Jakarta, INTI - Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) has introduced X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) technology as a strategic step to strengthen its research capabilities in materials and energy.
The presence of XPS makes FTUI one of only three institutions in Indonesia equipped with this technology, alongside Diponegoro University and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
FTUI Dean, Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, stated that the acquisition of XPS is part of efforts to strengthen the university’s research ecosystem.
“This facility not only enhances the depth and quality of research in materials and energy, but also opens broader opportunities for collaboration with industry and academic partners at both national and global levels,” he said.
The XPS instrument was obtained through a Higher Education Center of Excellence grant supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
The equipment will be operated at the Analytical Laboratory under FTUI’s Energy Transition Laboratory.
Advanced Technology for Material Analysis
XPS is a photoelectric-effect-based instrument used to analyze elemental composition, chemical states, and electronic structures on material surfaces.
It operates by using X-ray radiation to measure the energy of electrons emitted from a material’s surface.
These measurements allow for highly precise identification of each element’s characteristics.
With penetration capabilities down to several nanometers, XPS enables deeper chemical analysis compared to conventional methods.
A wide range of materials can be analyzed using this technology, including metals, semiconductors, polymers, nanomaterials, and catalysts.
Driving Innovation and Industrial Competitiveness
The presence of XPS is considered highly relevant in supporting research on renewable energy, next-generation electronic devices, and advanced material innovation.
The resulting material analysis can contribute to improving electric vehicle battery quality and energy storage systems.
In addition, the technology supports the development of more efficient and durable electronic devices.
XPS also plays a role in advancing environmentally friendly materials for waste processing and pollution control.
In the industrial sector, this facility helps ensure product quality and reliability, thereby enhancing national industrial competitiveness.
Head of the Energy Transition Laboratory, Hasbi Priadi, described the introduction of XPS as a key driver in strengthening research at FTUI.
He emphasized that this technology marks an important milestone in building an innovative research ecosystem at Universitas Indonesia.
XPS is also expected to strengthen UI’s position as a leading engineering university while supporting the role of higher education institutions in energy transition and improving national competitiveness on the global stage.
Conclusion
The introduction of XPS technology at FTUI marks a significant step in advancing Indonesia’s research capacity in materials science and energy innovation. As one of only a few institutions in the country equipped with this advanced instrument, FTUI strengthens its role as a key driver of scientific development and industrial collaboration. Beyond academic excellence, XPS is expected to accelerate breakthroughs in renewable energy, electronics, and sustainable materials, reinforcing Indonesia’s competitiveness in the global technology landscape.
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