Jatinangor – A total of 11 faculty lecturers and 12 administrative staff members from the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) received awards for their service and dedication in supporting ITB’s progress. The awards were presented as part of the 81st Independence Day Commemoration Ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia held at the ITB Jatinangor Campus on Monday (August 17, 2026).

The ceremony was led by ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T. as the Ceremony Inspector. In his address, the Rector highlighted the vital role higher education institutions play in carrying forward the ideals of independence through education, research, innovation, and technological development.

ITB Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., serving as the Presiding Officer of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia Ceremony.

“University leaders, professors, lecturers, researchers, administrative staff, and students each have distinct roles in shaping the nation’s future through education, research, service, and various works that benefit society,” stated Prof. Tata.

This message resonated with the presentation of awards to members of the ITB academic community who have served over various lengths of tenure. The awards served as an expression of appreciation for their dedication and contributions toward supporting educational implementation and ITB’s overall development.

FTMD Academic Community Award Recipients

Among the hundreds of award recipients, members of the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) ITB community—comprising 11 lecturers and 12 administrative staff—were recognized for their service and dedication.

The honors presented included the ITB Long Service Award for 40 and 35 years of service, as well as the Satyalancana Karya Satya Honor Medal for 20 and 10 years of service. The award recipients from FTMD ITB are as follows:

FTMD ITB lecturer and administrative staff members receiving the awards pose for a photo together.
FTMD ITB lecturer and administrative staff members receiving the Service Award and Satyalancana Karya Satya pose for a photo together.

The award recipients from FTMD ITB are as follows:

No.NameAward Category
1Prof. Dr. Ir. Toto Hardianto, DEA.ITB 40-Year Service Award
2Dr. Ir. Tri Prakosa, M.Eng.ITB 35-Year Service Award
3Dr. Ir. Rais Zain, M.Eng.Satyalancana Karya Satya (30 Years)
4Dr. Ing. Willy Adriansyah, S.T., M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (30 Years)
5Dr. Khairul Ummah, S.T., M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (20 Years)
6Dr. Ir. Riza Wirawan, M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (20 Years)
7Ani SumasniSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
8Arie Wibowo, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
9Euis AisyahSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
10Dr. Eng. Ir. Ferryanto, S.T., M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
11Ir. Firmansyah, S.T., M.T., IPM.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
12Iis KurniasihSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
13Jajang Mochamad Mimbar, S.Kom.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
14Dr.-Ing. Ir. Javensius Sembiring, S.T., M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
15Kirna RosmanaSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
16MulyadiSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
17Oon RohmanaSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
18Siti KurniatiSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
19Yanti Nurhayanti, S.E.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
20Dr. Ir. Yazdi Ibrahim Jenie, S.T., M.T.Satyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
21YunusSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
22Eko PurwantoSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)
23Andri SuryanaSatyalancana Karya Satya (10 Years)

Appreciation for Dedication

In total, ITB presented awards to 530 individuals during the 81st Indonesian Independence Day celebrations. A total of 478 people received the Satyalancana Karya Satya Honor Medal, while 52 individuals received the ITB Long Service Award.

Dr. Ir. Riza Wirawan, M.T., representing the award recipients during the medal-pinning ceremony by the ITB Rector.
FTMD ITB lecturer and administrative staff members with award recipients from other faculties at ITB.

For FTMD, the recognition bestowed upon its faculty members and staff serves as a tribute to their enduring commitment to supporting education, research, technological development, and various academic endeavors within the faculty.

This conferment also provides momentum to further reinforce the spirit of service through science, technology, education, and contributions that bring meaningful benefits to society and national progress.

Dean of FTMD ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, M.Eng., with new FTMD students during the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia commemoration.