Yogyakarta, May 30, 2024 – The Computational Laboratory of the Department of Mathematics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a Research Talk on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM WIB. This online event, held via Zoom, was attended by 40 participants.
This Research Talk featured two renowned international experts. The first speaker, Iolanda Ialongo, Ph.D., presented on the topic “Satellites Capture Socioeconomic Disruptions during the 2022 Full-scale War in Ukraine.” In her presentation, Dr. Ialongo detailed how satellite data can be utilized to monitor and analyze socio economic disruptions during the full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. The data provided deep insights into the conflict’s impact on economic and social activities and assisted in emergency response planning and post-conflict reconstruction. This research closely aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 16, “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions,” and Goal 11, “Sustainable Cities and Communities,” emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements.
The second speaker, Janne Hakkarainen, Ph.D., delivered an equally compelling topic titled “Inferring Greenhouse Gas Emission from Space.” Dr. Hakkarainen discussed the latest techniques and methods for identifying and measuring greenhouse gas emissions using satellite data. This technology allows for more accurate and efficient monitoring of emissions, significantly contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. This research is highly relevant to SDG 13, “Climate Action,” which underscores the urgency of taking action to combat climate change and its effects.
The event was moderated by Zenith Purisha, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., an academic from UGM’s Department of Mathematics who is also actively involved in various computational and data analysis research. During the Q&A session, participants were highly enthusiastic, asking numerous questions about the research methods and practical applications of satellite data in addressing environmental and social issues.
This Research Talk is part of the Computational Laboratory of the Department of Mathematics UGM’s ongoing efforts to enhance the knowledge and insights of academics and researchers in Indonesia and strengthen international collaboration in science and technology. Additionally, this event supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting science and technology as crucial tools in addressing global challenges.
The event concluded with a brief discussion session and words of gratitude from the organizers to the speakers and participants for their active engagement. The committee hopes that similar events will continue to be held to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the future and to promote progress in achieving the SDGs.
Keywords : Satellite Data Analysis, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Socioeconomic Disruptions
Author: Endang Sulastri
Editor: Sania Rizka Ramadhani