Mataram, University of Mataram – Faculty of Engineering, University of Mataram (FT Unram) successfully hosted The 3rd Mandalika International Multi-Conference on Science and Engineering (MIMSE) and The 8th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA) on November 4-5, 2024 in Lombok. With the theme “Smart Innovation in Engineering and Science for a Sustainable Future,” this conference invites researchers from around the world to discuss the role of smart innovation in engineering and science in facing future sustainability challenges.

The conference is the result of FT Unram’s collaboration with a number of well-known international institutions, including Northumbria University, University of Aberdeen, Universite de Limoges, Esa Unggul University, Bandung Institute of Technology, Lambung Mangkurat University, and Binus University. MIMSE 2024 itself covers various engineering fields such as Civil, Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, Informatics, Industrial, and Engineering Sciences, while EFEA 2024 focuses on green energy and sustainable energy systems.

Prof. Krishna Busawon as General Chair of EFEA 2024 in his speech explained that the conference was first held in 2010 to support researchers from various developing countries. “Many researchers in developing countries have excellent work but lack funds and resources, and the results of their research are not widely disseminated,” said Prof. Busawon.

Prof. Busawon further revealed that this conference is a place to build relationships with other countries, build networks, and explore other things that can be done.

In addition, Prof. Akmaluddin, S.T., M.Sc.Eng, Ph.D., representing the Rector of Unram in his speech expressed his pride for the implementation of this international conference. “This conference is very relevant to global changes that demand smart innovation in engineering and science to achieve a sustainable future. Unram is committed to become a globally competitive institution, and actively contribute to the development and welfare of society,” said Prof. Akmaluddin.

Furthermore, Prof. Akmaluddin also explained that Unram continues to strengthen international partnerships to support academic and research excellence. By implementing a special scheme for international collaboration, Unram is committed to play an active role in creating sustainability solutions.

The conference featured a variety of interesting topics in engineering and energy, with influential keynote speakers, such as:

• Prof. Krishna Busawon from the School of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences, Northumbria University, UK

• Prof. Alireza Maheri from King’s College, University of Aberdeen, UK

• Prof. Buan Anshari from Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Mataram

• Dr. Pandji Prawisudha from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology

• Prof. Ford Lumban Gaol from the Department of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University

• Dr. Hailane Salam from School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

The 3rd MIMSE 2024 covers all topics related to engineering technology including: Computational Science; Electronics, Device and Automation; Telecommunication; Environment and Energy Building; Waste Treatment and Water Management; Renewable Energy and Energy management; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Instrumentation; Control and Measurement; Manufacturing System and Simulation; Materials Physics; Material Analysis and Characterization; Medical Physics; Nanoscale Science and Low-D Systems; Soft Matter and Polymers; and Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films

While EFEA 2024 covers the topics of Policy; Low Energy Buildings and Architecture; Advanced Power Systems; Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; Control; Wind Energy; Energy Systems; Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems; Solar Thermal and Geothermal; Hydrogen & Fuel Cells; Hydropower and Marine Energy; Energy Storage; Biomass; Energy Transition; Eco-design; Energy System Sustainability and Integration ; Energy Systems End of Life.

The 3rd MIMSE 2024 and 8th EFEA 2024 not only emphasize Unram’s position as a center of academic excellence, but also become a catalyst for global innovation that is environmentally friendly and sustainable. By gathering the best thoughts and works from the world’s scientists and researchers, this conference is a big step in building a sustainable future.