Universitas Gadjah Mada is grieving once again. Professor Mammed Sagi, an animal embryology professor at the Faculty of Biology, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at 11:49 AM WIB at the age of 79.
Family members and UGM’s academic community bid farewell to the late professor at the UGM Family Cemetery.
Many officials, faculty leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, and students expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family during the memorial service at UGM’s Balairung on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, Professor M. Baiquni, conveyed his profound sorrow and invited the academic community to pray and pay their final respects to the deceased.
“May Allah SWT grant him the best place, and all his good deeds be accepted. May his family be given patience, strength, and sincerity in this time of loss,” he stated.
Professor Baiquni reminisced about Professor Sagi as a kind and patient individual who fostered a comforting atmosphere as an internal medicine and nephrology specialist in academic and professional settings.
He was dedicated and persistent in contributing to his field of expertise.
He was inaugurated as a professor during the University’s Open Session on Apr. 26, 1999, exactly 25 years ago.
On that occasion, he delivered an inaugural lecture titled “Embryology in Applied Biology Models.”
In his speech, he highlighted the importance of studying embryonic development in animals, emphasizing its future potential if pursued professionally.
For instance, cattle embryos could be researched for livestock development.
Furthermore, Professor Sagi pointed out the potential of animal embryos, such as tiger embryos, for the conservation of endangered species.
He also suggested exploring the embryos of less-studied species to spark innovations for future use.
According to his biography, Professor Sagi was born in Wates, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta, on Jun. 13, 1945.
He began his career as a lecturer in 1970 and was promoted to professor in 1998.
During his tenure, he received the 25-Year Loyalty Award in 1996, the Satyalancana Karya Satya 20-Year Award in 1999, and the Satyalancana Karya Satya 30-Year Award in 2001.
Author: Tiefany
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