April 21, 2004

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a spontaneously written Letter of Recommendation on behalf of my colleague Mr. Indar Chaerah Gunadin, S.T. to support his application to continue his study to pursue a Masters Degree in Electrical Power Engineering or other related areas. 

Mr. Gunadin is my colleague at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, INDONESIA, where I myself have been with since 1983.  Graduated in May 1997 from the Department with GPA 3.23 out of 4.00, he was one of the best students the Department has ever had. Mr. Gunadin was born in a little town of Palopo in the district of Luwu, about 8 hours driving away from Makassar. He completed his high school at his hometown with honor. Participating in all science and mathematics contests in the district of Luwu, the young Mr. Gunadin always won the first prices. 

Mr. Gunadin has his continuing study program very well planned. I see in him the many qualities of both an excellent teacher and a great researcher. As a young researcher, Mr. Gunadin has been involved in varieties of projects including studies on the danger of lightening strike to electronic equipment and human being. He is also interested in the problems of safety precaution for those who work near a high voltage electrical power system installation. He had a field experience installing a large diesel power plant in South Sulawesi. 

I have been so thoroughly impressed by Mr. Gunadin’s technical competence in his field, and that he showed a very high motivation to continue his study, I wholeheartedly recommend him for any opportunity to pursue a higher degree program in his field. 

Should you wish any further information, please feel free to contact me, and I will be very pleased to respond to your inquiries.

With kindest regards,

Ir. Rhiza S. Sadjad, M.S.E.E., Ph.D.