The document summarizes recent news and events at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses AIT signing an agreement with Northwestern Polytechnical University of China to establish an international community of innovation and entrepreneurship. It also mentions several seminars, workshops, and events that took place including the 50th anniversary celebration of the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society at AIT. The document provides updates on AIT faculty, staff, and alumni including new appointments and achievements.
The document summarizes five major events that took place at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November:
1) A Career Fair that saw 42 companies meet with AIT students.
2) A Research Exhibition where students presented their work.
3) An Open House that welcomed prospective students.
4) A Cultural Show that featured performances from different countries.
5) An international women's cricket tournament hosted at AIT.
The events highlighted AIT's international orientation, academic excellence, and welcoming environment.
The document summarizes several events that took place at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November, including:
1) AIT hosted five major events in November - a cultural show, career fair, research exhibition, open house, and an international women's cricket tournament.
2) The career fair and research exhibition provided opportunities for students to engage with companies and present their research work.
3) The open house welcomed prospective students to learn about AIT's academic and research programs.
4) AIT hosted matches for the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier Cricket Tournament, with eight national teams competing.
At AIT's 129th graduation ceremony, 460 students from 21 countries received their degrees. The largest groups of graduating students came from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar. In his graduation address, AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai spoke about the rapid technological changes occurring and how universities must adapt to survive in the new world. He remarked that the saying "survival of the fittest" may be replaced with "survival of the best adaptable."
The document provides a summary of recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in June 2017. It discusses the graduation of 489 students from 27 countries, with the largest cohorts from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar. It also details several new partnerships, scholarships, and donations to AIT, including an endowed professorship from Bangladesh, joint research agreements with Chinese institutions, and scholarships from Thai companies. Finally, it announces the launch of a new innovation laboratory at AIT and an annual scholarship and prize established in memory of a former AIT president.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November 2013. Some key events include:
- Dr. Subin Pinkayan of Thailand was elected as the 9th Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees. He is an accomplished academic and former government minister in Thailand.
- AIT partnered with organizations like CIRAD, RMIT, and Japan's AIST on research and academic collaborations.
- Sri Lankan students won top awards in all categories of AIT's annual Welcome Show talent competition representing 15 countries.
- Workshops were held on managing water resources under climate uncertainty with participants from 8 countries.
- Universities
The document provides a summary of recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) campus in Thailand. It includes:
1) A drone footage video of the entire AIT campus highlighting its green and natural surroundings.
2) AIT scoring high marks in the 2016 U-Multirank international rankings, especially in categories related to international orientation, knowledge transfer, and research.
3) A visit from the German Ambassador to Thailand who praised AIT's role in regional development and support for students from Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar through German scholarships.
An agreement was signed between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) to cooperate in research and education. The agreement allows 11 NSTDA researchers to work as adjunct faculty at AIT and gives AIT access to NSTDA research facilities. The researchers will come from several NSTDA research centers, including those focused on genetics, electronics, materials, and nanotechnology. The agreement aims to help AIT and NSTDA create a premier technology and knowledge hub in Thailand through their collaboration.
AIT achieved the highest research ratings in Thailand, scoring a perfect 5.0 in five disciplines. AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai accepted the Thailand Research Fund Grand Award, recognizing AIT's leading position among Thai universities. AIT was rated highest in seven disciplines, including Civil Engineering and ICT, with perfect scores of 5.0 in five disciplines. The ratings reaffirm AIT's standing as a top research institute in the region.
The document summarizes five major events that took place at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November:
1) A Career Fair that saw 42 companies meet with AIT students.
2) A Research Exhibition where students presented their work.
3) An Open House that welcomed prospective students.
4) A Cultural Show that featured performances from different countries.
5) An international women's cricket tournament hosted at AIT.
The events highlighted AIT's international orientation, academic excellence, and welcoming environment.
The document summarizes several events that took place at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November, including:
1) AIT hosted five major events in November - a cultural show, career fair, research exhibition, open house, and an international women's cricket tournament.
2) The career fair and research exhibition provided opportunities for students to engage with companies and present their research work.
3) The open house welcomed prospective students to learn about AIT's academic and research programs.
4) AIT hosted matches for the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier Cricket Tournament, with eight national teams competing.
At AIT's 129th graduation ceremony, 460 students from 21 countries received their degrees. The largest groups of graduating students came from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar. In his graduation address, AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai spoke about the rapid technological changes occurring and how universities must adapt to survive in the new world. He remarked that the saying "survival of the fittest" may be replaced with "survival of the best adaptable."
The document provides a summary of recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in June 2017. It discusses the graduation of 489 students from 27 countries, with the largest cohorts from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar. It also details several new partnerships, scholarships, and donations to AIT, including an endowed professorship from Bangladesh, joint research agreements with Chinese institutions, and scholarships from Thai companies. Finally, it announces the launch of a new innovation laboratory at AIT and an annual scholarship and prize established in memory of a former AIT president.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November 2013. Some key events include:
- Dr. Subin Pinkayan of Thailand was elected as the 9th Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees. He is an accomplished academic and former government minister in Thailand.
- AIT partnered with organizations like CIRAD, RMIT, and Japan's AIST on research and academic collaborations.
- Sri Lankan students won top awards in all categories of AIT's annual Welcome Show talent competition representing 15 countries.
- Workshops were held on managing water resources under climate uncertainty with participants from 8 countries.
- Universities
The document provides a summary of recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) campus in Thailand. It includes:
1) A drone footage video of the entire AIT campus highlighting its green and natural surroundings.
2) AIT scoring high marks in the 2016 U-Multirank international rankings, especially in categories related to international orientation, knowledge transfer, and research.
3) A visit from the German Ambassador to Thailand who praised AIT's role in regional development and support for students from Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar through German scholarships.
An agreement was signed between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) to cooperate in research and education. The agreement allows 11 NSTDA researchers to work as adjunct faculty at AIT and gives AIT access to NSTDA research facilities. The researchers will come from several NSTDA research centers, including those focused on genetics, electronics, materials, and nanotechnology. The agreement aims to help AIT and NSTDA create a premier technology and knowledge hub in Thailand through their collaboration.
AIT achieved the highest research ratings in Thailand, scoring a perfect 5.0 in five disciplines. AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai accepted the Thailand Research Fund Grand Award, recognizing AIT's leading position among Thai universities. AIT was rated highest in seven disciplines, including Civil Engineering and ICT, with perfect scores of 5.0 in five disciplines. The ratings reaffirm AIT's standing as a top research institute in the region.
1) AIT Consulting, AIT's new professional services arm, officially opened for business to provide integrated consultancy services.
2) The Republic of Indonesia became the 14th signatory of AIT's new charter, joining 12 countries and 1 international organization in supporting AIT.
3) Norway's ambassador to Thailand reaffirmed Norway's long-time support of AIT and interest in higher education, technology, and climate change.
Dr. Eden Y Woon has been appointed the new president of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), taking over from outgoing president Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai. A formal handover ceremony was held on August 30th where Dr. Woon received the AIT medallion and delivered his remarks on his vision for AIT's future. Over 400 students from 25 countries joined AIT in the latest batch, continuing AIT's tradition of being a diverse international community.
The document summarizes the Asian Institute of Technology's (AIT) mourning of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. It discusses how AIT was established and supported by King Bhumibol, including his presiding over convocations and accepting awards from AIT. It describes condolence meetings held at AIT and messages from AIT leadership mourning the King's death. Recent AIT news such as faculty appointments and collaborations with other universities are also mentioned.
AIT has resumed classes at temporary locations after being flooded for over five weeks. Damage assessments are underway and restoration efforts have begun. Temporary offices are functioning and many students and staff are back to work. It is expected the campus will be completely dry by December 5th. An initial estimate puts damages at 1 billion baht. The new AIT charter will come into effect on January 30th, dissolving the current Board of Trustees.
340 students from 28 countries joined the new batch of students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on August 10, 2012. The largest cohorts were from Thailand (103 students), Myanmar (59 students), and Nepal (25 students). The new students will study in AIT's first batch under its Intergovernmental era. AIT aims to provide world-class education and conduct cutting-edge research.
The document summarizes news from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in July 2014. It discusses:
1) The arrival of 32 new Myanmar scholars at AIT, supported by a scholarship from the Norwegian government, to obtain two-year degrees.
2) Recent visits to AIT from delegations representing Pakistan, China, and France to explore potential partnerships in areas like accreditation, student exchanges, and research collaborations.
3) Updates on AIT alumni including an alumnus being appointed Dean of Engineering at a university in the US and another being named Managing Director of an Indian steel company.
4) New publications by AIT faculty including books on climate change and water
Over 500 students from 42 countries joined the Asian Institute of Technology for the August 2011 session, with students coming from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The president of AIT welcomed the new students at the orientation day and remarked that AIT provides not only an excellent place for learning but also for forming lifelong connections. Another orientation for undergraduate students is planned for September 1st.
Thirty-two students from Myanmar began a two-year program at AIT on June 27, 2014 supported by a scholarship from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At an orientation for the students, Norwegian representatives congratulated the students and emphasized that they should work hard to develop their home country of Myanmar. AIT's interim president reiterated the institute's commitment to providing quality education and supporting regional development.
Four hundred ninety-nine students from 30 countries graduated from the Asian Institute of Technology's 119th graduation ceremony on May 23, 2013. Thailand provided the largest number of graduates with 155, followed by Vietnam with 123. The graduation featured students dressed in traditional attire from their home countries. An inaugural AIT Global Citizen Award was given to Indian Minister Veerappa Moily. AIT also held a press conference with Thai media outlets to discuss the graduation and AIT's role in international cooperation and development.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses:
1) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation expressing interest in partnering with AIT on sanitation research and policy development.
2) An AIT alumnus being appointed as Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nepal's interim government.
3) The appointment of Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai as Acting President of AIT following the resignation of the previous acting president.
4) Positive remarks from officials in India about a specialized training program at AIT and interest in sending more officials for training.
5) An I
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology in February 2018. It discusses that students from 20 countries have enrolled at AIT for the January 2018 semester, with the largest cohorts coming from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Pakistan, and France. It also mentions that AIT will serve as a training hub for Global Navigation Satellite Systems, has signed an MOU with the Department of Industrial Works in Thailand, and that the Geoinformatics Center has created a 3D model of the AIT campus using drone imagery.
The AIT community was busy with activities in November. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Subin Pinkayan, held meetings seeking input for AIT's roadmap. Students organized a food fair and photography competition as they prepared for exams. A career fair was also held. AIT expressed well-wishes for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's recovery from surgery. Several faculty received recognition including Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut being profiled in the Internet Hall of Fame and Dr. Shobhakar Dhakal being named to an international climate science team. Chevron also offered a new scholarship program.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Nepal recently ratified the new charter of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), fulfilling the requirement of at least five countries ratifying for the charter to take effect and for AIT to be re-established as an international intergovernmental organization. AIT is exploring partnerships with various organizations and working to build capacity in countries like Maldives through training programs and degree offerings. The document provides updates on recent events and activities at AIT, including exploration of collaboration opportunities with partners from different countries.
The AIT Cultural Show held on February 19th featured performances representing various maritime cultures. Teams from Sri Lanka dominated the competition, winning most awards. Their performances included themes of pirates and mermaids. Organized by the AIT Students' Union, the live-streamed event transformed the conference center into a virtual ocean world for the six hour extravaganza.
The document summarizes news from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in June 2017. 489 students from 27 countries received degrees at AIT's 127th graduation ceremony. The largest groups of graduating students came from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, India, and Vietnam. AIT signed partnerships with Siam University and the Institute of Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Index International Group Company announced three scholarships for Thai students and Prof. Za-Chieh Moh donated funds for a geotechnical engineering laboratory. AIT also launched an Innovation Laboratory to support student ideas and held an event commemorating former AIT President Robert B. Banks.
An agreement was signed between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) to cooperate in research and education. The agreement allows 11 NSTDA experts and researchers to work as adjunct faculty at AIT and gives AIT access to NSTDA research facilities. The researchers will come from several NSTDA research centers, including those focused on genetics, electronics, materials, and nanotechnology. The agreement aims to help AIT and NSTDA create a premier technology and knowledge hub in Thailand through their collaboration.
AIT has organized donation drives and fundraising events to support relief efforts in Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. AIT's Geoinformatics Center project manager was appointed to assist with disaster mapping under an international disaster charter. The AIT community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, are contributing funds dedicated to supporting Japan. Additionally, an upcoming cultural show is being dedicated to raising donations for Japan relief.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. The main points are:
- AIT welcomed a new batch of students from 33 countries, making it a unique global microcosm as it has been since its founding in 1959.
- AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai spoke to the new students, noting AIT's role has changed from regional development to global collaboration and preparing globally responsible citizens.
- Recent events highlighted include a public lecture on China's Belt and Road Initiative and its potential impacts, an agreement signed with a Chinese company for collaboration, and donations received from power companies to support research.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology in February 2013. It highlights that 102 students from 16 countries joined AIT's orientation program in January 2013. It also discusses presentations given on topics like Earth System Governance and microsatellite technology. Several AIT programs ranked highly in international rankings. AIT signed agreements with universities in Myanmar, Afghanistan, China, and Italy.
The modernized AIT library opened with simplicity and elegance after being devastated by flooding five years prior. The library underwent a major facelift and modernization, becoming a showcase user-friendly learning space using latest technology. It was unveiled by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, who had launched a fundraising campaign after the flood that raised nearly 80 million Baht from donors. A robot circulates the library fetching returned books.
The modernized AIT library opened with simplicity and elegance after being devastated by flooding five years prior. The library underwent a major facelift and modernization, becoming a showcase user-friendly learning space using latest technology. It was unveiled by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, who had launched a fundraising campaign after the flood that raised nearly 80 million Baht from donors. A robot circulates the library fetching returned books.
1) AIT Consulting, AIT's new professional services arm, officially opened for business to provide integrated consultancy services.
2) The Republic of Indonesia became the 14th signatory of AIT's new charter, joining 12 countries and 1 international organization in supporting AIT.
3) Norway's ambassador to Thailand reaffirmed Norway's long-time support of AIT and interest in higher education, technology, and climate change.
Dr. Eden Y Woon has been appointed the new president of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), taking over from outgoing president Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai. A formal handover ceremony was held on August 30th where Dr. Woon received the AIT medallion and delivered his remarks on his vision for AIT's future. Over 400 students from 25 countries joined AIT in the latest batch, continuing AIT's tradition of being a diverse international community.
The document summarizes the Asian Institute of Technology's (AIT) mourning of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. It discusses how AIT was established and supported by King Bhumibol, including his presiding over convocations and accepting awards from AIT. It describes condolence meetings held at AIT and messages from AIT leadership mourning the King's death. Recent AIT news such as faculty appointments and collaborations with other universities are also mentioned.
AIT has resumed classes at temporary locations after being flooded for over five weeks. Damage assessments are underway and restoration efforts have begun. Temporary offices are functioning and many students and staff are back to work. It is expected the campus will be completely dry by December 5th. An initial estimate puts damages at 1 billion baht. The new AIT charter will come into effect on January 30th, dissolving the current Board of Trustees.
340 students from 28 countries joined the new batch of students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on August 10, 2012. The largest cohorts were from Thailand (103 students), Myanmar (59 students), and Nepal (25 students). The new students will study in AIT's first batch under its Intergovernmental era. AIT aims to provide world-class education and conduct cutting-edge research.
The document summarizes news from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in July 2014. It discusses:
1) The arrival of 32 new Myanmar scholars at AIT, supported by a scholarship from the Norwegian government, to obtain two-year degrees.
2) Recent visits to AIT from delegations representing Pakistan, China, and France to explore potential partnerships in areas like accreditation, student exchanges, and research collaborations.
3) Updates on AIT alumni including an alumnus being appointed Dean of Engineering at a university in the US and another being named Managing Director of an Indian steel company.
4) New publications by AIT faculty including books on climate change and water
Over 500 students from 42 countries joined the Asian Institute of Technology for the August 2011 session, with students coming from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The president of AIT welcomed the new students at the orientation day and remarked that AIT provides not only an excellent place for learning but also for forming lifelong connections. Another orientation for undergraduate students is planned for September 1st.
Thirty-two students from Myanmar began a two-year program at AIT on June 27, 2014 supported by a scholarship from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At an orientation for the students, Norwegian representatives congratulated the students and emphasized that they should work hard to develop their home country of Myanmar. AIT's interim president reiterated the institute's commitment to providing quality education and supporting regional development.
Four hundred ninety-nine students from 30 countries graduated from the Asian Institute of Technology's 119th graduation ceremony on May 23, 2013. Thailand provided the largest number of graduates with 155, followed by Vietnam with 123. The graduation featured students dressed in traditional attire from their home countries. An inaugural AIT Global Citizen Award was given to Indian Minister Veerappa Moily. AIT also held a press conference with Thai media outlets to discuss the graduation and AIT's role in international cooperation and development.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses:
1) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation expressing interest in partnering with AIT on sanitation research and policy development.
2) An AIT alumnus being appointed as Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nepal's interim government.
3) The appointment of Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai as Acting President of AIT following the resignation of the previous acting president.
4) Positive remarks from officials in India about a specialized training program at AIT and interest in sending more officials for training.
5) An I
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology in February 2018. It discusses that students from 20 countries have enrolled at AIT for the January 2018 semester, with the largest cohorts coming from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Pakistan, and France. It also mentions that AIT will serve as a training hub for Global Navigation Satellite Systems, has signed an MOU with the Department of Industrial Works in Thailand, and that the Geoinformatics Center has created a 3D model of the AIT campus using drone imagery.
The AIT community was busy with activities in November. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Subin Pinkayan, held meetings seeking input for AIT's roadmap. Students organized a food fair and photography competition as they prepared for exams. A career fair was also held. AIT expressed well-wishes for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's recovery from surgery. Several faculty received recognition including Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut being profiled in the Internet Hall of Fame and Dr. Shobhakar Dhakal being named to an international climate science team. Chevron also offered a new scholarship program.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Nepal recently ratified the new charter of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), fulfilling the requirement of at least five countries ratifying for the charter to take effect and for AIT to be re-established as an international intergovernmental organization. AIT is exploring partnerships with various organizations and working to build capacity in countries like Maldives through training programs and degree offerings. The document provides updates on recent events and activities at AIT, including exploration of collaboration opportunities with partners from different countries.
The AIT Cultural Show held on February 19th featured performances representing various maritime cultures. Teams from Sri Lanka dominated the competition, winning most awards. Their performances included themes of pirates and mermaids. Organized by the AIT Students' Union, the live-streamed event transformed the conference center into a virtual ocean world for the six hour extravaganza.
The document summarizes news from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in June 2017. 489 students from 27 countries received degrees at AIT's 127th graduation ceremony. The largest groups of graduating students came from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, India, and Vietnam. AIT signed partnerships with Siam University and the Institute of Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Index International Group Company announced three scholarships for Thai students and Prof. Za-Chieh Moh donated funds for a geotechnical engineering laboratory. AIT also launched an Innovation Laboratory to support student ideas and held an event commemorating former AIT President Robert B. Banks.
An agreement was signed between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) to cooperate in research and education. The agreement allows 11 NSTDA experts and researchers to work as adjunct faculty at AIT and gives AIT access to NSTDA research facilities. The researchers will come from several NSTDA research centers, including those focused on genetics, electronics, materials, and nanotechnology. The agreement aims to help AIT and NSTDA create a premier technology and knowledge hub in Thailand through their collaboration.
AIT has organized donation drives and fundraising events to support relief efforts in Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. AIT's Geoinformatics Center project manager was appointed to assist with disaster mapping under an international disaster charter. The AIT community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, are contributing funds dedicated to supporting Japan. Additionally, an upcoming cultural show is being dedicated to raising donations for Japan relief.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. The main points are:
- AIT welcomed a new batch of students from 33 countries, making it a unique global microcosm as it has been since its founding in 1959.
- AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai spoke to the new students, noting AIT's role has changed from regional development to global collaboration and preparing globally responsible citizens.
- Recent events highlighted include a public lecture on China's Belt and Road Initiative and its potential impacts, an agreement signed with a Chinese company for collaboration, and donations received from power companies to support research.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology in February 2013. It highlights that 102 students from 16 countries joined AIT's orientation program in January 2013. It also discusses presentations given on topics like Earth System Governance and microsatellite technology. Several AIT programs ranked highly in international rankings. AIT signed agreements with universities in Myanmar, Afghanistan, China, and Italy.
The modernized AIT library opened with simplicity and elegance after being devastated by flooding five years prior. The library underwent a major facelift and modernization, becoming a showcase user-friendly learning space using latest technology. It was unveiled by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, who had launched a fundraising campaign after the flood that raised nearly 80 million Baht from donors. A robot circulates the library fetching returned books.
The modernized AIT library opened with simplicity and elegance after being devastated by flooding five years prior. The library underwent a major facelift and modernization, becoming a showcase user-friendly learning space using latest technology. It was unveiled by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, who had launched a fundraising campaign after the flood that raised nearly 80 million Baht from donors. A robot circulates the library fetching returned books.
The AIT Cultural Show on February 19th featured performances representing various maritime cultures. Teams from Sri Lanka dominated the competition, winning most awards. Their performances included themes of pirates and mermaids. Organized by the AIT Students' Union Gender and Culture Committee, the live streamed event transformed the AIT Conference Center into a virtual ocean world for the evening.
AIT has resumed classes at temporary locations after being flooded for over five weeks. Damage assessments are underway and restoration efforts have begun. Temporary offices are functioning and many students and staff are back to work. It is expected the campus will be completely dry by December 5th. An initial estimate puts damages at 1 billion baht. The new AIT charter will come into effect on January 30th, dissolving the current Board of Trustees.
The document summarizes news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in December 2010. It discusses:
1) AIT welcoming nearly 200 Chinese undergraduate students from Thailand to an event called "China Day" aimed at increasing awareness of AIT's post-graduate opportunities and strengthening cross-cultural ties. The Chinese Ambassador to Thailand said AIT was a "good choice" for Chinese students.
2) The Chinese Ambassador telling the AIT President that AIT's highly multicultural makeup made it an ideal institute for Chinese students to study with students from around the world.
3) Recent news and events at AIT including participating in a social business summit in Germany, collaborating with other
Over 400 students from 37 countries joined AIT in August 2013, with the largest contingents from Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and India. Nearly 80% enrolled in Master's programs and 43% of the incoming class was female. A former president of the Philippines and that country's ambassador to Thailand visited AIT to discuss increasing partnerships. AIT also launched a food waste reduction campaign with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and had other partnerships and events including a health conference and graduating over 100 students from 21 countries.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in August 2013. It discusses AIT's Technology Event showcasing technological research and developments. It also covers a royal visit from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who expressed interest in a geographic map of Thailand's natural energy potential from AIT. Additionally, it announces scholarship recipients and continuing partnerships with organizations such as JAXA and the governments of Japan, Norway, and Myanmar to support students from various countries at AIT.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in August 2013. It discusses AIT's technology event showcasing its technological capabilities to industry. It also covers AIT receiving a royal audience with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who was formerly an AIT student. Additionally, it announces scholarship recipients and continuing support for AIT from organizations like JAXA and the governments of Japan, Norway, and an AIT alumni-owned firm.
The document summarizes recent news and happenings at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in August 2013. It discusses AIT's technology event showcasing its technological capabilities to industry. It also covers AIT receiving a royal audience with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who was formerly an AIT student. Additionally, it announces scholarship recipients and continuing support for AIT from organizations like JAXA and the governments of Japan, Norway, and an AIT alumni-owned firm.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in November 2013.
Key points:
- Dr. Subin Pinkayan of Thailand was elected as the 9th Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees. He is an accomplished academician and former government minister in Thailand.
- AIT partnered with organizations from France, Australia, Japan, India, and China to collaborate on research, workshops, and student programs.
- Students from Sri Lanka won top awards in all categories of AIT's annual Welcome Show talent competition, which celebrated cultural diversity.
- AIT received scholarships and explored partnerships with companies and other universities to support students and research.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) had royal audiences with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in November. AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai led 45 AIT scholars to an audience. AIT was also graced with an audience at a military academy exhibition. Recent news included the Sri Lankan agriculture minister seeking AIT's expertise and a Pakistan ambassador wanting to expand cooperation. AIT signed an agreement with Siam University to offer unified bachelor's/master's programs. A forum discussed using education for rural transformation. The newsletter included photos from career and food fairs and announcements of alumni appointments.
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai has been appointed Interim President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). He has served in various roles at AIT previously, including Vice President for Resource Development and Acting President.
Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut of AIT was inducted into the global Internet Hall of Fame for her pioneering work introducing email and the Internet to Thailand in the late 1980s. She registered Thailand's country domain name ".TH" and oversaw domain name registration services until 1999.
AIT has been awarded a USD 899,000 grant from USAID to implement a three-year collaborative project on agricultural learning exchange involving partners from Bangladesh,
Four hundred ninety-nine students from 30 countries graduated from the Asian Institute of Technology's 119th graduation ceremony on May 23, 2013. Thailand provided the largest number of graduates with 155, followed by Vietnam with 123. The graduation featured cultural displays by student representatives dressed in traditional attire. An inaugural "AIT Global Citizen Award" was given to Indian Minister Veerappa Moily. AIT is looking to strengthen ties with Vietnam's Ministry of Education and is considering offering Vietnamese scholarships for August 2013.
The document summarizes the Asian Institute of Technology's (AIT) mourning of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. It discusses how AIT was established and supported by King Bhumibol, including his presiding over convocations and accepting awards from AIT. It describes condolence meetings held at AIT and messages from AIT leadership mourning the King's death. Recent AIT news such as faculty appointments and collaborations with other universities are also mentioned.
The document is the March 2013 issue of the Asian Institute of Technology newsletter. It provides recent news and happenings at AIT, including the appointment of an acting president, new members of various boards and committees, agreements signed with other universities, and awards received by AIT students. It highlights partnerships, leadership changes, and accomplishments at the institute during that time period.
AIT ranks highly in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 for its work addressing poverty (SDG1), achieving #19 globally. It also ranked well in other SDGs such as zero hunger (SDG2), clean water and sanitation (SDG6), life below water (SDG14), and life on land (SDG15). AIT submitted data for 13 of the 17 SDGs and placed in the top 400 overall for impact. The President expressed pride in the rankings and commitment to continued improvement.
The document discusses actions taken by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in response to the coronavirus outbreak in January and February 2020. It describes how AIT formed a coronavirus task force to monitor the situation and implement measures like tracking students returning from affected areas and putting them under quarantine. The task force also cancelled some campus events and restricted travel. The document highlights how an AIT alumna, Dr. Dararat Rutanarugsa, led the successful treatment of Thailand's first COVID-19 patient. It also discusses AIT's five main research themes and provides examples of relevant research projects.
- The document summarizes the graduation ceremony of AIT's 132nd class, where Dr. Subin Pinkayan, Chair of the AIT Board of Trustees, delivered the graduation address after 60 years of involvement with AIT.
- It discusses Dr. Pinkayan's history and journey with AIT from its early days, and the lessons he shared with graduating students.
- It also provides details on the graduation ceremony, including the number of graduates and their countries of origin, and a speech given by a prominent alumnus.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) inaugurated a new Belt & Road Research Centre to promote research cooperation and engage with partners from Belt & Road countries and China. The Centre will undertake collaborative research and connect AIT's network to Chinese enterprises, universities, and other organizations. Speakers at the inauguration emphasized Thailand's strategic location for the Belt & Road Initiative and AIT's role in supporting students from Belt & Road regions. The Centre aims to benefit the region through its research and engagement.
The document summarizes events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses:
1) AIT's growth from a small engineering program in 1959 to an international institution focusing on engineering, environment, and management.
2) HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, AIT's first royal alumna, presiding over the anniversary celebrations and inducting new members to AIT's Hall of Fame.
3) A Presidents' Forum held at AIT where university presidents discussed innovation in social impact research, global collaboration, and campus sustainability.
The AIT Entrepreneurship Center was launched on September 27, 2019 to incubate young entrepreneurs and provide them with entrepreneurial skills. The Center will be a place for AIT students, faculty, and alumni to share knowledge and create innovations and businesses. It aims to enhance economic and social development. The Center offers co-working space, a maker space for prototyping, and experts to help with business development and intellectual property. Recent events at the Center included an entrepreneurship camp with other universities and a talk on using science and technology to solve problems.
This document provides an overview of the various facilities and services available at the AIT campus, arranged alphabetically. It details amenities such as cafes, dining options, medical services, sports facilities, shops, prayer rooms, and more. The summary lists the types of facilities and services available on campus without going into detail about specific locations or offerings.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted the largest ever Social Business Day, with nearly 1,500 delegates from 59 countries attending. Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus praised AIT for establishing a new benchmark for organizing the event. AIT President Eden Woon described the event as fitting for coinciding with AIT's 60th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of AIT's Yunus Centre, the first such centre established by Professor Yunus. The event featured addresses from government and business leaders and celebrated achievements in social business.
The document provides information about a graduation speech given at AIT. The speaker, Prof. Tony F. Chan, President of KAUST, offered four lessons to graduates based on his experiences: be ready for opportunities, take calculated risks when young, know yourself and have a vision, and be a leader not a follower. Prof. Chan also discussed four major changes facing universities: globalization, changing expectations, technological disruption, and the rise of innovation/entrepreneurship. AIT President Eden Woon exhorted graduates to commit to lifelong learning and transformation to remain relevant.
An AIT alumna, Ms. Dulani Chamika Withanage, played a key role in the development of Sri Lanka's first satellite, Raavana 1, which was launched in April 2019. She credits her studies and research at AIT's Mechatronics program for laying the foundations for her work. As part of the BIRDS-3 project involving students from several countries, her role concerned the Attitude Determination and Control System to stabilize the satellite after deployment. AIT is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019 with events throughout the year.
The Asian Institute of Technology held its 25th annual career fair, which saw participation from 32 companies including 12 attending for the first time. The President welcomed the exhibitors and described AIT students as ideal recruits due to their international backgrounds and rigorous education. A record 31 research exhibits were also showcased in a student research exhibition held alongside the career fair.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses AIT signing an academic exchange agreement with the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability. It also discusses a pilot project between AIT, the Department of National Parks in Thailand, and Hong Kong University to develop a mobile app and Bluetooth beacons for Khao Yai National Park. Additionally, it provides information on personnel updates and promotions at AIT, an alumni update, and summaries of seminars and talks held at AIT.
The document summarizes the opening of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) campus for the January 2019 semester. It notes that students from 23 countries enrolled, including from Europe, Africa, and across Asia. Significant numbers of exchange students arrived from 8 European universities with which AIT has agreements. Students also joined from Taiwan and India under double degree and unified degree programs. Recent activities at AIT included visits from the ambassadors of Bangladesh and India, and the AIT president's visit to several top universities in China to explore partnerships.
292 students from 21 countries received degrees from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in its 130th graduation ceremony. India had the largest number of graduates at 61, followed by Myanmar and Thailand with 53 each. Speeches at the ceremony emphasized the importance of curiosity, integrity, and using knowledge and skills to positively impact society and address global challenges.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn honored the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) at a research exhibition organized by the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. AIT President Dr. Eden Y Woon received a medal of appreciation from Her Royal Highness for showcasing four AIT research projects. AIT was represented by faculty members and staff at the exhibition.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) provided assistance following the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. The Geoinformatics Center at AIT assumed a leading role under the International Disaster Charter to generate satellite data and maps for emergency response. This included creating a web-based GIS platform with satellite imagery, damage assessments, and field data. AIT also held events to support victims of the disaster.
President Eden Woon unveiled his vision for AIT with six strategic focus areas: Innovation, International, Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholders, and Support (I2E2S2). He outlined these areas in his inaugural address, drawing on his experience in China affairs, diplomacy, academia, and business. AIT then signed an agreement to collaborate on smart city projects in Khon Kaen, Thailand. It also inaugurated a renovated Korea House and helped create a disaster risk database for Uttarakhand, India.
The document summarizes recent news and events from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It discusses that the AIT-Tiger Leong International Innovation and Leadership Camp has emerged as a premier camp for young leaders from 13 countries. It also mentions that AIT hosted the International Association for the Study of the Commons Asian regional meeting and signed an agreement with the Green Technology Center Korea to promote cooperation. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of some recent seminars and workshops held at AIT.
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has maintained its position as the top ranked international university according to the latest U-Multirank annual world university rankings, receiving six perfect scores for international orientation for the second consecutive year. AIT is the only Asian university to achieve this ranking. AIT also ranked in the top 25 universities globally for income from continuous professional development programs. Recent events at AIT include partnerships signed with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Druk Green Power Corporation of Bhutan, as well as leadership programs, seminars, and new staff appointments.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn inaugurated the modernized AIT library, new AIT Clock Tower, and AIT Gate on April 27, 2018. The library renovation was necessary after it was damaged in flooding in 2011. The Princess had provided initial funding for the library renovation campaign in 2015. At the inauguration ceremony, the President of AIT thanked the Princess for her support in helping AIT overcome challenges from the flooding and legal issues. The modernized library and new campus buildings and facilities mark the renewal of AIT.
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1. 1OCTOBER 2017
Asian Institute of Technology OCTOBER 2017
INSIDE ISSUE.. .
Recent News / Happenings at AIT..................................................2-3
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AIT JOINS HANDS WITH NPU TO ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNITY OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
T
he Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed
a formal agreement with the Northwestern Poly-
technical University (NPU), People’s Republic of
China, to establish an “International Community of Inno-
vation and Entrepreneurship.” The agreement was signed
by Prof. Zhang Wei, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
NPU, and Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, President,
AIT, on 16 September 2017.
Prof. Zhang Wei, who is an AIT alumnus, described his
AIT days as phenomenal, adding that the Institute is both
exhilirating and challenging. This is a place where aca-
demic study is fascinating, and student life is terrific, he
remarked after returning to AIT after 17 years.“NPU
is similar in some ways,” Prof. Zhang Wei said. NPU is
known for engineering, particularly in the realm of strate-
gic state requirements. Elaborating on the Belt and Road
Initiative (BRI), Chairman Zhang remarked that NPU is
located in the city of Xi’an, which was the starting point
of the ancient Silk Road. Similarly, Thailand lies on the
maritime Silk Road.
“We believe that the age of cooperation between AIT and
NPU has just begun,” Chairman Zhang said.Describing
Prof. Worsak as “a man of vision and fresh ideas” and as
an inspiring leader and President, Prof. Zhang invited the
AIT President to deliver the concluding speech at the clos-
ing ceremony NPU’s international conference. (See Page
2)
Visiting AIT after a long gap, Prof. Zhang was also de-
lighted to meet his advisor Prof. Barbara Igel.
2. 2OCTOBER 2017
RECENT NEWS / HAPPENINGS AT AIT
From left: Prof. Roger Frank, Dr. Noppadol
Phien-wej, and Dr. Za-Chieh Moh.
AIT President calls for new BRI universities platform
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai delivering his keynote address.
AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-
Nukulchai has called for the creation of a
new platform of universities in the Belt and
RoadInitiative(BRI)toprepareanewbreed
of intellectuals, who can emerge as globally
responsible citizens for the sustainable
future of mankind.
The AIT President was delivering the key-
note address at the Opening Session of the
“Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): President’s
Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Education” hosted by Shaanxi Provincial
People’s Government. Prof. Worsak spoke
on the topic “Global Competence for the
Sustainable Future of Humankind.” The
forum was organized by Xidian Univer-
sity, and it was attended by Presidents of
105 Chinese universities and 77 universities
from 41 other countries and territories. The
event concluded with the proclamation of
the “Xi’an Declaration for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Educa-
tion” with reference to BRI.
The AIT President also delivered the concluding speech at the in-
ternational conference on “China’s ties with the Outside World
through the Belt and Road Initiative,” which was organized by the
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) on 23-24 September
2017. The first stop of the AIT delegation to China was Xi’an Jiao-
tong University (XJTU), where the University President Prof. Wang
Shuguo hoped that bothAIT and Xi’an Jiaotong University can mu-
tually benefit under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Fifty years after it was founded by Dr. Za-
Chieh Moh in 1967 at AIT, the Southeast
Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS)
returned to AIT on 14-15 September 2017
to celebrate its golden jubilee. Founded
to promote cooperation among engineers,
SEAGS celebrates its golden jubilee at AIT
geologists and other scientists in Southeast Asia, and to advance
knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering, SEAGS
has played a pioneering role in expansion and recognition of
geotechnical sciences in the region. Founder President Dr. Za-Chieh
Moh narrated the story of the vision, mission and accomplishments
during the five decades of SEAGS.
The two-day symposium was jointly organized by the Thai
Geotechnical Society, Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society,
Association of Geotechnical Societies in SoutheastAsia (AGSSEA),
and AIT. Chairing the Advisory Committee was Prof. Roger
Frank the President of International Society for Soil Mechanics
and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), who delivered the
Presidential address. Delivering the welcome address were Prof.
Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, AIT President, Dr. Noppadol Phien-
wej, President SEAGS, and Dr. Suttisak Soralump, President Thai
Geotechnical Society. Inaugural addresses were delivered by Prof.
Ikuo Towhata, VP for Asia ISSMGE, and Prof. San Shyan Lin,
Chairman AGSSEA.
3. 3OCTOBER 2017
RECENT NEWS / HAPPENINGS AT AIT
Dr. Pisut Koomsap
AIT to play lead role in curriculum modernization of industrial engineering
AIT students at the DAAD function.
AIT will take the lead in the mod-
ernization of education of industrial
engineering in Thailand by devel-
oping the curriculum of a Master’s
degree program in Industrial Engi-
neering for Thailand Sustainable
Smart Industry (MSIE4.0). AIT
will be the project coordinator of
a consortium of nine universities,
which has been selected for co-
funding from the European Union
for the Erasmus+ Capacity Build-
ing in Higher Education.
Dr. Saeed Ul
Hassan
AIT students receive certificates at DAAD’s 60th-anniversary celebrations
Fourteen AIT students received
certificates on the occasion of
the sixtieth-anniversary celebra-
tions of the German Academic
Exchange Service-Deutscher
Akademischer Austauschdienst
(DAAD) held on 10 September
2017.
The students were honored by
Dr. Dorothea Rüland, Secretary-
General, DAAD, in the presence
of the Ambassador of Germany to
Thailand H.E. Mr. Peter Prügel.
AIThas16DAADscholars,name-
ly Ms. Su Kyaw, Ms. Aye Hlaing,
Led by Industrial Systems Engi-
neering (ISE) at AIT, MSIE4.0 is a
Ms. Yu Kyaw, Ms. Khin Htay,
Ms. Han Soe, Ms. Hnin Win, Mr.
Phyo Oo, Ms. Kay Kyaw and Ms.
Thet Yee (from Myanmar); Mr.
Tong Menghour, Mr. Thaileng
Thol, Mr. Sean Chanmony, and
Mr. Seng Theara (from Cambo-
dia) and Ms. Truong Huyen from
Vietnam. Ms. Kry Sokna and Mr.
Hok Panha from Cambodia are
currently on an exchange program
in Germany, and were unable to
attend the celebrations.
three-year project totaling nearly €
980,000.According to project leader
Dr. Pisut Koomsap of Industrial Sys-
tems Engineering atAIT, the project
will be implemented by sixThai uni-
versities and three EU universities.
It seeks to enhance the capacity of
Thai universities in the delivery of a
high-quality competency-based cur-
riculum which will support sustain-
able smart industry (Industry 4.0),
while conforming to the European
Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Recent alum receives Honorable
Mention
Dr. Saeed Ul Hassan, who graduated
fromAIT with a PhD. in 2012, is one
of the two early career scientists to
receive an honorable mention in the
Eugene Garfield Award for Innova-
tion in Citation Analysis. His work
on Measuring Scientific Knowledge
Flows by Deploying Citation Con-
text Analysis is an extension of his
doctoral work at AIT. Saeed currently serves as an As-
sistant Professor at Information Technology University
(ITU), Punjab, Pakistan.
Alumna honored with Nepal Bidya
Bhusan Award
AIT alumna and former Miss
Nepal, Sadichha Shrestha
(MBA, 2017) was conferred
with the Nepal Bidhya Bhu-
san ‘B’medal by the President
of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhan-
dari, on Nepal’s 38th National
Education Day, and Interna-
tional Literacy Day on 8 September 2017. Nepal Bidhya
Bhusan Class ´B´ medals are conferred upon students
who complete their Master’s degrees with an outstanding
performance.
Sadichha Shrestha
receving the award.
4. 4OCTOBER 2017
PEOPLE
AIT alumnus Dr.
Somkiat Prajamwong,
has been appointed the
new Director General
of the Royal Irrigation
DepartmentofThailand.
His appointment
was announced at
the meeting of the
Thai Cabinet on 12
September 2017.
Alumnus Dr Somkiat
Prajamwong appointed
Director General of Royal
Irrigation Department
Dr. Lai Thi Phuoc Nguyen
has joined AIT as Assistant
Professor in Regional and
Rural Development Planning
(RRDP) Program of the De-
partment of Development and
Sustainability (DDS), School
of Environment, Resources
and Development (SERD).
Dr Lai Thi Phuoc Nguyen joins AIT
Prior to joiningAIT, Dr. Nguyen worked as a research-
er at the University of Sassari (Italy), working in the
Desertification Research Centre for six years. She has
also served as lecturer in the School of Geography of
the Nottingham University, Malaysia Campus. Dr. Lai
Dr. Lai Thi Phuoc
Nguyen
Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya
Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya has
joinedAIT asAssociate Pro-
fessor in the Department of
Information and Communi-
cation Technology (ICT) in
AIT’s School of Engineer-
ing and Technology (SET).
Dr. Chutiporn received
her Bachelor’s of Science
Dr Chutiporn Anutariya joins as
Associate Professor in ICT
in Statistics with first class honors and gold medal
award from Chulalongkorn University. She obtained
her Master of Science and Doctor of Technical Sci-
ence in Computer Science from AIT. She was a
postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Telematics,
Norwegian University.
Her research areas include learning technologies and
Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), database
and information systems, knowledge representation
and knowledge management, open data and open
government data, semantic and linked data technolo-
gies, ontologies, web and mobile technologies.
Dr. Somkiat
Prajamwong
holds a PhD in Governance and Complex systems
from University of Sassari (Italy) and a Master’s in
Development, Innovation and Change from Univer-
sity of Bologna (Italy).
Her teaching specialization includes rural and environ-
mental sociology, agricultural development planning,
sustainable development, social data analysis, and
project planning and management.
Her research areas include adaptation to climate
change, environmental and natural resources institu-
tions and governance, action research, social learning
and multi-stakeholder processes for regional and rural
development planning.
Dr. Somkiat graduated with a Master’s in
Water Resource Engineering in 1987 from
AIT, following which he proceeded to the
University of Utah for a Ph.D. in Agricultural
and Irrigation Engineering. Prior to this ap-
pointment, Dr. Somkiat has served as Direc-
tor of Project Administration, and as Deputy
Director General for Engineering.
5. 5OCTOBER 2017
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / RECENT EVENTS
Dr. Indrajit Pal
SEMINAR: From Traditional to
Modern Aquaculture: Systems,
Issues, and Prospects
Prof. Peter Edwards
13 September 2017
REGIONAL WORKSHOP:
Adaptation to Groundwater
Vulnerability of Asian Cities to
Climate Change
8 September 2017
SEMINAR: Digital Education
Platforms - The Swayam Initiative
Dr. M.S Manna
8 September 2017
SEMINAR: Aquaculture
Ecosystems and Integrated Multi-
trophic Aquaculture
Prof. C. Kwei Lin
12 September 2017
AIT faculty member co-edits book on Disaster
Risk Governance
AIT’s Dr. Indrajit Pal has co-edited a book
titled “Disaster Risk Governance in India and
Cross Cutting Issues.” The 19-chapter book,
published by Springer, provides an analyti-
cal discussion of the status of disaster risk
reduction and governance in an Indian con-
text. While Dr. Indrajit Pal serves in Disaster
Preparedness, Mitigation and Management,
in AIT’s Department of Development and
Sustainability, co-editor Dr. Rajib Shaw is a
professor of Keio University at its Shonan
Fujisawa Campus in Japan.
SEMINAR: Practical Petrophysics
and Quick Look Analysis of
Logging Data
Greg Heath
21 September 2017
SPECIAL FORUM: Startup Start
Now
Mr. Ayub Ghauri
28 September 2017
SEMINAR: Research for impact:
Experience of Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation – CSIRO (Australia)
Dr. Shahriar M Wahid
27 September 2017
6. 6OCTOBER 2017
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Blast
from
the Past
Thirty years ago, AIT celebrated its 50th graduation.
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