UI Strengthens Flagship Research with Introduction of XPS Technology
Depok (ANTARA) - The Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) has successfully introduced the X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) instrument as part of efforts to strengthen its flagship research capacity.
With this facility, FTUI becomes one of only three institutions in Indonesia possessing XPS technology, alongside Universitas Diponegoro and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
FTUI Dean Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, speaking at the UI Depok campus on Wednesday, stated that the introduction of the advanced XPS instrument represents a strategic step in strengthening FTUI’s research ecosystem.
“This facility not only enhances the depth and quality of research in materials and energy but also opens up broader collaboration opportunities with industry and academic partners, both nationally and globally,” he explained.
The XPS instrument will be operated in the Analytical Laboratory, which is part of the Energy Transition Laboratory (ETL).
XPS is an instrument based on the photoelectric effect used to analyse elemental composition, chemical states, and electronic structure on material surfaces.
Utilising X-ray radiation, the instrument measures the energy of emitted electrons to identify the unique characteristics of each element.
XPS’s ability to penetrate depths of several nanometres makes it an essential tool for testing various types of materials, from metals and semiconductors to polymers, nanomaterials, and catalysts. This is highly relevant for supporting research and development in renewable new energy, future electronic devices, and other advanced material innovations.
He stated that the presence of XPS also provides tangible benefits to the wider community through its contributions to the development of everyday technologies.
In-depth material analysis enables improvements in battery quality for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the development of more efficient and durable electronic devices, and innovations in environmentally friendly materials for waste processing and pollution control.
Head of the ETL Laboratory, Dr Hasbi Priadi, revealed that the existence of XPS will serve as a catalyst for FTUI’s flagship research as well as a technology-based solution for industry needs, particularly in precise and comprehensive surface chemical analysis.
The introduction of XPS marks an important milestone for UI in building an excellent and innovative research ecosystem.
This instrument is expected to accelerate UI’s position as the top engineering campus in the country, reinforcing the role of higher education in supporting energy transformation, material innovation, and strengthening national competitiveness at the international level.