Thursday, 5 February 2026—President University organized a guest lecture at the Charles Himawan Auditorium, President University Campus, featuring researchers from the Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN). The session was delivered by Ir. Reza Septiawan, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, and Nashrullah Taufik, M.Sc., Researcher at the Research Center for Electronics, BRIN.

During the lecture, the speakers highlighted how modern technological life is continuously surrounded by electromagnetic exposure generated by smartphones, wireless networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and satellite navigation systems. They explained that while these signals are not inherently dangerous, the growing density of electronic devices may lead to electromagnetic interference, potentially disrupting electronic performance, communication reliability, and navigation accuracy.

The session introduced the concept of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), emphasizing that electronic devices must be designed to function without interfering with other systems while remaining resilient to external disturbances. Students were also introduced to the vulnerability of weak satellite navigation signals, which can be affected by intentional or unintentional interference, potentially degrading tracking precision and system stability.

A key highlight of the lecture was BRIN’s research initiative to develop an artificial electromagnetic habitable environment. Through integrated monitoring systems, shielding materials, and autonomous control technologies, the project aims to safeguard humans, animals, and critical electronic infrastructure, while supporting the advancement of smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and precision agriculture.