Another proud achievement has been accomplished by students of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM), Universitas Diponegoro. Supported by the World Class University (WCU) UNDIP Student Go International program, a collaborative research team consisting of FSM students and students from the Faculty of Engineering successfully developed an innovation entitled Micorse (Micro Bacterial Interface) and represented Universitas Diponegoro at the international World Young Inventors Exhibition (WYIE) 2026 in Malaysia.
WYIE is part of the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), one of the largest innovation exhibitions and competitions in Asia, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, from May 17–20, 2026. The team’s participation reflects FSM UNDIP’s strong commitment to encouraging students to actively produce innovative research capable of competing on the global stage.
Micorse was developed as an intelligent integrated system combining IoT sensor-based hardware with an interactive software dashboard. The system is designed to detect biological responses of microorganisms, particularly changes in turbidity levels (OD600) and acidity levels (pH), when exposed to sound vibration stimuli.
Through real-time sensor monitoring, the biological data obtained are transmitted to a web-based dashboard and translated into Morse Code that can be interpreted by humans. The system is also equipped with visual feedback, audio signals (beep), and haptic vibrations, creating an innovative interaction experience between humans and microorganisms.
This multidisciplinary research project was led by Nawaal Hanif Mumtaz Arriye, a student from the Undergraduate Informatics Study Program at FSM UNDIP. The team also consisted of students from various disciplines, namely:
- Aliffya Gadiza Ramadhania (Biotechnology, FSM)
- Silvia Nisa Ananda Zulpan (Biotechnology, FSM)
- Fatih Muqtafi Liamrillah (Electrical Engineering)
- Moses Morell Yosefan (Informatics, FSM)
- Fazl Nizam Priyambodho (Informatics, FSM)
- Lintang Aulia Nuraini (Informatics, FSM)
“Through Micorse, we developed a decoder algorithm that demonstrates how adaptive bacterial responses can be measured and mathematically translated. We hope this tool can become an important instrument in the field of synthetic biology in the future. Participating in WYIE Malaysia proves that FSM UNDIP students’ research is capable of addressing global technological challenges,” said Nawaal Hanif as the team leader.
The leadership of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universitas Diponegoro, expressed high appreciation for the achievements and innovative spirit demonstrated by the Micorse team. The participation of FSM students in this international competition is expected not only to bring pride to Universitas Diponegoro and Indonesia, but also to inspire other students to continue creating, innovating, and confidently performing on the global stage.
Through the spirit of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous support for student research, FSM UNDIP remains committed to nurturing adaptive, innovative, and globally competitive young scientists. Supporting student research development is one of FSM UNDIP’s concrete efforts to strengthen an excellent academic culture while encouraging the emergence of innovations that contribute to the advancement of science and technology at the international level.