FMIPA UNEJ is strengthening its role as a bridge between academia and industry through the commercialization of research-based innovations. This commitment is demonstrated by facilitating a visit to CV Kanaka Indoutama (Kana Factory) in Situbondo accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Zaher M. A. Judeh from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore to introduce AI PharmaSolver, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform developed by NTU. Designed as a solution for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, this initiative aims to bring campus-based innovations into practical application to address industry challenges.

In his presentation, Assoc. Prof. Zaher explained that PharmaSolver was developed to assist the decision-making process through an integrated scientific approach. “This platform supports the systematic execution of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Quality Risk Assessment (QRA), as well as the formulation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA),” he explained. Through simulations of case studies faced by the company, Kana Factory recognized that AI could be leveraged to identify root causes, evaluate risks, and generate more effective and efficient resolution recommendations.

According to Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNEJ, this activity represents a tangible implementation of the innovation downstreaming concept connecting research outcomes and technological advancements with the needs of the business and industrial sectors. “FMIPA UNEJ lecturers can act as collaboration facilitators, bringing together technology developers, industry partners, and prospective users so that innovations do not merely end with scientific publications but instead deliver economic and social benefits,” stated Prof. Dafik. The discussions also opened up opportunities for joint research, technology consulting, and student internship programs particularly for the FMIPA Chemistry Department that align with industry requirements.

The collaboration between FMIPA UNEJ and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, demonstrates that the downstreaming of innovation requires synergy among universities, international partners, and the industrial sector. Through this initiative, FMIPA UNEJ not only expands its global cooperation network but also reinforces its role as an institution that drives the transformation of research findings into tangible solutions for the industry. Looking ahead, similar initiatives are expected to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence-based technologies in Indonesia while enhancing national industrial competitiveness through innovations born of academic collaboration.