Yogyakarta — Two Master’s students from the Physics Study Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Muhammad Rizki and Rafli Fandu Ramadhani, participated in the 11th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2026), held at Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan, from January 28 to 30, 2026.
During the international conference, both Muhammad Rizki and Rafli Fandu Ramadhani served as oral speakers, presenting their respective research findings to an international audience of academics and researchers. Their participation reflects the active engagement of UGM Physics master’s students in global scientific discourse, particularly in the fields of functional materials and biosensor technologies.
Rafli Fandu Ramadhani presented a study entitled “Electric Field-Tuned Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Enhancement in Green-Synthesized Silver-Based Nanocomposites for Biosensor Applications.” The research discusses the enhancement of localized surface plasmon resonance in environmentally friendly silver-based nanocomposites and its potential application in the development of high-performance biosensors.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Rizki presented his research entitled “Green-Synthesized Fe₃O₄/SiO₂ Nanocomposite Magnetic Labels for Magnetoresistance-Based Biosensor.” The study focuses on the development of magnetic nanocomposite-based labels for magnetoresistance biosensors, which are expected to improve detection sensitivity and system performance.
The participation of both students was supported by academic supervision from Prof. Dr.Eng. Edi Suharyadi, S.Si., M.Eng., who served as their supervisor and corresponding author, as well as financial support from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP). This support enabled the students to actively contribute to an international scientific forum and to present research developed within the UGM Physics research environment.
In addition to the oral presentation sessions, Muhammad Rizki and Rafli Fandu Ramadhani also attended various conference activities, including keynote speeches and scientific discussions with researchers from different countries. These activities provided valuable opportunities to broaden academic perspectives and to establish international research networks.
For both students, participation in ICCMME 2026 represented a meaningful academic experience. Through scientific discussions and question-and-answer sessions, they received constructive feedback that will contribute to further research development and refinement.
It is expected that the experience gained from this international conference will enhance the quality of research conducted by UGM Physics master’s students and encourage greater participation in international scientific forums as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen global competitiveness in science and technology.
