Depok, November 2nd 2023. Prof. Ir. Gunawan Wibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D. was inaugurated as a Permanent Professor in the Field of Telecommunication Systems Device Science, Faculty of Engineering (FT), Universitas Indonesia (UI), after delivering a scientific oration entitled “The Role of Radio Frequency Communication Technology for Welfare”. The inauguration procession was led directly by the Rector of UI, Prof. Ari Kuncoro, S.E., M.A., Ph.D., on Wednesday (1/11), at Makara Art Center UI.
In his speech, Prof. Gunawan said that the birth of 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile technology requires radio frequency (RF) transmitter and receiver (transceiver) devices that allows users’ mobile devices to communicate with other users through the presence of telecommunications operator devices in the form of base transceiver station devices (BTS). RF transmitter and receiver systems operating at various frequencies are the same. In order for an RF device to operate, the device is designed using a multiband concept and a resonator concept for it to work according to the frequency being operated.
Mobile communication devices can be divided into three forms, namely objects whose performance will be improved; developers with devices to help the work of internet of things (IoT) systems; as well as device users. IoT is a concept that connects all devices to the internet and allows IoT devices to communicate with each other over the internet. With this device, people can interact via gadgets remotely.
IoT technology layerization includes the Device–sensor Layer; Network & Gateway Layer–connectivity; Platform Layer–device management, security, analytics; and Application & Solution Layer – smart grid, smart logistics. The use of IoT technology provides great efficiency because it relies on connectivity as a communication enabler from devices/sensors on electronic devices. With increased connectivity, the amount of time spent doing the same task decreases, thereby increasing productivity and creating a safe work environment.
Currently, IoT technology has been developed for everyday life. Some of them are Fisheries to regulate fish feeding; Covid-19 Detection to monitor the movement of Covid-19 patients; Monitoring equipment for Covid-19 duty officers; and Elder People Detection to detect the presence of elderly patients who live alone.
Based on research conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute in 2020, the economic value that can be unlocked by IoT is enormous and continues to grow. McKinsey estimated that by 2030, IoT could generate $5.5 trillion to $12.6 trillion in value globally, including value captured by consumers and customers of IoT products and services. Services such as industry, health, offices, smart cities and smart buildings have business potential from the use of IoT.
Indonesia itself is estimated to have a total productivity value of up to $120 billion in 2025, with the majority income sectors coming from manufacturing, retail, transport, mining, agriculture, telecommunications and media, as well as health, with the number of IoT device connections reaching up to 678 billion devices.
In the pandemic era, digital services were born and replaced analog system services. Usually, this disruptive technology comes from startups trying to modernize ancient business styles. Technology-first startups can slowly change the traditional way of doing business. This happens because large traditional companies focus on increasing sales rather than making changes, especially in terms of technology. However, on the other hand, the birth of disruptive technology also has an impact on traditional markets that are increasingly becoming desolated because buyers move to online markets. There are many application services on devices that can be used, including for economic activities, trade, community services and fintech services (online loans).
In addition, the development of 5G technology also has the potential to increase Indonesia’s GDP by 2030. The Indonesian economy is expected to experience exponential growth in 2024 due to a significant increase in the level of 5G adoption across all industries and consumers. GDP is estimated at IDR 2.802 trillion in 2030 and IDR 3.533 trillion in 2035. It is estimated that 5G will contribute 9.3% to Indonesia’s GDP in 2030 and 9.8% in 2035.
“5G technology will also increase profits for various sectors, namely the service sector, manufacturing sector. Digital technology will also open 20-40 million new jobs. However, in order to provide good results, there needs to be protection for consumers who use technology which includes personal data protection, user security, and data confidentiality,” said Prof. Gunawan.
Prof. Gunawan’s research regarding the role of communication technology is one of the many studies that have previously been carried out. Some of them were Performance of Downlink NOMA for a Massive IoT Network Over a Nakagami-m Fading Channel With Optimized Power Allocation (2023); Co-design Structure of Dual-Band LNA and Dual-Band BPF for Radio Navigation Aid Application (2021); Multiwideband Bandpass Filter Based on Folded Quad Cross-Stub Stepped Impedance Resonator (2020).
Prof. Ir. Gunawan Wibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D. completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the FTUI Department of Electrical Engineering in 1990 and completed his Master’s and Doctorate in Telecommunication Engineering, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan in 1995 and 1998. Currently, he serves as Head of the Team that prepares FTUI’s Master’s Degree accreditation for LAM Engineering.
Prof. Gunawan’s inauguration procession was also attended by the Rector of Jenderal Achmad Yani University, Prof. Hikmahanto Juwana, S.H., LL.M, Ph.D.; Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tirto Prakoso, M.Eng., IPM.; Principal Expert Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency, Prof. Dr. Silvester Tursilo Adi, M.Eng.; Director General of Postal Equipment and Information Resources, Ministry of Communication and Information, Dr. Denny Setiawan, S.T., M.T.; President Director of PT Comcore Teknologi Indonesia, Septi Maharani, S.E., M.M.; President Director of PT Jawa Satu Regas, Ir. Indra Trigha; and President Director of PT Alita Praya Mitra, Ir. Teguh Prasetya, M.T.