BIOGRAPHY B.J. HABIBIE

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Short Bio

Name : B.J. Habibie

Place of birth : Parepare, south Sulawesi Province.

Date of birth : 25 June 1936.

Parents and Origins : Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A Tuti Marini. His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta.

Education : His senior high schools was in Jakarta and his undergraduate education was in engineering in Germany. His doctoral program was in Germany, too.

Marriage date : Married on 12 May 1962.

Name of wife : Hasri Ainun.

Name of sons : Ilham Akbar Habibie, Thareq Kemal Habibie.

Work Experience : -Avisor in Talbot -Special Assistant to CEO of Pertamina (1974-1976) -CEO IPTN (1976-1978) -Minister of Research and Technology (1978) -Vice President of RI (March 1998) -President of RI (May 1998) -Presidential advise (Sby’s era)

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Orientation (opening): -Habibie was born in Parepare, South Sulawesi Province on 25 June 1936 -Habibie’s parents is Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. is father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta. His parents met while studying in Bogor. -When he was 14 years old, Habibie’s father died. Events 1: -What did Habibie do after his father’s death? Following his father’s death, Habibie continued his studies in Jakarta and then in 1955 moved to Germany. -What degree did Habibie receive? Following his father’s death, Habibie continued his studies in Jakarta and then in 1955 moved to Germany. Events 2: -What Habibie do to conduct his doctoral degree? He remained in Germany as a research assistant under Hans Ebner at the Lehrstuhl und Institut für Leichtbau, RWTH Aachen to conduct research for his doctoral degree. Events 3: -When and why Habibie return to Indonesia? In 1962, Habibie returned to Indonesia for three months on sick leave. During this time, he was reacquainted with Hasri Ainun, the daughter of R. Mohamad Besari. The two married on 12 May 1962, returning to Germany shortly afterwards. Habibie and his wife settled in Aachen for a short period before moving to Oberforstbach. In May 1963 they had their first son, Ilham Akbar Habibie, and later another son, Thareq Kemal Habibie. Events 4: -How can he became an advisor for Automotive Marque Talbot? When Habibie’s minimum wage salary forced him into part-time work, he found employment with the Automotive Marque Talbot, where he became an advisor. Habibie worked on two projects which received funding from Deutsche Bundesbahn. -What happened due to his work with Makosh? Due to his work with Makosh, the head of train constructions offered his position to Habibie upon his retirement three years later, but Habibie refused. Events 5: -Where did he developed theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method? Habibie did accept a position with Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm in Hamburg. There, he developed theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method, respectively. -He worked for Messerschmit on what development? He worked for Messerschmit on the development of the Airbus A-300B aircraft. -When did he became a vice president for the company? In 1974, he was promoted to vice president of the company. Events 6: -What happened in 1974-1998? In 1974, Suharto requested Habibie to return to Indonesia as part of Suharto’s drive to develop the country. Habibie initially served as a special assistant to Ibnu Sutowo, the CEO of the state oil company Pertamina. Two years later, in 1976, Habibie was made Chief Executive Officer of the new state-owned enterprise Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN). In 1978, he was appointed as Minister of Research and Technology. Habibie was elected vice president in March 1998. On 21 May 1998, Suharto publicly announced his resignation and Habibie was immediately sworn in as president. Habibie’s government stabilized the economy in the face of the Asian financial crisis and the chaos of the last few months of Suharto’s presidency. Resolution: -What happened after Habibie relinquishing the presidency? In 1974, Suharto requested Habibie to return to Indonesia as part of Suharto’s drive to develop the country. Habibie initially served as a special assistant to Ibnu Sutowo, the CEO of the state oil company Pertamina. Two years later, in 1976, Habibie was made Chief Executive Officer of the new state-owned enterprise Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN). In 1978, he was appointed as Minister of Research and Technology. Habibie was elected vice president in March 1998. On 21 May 1998, Suharto publicly announced his resignation and Habibie was immediately sworn in as president. Habibie’s government stabilized the economy in the face of the Asian financial crisis and the chaos of the last few months of