Diponegoro University held an Academic Senate Open Session for the Conferment of Professorship on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Prof. Soedarto Hall. The event was attended by university leaders, faculty members, students, and invited guests, and was broadcast through the Undip TV Official YouTube channel.
On this occasion, one of the lecturers from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics at Diponegoro University who was conferred the title of Professor was Prof. Dr. Triwindarti, S.Si., M.Si. in the field of Chemistry. She is an academic from the Department of Chemistry at FSM UNDIP whose research focuses on the development of calcium phosphate materials for biomedical applications, particularly bone health.
Prof. Triwindarti completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Diponegoro University, and later earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Chemistry from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Throughout her academic career, she progressed through the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Senior Associate Professor before being inaugurated as a Full Professor at the end of 2025. Her scholarly contributions include academic books, publications in national and international journals, and various intellectual property outputs.
In her scientific oration titled “Calcium Phosphate Cement for Increasing Bone Density in Osteoporosis,” Prof. Triwindarti highlighted the serious challenges posed by osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones fragile due to an imbalance between bone formation and bone degradation. This condition is commonly experienced by older women due to decreased estrogen levels.
She explained that osteoporosis is becoming an increasingly important public health issue in Indonesia as the elderly population grows. Osteoporotic fractures can lead to chronic pain, reduced quality of life, a higher risk of early mortality, and significant medical expenses.
As a solution, her research focuses on calcium phosphate–based injectable bone cement as a bone filler material. This material is designed to integrate with living bone tissue and gradually transform into new bone through the activity of osteoblast and osteoclast cells.
The development involves the synthesis of modified hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate enriched with active components such as chitosan and curcumin. In addition to increasing bone density, the material is designed to possess antibacterial and antioxidant properties and to function as a drug delivery system.
Modification using silica and cerium substitution is carried out to improve structural stability and mechanical strength. Research results show good biocompatibility and promising antibacterial activity, indicating strong potential as a medical material candidate for osteoporosis therapy.
In closing, Prof. Triwindarti emphasized the importance of collaboration among researchers, research institutions, and the pharmaceutical industry so that this innovation can be developed toward clinical applications. Such collaboration is expected to accelerate the utilization of research outcomes in supporting public health services.
FSM UNDIP expressed its appreciation for this achievement and hopes that the conferment of this professorship will further strengthen FSM’s contributions to materials chemistry and biomedical research. This milestone also reflects FSM UNDIP’s commitment to producing innovations that provide tangible benefits to society.