Depok, March 11, 2026 – The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) proudly expressed its appreciation for the achievement of one of its distinguished professors, Prof. Dra. Fatma Lestari, M.Si., Ph.D., who successfully secured international research funding through the Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) 2025.
The funding was awarded for a research proposal entitled “Seabug, An Unmanned IoT Vessel Using Nature-Based Solutions to Improve Water Quality for Reef Ecosystems in Indonesia.” The research focuses on the development of an unmanned Internet of Things (IoT)-based vessel that utilizes nature-based solutions to improve water quality and support the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems in Indonesia.
The CLIP Program is one of the international research funding schemes designed to support the development of innovation and technology for coral reef conservation and restoration. The program is part of the global Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) initiative, which encourages collaboration among scientists from various countries to develop research-based solutions for sustaining coral reef ecosystems.
In its implementation, the research also involves several researchers serving as Co-Lead Researchers, namely Dr. Adonis Muzanni, Dr. Agus Roma Purnomo, and Prof. Agustino Zulys. This multidisciplinary collaboration is expected to strengthen the integration between technological approaches, environmental research, and their impacts on marine ecosystem health.
Dean of FPH UI, Prof. Dr. Indri Hapsari Susilowati, S.K.M., M.K.K.K., stated that this achievement serves as tangible evidence of the contribution of FPH UI’s academic community in advancing impactful research innovations, not only in the field of public health but also in environmental sustainability and ecosystem preservation.
“FPH UI is very proud of Prof. Fatma Lestari’s achievement. This international research funding demonstrates that the innovations and scientific expertise developed by the FPH UI academic community are capable of making meaningful contributions in addressing global challenges, including efforts to protect coral reef ecosystems,” she remarked.
Through this research, it is hoped that innovative solutions will emerge to help improve aquatic environmental quality and strengthen coral reef conservation efforts in Indonesia. This accomplishment further reinforces FPH UI’s commitment to continuously promoting impactful research for society, the environment, and sustainable development. (wrk)