TEKIM-UNIMAL-NEWS|Banda Aceh, October 19, 2024 – A team of Chemical Engineering students from Universitas Malikussaleh (Unimal) has won third place at the International Plant Design Competition PESIGUC 2024 organized by Syiah Kuala University (USK). The event, which focused on process simulation and plant design, featured strong competitors from various universities, both domestic and international.
The Unimal team, consisting of Nanda, Bayu Darmawan, and Rizki Amelia, competed in the event virtually. They were guided by their advisor, Nasrul ZA, S.T., M.T., who played an instrumental role in their preparation and strategy throughout the competition. Despite facing strong competitors, the Unimal team managed to secure a podium finish, showcasing their expertise in plant design and process simulation.
The competition, held entirely online, presented unique challenges, including the need for seamless communication and collaboration among team members.
“We are very proud to have achieved third place. This competition presented new challenges, especially since all processes were conducted online. Communication and collaboration were key, and we are very grateful for the exceptional guidance from Mr. Nasrul,” said Nanda, representing the team.
The first place in the competition was won by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), while the second place was secured by Universitas Riau (UNRI), making Unimal the only representative from Aceh to achieve a top-three finish.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Malikussaleh, Dr. Muhammad Daud, expressed his pride in the team's accomplishment.
“This success reflects the spirit and hard work of the students and their advisor in facing challenges. It proves that Unimal students can compete internationally, even in digital formats that require quick adaptation,” he said.
This achievement is expected to motivate other students at Unimal to participate in similar competitions and continue to bring recognition to the university at the international level. It also demonstrates Unimal's commitment to supporting innovation and knowledge advancement, especially in the field of chemical engineering.
The victory at PESIGUC 2024 highlights the capability of Unimal students to compete globally and paves the way for future international collaborations and developments in the field of chemical engineering.
