WEEK 14, 31 March - 6 April 2025
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) Announcement of Classes and Activities at AIT Main Campus and at Column Tower
Email from AIT President on 30 March 2025.
Dear Member of the AIT Community,
The inspection report from the Office of Facilities and Assets Management shows that all buildings on the main campus are in satisfactory condition. Consequently, all activities at the AIT main campus, including the AITIS, will be conducted as scheduled from Monday, March 31.
Furthermore, after comprehensive reviews of the maintenance report from SOM Column Tower (SOM Asok Center), all SOM classes at the SOM Asok Center—in person or via Zoom—will also resume as planned.
For your information, the Column Tower Building Management has completed its inspection and confirmed that the main building does not have structural damage. Tenant access will be restored starting Monday, March 31, 2025. Renovations to offices and common areas are under assessment and require additional time.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.
2) Announcement of Curriculum Coordinator
Emails from AIT President on 28 March 2025.
Dear AIT Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of the following faculty members as the curriculum coordinators. They will lead the curriculum development of the academic programs within the new AIT academic structure as part of the institute’s blueprint implementation, in consultation with the Vice President for Academic and Research, Prof. Manukid Parnichkun.
1. Prof. Abdul Salam
2. Dr. Takuji Tsusaka
3. Dr. Ekbordin Winijkul
4. Prof. Sangam Shrestha
5. Dr. Kuo-Chieh Chao
6. Prof. Huynh Trung Luong
7. Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya
8. Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat
9. Prof. Yousre Badir
10. Dr. Indrajit Pal
11. Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen
12. Dr. Joyee Chatterjee
13. Prof. Deepak Sharma
The curriculum development process will encompass the following key tasks:
- Defining academic program name
- Assigning appropriate degree titles for each academic program (MEng, MSc, MA, MBA, etc.)
- Selecting Institute-Wide Courses as free elective courses
- Identifying Thematic Common Courses for each theme as free elective courses
- Determining Required and Elective Courses for each academic program
- Coordinating the development of course descriptions/outlines
- Undertaking other relevant activities that contribute to effective curriculum development.
The target is to have the new curricula ready for review and approval by the ADRC and AS by the end of July 2025. I request your cooperation and support in the tasks led by the appointed curriculum coordinators.
If necessary, I may appoint additional curriculum coordinators to support this effort.
3) Invitation to a Special Lecture on "The Power of Bioindicators in Water Quality Assessment" by Prof. Subodh Sharma on Tue, 1 Apr 2025 at 13:00 hrs. Room E222
Dear AIT Community,
Please be invited to attend a special lecture on "The Power of Bioindicators in Water Quality Assessment" by Prof. Subodh Sharma, Professor and Director of Aquatic Ecology Centre, Kathmandu University, Nepal as follows.
Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Time: 13:00 hrs. (BKK Time)
Venue: Classroom E222, Academic Building, AIT
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/5215527772?pwd=NzEzVzdvaWlESGRYMEVxVUlhT1RxUT09
Meeting ID: 521 552 7772
Passcode: 694454
4) Invitation: Online Training on Targeting Journals & GenAI Policy for Publication with Elsevier (April 3, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM)
AIT Library, in collaboration with Elsevier, will organize an online training session on "Targeting Journals to Publish Your Manuscript with Elsevier & GenAI Policy for Publication in Elsevier."
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Topics Covered:
- Trusted sources for academic publishing
- Exploring and selecting the right journals
- AI in the publishing community with Elsevier
Q&A session
Speaker: Dr. Yottapong Klinthongchai, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier
Register here: bit.ly/AIT-TargetingJournal2025
We look forward to your participation!
5) Doctoral Final Examination
Email from Student Unit, Office of Student Affairs on 28 March 2025.
Mr. Kittipan Tikum (122172), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Planning Management and Innovation, Department of Development and Sustainability, School of Environment, Resources and Development, will have his final examination on 21 April 2025 (Monday) at 15:30 hrs in Room S101 (SERD Building) and by Zoom. His dissertation title is "Assessment of Challenges to Becoming a New Farmer: A Case of Young Smart Farmer Programme in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand."
The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:
Prof. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad (Chairperson)
Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen (Member)
Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka (Member)
All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.
Zoom Meeting: https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/6820925449?omn=91629262065
Meeting ID: 682 092 5449
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
We are excited to share and invite you to the first Green Industry Innovation and Development program for 2025. Built upon the success of the programs in 2024, we are happy to organize the trip for potential collaborations to Chongqing, China again this year on the topic of Energy Transition, Carbon Reduction Efforts and Sustainable Development.
This program is co-organized by AIT BRRC and Chongqing Renewable Energy Society (CRES), for AIT Alumni/members and Non-AIT alumni/members to carry out in-depth industrial and technology exchange in China, especially from the energy and green technology related field. Please kindly check the flyers attached here and follow us on the AIT and BRRC website for the program (Green Industry Innovation and Development 2025 - Asian Institute of Technology).
We warmly welcome you to join the program in April. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or interest in the program.
Activities
- Visit the Chongqing Renewable Energy Society and Innovation & Industrial Park.
- Seminar on Energy and Environmental Protection with Local Entrepreneurs.
- Visit Renewable Energy enterprises and Green technology Projects (from total of 30 enterprises based in Chongqing, focusing on energy saving, charging piles, AC industries, Smart lighting and distributed energy, Environmental industries, etc.).
- Cultural sightseeing and Free activity.
Date: April 21st to 24th, 2025
Registration: Including conference/seminar, local transport in Chongqing, meals, technical visits, and translators.
AIT Alumni/Member: 15,000 THB (450 USD)
Non-AIT Alumni: 18,500 TH (550 USD)
Contact: saitang@ait.asia
2) Global Giant Prawn Leaders Unite in Huzhou, China
The GIANT PRAWN 2025 Conference, seventh edition of the top global conference for freshwater prawn farming (Macrobrachium spp.), is set for June 8-11, 2025, at the Dongwu New Century Grand Hotel Huzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. It will be organized by the Aquaculture Program of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), China, in collaboration with the Zhejiang Institute of Freshwater Fisheries (ZIFF) and Huzhou University, China. GIANT PRAWN 2025 marks the next big event in this prestigious series, following the 2023 conference hosted by AIT in Bangkok in 2023. Designed to advance sustainable aquaculture practices and promote global collaboration in freshwater prawn farming, GP 2025 is focused on the theme “Navigating Innovation and Sustainability in Giant Prawn Aquaculture”.
Event Highlights
- Technical Sessions: Covering key topics such as hatchery technology, grow-out systems, genomics, nutrition, health management, marketing strategies, and new-age prawn farming systems and practices.
- Exhibition: Showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services from global leaders in aquaculture.
- Farm Tours: Offering attendees exclusive insights into Chinese prawn farms and hatcheries, demonstrating innovative practices and techniques.
The program will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to share groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and sustainable solutions for freshwater prawn farming.
Publish and Network
Selected papers presented at GIANT PRAWN 2025 will be published in a special edition of the open-access journal Aquaculture and Fisheries (CiteScore: 6.7), published by Elsevier, with no publication fees. This presents a unique opportunity for attendees to gain recognition for their work while contributing to the broader aquaculture community.
Call for Participation
Researchers, practitioners, and aquaculture enthusiasts are invited to participate in this landmark event. Abstract submission is open now, with details available on the conference website.
- Register Now: Secure your spot at https://www.giantprawn.org/.
- Abstract Submission: Visit https://www.giantprawn.org/abstract.htm.
- Farm Tour Information: Details are available at https://www.giantprawn.org/tours.htm.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with industry professionals, and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable freshwater prawn farming. GIANT PRAWN 2025 promises to be an inspiring and impactful event for the global prawn aquaculture community.
Contact Person: Dr. Krishna R. Salin
Email: salinkr@ait.ac.th
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD /France/ 11-17 April 2025
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executvie Director, OAAA/ Srilanka/ 5-19 April 2025
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executvie Director, OAAA/ USA/ 17 - 28 June 2025
- Prof. Attaphongse Taparugssar, Faculty-SET/ Italy/ 26 May - 26 June 2025
- Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya, Faculty-SET /Cambodia/ 4 - 10 May 2025
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, Faculty-DPMM/Lao/ 2 - 5 April 2025
- Dr.Indrajit Pal, Faculty-DPMM/Idonesia/ 11-18 April 2025
- Mr. Ayush Baskota, DPMM/ Lao/ 2 - 5 April 2025
- Mr. Jeeten Kumar , DPMM/ Lao/ 2 - 5 April 2025
- Prof. Mukand S.Babel, Faculty-SET/ Nexus/ 5 - 12 April 2025
- Prof. P.Abdul Salam, Faculty-SERD/ Sirlanka/ 3 - 20 April 2025
- Thaung Htut Aung, Executive Director, AIT Solutions/ Delhi, India/ 4 - 7 April 2025
E. Classifieds (jobs)
| Ref.no | Position | Type | Posted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fac 1/25 | Assistant Professor, SET/ISE | Faculty | March 26, 2025 |
| 42/24 | Technician, GTE | Staff | March 17, 2025 |
| 41/24 | Structural Engineer, AITS | Staff | March 13, 2025 |