UNDIP, Semarang (15/2) – A Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamari, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN Eng., has successfully received the prestigious Science and Technology Award from the Indonesia Toray Science Foundation (ITSF). The award ceremony took place at the 32nd Presentation Ceremony held at Hotel Ayana Midplaza, Jakarta, on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Prof. Jamari received the award for developing dual-mobility total hip prosthesis technology, an artificial hip joint specifically designed to provide an optimal range of motion.
In his research titled “Design and Development of Dual Mobility Total Hip Prosthesis Accommodate Muslim Prayer (Salat) Movements,” Prof. Jamari explained how this technology can help patients carry out daily activities, especially performing prayer movements that require strong hip support.
Prof. Jamari said that this achievement proves that researchers must continue working even while holding other positions. “My motivation in participating was to show that even when we hold official positions, research should remain an inseparable part of us as lecturers,” he said.
He hopes that this award will encourage more academics from the Faculty of Engineering UNDIP to conduct research and contribute meaningful benefits to society.
“Essentially, I want to show my colleagues that even when holding positions, we must remain productive. In this way, others can interpret this message in their own way,” he added.
The Indonesia Toray Science Foundation (ITSF) is a prestigious research organization supported by Toray Industries, Inc., Japan. The award is presented annually to talented researchers who have made significant contributions to advancing science and technology in Indonesia.
The award ceremony was attended by representatives from Toray Industries, Inc., the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, and other award recipients.
This achievement demonstrates the Faculty of Engineering UNDIP’s commitment to supporting impactful research that improves people’s quality of life. It is hoped that technologies developed by UNDIP academics can be mass-produced and provide tangible benefits for the Indonesian nation. (Public Communication/Faculty of Engineering/M Rusmul Khandiq, ed. Nurul)