Djoko Santoso, ITB new rector

BANDUNG: Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)'s new rector, Djoko Santoso was officially installed at the institute's campus on Saturday.

Djoko, who will serve a five-year term, replaced Kusmayanto Kadiman, who was appointed state minister for research and technology in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's United Indonesia Cabinet.

In the voting prior to his election, Djoko, who gained 18 out of 26 votes, promised to open up communication and accommodate all the institute's stakeholders, including students.

"With open communication, I hope there will not be so many complaints," said the 52-year-old Bandung-born Djoko. -- JP