Head of the Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Joins Erasmus+ Academic Staff Mobility at Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Valencia, Spain — Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) continues to strengthen its international academic engagement through the participation of its academic staff in international mobility programs. One of these initiatives was the Erasmus+ KA171 2023–2026 Academic Staff Mobility, participated in by Dr. Nizamuddin, M.Info.Sc., Head of the Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala. Through the Erasmus+ KA171 Project 2023-1-ES01-KA171-HED-000121789, Dr. Nizamuddin was granted the opportunity to undertake an academic stay at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain. According to the official Acceptance Letter issued by UPV, the academic stay took place from 25 to 31 July 2026.
The mobility was conducted under the Erasmus+ program, funded by the European Commission. As part of the program, Dr. Nizamuddin received financial support consisting of a EUR 1,120 scholarship and a EUR 1,500 travel grant to support his international academic mobility. During his stay at UPV, Dr. Nizamuddin participated in Teaching Mobility Activities in accordance with the agreed Working Plan. According to the Certificate issued by Universitat Politècnica de València, he delivered a total of 8 hours of teaching during the period of 27–31 July 2026.
The teaching activity focused on the topic “Geospatial Applications of GIS, Machine Learning, and UAV for Disaster Risk Management: Case Studies from Aceh, Indonesia.” The topic explored the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Machine Learning, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to support disaster risk management, with case studies drawn from Aceh, Indonesia.
The academic session provided an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences on the application of artificial intelligence and geospatial technologies in disaster management. The integration of GIS, machine learning, and UAV technology offers significant potential for mapping, monitoring, risk analysis, and decision-making in disaster mitigation and management.
As the Head of the Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Nizamuddin’s participation in this international academic mobility also contributes to strengthening the international visibility and academic network of the program. The activity provides opportunities for knowledge exchange and creates potential avenues for future academic and research collaboration between Universitas Syiah Kuala and Universitat Politècnica de València.
This international mobility is also aligned with the commitment of the Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence to advancing education and research that respond to technological developments and real-world challenges. The knowledge and experiences gained through the Erasmus+ program are expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching, research, and international collaboration within the program.
Dr. Nizamuddin’s participation in the Erasmus+ Academic Staff Mobility represents a concrete step toward expanding USK’s global academic network and strengthening international collaboration. Through cross-border knowledge exchange, the program is expected to foster further collaboration in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, geospatial technology, and disaster risk management.
