Bandung – Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) held its 66th Dies Natalis Commemoration Ceremony on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the West Hall of ITB’s Ganesha Campus. The event took place in person and was also broadcast live through ITB’s official YouTube channel.

This year’s celebration carried the theme “Building a Collaborative Ecosystem of Science, Technology, Arts, and Humanities for Sustainable and Impactful Innovation.” The theme reflects ITB’s commitment to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovations that create lasting benefits for both society and the environment.

The ceremony featured a Scientific Oration delivered by Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng., an academic and professional with over 20 years of experience in high-profile engineering projects and computational engineering research.

In addition to the oration, the program also included the presentation of awards to faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in various fields. These awards serve as a form of appreciation for their dedication to advancing ITB and higher education in Indonesia.

The following lecturers from the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) ITB received awards this year:

1.Community Service
Prof. Dr. Ir. Ari Darmawan Pasek
(Research Group on Thermal Science and Engineering)

2. Institutional Development
Rianto Adhy Sasongko, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.
(Research Group on Flight Mechanics and Control)

3. Research and Innovation
Yunendar Aryo Handoko, S.T., Ph.D.
(Research Group on Dynamics and Control)

4. Teaching
Alm. Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Kismono Hadi

The awards were presented directly by ITB Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., at the West Hall. Congratulations to all award recipients — may their dedication and achievements continue to inspire the academic community and contribute meaningfully to education and innovation at ITB and across Indonesia.

In addition to faculty awards, ITB also presented the Ganesa Wira Adiutama Award, a special recognition for former leaders of ITB’s key institutions who have recently completed their terms of service.

Chairman of ITB’s Academic Senate, Prof. Edy Tri Baskoro, M.Sc., Ph.D., noted that the 66th Dies Natalis serves as a moment of reflection on ITB’s long journey as a higher education institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and national development.

Meanwhile, ITB Rector Prof. Tatacipta Dirgantara emphasized the importance of ITB’s ongoing transformation toward becoming a Fourth Generation University (4GU) that is both excellent and impactful. He highlighted that in today’s complex era, ITB can no longer rely solely on mono- or even multidisciplinary approaches.

“We must break down disciplinary boundaries and integrate diverse fields of knowledge through transdisciplinary collaboration. Only by doing so can we create innovative solutions that truly address societal needs,” he stated.

Prof. Tatacipta further explained that transdisciplinary collaboration is essential to tackle global challenges such as climate change, public health, food security, artificial intelligence, and industrial sustainability.

“Through collaboration that bridges science, technology, art, design, and the humanities, ITB is ready to strengthen its role in advancing sustainable national development,” he added.

Joining virtually, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) Prof. Brian Yuliarto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for ITB’s long-standing contributions. In his remarks, he stated that ITB has consistently produced thinkers, innovators, and leaders who have made real contributions to Indonesia’s progress across various sectors.