EDUCATION
| 1996 | achieved Doctorate Degree in Astronomy from Kyoto University |
| 1991 | graduated from Master of Science Degree in Astronomy at Kyoto University |
| 1986 | received Undergraduate Degree in Astronomy at Institute Technology of Bandung |
MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCES
| 7 February 2014 - recent | Chairman of LAPAN |
| 2011-2014 | Deputy Chairman for Space Science Affairs |
| 2007-2010 | Director of Climate and Atmospheric Science Applications Center |