The Science Education Study Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) proudly announces a series of outstanding achievements by its lecturers who have successfully secured funding under the BIMA (Research and Community Service Program) from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.
This achievement reflects the strong research capacity, innovation, and commitment of Science Education lecturers in advancing education, sustainability, and technology-integrated learning.
Doctoral Dissertation Research (Penelitian Disertasi Doktor)
Several professors have been awarded funding for doctoral-level research, focusing on innovative and impactful educational approaches:
- Prof. Dr. Andi Suhandi, M.Si.
Developing IoT-based intelligent weather measurement systems (STeCU-IoT) to enhance climate literacy and students’ data analysis skills in IPBA lectures. - Prof. Dr. Parlindungan Sinaga, M.Si.
Developing computational thinking-based quantum physics learning strategies (FIKU-CT) and multi-representation classical mechanics approaches (MeKlas-DMRSD) to improve critical and creative problem-solving skills. - Prof. Dr. Riandi, M.Si.
Designing RADEC-based general biology learning programs for sustainable development to enhance systems thinking and sustainability awareness. - Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Adi Rahmat, M.Si.
Developing flipped authentic inquiry-based biology programs integrated with metacognitive self-regulation to improve holistic performance and student well-being. - Dr. Eng. Agus Setiawan, M.Si.
Designing transformative project-based environmental physics learning to enhance environmental literacy and creative thinking. - Prof. Dr. Nahadi, M.Si., M.Pd.
Innovating STEM-ESD integrated nanofiltration membrane-based water treatment practicum to improve critical thinking and sustainability awareness.
Master’s to Doctoral Acceleration Program (PMDSU)
The program also secured funding under the Magister menuju Doktor untuk Sarjana Unggul (PMDSU) scheme:
- Prof. Dr. Riandi, M.Si.
Addressing students’ science exam anxiety through AI-assisted metacognitive training. - Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ahmad Mudzakir, M.Si.
Developing molecular engineering-based chemistry learning to enhance sustainability literacy through systems thinking. - Prof. Topik Hidayat, M.Si., Ph.D.
Developing citizen science-based teaching modules integrating local wisdom (Lampung) for environmental, digital, and numeracy literacy. - Dr. Achmad Samsudin, M.Pd.
Developing augmented reality-assisted refutation texts (RefTaR) to reduce misconceptions and support conceptual change in physics learning.
Fundamental Research – Regular Scheme
- Prof. Dr. Riandi, M.Si.
Designing AI-powered adaptive e-learning systems based on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) to support ecopedagogy and sustainable education.
Beginner Lecturer Research (Penelitian Dosen Pemula)
- Riana Nurismawati, M.Pd.
Developing Arduino-Tinkercad-based practicum e-modules integrating virtual and physical experiments in STEM learning.
Community Partnership Empowerment (PKM)
In addition to research, lecturers also secured funding for community service programs:
- Prof. Dr. Diana Rochintaniawati, M.Ed.
Enhancing teachers’ competencies in implementing IoT-integrated STEM learning on environmental issues through training programs. - Ai Nurlelasari Rusmana, M.Ed.
Strengthening science teacher professionalism in Cirebon through STEM training integrated with coding and artificial intelligence based on local potential.
These achievements demonstrate the strong commitment of the Science Education Study Program in contributing to educational innovation, research excellence, and community empowerment. The diversity of funded projects highlights interdisciplinary approaches, ranging from artificial intelligence, IoT, sustainability education, to STEM-based learning innovations.
The program extends its highest appreciation to all lecturers for their dedication and contributions. It is expected that these research and community service projects will generate significant impacts on education quality, scientific advancement, and sustainable development in Indonesia.