really proud to be a citizen of Indonesia, in addition to having a very rich natural resources we also have a first-class quality human resources. ya. He is Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie was born in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi, June 25, 1936 Habibie is the fourth child of eight children of the couple Mr. Alwi and RA Tuti Marini Puspowardojo.
Since childhood, intelligence and high spirits Habibie on science and technology, particularly physics've seen. Habibie was studying Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB) for six months, then proceed to Rhenisch Wesfalische Tehnische Hochscule - Germany in 1955, a young Habibie spent 10 years to complete the study of S-1 to S-3 in Aachen-Germany.
During the five years of study in Germany Habibie finally obtain a degree or diploma Dilpom-Ingenenieur technique with summa cum laude. Diploma engineering in Germany is generally equated with a Master / S2 in other countries.
Habibie continue the doctoral program after marrying his high school friend, Hasri Ainun Habibie in 1962 Stayed with my wife in Germany, Habibie had to work to pay for tuition costs at the same household. However, Habibie stay focused on studies explore the field of aircraft design and construction. In 1965, Habibie S-3 completed his studies and received the degree of Doctor Ingenieur (Doctor of Engineering) with a GPA summa cum laude.
When a student doctoral level, Habibie has begun work to support the family and the cost of his studies. After graduation, Habibie working in Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm MBB or Hamburg as Head of Research and Development on Aircraft Struktrur Analysis of the 1965-1969 year. Then served as Chief of the Division of Methods and Technologies in industrial commercial and military aircraft in the MBB from year 1969 to 1973. Top performance and kebriliannya, he believed to be the Vice President and Director of Technology at MBB period 1973-1978 and a Senior Adviser to the Board of Directors the field of technology MBB (1978). Habibie was the only Asian person who had occupied the number two position in the German aircraft company.
During work on MBB Germany, Habibie contributed various research results and a number of theories of science and technology in the field of Thermodynamics, Construction and Aerodynamics. Some well known in the world of theory formulation aircraft such as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method.
When the (late) President Soeharto send Ibnu Sutowo to Germany to meet and persuade Habibie returned to Indonesia, Habibie immediately willing and releasing high positions in Germany. This is done in order to contribute Habibie science and technology in the nation. In 1974, at age 38, the Habibie returned to their homeland. He was appointed as a government adviser (directly under the President) in the field of technology and high-tech aircraft until 1978.
From 1978 to 1997, he was appointed Minister of State for Research and Technology (Research and Technology) also serves as the Chairman of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). In addition Habibie was also appointed as Chairman of the National Research Council and various other positions.
Lunge Habibie government arguably long. Habibie 20 years served as Minister of State for Research and Technology / Head of BPPT, leads 10 SOEs Strategic Industries, selected MPR became Vice President, and was sworn in by Chief Justice be replaced President Soeharto.
When it became Minister of Technology, Habibie implement its vision to bring Indonesia into the high-tech industry. He encourage a leap in the development strategies of agrarian jump straight to the advanced industrial countries.
Habibie idea welcomed by Suharto. President Suharto was willing menggangarkan extra funds from the state budget for the development of technology projects Habibie. In 1989, Suharto gave "power" over the Habibie Habibie to give confidence to lead the strategic industries such as PINDAD, PAL, and PT IPTN.
Strategic industries led by Habibie, in the end gives the results of such airplanes, helicopters, weapons, training and maintenance capabilities (maintenance service) for aircraft engines, ammunition, ships, tanks, armored vehicles, gun caliber, water cannons, vehicles RPP-M, combat vehicles and much more for both civilian and military purposes.
During 20 years as the Minister, finally on March 11, 1998, Habibie was elected as Vice President 7th via General Session. In the time that the economic crisis (financial crisis) takes place in Asia, including Indonesia. The rupiah plummeted from Rp 2,000 per dollar to Rp 12,000 per dollar late. Foreign debt maturity so that swell due to the depreciation of the rupiah. This is compounded by the private banks experiencing liquidity problems. Inflation soared above 50% and unemployment started to happen everywhere.
After the resignation of President Soeharto, Habibie was appointed president by the 1945 Constitution pasa 8 His tenure as president was only last as long as 512 days. Although very brief, the leadership of President Habibie was able to bring the nation of Indonesia on the brink of collapse due to the crisis. President Habibie successfully led the country out of the ultra-crisis situation, implement the transition from state otorian be democratic. Successfully conducting the 1999 elections with multi parti (48 parties), successfully brought signifikn changes in stability, democratization and reform in Indonesia.
Habibie was the first president of Indonesia who received many awards, especially in the field of science and technology both domestically and abroad. His services in the field of aircraft technology to deliver, he received an Honorary Doctorate degree (Doctor Honoris Causa of) from the world's leading berbagaai University, among others, Cranfield Institute of Technology and Chungbuk University.
Habibie contribution in the field of technology are innumerable. Here are some of his works in calculating and designing several aircraft manufacturing project:
VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) Aircraft Carrier DO-31
Military Transport Aircraft Transall C-130
Fokker F 28
Hansa Jet 320 (Executive Aircraft)
Airbus A-300 (to 300 passengers)
CN - 235
N-250
Indirectly participate in calculating and designing:
BO-105 helicopter
Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA).
Several missile and satellite projects.
Most of Merit / His honor:
1976 - 1998 Director of PT. Nusantara Aircraft Industry / IPTN.
1978 - 1998 Minister of State for Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.
Chairman of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology / BPPT
1978 - 1998 Director of PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero).
1978 - 1998 Chairman of the Industrial Development Authority Batam Island / Opdip Batam.
1980 - 1998 Chairman of the Defense and Security Industry Development (Presidential Decree No. 40, 1980)
1983 - 1998 Director, PT Pindad (Persero).
1988 - 1998 Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees Strategic Industries.
1989 - 1998 Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Industries Management / BPIS.
1990 - 1998 Chairman of the Association of Moslem Intellectuals lndonesian / lCMI.
1993 Daily Presidium Coordinator, Board of Trustees of Golkar.
10 March to 20 May 1998 Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia
May 21, 1998 - October 1999 the President of the Republic of Indonesia
I hope Indonesia can continue to give birth to other great figures, in order to compete with other developed countries.
Greetings Indonesia
