Dr. Retantyo Wardoyo, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA UGM), was inaugurated as a professor of algorithms and computation on Tuesday (May 28) in the Senate Hall of UGM.
Professor Wardoyo’s inauguration adds to the list of 42 active professors at FMIPA UGM. Initially, Professor Wardoyo was a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics. He then shifted his expertise to computer science when FMIPA UGM planned to launch a Master’s program in Computer Science.
He was allowed to pursue his Master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Manchester, where he delved into artificial intelligence models in healthcare. This transition led him to achieve the highest functional position in education.
In his inaugural speech, Professor Wardoyo explained that artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of science developed in the mid-20th century, around World War II, representing a breakthrough in Computer Science.
AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn like humans.
These machines are designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation.
“The application of AI has advanced rapidly and has revolutionized various fields, one of which is healthcare,” Professor Wardoyo stated.
He highlighted that in a scenario where the demand for healthcare services is increasing, AI can be a solution that enhances efficiency and improves the accuracy and quality of services.
“Through comprehensive analysis, AI can provide personalized and focused mental health support. This includes recognizing behavioral patterns and mood changes, allowing for more precise and accurate interventions,” said Professor Wardoyo.
He added that another example of AI utilization in healthcare addresses the knowledge limitations of on-duty doctors in hospitals’ emergency units when handling hemorrhagic stroke cases.
“Hemorrhagic stroke has a ‘Golden Time,’ a critical period where prompt and accurate intervention can prevent permanent disability and reduce the risk of death,” he explained.
To overcome this knowledge limitation, specific algorithms are used to analyze patient medical records, assisting general doctors in making more accurate and swift decisions in critical situations.
Before concluding his speech, Professor Wardoyo, who spent part of his secondary education in Ambon, expressed gratitude to many colleagues and coworkers. He also appreciated the PGSD research group, the name of his mentoring group for the Ph.D. Program in Computer Science.
Despite being a professor, Professor Wardoyo promised to remain productive as a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Computer Science, FMIPA UGM, as evidenced by the numerous research publications in national and international journals over the past three years.
Professor Mochammad Maksum, Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, also delivered a speech after bestowing the professor’s insignia on Professor Wardoyo. In his address, he mentioned that Professor Wardoyo is one of the 42 active professors out of the 58 who have served at FMIPA UGM.
Author: Triya Andriyani