President Commissioner of PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk., Delivered a Studium Generale

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of Swiss German University conducted a Studium Generale for students, alumni, and prospective students of Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME) and Master of Information Technology (MIT) at SGU campus on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The purpose of this event was to share expert advice from the President Commissioner of PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk., Prof. Ir. Jusman Syafii Djamal for all MME and MIT Students.

Participants of MME – MIT Studium Generale

During the Studium Generale, Professor Jusman presented the topic of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship which was beneficial for the MME and MIT students to understand the difference between market driven and technology driven. He also shared his experience in the aviation industry based on his experience as the President Commissioner of PT Cardig Aero Services, President Director of PT Dirgantara Indonesia, and as a former Minister of Transportation of the First United Cabinet (2007 – 2009).

He talked about how the aviation industry in Indonesia has thrived since its inception. Other than that, also as a former of President Commissioner PT Telkom Indonesia, his viewpoint of how technology could change the world gave a deep thought in the IT sector as well as in the engineering sector. Participants seemed very interested in hearing his viewpoints about technology and innovation, such as about manufacturing a Fast Train in Java Island and the history of IPTN (Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara / Indonesia Aerospace Company).

At the end of the event, Dr. med. Frans Tshai, the Chairman of SGU foundation, awarded a plaque to Mr. Jusman as a symbol of gratitude for being willing to share his knowledge, viewpoints, and experience to all students, alumni, and lecturers of MME and MIT.

From left to right: Dr.Mohammad Amin A. Soetomo (Head of MIT), Dr.Irvan S.Kartawiria, ST.,M.Sc (Dean of FEIT), Dr.Med.Frans Tshai (Chairman of SGU foundation), Prof. Ir. Jusman Syafii Djamal (President Commissioner of PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Also as former Minister of Transportation), Dr. Dena Hendriana (Head of  MME)