One’s weakneses may sometimes become his barrier in either expressing himself or producing some works. However, it does not happen to Dody Qory Utama, ST, MT, a lecturer and researcher of Telkom University (Tel-U). He uses his weaknesses as his trigger in creating valuable and beneficial
works. He previously has a desire to be a doctor. Unfortunately, the diagnose judging him as a color-blind sufferer made him forget his dream. Therefore, having been graduated from senior high school,
he decided to continue his study in school of computing at Tel-U.
In 2009, Dody was offered to be a lecturer at Telkom University. He admits that informatics is not his passion. Surprisingly, he can combine the medical field he dreamt with the technique he studied in his undergraduate.
He finally studies biomedical science, a subject that is still rarely being studied in the global world. Different studies conducted by Dodi takes some references from MIT (Massachussets Institute Technology) that has already had the HST (Health Science Technology) major.
“I had ever dreamt to be a doctor but I could not realize it since I am color blind. Later, I randomly chose my second choice for college, informatics. I had ever tried to join PT Telkom. But, again, in the final medical test I was failed because of color blind. I was disappointed. I felt that I was discriminated because of color blindness. Since then, I committed to myself to hold a study pertaining to color blind sufferers, so that they are not discriminated,” he said.
His study was started in 2011 where he created a device to test color blind. By using this device, it is expected that people with color blind can have their own credit and been distinguished from other common people like farsighted or nearsighted people who have their own credit. Dody expects that by using this device there will be no discrimination toward those with color blind.
“Actually, everyone is color blind, yet their eye capability is different. By using this tool it is hoped that there will be no discrimination to those with color blind, people with color blind are considered to be dangerous and incapable to work in a certain kinds of field, as in medical faculty. In medical faculty, people with color blind can still contribute, yet in a certain part, not in all parts,” said him.
Another study Dody has ever conducted is LIFE, a handphone based application that optimizes survey on bad nutrition. He did the research in 2010. It is different from the former system since the system examined by Dody can optimize the survey by using handphone. In the same year, Dody cooperated with Telkom University students to create a heart detection called as Q-Talk.
In 2012, Dody created a monitoring device for drivers and riders named Brainstat. This device will send some information when the driver feels weary and sleepy thus it is expected that it can decrease the number of traffic accidents caused by the drowsy driver.
Completing his bachelor degree from informatics, Dody continued his study to ITB in 2010 taking biomedics focused on the study on color blind test. He should face a number of barriers as there is limited reference on the test. He should find his own mathematical formula. Consequently, Dody spent relatively much time to finish his study. In 2013 Dody was graduated from his master degree and continued his doctoral degree as to develop his color blind test device.
“There has not been any color blind test device in the world. I had ever faced some difficulties in finding reference and tutorial. I had to find my own solution. After finishing this device, I will take my defense. My supervisor advised me to take my doctoral degree as to develop my study on color blind test device.” said him, who was born on 25 September 1987.
In 2013, Dody has ever been asked by BKKBN (Badan Kependudukan dan Keluarga Berencana Nasional) or Family Planning Coordinating Board of West Java Provice to assist them in creating a survey system for Family Planning program. Then, since 2015 to the present time, he was asked by the Central of BKKBN as to do the mapping system of medicine procurement in cooperation with the school of computing of Tel-U as to enhance and optimize the distribution of medicine. This device has been implemented in West Kalimantan, Central Java, West Java, and South Sumatera.
“I started cooperating with BKKBN in 2011. Since then, I was appointed to be the consultant. Recently, I am creating a mapping system for medicine procurement as to enhance and optimize the distribution of medicine. In remote area, the first aid for a patient is very slowly given as there are a number of barriers. It is common that people end their life due to the shortage in the distribution of medicine or even because of the lack of the medicine. By using this device I tried to enhance the distribution as well as to prevent the shortage so that there will be no more dead victim as a result of the late treatment. Handphone will help an officer to get the statistics of the available medicine.” said Dody, who is also a lecturer in digital imaging and programming.
Biomedical technology has not been too booming yet. However, the trend is increasing in line with the development of technology. Dody expects that the color blind test related to biomedical science can increase the popularity of biomedical science that can then make the device be accepted globally. Besides, Dody also wishes that there will be no more discrimination toward color blind sufferers. Apart from that, Dody also hopes that he can do a research in Harvard University.
“Biomedical technology is increasing recently. It is hoped that this device can be accepted globaly since it is still novel. The conventional device has been outdated as it is invented in 1907. There should be some refreshment of a new device. It is hoped that this device will help people with color blind not to be discriminated anymore. I also hope that I can get Nobel Prize if in the future this device can be accepted globally,” said Dody.
His passion in medical field is inherited from his parents. His mother is a midwife. Thus, he used to see his mother gave some medical treatment. He was born in Padang, September 25, 1987 yet he grew up in Jakarta, Surabaya, Sukabumi, Bogor, and Bandung.
Though he has a tight schedule, Dody feels satisfied with all activities he does. For him, commiting
a work is like refreshing. His family also understands what Dody does since it is because of his hard
work that he can get his achievements.
“What I did recently has finally returned some results. I did what I love so that I don’t feel tired. What makes me disappointed that I find myself colord blind, finally leads to a good side. My family also understands and supports what I d o . My weaknesses should turn to be my strength leading me
to create a work as well as to creativity. Do not take our weaknesses as our barrier in creating some works,” ended Dody, who has already had a child.
