservation.
A Moment of Pride on the Global Stage
Team member Nisrina Hamidah Isyaratri expressed her pride and gratitude for this achievement.
“I am incredibly honored to have participated in the Student Design Competition at National Formosa University, Taiwan. This competition provided an invaluable experience in design, teamwork, and cross-cultural learning. Winning Second Place and the Best Design Award is a great honor for us,” Nisrina said, as quoted from ft.uns.ac.id on Tuesday (25/3/2025).
She also highlighted how the experience enhanced their design skills and strengthened their commitment to innovation. Additionally, she extended her gratitude to their mentor, Dr. Eng. Ilham Priadythama, for his guidance throughout the competition.
“We sincerely thank Dr. Eng. Ilham Priadythama for his mentorship and support. He is from the Industrial Engineering Product Planning and Design Laboratory at UNS Faculty of Engineering,” she added.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
This accomplishment highlights UNS students’ global competitiveness and their ability to contribute to ergonomics-based innovation. Their success encourages other students to pursue creative solutions and represent UNS and Indonesia on the international stage.
Furthermore, this achievement aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in industry and technology. It reinforces UNS students’ commitment to advancing technological innovation for a better future.
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