Tangerang, August 13, 2025 – Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) and the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics School (STMKG) advanced their disaster research collaboration through a Workshop on the Development of SIMuSTi (Indonesia Multi-Source Tsunami Information System), held at the Center for Multi-Source Tsunami Studies (CMSTS), STMKG-Geophysics Department Building, 6th Floor.
SIMuSTi is an integrated digital platform designed as a central hub of information and a comprehensive database for non-seismic tsunami modeling. The system is expected to assist researchers, government agencies, and communities in better understanding tsunami risks from multiple sources.
The workshop focused on:
- Developing scenarios for numerical and physical tsunami modeling
- Analyzing inundation heights and impacted areas
- Integrating WebGIS features
- Advancing AI-based modules
- Finalizing the SIMuSTi platform design
According to Dr. Haekal A. Haridhi from USK, SIMuSTi will serve as “a bridge between academic research and practical field needs. With a more comprehensive database, mitigation policies can be formulated with greater precision.”
The STMKG team also introduced their Disaster Observation and Simulation Laboratory, equipped with advanced facilities to support multi-source tsunami research. This laboratory is one of the leading disaster research facilities in Indonesia.
The workshop underscores both institutions’ commitment to enhancing disaster literacy, strengthening scientific capacity, and supporting the government’s efforts to build a more tsunami-resilient Indonesia. The collaboration is also expected to open opportunities for international partnerships in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
