TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Five nationwide scientists specializing in the fundamental sciences, philosophy, faith, and tradition have obtained the 2025 Habibie Prize from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). Edy Giri Rachman Putra, Deputy of Human Resources for Science and Technology at BRIN, said that the twenty sixth Habibie Prize ceremony additionally commemorates National Technology Awakening Day this 12 months. The authorities continues to uphold the custom of honoring researchers in Indonesia.
“Their ideas, dedication, and exemplary behavior continue to inspire various generations of Indonesian scientists to this day,” he stated in a speech at the BJ Habibie Building, Jakarta, on Monday, November 10, 2025.
The Habibie Prize is the highest honor that the state provides to scientists and consultants who dedicate their work and analysis to the nation. According to Edy, this award serves as a way to strengthen Indonesia’s analysis and innovation ecosystem, in addition to foster a scientific spirit amongst the youthful era.
This 12 months, the Habibie Prize was awarded to 5 nationwide scientists from 5 fields of research. The award for the Basic Science area was given to Dr. rer. nat. Rino Rakhmata Mukti, S.Si, M.Sc., for the improvement of fabric chemistry analysis oriented in the direction of sustainable options in power and the surroundings.
In the area of Engineering, the award was obtained by Anuraga Jayanegara, who researched feed vitamin and sustainable farming programs primarily based on livestock engineering. The Habibie Prize recipient in the area of Medicine and Biotechnology is R. Tedjo Sasmono, for molecular biotechnology analysis and the improvement of infectious illness analysis programs in Indonesia.
Jimly Asshiddiqie, former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, additionally obtained an award in the area of social sciences, economics, politics, and regulation for growing a authorized system and state establishments that adapt to altering instances. And final, Muhammad Quraish Shihab obtained the award in the area of philosophy, faith, and tradition for his dedication to strengthening the dialogue between science and faith and growing average and inclusive Islamic thought.
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