Rector from Time to Time

Prof. Ir. R.O Kosasih

1959 -1964
  • Is the first rector of ITB (without calculating the Presidium period; or the 18th rector since Technische Hoogeschool te Bandung was founded)
  • He is a professor of Electrical Engineering.

Ir. RH. Oekar Bratakoesoemah

1964 - 1965
  • Before being appointed as the rector of ITB he held two important positions namely as Mayor of Bandung (1947-1949) and Governor of West Java (1948-1950)
  • On April 14, 1964 he was appointed as the Rector of ITB with the shortest position of 10 months

Letkol Ir. Koentoadji

1965-1969
  • He was the first rector of ITB that originated from the military
  • He is also the first head of the ITB Alumni Association (IA ITB)

Prof. Dr. Doddy Achdiat Tisna Amidjaja

1969-1976
  • He is a figure in education and research in the field of Biology, especially Zoology
  • His leadership period was in a time when there were many social criticisms including from DM ITB but he was able to balance himself by protecting students and continuing to run government policies as ITB leaders.

Prof. Dr. Ing. Iskandar Alisjahbana

1976-1978
  • He is an electronics expert, the initiator of tele blackboard
  • He is also the father of PALAPA's domestic satellite communication system

Prof. Hariadi Paminto Soepangkat, Ph.D

1980-1988
  • He served for two periods of leadership
  • During his leadership the ITB FSRD was inaugurated and fulfilled the implementation of science, technology, and art on the ITB campus
  • In 2006 he along with 13 ITB professors received Anugeraha Sewaka Winayaraha

Prof. Ir. Wiranto Arismundar, MSME

1988-1997
  • He has served as the Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia and was the rector of ITB for two terms
  • Introducing the Physical Education Course, which remains a mandatory course for all ITB undergraduate students until now. The Physical Education Course serves as a learning process for students in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as fostering teamwork.
  • Professor Wiranto initiated the construction of Sabuga and Saraga, which have now become iconic landmarks in the city of Bandung and boast highly comprehensive sports facilities. These facilities are utilized for both national and international events, including serving as the official training venue for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2023.

Prof. Ir. Lilik Hendrajaya, M.Sc., Ph.D.

1997-2001
  • He is the 10th ITB rector
  • He took a double lecture namely Petroleum Engineering and Physics and became a professor of Earth Physics at ITB

Dr. Ir. Kusmayanto Kadiman

2001-2004
  • He is the first ITB rector to be elected since the establishment of ITB as a BHMN university
  • On October 21, 2004 he resigned from his position as the 2001-2006 period in connection with his appointment as Minister of Research and Technology in the United Indonesia Cabinet (2004-2009)

Prof. Dr. Ir. Djoko Santoso, M.Sc.

2005-2010
  • Is a professor of Geophysical Engineering ITB
  • Appointed as the 12th ITB rector who was appointed on January 29, 2005

Prof. Akhmaloka, Ph.D.

2010-2015
  • During his leadership period, ITB inaugurated the campus in Jatinangor and also made a path for independent selection
  • During this period, the starting fee and implementing BPPS are a maximum of 10 million per semester

Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA.

2015-2020
  • He has a vision to make ITB as a Research University towards Entrepreneurial University
  • He succeeded in creating a mechanism for handling TPB student cases through WRAM and produced a system and mechanism for selection of Bidikmisi scholarship recipients
  • The implementation of "tracer study" through Lembaga Kemahasiswaan (LK)

Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D.

2020-2025
  • She was officially elected on 8 November 2019
  • She is the first female rector of ITB since 60 years of the establishment of the campus
  • She has a lot of experience with international projects
  • Prof. Reini has a vision to bring ITB to the global scene with the slogan "Globally Respected and Locally Relevant University"