Viral Kimpul Draws Attention, ITB Expert Highlights Its Potential as an Alternative Food Source

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — Kimpul, a local tuber that may not be familiar to many people as a daily food source, has recently gained attention as various preparations of the crop have gone viral on social media. The tuber, which resembles taro at a glance, has been creatively transformed into trendy foods, ranging from chewy cookies to sushi. The...

August 26, 2026

ITB Develops “Chicken Apartment” in West Bandung Regency to Promote Organic Waste Management

WEST BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — Organic waste does not always have to end up as discarded material. With proper management, it can be transformed into a resource that generates environmental, food, and economic benefits for communities. Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is putting this idea into practice through an organic waste processing system based...

August 19, 2026

ITB Students Develop Affordable Protein Drink, Earn International Recognition in Singapore

The “3 Chefs & that 1 Technician Guy” team won second place in the International Track category at the 2026 NUS FoodTech Challenge at the National University of Singapore, Singapore, Tuesday (14/7/2026). (Photo courtesy of the “3 Chefs & that 1 Technician Guy” team)SINGAPORE, itb.ac.id — Four Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)...

July 28, 2026

ITB Students Develop AgroSmart to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — Three students from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have developed AgroSmart, a machine learning-based adaptive crop recommendation system designed to help farmers select suitable crops and make informed decisions throughout the growing season based on current climatic and environmental conditions. The system is expected to...

July 20, 2026

Harnessing Cassava and Spirulina, the Althara Team from ITB Develops High-Protein, Locally-Sourced Flour to Support National Food Security

From left: Naveed Muhammad Falah, Agnes Ruth Savira, and Maritza Kayla Zasky Malikha achieved 1st Place and Gold Medal at SINEC 2026.BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Three students from the Post-Harvest Technology Study Program at the School of Life Sciences and Technology-Engineering (SITH-R), Maritza Kayla Zasky Malikha, Agnes Ruth Savira, and Naveed...

July 12, 2026

ITB and Residents of Ujung Berung Optimize Waste Management Through Maggot-Based Methods and Urban Farming

The ITB DPMK Team with Ms. Hani, chair of the community self-help group and landowner, at the maggot-based waste processing site in Cipadung Kulon, on Friday (12/6/2026). (Doc. The ITB DPMK Team)BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - A team from the School of Life Sciences and Technology (SITH) at ITB is helping to optimize community-based organic waste management...

June 12, 2026

ITB Water Resources Engineering Students Win Gold Award at WYIE 2026 Malaysia Through Autonomous Farming Innovation

Team Amreta Amretaan won the Gold Award at WYIE ITEX 2026 (Doc. Team Amreta Amretaan)MALAYSIA, itb.ac.id – Students from Water Resources Engineering and Management (TPSDA) ITB have once again brought pride to the nation on the international stage. Team Amreta Amretaan successfully secured a Gold Award at the World Young Inventors Exhibition...

June 01, 2026

ITB Students Introduce Hydroponics to Children at a Community Learning Center, Fostering Food Awareness from an Early Age

JATINANGOR, itb.ac.id — The Agricultural Engineering Student Association “Agrapana” ITB and Skhole ITB held a community service activity on hydroponic education on Saturday (25/04/26). The event was attended by 30 children from a learning center fostered by Skhole, namely RA-TPA Nafilatul Husna, in Kampung Babakan Loa, Rancaekek, Bandung...

May 06, 2026

ITB Students Develop Affordable and Efficient Technology for Fish Farmers, Earn National Recognition

Team Adooh receiving the 2nd Place award in the Innovation Idea Competition (IIC) category at Hasanuddin Techno Fest #9, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Friday (13/2/2026). (Doc. Team)MAKASSAR, itb.ac.id - Students of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have once again achieved national recognition. Team Adooh, consisting of Azizah Nur Sya'bani...

March 07, 2026