Surakarta — Two lecturers from the Master of Civil Engineering Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), Ir. Mochamad Solikin, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. and Gayuh Aji Prasetyaningtiyas, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., have successfully been awarded the 2024 RisetMu research grant. This achievement reflects their dedication to conducting innovative and impactful research in the field of civil engineering.
RisetMu is a competitive research grant program initiated by the Higher Education, Research, and Development Council (Diktilitbang) of the Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah. The program aims to encourage lecturers within Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (PTMA) to engage in research activities that contribute significantly to academic development and community empowerment.
The research projects proposed by Dr. Mochamad Solikin and Dr. Gayuh Aji Prasetyaningtiyas focus on current issues in civil engineering, aligning with the national agenda for sustainable infrastructure development.
Their success not only brings pride to the Master of Civil Engineering Program at UMS but also reinforces the university’s position as an active contributor to research and innovation, especially in the fields of engineering and technology.
This accomplishment is expected to inspire other lecturers and students to pursue high-quality research that generates meaningful benefits for society.