WEEK 39, 2 - 8 September 2024
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1. A Warm Welcome to Prof. Pai-Chi Li, AIT's New President!
AIT welcomes Prof. Pai-Chi Li as the new President of AIT, effective 1 September 2024.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto for his remarkable contributions and service to AIT and for ensuring a smooth transition. AIT looks forward to the visionary leadership and innovative contributions that Prof. Li will bring to the Institute as he begins his tenure as President.
2) Introducing our New Employees
We are glad to welcome the newest members of the AIT family! Let's all wish them a successful journey with us. Welcome aboard!
3) Urgent call for applications of a fully funded exchange opportunity in China
Email from the AIT Belt and Road Research Center on 30 August 2024.
Greetings from BRRC.
This is an urgent call for applications of a fully funded exchange opportunity in China.
The event “2024 Belt and Road Capacity-building Seminar on Financing Mechanisms and Carbon Finance”, will be held on October 14 – 27, 2024, in Huzhou City of Zhejiang Province and Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province, China.
It is organized by BRRC collaborator, the BRI International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC), sponsored by the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE).
The Seminar aims to help government officials and professionals in climate related areas from Belt and Road partner countries to improve their capacity for addressing climate change through discussion on cutting-edge issues in climate areas such as climate and carbon financing. It will cover the major topics related to climate finance and green development and combine knowledge sharing and field experience to comprehensively improve the participants’ capacity in practicing climate financing and promoting low-carbon development.
BRRC is pleased to recommend AIT Faculty or nominate students in areas related to climate and environment for this opportunity. The expenses for the Seminar will be fully funded, including international flight ticket (round-trip, economic class), accommodation, meals, and insurance in China during the Seminar.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ms. Sai Tang for more information by email (saitang@ait.asia) before 13:00 pm. on Monday September 2nd, 2024.
4) Request for Book Recommendations: Donation from Prof. Hong L. Choi
Email from AIT Library on 29 August 2024.
Dear All,
Please be informed that Prof. Hong L. Choi, an AIT alumnus, has generously donated USD 2,490 (THB 83,926.76) to the AIT Library for purchasing books to support teaching, learning, and research at AIT.
If you have any book titles to recommend, please send the book information and links to the Library so we can check the prices and select the most suitable titles for purchase.
Kindly submit your recommendations by September 15, 2024, to ensure the books are available to support you this semester.
Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions.
Best regards,
Website: http://library.ait.ac.th
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2XeliRP
5) AIT Annual & Sustainability Report 2023 Published and Now Available Online
AIT has published its Annual Report 2023 and Sustainability Report 2023.
The AIT Annual Report 2023 highlights the Institute’s continued success in forging productive partnerships and achieving impactful milestones with esteemed global collaborators.
The AIT Sustainability Report 2023 showcases the Institute’s ongoing dedication to aligning its activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read the report here https://tinyurl.com/y2thercn
6) From Lab to Market: Leveraging Food Science to Build a Sustainable Health Food Business
Date: Thursday, 5th September, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: AIT Entrepreneurship Center Creator Space
Topic: From Lab to Market: Leveraging Food Science to Build a Sustainable Health Food Business
Ms. Bhiramon Chuprapawan, an Executive MBA graduate from AIT School of Management, is the Founder and CEO of 4Care Group. With over 20 years of experience in the food and consumer goods industries, she has successfully translated her academic foundation into a thriving business venture. Her journey from Nestle’s R&D department to founding her own company exemplifies the innovative spirit we nurture at AIT.
Why Attend:
- Be inspired by an AIT success story
- Gain insights into building a sustainable health food business
- Learn about the transition from scientific research to entrepreneurship
- Hear from an award-winning innovator recognized by the Ministry of Commerce and the Thai Academy of Science and Technology Foundation
- Network with like-minded professionals and students
- Exclusive Opportunity: Registered participants may join a site visit to Ms. Bhiramon’s company 4Care Group (date to be announced later)
Don’t miss this chance to learn from a distinguished AIT alumna who has successfully bridged the gap between food science and business innovation
Register here: https://bit.ly/3WMeHKE
We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring event!
7) Blood Donation Announcement
Email from the Medical Clinic on 1 August 2024
We again would like to ask for your help. The next visit for blood donation is scheduled on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the AIT Conference Center.
Give blood! You'll experience a fulfilling sense of contribution. And the donation process isn't time-consuming. It only takes about half an hour. For more information, please click.
On behalf of needy patients whose lives you may save, we would like to thank you very much for your time and support.
8) German Language Course for Beginners
Email from Language Center on 26 August 2024
We are pleased to announce the upcoming German Language Course for this semester.
Dates: 10 September - 12 October 2024
Days/Times
Tuesdays: 5 - 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Learning Platform: In-person classes
Course Fee: 2,500 baht for the AIT community and 3,000 baht for outsiders (non-refundable). You can click here for the payment option.
Language Support Fee of THB 2,000 does not include the foreign language courses.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/yqNUWQwkdGzFr23N6
1) Professional Training Program on " Tackling Climate Change: Integrating Loss and Damage, Adaptation and Mitigation"
Training Fee: USD 1500 / person
Registration: https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/professional-training-programme-tackling-climate-change-integrating-loss-and-damage
Dates: 4 -10 Spetember 2024
For more details please contact: Md. Anishur Rahman
Email: anish@ait.ac.th
Tel: +66 98 883 3562 (WhatsApp)
Date : 25 September 2024
Duration: 09.00 -14.30 hours (Bangkok time)
Trainer: Dr. Ahalik, CPA, CA, Asean CPA
“Partner of Public Accountant Firm, Accounting Lecturer, and Author”
Training platform: Zoom application
Application software: Spreadsheet
Registration fee: USD 250/ person
Special discount for early bird!! USD 200/ person (from today to 10 September 2024)
Certificate: Successful candidates will be awarded with certificate of achievement.
Should you have any inquiries please contact Ms. Thaniya Jirasathitpornpong, Course Coordinator at thaniya@ait.ac.th or tel: +662 5245312
For more information and registration please visit
https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/online-course-ifrs-series-understanding-ifrs17-insurance-contract
Trainer : Dr. Ahalik, Cert IFR, DipIFR, CPA, Asean CPA (Partner of Public Accountant Firm, Lecturer, Trainer, Consultant)
Date & Duration: 26-27 September 2024 from 09.00-16.00 hours
Venue: AIT Extension, Asian Instiute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand
For more information and registration please visit
https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/ifrs9-how-calculate-expected-credit-loss-ecl-financial-instruments
About the Conference:
The International Conference on sUstainable Energy 2024 (ICUE 2024) on Energy Transition and Net Zero Climate Future is the 2024 edition of the ICUE conference series of AIT. This edition will focus on sustainability issues and how best different forms of energy can be harnessed towards a sustainable green growth aiming for a net-zero climate future. It aims to: aim to: Promote Sustainable Practices, Foster Awareness and Education, Facilitate Collaboration, and Support Policy Initiatives; through discussions under the following Key Conference Themes:
- Cross-Border Power Trade
- Greening the Grids
- Managing Power Systems of the Future
- Electrifying the Transportation Sector
- Energy Education for Net-Zero Future
- Net-Zero Policies and Programmes for Climate Change Mitigation
- Emerging Low Carbon Energy Technologies
- Renewable Energy Revolution
Please visit our website (www.icue2024.ait.ac.th) for more information.
About the Venue:
ICUE 2024 will be held on 21-23 October 2024 at the Long Beach Garden Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand. The venue was carefully selected as it offers not only accessibility and excellent facilities but also a private beach with stunning sunsets to ensure delegates will experience special memories.
Key Features and Program:
The ICUE 2024 international conference will feature a number of keynote addresses and interesting panel discussions on:
(i) Accelerating Just Energy Transition
(ii) Transforming Energy Education for a Net-Zero Climate Future
(iii) Enabling Net-Zero Transition through Regional Energy Integration
Plus a Special Plenary Session being arranged for renewable energy enterprises in the region!
Please take a look at our website https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/ to meet our distinguished speakers. Their individual profiles are available here: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/distinguishedspeakers/ and our conference program agenda is published here: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/conferenceprogram/
Awards and Publications:
The organizers are proud to share that this conference is Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES). Papers presented at this conference will be included in a conference proceedings to be published in the IEEE Xplore digital library. More information about this notable update is available at this link: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/awards-and-publications/
Important Dates:
30 June 2024: Due date for paper submission
15 July 2024: Notification of acceptance (paper for timely inclusion in the conference proceedings)
15 August 2024: End of early-bird registration period
21-23 October 2024: CONFERENCE
Important Links:
Key conference themes: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/
Venue (with Discount Code for accommodation booking): https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/venue/
Awards and publications: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/awards-and-publications/
Registration fees and policies: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/fees-and-policies/
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.icue2024.ait.ac.th
5) International Workshop on Climate-Smart Agriculture (29-30 October 2024)
We would like to remind you about the deadline for submissions of extended abstract for the upcoming International Workshop on Climate–Smart Agriculture: Best Practices and Lessons Learned, scheduled to take place from 29 to 30 October 2024 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Conference Centre, AIT, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Deadline for submission of extended abstracts: 31 July 2024
This international workshop is part of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Technical Assistance (TA-9993) to Thailand, in Nan Province, on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture for Enhanced Recovery and Sustainability of Highlands.
The 2-day international workshop will address multifaceted aspects of climate-smart agriculture with an overall aim to provide a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, technologies, and methodologies, fostering stakeholder collaboration and networking, and catalyzing the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in highland regions. It will also share the experience gained from the implementation of the TA-9993 in Nan province of Thailand.
The Concept Note for the International Workshop can be viewed at the link below.
Workshop Themes
- Gender-Conscious Climate Vulnerability And Adaptive Capacity Assessments In Highlands
- Climate-Smart Agronomic Management In Highlands
- Agricultural Product Quality, Value Chains, and Digital Technology
- Knowledge and Capacity Enhancement of Local Governments and Highland Communities on Climate Change Adaptation
Extended Abstracts
Extended Abstracts are invited from organizations and professionals working in climate-smart and sustainable agriculture in HIGHLANDS. The abstract should be directly aligned with one or more themes and subthemes of the workshop and must not exceed 1000 words. It should be based on existing/completed work and not on proposed work. Furthermore, submissions that focus on practical implementation promoting evidence-based technology adoption and policy outcomes will be given preference. The work must focus on HIGHLAND AGRICULTURE. The Call for Extended Abstracts and the Template for Extended Abstracts can be downloaded below.
TEMPLATE FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACT
Key Dates:
Submission of Abstracts Deadline: July 31, 2024
Notification of Selection: August 31, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this transformative event. Submit your abstract and join us in fostering a climate-resilient agricultural future for the highlands of Asia. Based on the quality of submitted abstracts, the participation of selected contributors (airfare, registration, accommodation, subsistence) will be supported by the workshop organizers.
Please share this information with your colleagues and networks to help us reach a wider community.
For any inquiries, please contact us at adb-ta9993@ait.asia.
We look forward to your participation!
- Prof.Sangam Shrestha, DEAN-SET/ Cambodia, 11-14 September 2024
- Prof. P. Abdul Salam, DEAN-SERD /Cambodia/ 9 - 13 September 2024
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul / Cambodia/ 15 - 17 September 2024
- Dr. Jirawadee Polprasert / Cambodia/ 15 - 17 September 2024
- Dr. Kuo Chieh Chao/ Japan/ 11 - 26 September 2024
- Ms. Chanidaporn Chaimongkol/ Japan/ 15 - 26 September 2024
- Mr. Swun Wunna Htet/ Italy/ 1 - 15 September 2024
- Prof.Mukand S.Babel /Germany/ 8 - 15 September 2024
- Dr.Dibesh Khadka /Germany/ 8 - 15 September 2024
- Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya /Indonesia/ 11-15 September 2024
- Dr. Duangthida Hussadintorn /Nakhon Pathom, Thailand / 5 - 8 September 2024
- Ms. Phornsinee Thanara /Prachuabkirikhan, Thailand/ 6 - 8 September 2024
- Sarina Pradhan Thapa, Office of Dean-SERD/Cambodia/ 10 - 14 September 2024
- Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director of AIT Extension/ Vietnam/ 22 - 25 September 2024
- Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director of AIT Extension/Philippines/ 25 - 27 September 2024
- Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director of AIT Extension/Kazakhstan/ 29 September -8 October 2024
- Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director of AIT Extension/India/ 20 - 24 October 2024
AIT Faculty & Staff Position:
1. Assistant Professor, FANR-NRM
2. Assistant / Associate Professor, FANR-FEBT
3. Administrative Officer, FANR-NRM
4. Software Developer, AI Center
5. Administrative Officer, AI Center
6. Assistant International Auditor, IAO