"Indonesia and the academic world and UID IDEAS Family mourns the loss of one of its brightest scholar.

Firmanzah made history as the youngest professor in the prestigious University of Indonesia, rector at Paramadina University and special economic advisor to President SBY in 2012. He has passed away in Bogor on February 6, 2021. He was 44.

Our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear brother and IDEAS 2.0 Fellow who went to MIT in year 2010 and is lovingly remembered by his cohort for his kindness, wisdom, grace and generosity of knowledge.

“Fly high, Mas Fiz.
Rest in love and Rest In Peace”

Prof. Firmanzah, Ph.D.
IDEAS 2.0 Fellow
07.07.1976 - 06.02.2021

IDEAS 2 Members