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