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The name Voyage was chosen to symbolize the journey of the Engineering Physics Class of 2024. “Voyage means a journey, and this event represents our collective journey as a cohort in reaching our shared goals,” explained the Event Chair, Raihan Fahrezi Fitriawan.

The exhibition also aimed to introduce Physics Engineering as a discipline often perceived as too general, helping the public, particularly high school students gain a deeper understanding of its scope and applications.

A total of 110 students were involved in organizing the exhibition, which featured 11 booths, including seven showcasing student innovations, three presenting senior students’ final projects, and one dedicated to introducing Physics Engineering through interactive Q&A sessions about the program, student life, and academic experiences at ITB.

Among the innovations displayed was Piezoelectric technology, a material that generates electricity when subjected to pressure or vibration. Its mechanism begins when a strong impact on a piezo plate compresses the internal crystal, producing a brief electrical voltage that lights up an LED for a split second.

In real-world applications, this technology can be used in piezoelectric flooring for street lighting, where each step from pedestrians generates electricity to power LEDs, conserving energy while enhancing nighttime safety.

Other featured works included an unmanned drone and various innovations applying Engineering Physics knowledge. The event successfully attracted around 640 visitors, ranging from ITB students and high school students to junior high schoolers and members of the public. The exhibition also received strong support from faculty members, with the Head of the Physics Engineering Program delivering opening remarks during the event.

Raihan acknowledged that preparing the event came with its challenges. “We had to balance our time between academics, project development, and event preparations, while also maintaining effective communication to ensure smooth collaboration. From this process, we learned a lot, ranging from managing the event to turning innovative ideas into working products,” he said.

Through Voyage, students not only implemented the knowledge they have acquired but also honed their collaboration skills. “We hope this event is not just seen as a task to complete but as a valuable learning experience for us. We also hope it broadens public awareness of Engineering Physics and inspires more students to explore and pursue this field,” Raihan concluded.

Reporter: Chysara Rabani (Mining Engineering, 2022)