The Department of Mathematics FMIPA UGM held the first Applied Mathematics Colloquium #1 on Tuesday (27/5), from 13:00 to 15:30 WIB, in Conference Room 1, 3rd Floor, Department of Mathematics FMIPA UGM Building. This event marked the launch of a series of regular scientific forums designed to bring together lecturers and students in academically applicable discussions.
The colloquium was opened by the host and moderator, Cynthia Meininda Anjani, a Master’s student in Mathematics at FMIPA UGM. The event continued with opening remarks from Dr. Dwi Ertiningsih, M.Si., Coordinator of the Apaplied Mathematics Laboratory. In her speech, she mentioned that the colloquium would become a routine agenda held every Tuesday in the last week of each month.
As the core of the event, the colloquium featured two speakers presenting relevant research topics in the field of applied mathematics. The first presentation was delivered by Mira Mustika, a doctoral candidate in Mathematics from Institut Teknologi Sumatera, who presented the topic “Modification of the DIRECT Method for Solving Global Optimization Problems” or the DIRECT Method and Its Development. The presentation explored the procedures of the DIRECT method in depth, including sampling, partitioning, and selection. The session was interactive, with participants engaging through questions and feedback on the method’s application in various fields of data analysis.
The second presentation was delivered by Sulasri Suddin, who presented material titled “Bifurcation Analysis of a Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Growth Model in Germinal Center.” In her talk, she explained the bifurcation analysis of the diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) growth model, which is based on a five-dimensional nonlinear ODE system. The study highlighted the occurrence of Hopf bifurcation and other types due to variations in biological parameters, suggesting potential oscillatory and chaotic behavior in cancer cell dynamics.
This activity aims to enhance the academic insight of the Department of Mathematics UGM community and provide a platform for the exchange of ideas among lecturers, students, and researchers. Furthermore, the colloquium is expected to serve as a medium for disseminating the latest developments in applied mathematics research with direct real-world implications.
The colloquium was held offline in a conducive and enthusiastic atmosphere, as evidenced by the numerous questions from participants, indicating a high level of interest in the material presented.
By organizing this Applied Mathematics Colloquium #1, the Department of Mathematics FMIPA UGM reaffirms its commitment to supporting the advancement of science through ongoing scientific forums.
Keywords: Colloquium, Applied Mathematics, Research
Author: Iin Nauli Rahmawati
Photo: Yohanes Dewo