[Surakarta, 10 April 2026]
The Postgraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) proudly announces that three of its distinguished faculty members have been awarded Doctoral Dissertation Research Funding (PDD) for the 2026 fiscal year. This prestigious recognition was granted by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek).
The recipients are:
- Prof. Ir. Tri Widodo Besar Riyadi, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Prof. Ir. Agus Dwi Anggono, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., IPM
- Prof. Ir. Waluyo Adi Siswanto, M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM
This achievement highlights the strong research culture within the Postgraduate Mechanical Engineering program and reinforces UMS’s commitment to advancing impactful research. The PDD scheme is designed to strengthen doctoral-level research, encourage high-quality international publications, and accelerate the translation of academic findings into industrial applications.
The success of these professors not only enhances the reputation of UMS as a leading institution in engineering research but also demonstrates its dedication to contributing innovative solutions for national development.
