Medan, September 17, 2026 – The Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks (IPBKST) at the Universitas Sumatera Utara extends its appreciation and congratulations to the USU faculty members who have been selected to contribute to this program. This involvement plays a crucial role in fostering the development of innovative and practical technologies that have the potential to benefit society.

Experts/Reviewers for the 2026 Technology Promotion Program

In the 2026 Technology Promotion Program, two USU faculty members were selected as experts/reviewers, namely:

  1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, M.P.
    dengan inovasi “Tri-Po: Biodekomposer Plus untuk Mendukung Pertanian Berkelanjutan”.


  2. Prof. Dr. Ir. Fahmi, S.T., M.Sc., IPU
    dengan inovasi “SWART: Smart Waste Bin with Artificial Intelligence of Things”.

Both innovations reflect the application of technology and research findings to address various needs in the fields of sustainable agriculture, environmental management, and technology-based waste management.

Experts/Reviewers for the 2027 Technology Promotion Program

Meanwhile, for the 2027 Technology Promotion Program, three USU faculty members were selected as experts/reviewers, namely:

  1. Dr. Ir. Tigor Hamonangan Nasution, S.T., M.T., IPM
    dengan inovasi “SIMPEL: Sistem Informasi Monitoring dan Prediksi Energi Listrik Rumah Tangga Berbasis IoT dan AI Generatif”.



  2. Prof. Dr. Ir. Elisa Julianti, M.Si.
    dengan inovasi “Komersialisasi Platform Ramie Functional Food Technology (RFFTP)”.



  3. Prof. Dr. Reni Asmara Ariga, S.Kp., MARS.
    dengan inovasi “Selcare”.



The involvement of these faculty members demonstrates the diversity of academic fields and innovations developed by the USU academic community, ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) technology and artificial intelligence to functional food technology and innovations in the health sector.

Strengthening the Research and Commercialization Ecosystem

The USU IPBKST Directorate continues to foster the creation of a research and innovation ecosystem capable of producing technologies that are not only academically superior but also offer broader benefits and opportunities for application.

The selection of USU faculty members as experts/reviewers in the 2026 and 2027 Technology Promotion Program is expected to further strengthen USU’s role in technology development and application, while opening up broader opportunities for collaboration among universities, the government, the business sector, industry, and the community.

This achievement is also part of the University of North Sumatra’s commitment to promoting innovation and the commercialization of research outcomes so that they can make a tangible contribution to addressing various societal issues and needs.

The USU IPBKST Directorate extends its congratulations and appreciation to all the selected faculty members. May this achievement serve as motivation to continue producing impactful work and innovations and to strengthen USU’s position in the advancement of science, technology, and innovation.

USU continues to innovate, collaborate, and move toward The Era of Ultimate Excellence.