UNM Data Science Students Win National Championship, Create IoT-Based Smart Door Lock

An innovation in Internet of Things (IoT) technology has emerged from Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), known as the Digital Business Campus. Five students from the Data Science programme, namely Ihsan Aulia Rahman, Nouval Ghoonimu Tsawab, Kasa Inti Josia Tambunan, Muhamad Lintang Saujana Attamim, and Muhammad Azzam, have successfully developed the Smart Security Door Lock, a digital technology-based door security system to support the concept of modern housing. This innovation integrates hardware with data processing and analysis systems. Users can perform digital access authentication, monitor activities in real-time, and record usage history to enhance home security in a more precise and efficient manner. The team leader, Ihsan Aulia Rahman, explained that the project stemmed from the need for a more practical and adaptive security system in line with technological advancements. “We aim to provide a security solution that does not rely solely on conventional keys. This system is designed to be controlled digitally and utilises data to improve monitoring and user comfort,” he stated. According to him, the data-based approach enables the development of advanced features such as access pattern analysis and automatic notifications if unusual activity is detected. The team’s achievement is strengthened by the Smart Security Door Lock winning first place in the Indoneris National IT Competition and the National Arts Week CORIS 2025 in the IoT category. The innovation was also exhibited at the Expo BTN Housingpreneur 2026, demonstrating its implementation potential in the property sector and smart home ecosystem. The Head of the Data Science programme at UNM, Tati Mardiana, stated that this accomplishment reflects the effectiveness of project-based learning implemented in the campus environment. “As a Digital Business Campus, we encourage students to develop solutions relevant to societal and industry needs. The integration of data analysis and IoT in this innovation shows that students are capable of systematic and applicable thinking,” said Tati in a press release on Friday (27/3/2026). She added that the development of smart housing opens great opportunities for young talents in Data Science to continue innovating and delivering competitive technological solutions. “This success affirms that UNM students excel not only academically but also in producing forward-oriented technological works,” said Tati.