Politap Strengthens Research Direction through Industry-Based Applied Research Roadmap Workshop

Ketapang, 15 April 2026 — Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap) once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening research quality by organizing the Industry-Based Applied Research Roadmap Development Workshop on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the Directorate Building Hall, 2nd Floor. This event was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and attended by lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. Industry partners from PT Limpah Sejahtera also attended as a manifestation of synergy between education and industry.

This workshop aims to support the development of targeted research aligned with the vision and mission of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, as well as regional development policies. Through this activity, it is expected that the resulting research will not only be of high academic quality, but also make tangible contributions to industrial needs and regional development.

Prof. Dr. Dra. Yuli Yetri, M.Si from Politeknik Negeri Padang, who is also a national reviewer in the field of community service, was present as a resource person, providing insights into strategies for formulating an applied research roadmap based on industry needs.

Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Irianto, S.P., S.ST., M.MA., emphasized in his remarks the crucial role of vocational higher education institutions in producing applicable and impactful research.

“This activity holds very strategic importance in our efforts to strengthen the direction and quality of applied research. Vocational higher education institutions are required to produce research that is not merely academic, but also has real relevance and impact on the business and industrial worlds,” he said.

He also emphasized that formulating a research roadmap is key to ensuring that research development aligns with industry needs.

“Through this workshop, we hope to formulate a targeted, measurable research roadmap that aligns with industry needs, thereby supporting the improvement of study program quality while driving the institution’s contribution to regional and national development,” he continued.

In addition, the Director expressed appreciation to the speaker and all participants who actively took part in this event.

“I hope all participants engage seriously and actively in this activity, so that the workshop’s outcomes can be truly implemented and provide sustainable benefits,” he added.

Through this activity, strong synergy between academia and industry is expected to be fostered in the development of applied research, while strengthening the contribution of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang to supporting innovation-based regional and national development.