Suharna Surapranata Explained

Suharna Surapranata
Order:10th
Office:Ministry of Research and Technology#List of MinistersState Minister for Research and Technology
Term Start:22 October 2009
Term End:19 October 2011
President:Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Predecessor:Kusmayanto Kadiman
Successor:Gusti Muhammad Hatta
Birth Date:13 December 1955
Birth Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Nationality:Indonesian
Party:Prosperous Justice Party
Alma Mater:University of Indonesia
Bandung Institute of Technology

Suharna Surapranata (born 14 December 1955) is an Indonesian physicist and politician from Bandung, West Java. He served as State Minister for Research and Technology in the Second United Indonesia Cabinet between 2009 and 2011, succeeding Kusmayanto Kadiman, until a reshuffle on 18 October 2011, replaced by Gusti Muhammad Hatta.[1] He is a graduate of the Bandung Institute of Technology and the University of Indonesia.[2]

He is co-founder of the Prosperous Justice Party and served as Chairman of the Central Advisory Council (MPP). He is also co-founder of the Scientists Society of Indonesia (MITI).[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Suharna Dicopot dari Menristek, Presiden PKS Hargai Keputusan SBY. Detik.com. October 18, 2011. February 1, 2017.
  2. News: Profil Calon Menteri (21). Abi. Kompas. October 19, 2009. February 1, 2017.