Malang, July 18, 2024 – Good news comes from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). One of the lecturers of the Civil Engineering Study Program, Dr. Azhar Adi Darmawan, ST., MT., has successfully obtained a Doctorate in Civil Engineering from Brawijaya University.
Azhar's open defense and doctoral promotion were held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Brawijaya University. In his dissertation entitled "Development of Low Flow Discharge Model Based on Artificial Neural Network Theory in the Lesti Sub-DAS", Mr. Azhar researched the development of a low flow discharge model using artificial neural networks (ANN) in the Lesti Sub-DAS.
Azhar's research is expected to contribute to the development of science and technology in hydrology, especially in terms of low flow rate prediction. In addition, the results of his research can also be applied in various fields, such as water resource management, irrigation, and flood control.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering UMM, Prof. Ir. Ilyas Masudin, ST., M.LogSCM, Ph.D., congratulated mr. Azhar on his success. "This achievement is a source of pride for the Faculty of Engineering UMM," said Faried.
Faried hopes that Mr. Azhar can be a role model for other lecturers at UMM to continue to improve their quality and contribute to the development of science and technology.
about Dr. Azhar Adi Darmawan, ST., MT.
Dr. Azhar Adi Darmawan, ST., MT., is a lecturer in the Civil Engineering Study Program at, the Faculty of Engineering, UMM. He has expertise in hydrology, water resources management, and water engineering. Mr. Azhar is active in various research and community service activities. He has produced various scientific publications in national and international journals.
About Sub DAS Lesti
Sub DAS Lesti is one of the sub DAS in the Brantas DAS located in Malang Regency, East Java. Sub DAS Lesti has quite a large water resource potential but often experiences drought during the dry season. This causes various problems, such as a lack of clean water for domestic and irrigation needs, as well as reduced river water discharge which can cause flooding during the rainy season.
Azhar's research on the development of a low-flow discharge model is expected to help in overcoming drought problems in Sub DAS Lesti. This model can be used to predict low-flow discharge more accurately so that it can help in more effective and efficient water resource management.
