Obituari: Guru Besar STEI Prof. Iping Supriana Suwardi Wafat
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) is in mourning again. Professor at the School of Electronics and Informatics (STEI), Prof. Dr. Ing. Ir. Iping Supriana Suwardi, passed away on Friday (March 29, 2019) at 4:15 a.m. WIB. As a form of respect for the deceased's service and dedication, a funeral service was held in the East Hall.
Prof. Iping Supriana Suwardi was born in Bandung on June 13, 1952. He earned his bachelor's degree from ITB in 1978, then continued his master's degree from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (1983) and continued his doctoral degree from the same campus in 1985. He has expertise in infographics and is a lecturer in the Informatics Engineering Study Program, STEI-ITB.
He has received several awards, including the Presidential Award for 20 Years of Karya Satya Lencana (20-Year Merit) in 1997 and the ITB 25-Year Merit Award. He served as Chair of the Informatics Research Group from 2009 until his death. He was then appointed Professor in 2009, became a member of the STEI Senate in 2010, and became a member of the ITB Senate in 2014.
During the farewell ceremony, Iyus, representing the family, stated that although the deceased had passed away, his exemplary values and kindness could be learned by all of us. He also apologized for any mistakes he had made during his lifetime and asked for forgiveness.
Meanwhile, ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA, in his farewell speech said that the entire ITB family mourns the passing of Prof. Iping. "We have lost one of our most respected true teachers. We are here to pay our final respects through the funeral procession, as a form of respect and appreciation for the services of dharma bakti, and the deceased's dedication to ITB, the state, and the nation during his lifetime," he said.
The deceased had a long career, and history records him as a polite and respectful figure to both his seniors and juniors. He had rendered numerous achievements, services, and devotion to the nation and state.
On this important occasion, the Rector added, on behalf of the ITB family, he extends his deepest condolences to the family. May Allah accept his good deeds and forgive all his sins, and may the deceased find the best and most exalted place in the sight of Almighty God.
"To the family of the deceased, we pray that God will always grant fortitude and patience and that they can accept the departure of the deceased with sincerity and trust in Him. Farewell, Mr. Prof. Iping Supriana Suwardi, our prayers are with you, may you rest in peace with God," the Chancellor said. After the farewell ceremony, the body will be buried at Cibarunai Cemetery.