Sampoerna University - Center For Research

Overview

Sampoerna University has been actively encouraging research and community service activities as the embodiment of the Tri Dharma of Indonesian Higher Education. Therefore, the Center for Research and Community Service (CRCS) unit has been established under the VRAA (Vice Rector of Academic Affairs) Office to facilitate and administer our faculties’ research and community service activities.

The primary responsibilities of the CRCS unit are

1. To help our faculties organize basic and applied research.
2. To produce innovations that are useful for higher education and for the nation’s supremacy while observing academic norms and ethics based on the scientific autonomic principle of the vision and mission of Sampoerna University, as well as provision of laws and regulations through cooperation with government, industry, and community.
3. To assist our faculties to organize community service in the form of services, empowerment, and cooperation with the communities with due observance of the norms and ethics and in line with the respective academic competencies.
4. To conduct community services individually or collaboratively with other faculties and students by applying science and technology. These studies are expected to empower the people, improve the people’s intelligence and the required soft skills, and develop the nation’s intellectual life.

Vision
Mission

Vision

To become a center for Sampoerna University’s academic community to develop internationally recognized research and community service capabilities that enhance Indonesia’s development.

Mission

Supporting academics to implement TRI DHARMA of Higher Education in research for scientific purposes and a form of Sampoerna University’s social responsibility for the Indonesian society.
Creating breakthroughs in research, based on science and technology for national development.
Developing research activities that promote technology integration, leadership, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship.
Developing research that involves students to contribute to society’s welfare based on the noble values of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation.
Developing collaborative research across programs, faculties, and universities at home and abroad.
Developing research that solves problems for external partners, commercial purposes, and scientific development.

Roadmap for Research and Community Service

Research Roadmap

Community Service Roadmap

External Grants

Figure 1. Sampoerna University Research Roadmap

Figure 2. Sampoerna University Community Service Roadmap

Research Team	Project Title	Grant	Faculty
Djati Wibowo Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto	Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology	PT. Hanaang Global Technology	FET
C I W Eka Budiartha Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka	Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University	British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia	FoE FET FoB

AY.2024-2025 Major Highlights

1. Sampoerna University members have successfully published 26 HAKI/HKI.

2. External grants from British Council, U.S. Department of State / U.S. Mission to ASEAN, PT. Ultima Tekno Solusindo, Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan Republik Indonesia.

3. Reputable publications
(International Journal Indexed on Scopus, SINTA 1, SINTA 2)
Scopus Q1: 8
Scopus Q2: 3
Scopus Q3: 6
Scopus Q4: 6
SINTA 1: 1
SINTA 2: 8

4. Book Publication: 3 Books and 2 Book Chapters

“Monograph: Internal and External Factors That Can Support AI-Powered Marathon Training Programs” by Wandy, Faculty of Engineering and Technology

“Menelaah Permainan Tradisional Indonesia dengan Konsep Fisika” by Kushendarsyah Saptaji, Faculty of Engineering and Tehcnology

“Metode Penelitian Pendidikan” by Soepriyatna, Faculty of Education

Chapter title: Epilogue by Soepriyatna, Faculty of Education

Chapter Title: Global Brand Emotional Storytelling In The Digital Age to Strengthen Brand Identity and Consumer Loyalty by Muhammad Lukman Baihaqi Alfakihuddin, Faculty of Arts and Science

5. Since 2022/2023, Sampoerna University’s clustering is Utama.

6. Dissemination: Game-Edutech Research: Using Gamification Demonstrations for Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (TeRMS) Learning Based on Sustainability and Local Wisdom Principles on August, 15 2023

In August 2023, the Center for Research and Community Service (CRCS), Sampoerna University, in collaboration with the British Council and Anglia Ruskin University, successfully hosted a dissemination event titled 'Game-Edutech Research: Using Gamification Demonstrations for Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (TeRMS) Learning Based on Sustainability and Local Wisdom Principles.' The event brought together teachers from schools in the Pancoran area of South Jakarta and featured expert facilitators, including:

Dr. C I Wayan Eka Budiartha, M.A
Dean of Faculty of Education, Sampoerna University
- Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, Atma Jaya Catholic University
- Cert. TESOL Trinity

Dr. Sarinova Simanjuntak, CEng, FHEA
Associate Professor in Mechanics of Materials in Anglia Ruskin University
- 25+ years of experience in teaching, research, innovation, and consultancies
- Expertise: health, integrity of engineering materials, renewable energy applications
- Education: Imperial College, London (Masters in Corrosion of Engineering Materials, Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering)

Pananda Pasaribu, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Faculty of Business, Sampoerna University
- Ph.D. in Finance, The University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Arkhadi Pustaka, ST., M.Pd.
English Education Lecturer, Sampoerna University
- Master of Education, University Negeri Yogyakarta
- Course Taught: Educational Technology, Advanced Educational Technology.

Kushendarsyah Saptaji, Ph.D., CEng MIMechE, IPP.
Head of Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Sampoerna University
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Chartered Engineer from Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Rachmat Arsyadi, M. Ds.
Visual Communication Design lecturer at Sampoerna University
- Master of Design, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
- Course taught: collaborative design, origin of design, creative narratives: online storytelling, UX/UI.

List of publications

Journal Publications AY.2023-2024

Journal Publications AY.2024-2025

Scientific Publications

Total of Journal Publications in AY.2023-2024: 86

Figure 3. List of Journal Publications in AY.2023-2024

Total of Journal Publications in AY.2024-2025: 68

Figure 4. List of Journal Publications in AY.2024-2025

During this academic year period, SU faculty members have successfully published 92 articles in various national as well as international journals.

Figure 5. Publications in AY.2024-2025

List of Internal Grants AY.2024-2025

Internal Grants for Research AY.2024-2025

Internal Grants for Community Service AY.2024-2025

External Grants

Figure 6. List of Research Internal Grant AY.2024-2025

Figure 7. Research Internal Grant Trends Throughout the Academic Year

Figure 8. List of Community Service Internal Grant AY.2024-2025

Research Team	Project Title	Grant	Faculty
Djati Wibowo Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto	Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology	PT. Hanaang Global Technology	FET
C I W Eka Budiartha Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka	Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University	British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia	FoE FET FoB

List of Research and Community Service External Grants AY.2024-2025

Figure 8. List of Community Service Internal Grant AY.2024-2025

Research Team	Project Title	Grant	Faculty
Djati Wibowo Kushendarsyah Ignatius Budi S.Hadisujoto	Autonomous Towing Vehicle with PT Hanaang Global Technology	PT. Hanaang Global Technology	FET
C I W Eka Budiartha Kushendarsyah Pananda Pasaribu Rachmat Arsyadi Arkhadi Pustaka	Game-EduTech Research and Project with Anglia Ruskin University	British Council Going Global Partnership UK – Indonesia	FoE FET FoB

Figure 9. List of External Grant in AY.2024-2025

Workshops and Dissemination Activities

• Workshop: Empirical Data Analysis using Quantitative Method with Prof. H. Yaya S. Kusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D. on June 19, 2023

CRCS held a workshop on Empirical Data Analysis using Quantitative Method to equip SU faculty members with practical knowledge in applying quantitative methods for research. The session was delivered by Prof. H. Yaya S. Kusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D., a Professor of Mathematics Education at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, who shared valuable insights from his academic and teaching experience.

Prof. H. Yaya S. Kusumah, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Prof Yaya is a Professor in Mathematics Education Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. With a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Curtin University of Technology in Australia, Prof Yaya has taught various courses, including Case Study on Math Education, ICT-based Mathematics Teaching, and Global Issues and Current Trends in Math Education.

• Workshop: How to Utilize POP x Mendeley Application and Prisma Method in SLR Methodology with Pak Kenny Fernando on December 15, 2023

To support research productivity, CRCS held a workshop on POP x Mendeley Application and Prisma Method in SLR Methodology. The session was facilitated by Kenny Fernando, M.S.Ak., CAP., CPFA., Senior Accounting Lecturer at Sampoerna University, who guided participants in optimizing reference management and systematic literature review techniques.

Kenny Fernando, M.S.Ak., CAP., CPFA.
Kenny Fernando is a Senior Accounting Lecturer at Sampoerna University. Pak Kenny holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia and is a certified Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

• Workshop: Tips & Trik Pengajuan Proposal "DIKTI Grant" with Prof. Dr. Ir. Pudji Muljono, M.Si on March 8, 2024

CRCS organized a workshop on Tips & Trik Pengajuan Proposal “DIKTI Grant” to provide faculty members with strategies for preparing competitive research proposals. The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Pudji Muljono, M.Si., Professor at IPB University, who shared practical approaches and best practices in funding opportunities.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Pudji Muljono
Prof Pudji is a Professor at IPB University's Faculty of Human Ecology. His academic background includes degrees from Institut Pertanian Bogor, Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, and a professorship from Institut Pertanian Bogor.