UniMAP Lecturer Delivers Guest Lecture at the Faculty of Information Technology UNU Jogja

Yogyakarta, Indonesia — The Faculty of Information Technology at UNU Jogja held a guest lecture featuring the Chairman of the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (CoEBU) and academic at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, UniMAP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Anas Nagoor Gunny, on Monday (17/11).

The public lecture, titled “Lessons from the Story of Bees for Engineering and Science Students,” took place at The Forum, UNU Yogyakarta, and was attended by students and lecturers of the Faculty of Information Technology.

In her remarks, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Fadmi Rina, stated that this guest lecture was part of strengthening UNU Yogyakarta’s international academic network with UniMAP. “Through such cross-country academic activities, the Faculty of Information Technology hopes students will develop a global perspective, think critically, and integrate sustainability values into scientific practice in the fields of technology and engineering,” she said.

During the session, Prof. Ahmad encouraged students to understand the relationship between science, technology, and nature through the behavior of bees, which is rich in philosophical and scientific values. He explained how the hexagonal structure of beehives has inspired efficient design in engineering, including building panels and aerodynamic technologies. He also highlighted the bees’ communication ability through the waggle dance, illustrating the importance of accurate information in technical decision-making.

Furthermore, he emphasized that technological advancements often originate from deep observation of nature. Examples include aircraft wing design, compound-eye camera systems, and natural ventilation structures adapted from biological principles. “As academics, we need to understand that major innovations are born from the sensitivity to observe simple phenomena around us,” he stressed.

The discussion session was highly interactive, with students asking questions about the application of biological concepts in modern technology. Participants’ enthusiasm grew as the speaker presented real examples of engineering innovations inspired by the structure and behavior of bees. [Latifah]