I am Mochamad Ifan Nugroho, an alumnus of the Master of Chemistry program at Airlangga University, class of 2022. I began my undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Airlangga University, Surabaya, specializing in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on Separation Membranes, particularly hemodialysis membranes, under the supervision of Dr. Yanuardi Raharjo. I decided to continue my studies at the master’s level through the Fast Track program organized by the Department of Chemistry, Airlangga University, in 2022. My decision to pursue my master’s degree in Chemistry at Airlangga University was driven by the high quality of faculty members and excellent research facilities that would support my future research.

I hoped that continuing my studies in the Master of Chemistry program at Airlangga University would further sharpen and deepen my expertise, particularly in separation membranes. I continued my research with Dr. Yanuardi Raharjo, developing hollow fiber separation membranes by incorporating additional matrix components in the form of zero-valent iron nanoparticles supported by zeolite. This resulted in a mixed-matrix hollow fiber membrane that could be used to reduce chromium waste contamination in the leather tanning process.

I am proud to have been a student of the Master of Chemistry program at Airlangga University. I hope that in the future, the program will be recognized as a leading choice for young chemists seeking to further their studies and deepen their knowledge of chemistry, ultimately driving significant social change in Indonesia, particularly in the field of chemistry.