Technology innovators to get award

Technology innovators to get award

BOGOR, West Java: The state minister of research and
technology has named three figures who have demonstrated a strong
commitment to developing technology.

Awards for their recognition were initiated by the Bogor
Institute of Agriculture (IPB)'s office for property rights and
technology innovation.

They are businessman M. Najikh, scholar Kusnaka Adimihardja of
Padjajaran University (UNPAD) and scholar Soewarno T. Soekarto of
IPB.

Najikh developed the fisheries industry, and helped locals to
understand how to select fish for processing.

Kusnaka is well-known for his contributions to development
strategies, while Soewarno has developed the food processing
technology.

IPB spokesman Agus Lelana said awards would be given annually
to encourage innovation in the development of technology.
--Antara