Makassar — A medical student from Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh), Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha (Class of 2022), was selected as one of the speakers at the International Conference on Environment Pollution and Prevention (ICEPP) 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from November 6–11, 2025.

The conference was attended by 23 university teams from various countries, including Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Russia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia, Kazakhstan, the United States, Vietnam, and Ethiopia.

During the scientific forum, Ikhwandi presented his research entitled “Eco-Friendly Air Filtration Innovation Based on Sansevieria trifasciata,” which explores an environmentally friendly air filtration system utilizing the well-known ornamental plant commonly called mother-in-law’s tongue. He was the only medical student from Indonesia to deliver an oral presentation at the event.

“It is a great honor to represent Indonesia in an international scientific forum that brings together young researchers and professors from around the world,” said Ikhwandi in a phone interview on Thursday (November 6, 2025).

His supervisor, Dr. Dzar Fadli, M.Sc., stated that Ikhwandi’s participation in ICEPP demonstrates that medical students can also contribute to global interdisciplinary issues, including environmental health. He emphasized that Ikhwandi’s ability to present scientific research before international reviewers and participants is an outstanding achievement for an undergraduate student.

“This research is part of an effort to develop innovative, safe, and sustainable filtration materials. We hope that the results can be further advanced toward clinical testing and large-scale production,” said dr. Dzar.

In addition to scientific presentations, ICEPP 2025 served as a platform for academic exchange and networking among students, lecturers, researchers, and professionals from various countries. Throughout the conference, participants engaged in panel discussions, workshops, and social activities under the theme “Sustainable Innovation for a Cleaner Environment.”

Ikhwandi expressed hope that his participation would inspire other Indonesian students to take part and contribute in international scientific arenas.

The ICEPP 2025 conference in Ho Chi Minh City marked an important moment in strengthening cross-national collaboration toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.

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Mahasiswa Kedokteran Unismuh Makassar Wakili Indonesia di Forum Ilmiah Dunia ICEPP 2025 di Vietnam

Makassar — Mahasiswa Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh), Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha, angkatan 2022, terpilih menjadi salah satu pembicara pada ajang International Conference on Environment Pollution and Prevention (ICEPP) 2025 yang digelar di Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 6–11 November 2025.

Konferensi ini diikuti oleh 23 tim dari berbagai universitas dunia, termasuk dari Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China, Korea Selatan, Rusia, Filipina, Taiwan, Australia, Kazakhstan, Amerika Serikat, Vietnam, dan Ethiopia.

Dalam forum ilmiah tersebut, Ikhwandi mempresentasikan hasil riset berjudul “Eco-Friendly Air Filtration Innovation Based on Sansevieria trifasciata” yang mengangkat inovasi sistem filtrasi udara ramah lingkungan berbasis tanaman hias yang dikenal dengan nama lidah mertua. Ia menjadi satu-satunya mahasiswa kedokteran asal Indonesia yang tampil sebagai pembicara dalam sesi oral presentation.

“Merupakan kebanggaan tersendiri bisa membawa nama Indonesia di forum ilmiah internasional yang mempertemukan banyak peneliti muda hingga profesor dunia,” ujar Ikhwandi saat dihubungi melalui sambungan telepon, Kamis (6/11/2025).

Dosen pendampingnya, dr. Dzar Fadli, M.Sc., mengatakan partisipasi Ikhwandi di ICEPP menjadi bukti bahwa mahasiswa kedokteran juga mampu berkontribusi dalam isu global lintas disiplin, termasuk bidang lingkungan. Ia menilai kemampuan Ikhwandi menyajikan riset ilmiah di hadapan reviewer dan peserta internasional merupakan capaian luar biasa bagi mahasiswa tingkat sarjana.

“Penelitian ini merupakan bagian dari upaya pengembangan bahan filtrasi inovatif yang aman dan berkelanjutan. Kami berharap hasil riset ini dapat terus dikembangkan hingga tahap uji klinis dan produksi massal,” Ujar dr. Dzar.

Selain presentasi ilmiah, konferensi ICEPP 2025 juga menjadi wadah pertukaran pengetahuan dan jejaring akademik antar mahasiswa, dosen, peneliti, serta praktisi dari berbagai negara. Selama kegiatan berlangsung, para peserta mengikuti forum diskusi, workshop, dan kegiatan sosial bertema “Sustainable Innovation for a Cleaner Environment.”

Ikhwandi berharap keikutsertaannya dapat menjadi inspirasi bagi mahasiswa Indonesia lainnya untuk berani tampil dan berkontribusi di panggung ilmiah internasional.

Konferensi ICEPP 2025 di Ho Chi Minh menjadi momentum penting dalam memperkuat kolaborasi lintas negara menuju lingkungan yang lebih bersih, sehat, dan berkelanjutan.