WEEK 19, 5 - 11 May 2025 | AIT Campus Bulletin

WEEK 19, 5 - 11 May 2025

In this issue:

A. Announcements

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

A. Announcement

1) AIT Road Show Live - 14 May 2025

Join and explore opportunities for pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees in Engineering, Environment, and Management programs. Connect directly with our Deans, Faculty, and students, and gain valuable insights into academic programs, scholarships, admissions, study options and more.

Admissions for the August 2025 intake are open now - don't miss out!

Join the breakout room to receive a FREE AIT English Entry Test voucher!

Date: 14 May 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 7:00 PM (Bangkok Time, GMT+7)

Venue: Zoom

Register Now – https://tinyurl.com/AITRS14May

We look forward to seeing you!

2) Final result for the election of six Staff Relations Committee and Staff Representative to the Board

Email from the Office of Human Resources Services on 28 April 2025

The Election Committee is pleased to announce that the elections for six (6) Staff Members of the Staff Relations Committee and the Representative of the Staff to the Board of Trustees are now complete. Accordingly, the following employees are declared elected for a term of two years starting on 1st May 2025.

Six members to the Staff Relations Committee (listed alphabetically):

1. Dr. Chawalit Chaiwong, GSWC

2. Mr. Dennes Buzarang Bergado, Jr, SOM

3. Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai, SOM

4. Dr. Mary Rose Geraldine Amancio Sarausad, LC

5. Dr. Pallavi Mohapatra, AIT Extension

6. Mr. Sanjeet Amatya, OIPA-PA

Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees:

Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai

The Election Committee would like to thank all staff members who participated in nominating and casting votes for both stages. We would like to thank the AIT-Helpdesk for assisting with e-elections and creating weblink for different stages of the elections.

Thank you.

3) 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!

4) Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Registration Effective 1 May 2025

Dear All,

Greetings from the Government Relations Unit (GRU)!

As per the announcement by the Thai Immigration Bureau, effective 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand via air, land, or sea are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to arrival.

User Guide: TDAC Registration Manual

When to Register: Within 3 days before your arrival

Apply Here: https://tdac.immigration.go.th

If you travel abroad and return to Thailand, ensure you complete the registration to avoid any inconvenience upon entry.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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5) Blood Donation Announcement

Email from the Medical Clinic on 29 April 2025

Dear AIT Community,

The Thai Red Cross Society has been working with volunteer students and staff to collect units of blood from the AIT community. The bloodmobile visits AIT every three months, four times a year, hoping to collect enough units to supply the constant demand for blood.

We again would like to ask for your help. The next visit for blood donation is scheduled on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, 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.

For further information, please contact; The Thai Red Cross Society

Tel. 0-2263-9600-99, 0-2256-4300,0-2256-4306

Email: blood@redcross.or.th

Website: www.blooddonationthai.com

6) Doctoral Final Examination- Mr. Huynh Bao Tuan (121889)

Mr. Huynh Bao Tuan (121889), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 6 May 2025 (Tuesday) at 09:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) by Zoom. His dissertation title is "Organizational Learning from Near-Miss Events in Healthcare Settings and the Role of Emotional Culture in Medical Groups."

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

Dr. Vimolwan Yukongdi (Chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

Join Zoom Meeting https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/93708271255?pwd=3UNM3Ved6UJoQe6zGtivYbSGHk5YWZ.1

Meeting ID: 937 0827 1255

Passcode: 045075

7) Doctoral Final Examination - Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai (122359)

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai (122359), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 8 May 2025 (Thursday) at 10:00 hrs in Room 108, SOM Building and by Zoom (Bangkok Time). His dissertation title is "Exploring Team and Individual-Level Factors in Lean Six Sigma Projects: The Moderating Role of Top Management Commitment and Leadership Experience in Vietnamese FDI Manufacturing Enterprises."

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

Dr. Djoen San Santoso (Chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Dr. Phung Van Dong (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

Join Zoom Meeting https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/93448515677?pwd=dUnDpam7iF2dKq0accBA2EHpOXjwrV.1

Meeting ID: 934 4851 5677
Passcode: 763840

8) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Maricel Cultura Dalde (122275
Ms. Maricel Cultura Dalde (122275), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Innovation and Sustainability, Department of Development and Sustainability, School of Environment, Resources and Development, will have her final examination on 8 May 2025 (Thursday) at 13:30 hrs in Room S101, SERD Building and by Zoom. Her dissertation title is "Analyzing the Influence of Urban Mobility on Transport-related Carbon Dioxide in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines."

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

Prof. Vilas Nitivattananon (Chairperson)
Prof. Deepak Sharma (Member)
Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/2688527407?omn=98403845865
Meeting ID: 268 852 7407

9) Doctoral Final Examination - Mr. Arun Kanchana (122541)
Mr. Arun Kanchan (122541), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Innovation and Sustainability, Department of Development and Sustainability, School of Environment, Resources and Development, will have his final examination on 9 May 2025 (Friday) at 08:00 hrs in Room S101, SERD Building and by Zoom. His dissertation title is "Integrating Multi-Stage Climate and Health Risks Using Multi-Source Data in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor."

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:
Prof. Vilas Nitivattananon (Chairperson)
Prof. Nitin K. Tripathi (Member)
Dr. Ekbordin Winijkul (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/268852740?omn=95007713315
Meeting ID: 268 852 7407

10) Invitation for Scopus Workshop Series

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Scopus Workshop Series, presented by Lucia Shoombie, Senior Customer Success Consultant at Elsevier.

This series is designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your use of Scopus, covering a wide range of topics—from core functionalities to advanced research tools. These webinars are open to all users interested in maximizing the benefits of Scopus for their academic and research activities.

Each workshop is designed to be both informative and interactive, equipping you with practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your research work.

Please find the schedule and topics for the workshop series below:

Scopus Essentials: A Refresher on Core Features and Recent Enhancements

Date: April 16, 2025