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Presentasi Rencana Penelitian

Sebagai bagian dari proses seleksi penerimaan mahasiswa baru Program Doktor Teknik Berkelanjutan, setiap calon mahasiswa diwajibkan mengikuti Presentasi Rencana Penelitian.

Tahapan ini bertujuan untuk menilai kesiapan akademik, kemampuan berpikir kritis, penguasaan bidang ilmu, serta potensi calon mahasiswa dalam melaksanakan penelitian doktoral yang inovatif dan berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan teknik berkelanjutan.

Tujuan Seleksi

Presentasi rencana penelitian dan wawancara bertujuan untuk memastikan bahwa calon mahasiswa memiliki:

  • kemampuan akademik yang memadai untuk mengikuti pendidikan doktor;
  • kesiapan dalam merancang penelitian yang berkualitas;
  • pemahaman terhadap isu-isu teknik berkelanjutan;
  • potensi menghasilkan inovasi dan kontribusi ilmiah yang berdampak bagi masyarakat, industri, dan pembangunan berkelanjutan.

Bentuk Seleksi

Calon mahasiswa diwajibkan menyiapkan:

  • Draft Rencana Penelitian (Research Proposal).
  • Presentasi menggunakan PowerPoint (PPT) yang memuat ringkasan rencana penelitian.

Presentasi dilaksanakan secara luring atau daring sesuai dengan jadwal yang ditetapkan oleh panitia.

Tim Pewawancara

Setiap calon mahasiswa akan diwawancarai oleh tiga orang dosen, yang terdiri atas:

  • Satu orang dosen Program Doktor Teknik Berkelanjutan, dan
  • Dua orang dosen yang memiliki kepakaran sesuai dengan topik penelitian yang diajukan.

Komposisi tim pewawancara dirancang untuk memastikan bahwa penilaian dilakukan secara objektif berdasarkan kompetensi akademik dan kesesuaian bidang penelitian.

Alokasi Waktu

Setiap peserta memperoleh waktu selama 45 menit, yang terdiri atas:

  • 15 menit untuk presentasi rencana penelitian.
  • 30 menit untuk sesi tanya jawab dan diskusi akademik bersama tim pewawancara (sekitar 10 menit untuk masing-masing dosen).

Aspek Penilaian

Presentasi dan wawancara dinilai menggunakan rubrik penilaian dengan skala 1–4, yang mencakup aspek-aspek berikut:

1. Kejelasan Permasalahan Penelitian

Kemampuan merumuskan permasalahan penelitian yang jelas, fokus, relevan dengan bidang teknik berkelanjutan, serta didukung oleh fakta dan isu aktual.

2. Kebaruan dan Kontribusi Ilmiah

Tingkat kebaruan (novelty) penelitian, kontribusi terhadap pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi, serta integrasi aspek keberlanjutan dalam penelitian yang diusulkan.

3. Tinjauan Pustaka dan Penguasaan Literatur

Kemampuan menunjukkan pemahaman terhadap perkembangan penelitian terkini, mengidentifikasi research gap, serta menggunakan literatur yang relevan dan mutakhir.

4. Metodologi Penelitian

Kesesuaian metode penelitian dengan tujuan penelitian, kelayakan pelaksanaan, serta penerapan prinsip-prinsip teknik berkelanjutan dalam rancangan penelitian.

5. Kemampuan Presentasi

Kemampuan menyampaikan gagasan secara sistematis, logis, komunikatif, serta memanfaatkan media presentasi secara efektif.

6. Penguasaan Materi dan Argumentasi

Kemampuan menjawab pertanyaan secara ilmiah, memberikan argumentasi yang logis, serta menunjukkan penguasaan yang baik terhadap topik penelitian yang diusulkan.

Field Competency Assessment

Research Proposal Presentation 

As part of the admission process for the Doctoral Program in Sustainable Engineering, all applicants are required to participate in a Research Proposal Presentation and Academic Interview.

This stage is designed to assess applicants’ academic readiness, critical thinking skills, disciplinary knowledge, and their potential to conduct innovative doctoral research that contributes to the advancement of sustainable engineering.

Purpose of the Assessment

The Research Proposal Presentation and Academic Interview aim to ensure that applicants possess:

  • adequate academic competence to undertake doctoral-level study;
  • the ability to design high-quality and feasible research;
  • a solid understanding of issues related to sustainable engineering; and
  • the potential to produce innovative research and meaningful scientific contributions that benefit society, industry, and sustainable development.

Selection Format

Applicants are required to prepare:

  • A Draft Research Proposal.
  • A PowerPoint (PPT) presentation summarizing the proposed research.

The presentation may be conducted on-site or online, depending on the schedule determined by the Admissions Committee.

Interview Panel

Each applicant will be evaluated by a panel of three faculty members, consisting of:

  • One faculty member from the Doctoral Program in Sustainable Engineering, and
  • Two faculty members whose expertise aligns with the applicant’s proposed research topic.

The composition of the interview panel is designed to ensure an objective evaluation based on academic competence and the relevance of the proposed research field.

Time Allocation

Each applicant is allocated 45 minutes, consisting of:

  • 15 minutes for the research proposal presentation.
  • 30 minutes for the academic interview and discussion with the interview panel (approximately 10 minutes per interviewer).

Assessment Criteria

The presentation and interview are evaluated using a four-point assessment rubric (Scale 1–4) covering the following criteria:

1. Clarity of the Research Problem

The ability to formulate a clear, focused, and well-defined research problem that is relevant to sustainable engineering and supported by factual evidence and current issues.

2. Novelty and Scientific Contribution

The originality of the proposed research, its potential contribution to scientific and technological advancement, and the explicit integration of sustainability principles.

3. Literature Review and Knowledge of the Research Field

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of current research developments, identify research gaps, and utilize relevant and up-to-date scholarly literature.

4. Research Methodology

The appropriateness and feasibility of the proposed research methodology, as well as the incorporation of sustainable engineering principles into the research design.

5. Presentation Skills

The ability to communicate ideas clearly, logically, and systematically while making effective use of presentation media.

6. Subject Mastery and Academic Argumentation

The ability to answer questions scientifically, present logical and evidence-based arguments, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the proposed research topic.