Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) – has once again achieved a notable milestone in the field of research. Two UMPWR lecturers have successfully been selected as recipients of the 2026 Continuing Multi-Year Research Funding Program, organized by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM), Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
Based on the official announcement from the Directorate General of Research and Development of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Number 195/DST/C3/DT.05.00/2026 dated March 6, 2026, two UMPWR lecturers are listed as funding recipients in Appendix I numbers 457 and 458. In total, 2,494 research titles across Indonesia were selected to receive funding under this program.
The first recipient is Dr. Jeki Mediantari Wahyu Wibawanti, who secured funding under the Regular Fundamental Research Scheme (PFR) with the research title “Prebiotic Glucomannan Sources from Mangrove Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and Its Application in Goat Milk Kefir to Support the Development of Functional Beverages (Continuation Year).” This research focuses on utilizing the natural potential of mangrove resources as a prebiotic ingredient that can be developed into health-promoting functional beverages.
Meanwhile, the second recipient, Prof. Dr. Siska Desy Fatmaryanti, M.Si., received funding under the Applied Research – Prototype Output Scheme (PT-LP) with the research titled “EduWeb Smart Energy: An Energy Education and Monitoring Platform Using a Deep Learning Approach to Improve Energy Literacy and 21st Century Skills.” This research aims to develop a technology-based educational platform that utilizes artificial intelligence approaches to enhance public understanding of energy and foster 21st century skills.
The Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., expressed his appreciation for this achievement and hopes that the success will further strengthen the research culture within the university.
“We would like to congratulate our lecturers who have successfully secured this continuing multi-year research funding. This achievement demonstrates the commitment of UMPWR lecturers to producing innovative research that has meaningful impact on society. We hope that these research projects will not only enrich academic knowledge but also provide real solutions to various challenges faced by the community,” said the Rector.
This achievement demonstrates that UMPWR lecturers continue to actively contribute to the advancement of science, technology, and innovation through high-quality research that is relevant to contemporary societal needs. (akb/KP).
