The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Agriculture UGM) organised an Aquatic Nanotechnology Training in the Venture Room on the 6th floor of the AGLC building on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
The event was attended by researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners interested in the development of nanotechnology for the fisheries and agricultural sectors.
Professor Subejo, Vice-Dean for Research, Community Service, and Partnerships at Agriculture UGM, stated that the activity was a strategic step to bridge fundamental research and real-world applications of nanotechnology.
“Nanotechnology plays a significant role in improving the efficiency and quality of both fisheries and agricultural products. Hopefully, this training will generate innovative ideas that can be implemented in the community,” the vice-dean said on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Professor Alim Isnansetyo, a lecturer at UGM’s Department of Fisheries, presented on the basic concepts of nanotechnology, its historical development, and its application opportunities in the aquatic sector.
According to him, nanotechnology should not remain theoretical but must be put into practice.
“With this technology, we can produce products that are more precise, lightweight, and offer better performance,” Professor Isnansetyo added.
In the second session, Dr. Siti Ari Budhiyanti, another lecturer in fisheries, discussed nanoparticle synthesis techniques using top-down and bottom-up approaches.
She emphasised the importance of understanding changes in the structure and properties of materials at the nanoscale.
“In nanotechnology, what matters is not only reducing size but also producing material property transformations that add value,” she explained.
In addition to presentations, the training included practical sessions on nanoparticle production and an introduction to material characterisation techniques.
Participants had the opportunity to directly test simple synthesis methods and engage in discussions on applying nanotechnology research results in industry and community empowerment.
From this activity, Agriculture UGM hopes that the utilization of nanotechnology can be optimized to support food security, enhance productivity, and encourage environmentally friendly innovations in the fisheries and agricultural sectors.
Author: Kezia Dwina Nathania
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Lintang Andwyna