WEEK 30, 21 - 27 July 2025
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) 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!
2) Healthcare Privileges with Partner Hospitals for AIT Employees & Dependents
Email from Office of Human Resources Services on 7 July 2025.
*Discount applicable towards inpatient rooms, medication, certain laboratory fees, certain medical supply fees, and standard imaging-excludes doctor's fees, chemotherapy, and other specialized
*Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with other discount vouchers, promotion or packages.
Email from AIT Language Center on 25 June 2025
Dear Admin Staff,
To thank you for all that you do, the Language Center would like to invite you to a free English language workshop led by the director, Dr. Kathy. Details are below. This workshop is for elementary and intermediate levels. Please note that seats are limited, so register early!
4) Invitation: Mini Symposium on BioMedTech Entrepreneurship at AIT [24 July 2024)
This symposium will feature insightful talks from leading experts in the field, covering topics from building visionary ventures to new progress in synthetic biology.
Event Details:
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Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
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Time: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (followed by a networking dinner)
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Venue: AIT Entrepreneurship Center, Asian Institute of Technology
Featured Speakers Include:
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Prof. Dieter Trau (Asian Institute of Technology)
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Prof. Jonathan G. Crowston (University of Sydney)
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Dr. Volker Patzel (National University of Singapore)
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Dr. Paul Eaimkhong (National Science and Technology Development Agency)
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Dr. Branesh Pillai (Asian Institute of Technology)
AIT Student Pitching Opportunity: If you are an AIT student working on Biotech/Medtech innovations with commercialization potential, you are invited to pitch your ideas at the event! Pitches are a maximum of 6 minutes. Please secure support from your supervisor first and reply to our email (entrepreneurship@ait.ac.th) with your pitch title and abstract. We will review your proposal and reply to you as soon as possible.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with innovators in the BioMedTech field.
Register now: https://forms.gle/n1WQUbZ2xYhYDraTA
For more information, please see the attached poster.
We look forward to seeing you there!
5) Join the AIT Library Photo & Video Contests 2025 – Win up to 5,000 THB!
Email from AIT Library on 27 June 2025
The AIT Library is delighted to invite all students, faculty, and staff to take part in the Library Photo & Video Contests 2025. These contests are a great opportunity to share your creativity, express your experience with the library, and win exciting prizes!
Photo Contest – “Library Through My Eyes”
Capture a moment, space, or story that reflects your view of the AIT Library.
Eligibility: Open to all AIT members (individual entries only).
Photo Guidelines:
- Maximum of 3 photo entries per person.
- File format: JPEG or PNG, high resolution.
- Image size: at least 2,000 pixels on the longest side.
- No watermarks or signatures on the image.
- The photo must be original and must not infringe any copyrights.
- Basic editing (cropping, color correction, brightness/contrast adjustment) is allowed, but photo manipulation (adding/removing elements) is not permitted.
- Submission must include a short caption or title (max. 30 words).
Video Contest – Introduce the AIT Library
Eligibility: Open to students to all AIT members (individual or team entries)
Content and Guidelines:
- Video length: up to 7 minutes.
- Content should focus on introducing and promoting the library, such as:
- Key library services and facilities.
- Learning spaces and digital resources.
- Tools and services that support research and innovation.
- Innovative technologies are used in the library.
- Inspiring stories, tips, or personal experiences related to library use.
Application form: Download
How to Submit (for both contests):
Send the application form and your photo(s) or video via email or shared drive to: watcharin@ait.ac.th
Prizes for Each Contest:
- First Prize: 5,000 THB
- Second Prize: 3,000 THB
- Third Prize: 2,000 THB
*All winners will receive certificate.
Should you need more information to support your video content, please feel free to contact us at watcharin@ait.ac.th.
We look forward to receiving your creative entries and having you as part of our library community.
6) 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
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Refresh your knowledge on Scopus’s core features and discover the latest enhancements.
Scopus AI: Intuitive and Intelligent Search and Discovery
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Explore the innovative AI capabilities in Scopus for enhanced search and discovery.
Scopus for Journal Selection
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Learn how to effectively use Scopus for selecting the most appropriate journals for your research.
Scopus Author & Affiliation Profiles and the Elsevier Data Ecosystem
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Understand the integration of Scopus author and affiliation profiles within the Elsevier data ecosystem.
Scopus: Literature Reviews Made Simple
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Simplify your literature review process with the powerful tools and features of Scopus.
Scopus API for Advanced Users
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Dive deep into the Scopus API and learn advanced techniques for customized data retrieval.
To register, simply scan the QR code below.
7) Doctoral Final ExaminationMr. Kacha Chotchaisatit (121858)
The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:
Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Chairperson)
Dr. Muhammad Junaid (Member)
Dr. Indrajit Pal (Member)
All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.
Passcode: 647326
Workshops/ Trainings/ Conferences
1) The third edition of the Seismic Performance of Building Model Competition
Date: July 29, 2025
Venue: Structural Engineering Laboratory, AIT
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/seismic-competition-3
We are excited to announce the third edition of the Seismic Performance of Building Model Competition, hosted by the Structural Engineering Forum, AIT. This international event brings together bright engineering minds from across Asia to test and showcase their skills in earthquake-resistant design.
In this unique hands-on competition, participants build structural models with an innovative load transfer system using Balsa wood with the goal of maximizing seismic performance. The true test of innovation and structural integrity comes when these models are subjected to real-time shaking on our shake table, simulating earthquake conditions. The model that survives the most intense shaking wins.
2024: Participation of 17 teams from 6 countries, with on-campus mentoring and cross-cultural exchanges.
(See highlights here)
2023: Participation of 13 teams from 4 countries with a first-ever event of its kind in AIT.
(See highlights here)
Each year, this event has grown not only in participation but also in its impact while fostering international collaboration, academic exposure, and real-world learning. Students gain practical experience using AIT lab facilities, enhance their understanding of structural behaviour and build meaningful academic connections.
This year’s competition promises to be the most vibrant yet, with a greater number of teams. Participants will also receive logistical support from AIT, including airport pickup, lab access, and all other living arrangements. Dedicated mentors from second year (AIT master’s students) will be assigned often sharing the same national background as participants who will be guiding teams through the process, ensuring a smoother and more enriching experience.
Beyond the competition, this event cultivates long-term academic bonds, opens doors for future collaborations, and introduces undergraduate students and faculty from different countries to the unique research and learning environment at AIT. It is a platform to inspire the next generation of structural engineers and showcase AIT as a hub for innovative engineering education. So, we invite everyone to witness the energy, creativity, and global spirit Seismic Competition 3.0 will bring.
2) Drones in Asset Inspections & Structural Monitoring
This intensive training equips participants with the skills to conduct drone-based inspections of infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, and industrial assets.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding drone configurations for structural monitoring
- Learning inspection methodologies for hard-to-access structures
- Capturing and analyzing aerial data for maintenance planning and risk evaluation
Date: 17–23 August 2025
Venue: AIT Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
Link: https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/drones-asset-inspections-structural-monitoring
Ideal for civil engineers, infrastructure managers, and asset maintenance professionals.
For more information, contact: Kona V. A. Kiran
konakiran@ait.ac.th
+66 64 473 3220
Collaborated by EBARA Hatakeyama Memorial Fund (EBARA Corporation, Japan), EBARA (Thailand) Limited, and AIT Extension
Date: 27 August – 3 September 2025
The application deadline is 12 July 2025 at 4:00 pm. (Japan time)
RATIONALE
Along with development related to human life, pumping equipment often plays an indispensable role in various infrastructures and industries. In order to maintain sustainable human life with less environmental impact, it is indispensable to apply modernized turbo pump technologies with the appropriate knowledge about the applications and products. In the field of various industries and infrastructures, various kinds of pumps are utilized for transferring various liquids. It is beneficial to acquire the technologies of the fundamentals and applications of pumps.
TOPICS COVERED
1. Fundamentals of Pumps
2. Pump Characteristics & Typical Pump Type
3. Pump requirement & Pump performance Curve
4. Determination of Pump Operation Range
5. Cavitation
6. Suction Sump and Discharge Tank
7. Typical pump layout with valve and pipe
8. Typical structure of various pumps
9. Introduction of Various sewage and drainage pump systems
10. Installation process
11. Site visit
OBJECTIVES
The seminar is intended to transfer the knowledge of fundamental pump application engineering and products for the sewage and drainage systems. In view of more useful knowledge in practical work, the program consists of site visits.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
A total number of approximately 40 will be invited from government agencies and the public sectors, industrial sectors, consulting firms, and institutions related to pump engineering. To participate in this course, the applicant should take into account his/her academic qualifications, professional experience, and the likely benefit of the course to the applicant and affiliated organization. Proficiency in the English language is essential. Limited numbers of scholarships from the EBARA Hatakeyama Memorial Fund, which covers tuition fees and accommodation for foreigners, will be offered to qualified applicants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
The International/Domestic travel to and from Bangkok and per diem shall be borne by each applicant.
Applicants who participate for the first time will take precedence if the applicant exceeds capacity.
For more information and registration, please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/international-training-course-pump-application-sewage-drainage-system
4) Call for Abstract “Technological Advancement and Social Innovation for Rural and Agricultural Resilience”
The 2025 AGLE conference on “Technological Advancement and Social Innovation for Rural and Agricultural Resilience” will be held from 5-8 November 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference will include two days of presentations and poster sessions and two days of field trips to rural Thailand.
This scientific event aims to promote the convergence of scientific knowledge and practical innovation, technological development, and applications for sustainability and resilience. The conference organized by IGU Commission on Agricultural Geography and Land Engineering (AGLE) in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
The conference will feature high-level, inclusive, evidence-based discussions on the current challenges and priorities related to advancing innovation and technology for long-term rural sustainability, with a focus on contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event offers a valuable opportunity for both early stage and established researchers and practitioners, to showcase their work, exchange ideas, and engage with globally renowned experts in the field. It also provides a platform to enhance participants’ expertise and professional recognition in rural sustainability. The conference fosters cooperation and strengthens collaborative efforts to address rural challenges and promote sustainable development through innovative solutions.
Conference Themes
Abstract submissions, both oral and poster presentation sessions must be in English. Participants are encouraged to submit the research on one or more topics (but are not limited to these.)
- Land use and land management for Sustainable Development
- Innovative Food Systems and Smart Agriculture
- Sustainable Rural Environment and Natural Resources
- Rural community resilience to environmental changes
- Rural and agricultural heritage, socio-cultural conservation
- Education, Technology and Social Innovation
- Governance and Policy for Rural Inclusion and Sustainability
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline – Jun 30, 2025
Abstract Acceptance Announcement – Jul 28, 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline – Jul 31, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline – Sep 15, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline – 30 June
Registration – 15 Sep
For more information: https://agleconference2025.com
5) 4th International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2025), 24-26 Nov 2025, AITCC
Email from the Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) program on 8 June 2025
Greetings from the DRSD 2025 Secretariat for the upcoming 4th International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2025), organized by the Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) program at AIT.
The symposium will be held at the AIT Conference Center from 24–26 November 2025, and aims to bring together global experts, practitioners, and scholars to share knowledge and collaborate on advancing innovative solutions for disaster resilience and sustainable development.
On behalf of the DRSD 2025 Organizing Committee, we kindly invite the wider AIT community including students, faculty, staff, and adjunct faculty to the Symposium. We believe this event is highly relevant to the AIT community particularly those engaged in areas such as disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, sustainable development, humanitarian response, early warning systems, nature-based solutions, and the role of technology and governance in building resilient societies.
Attached to this email are the General Invitation Letter and the official event brochure for your reference and circulation.
Abstract submission and participant registration are currently open via our website:
https://www.drsd.asia
Thank you very much for your support and kind attention. We look forward to your positive response.
- Visit of delegates from General Institute of Water Resourcesand Hydropower Planning and Design (GIWP), China on 24 July 2025.
- The meeting with H.E. Mr. Masato OTAKA, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand and the delegation from the Embassy of Japan and JICA Thailand Office scheduled on Friday, 25 July 2025.
- Visit of delegates from China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI), China on 25 July 2025
- Prof. Manukid Parnichkun, VPAR / Cambodia/ 20 - 24 July 2025
- Dr. Branesh M.Pillai, Faculty-ISE/SET/ Cambodia/ 20 - 24 July 2025
- Dr. Simon Guerrero Cruz, Faculty-SET /Netherlands/ 9 - 31 July 2025
- Prof.Shobhakar Dhakal, Faculty-SERD /Kenya/ 16 -27 July 2025
- Mr.Venkata Anantha Kiran, AIT Extension /Philippines/ 19 - 29 July 2025
- Dr.Guilberto Borongan, Director, RRC-AP/Maldives/ 17 - 25 July 2025
- Dr.Vanisa Surapipith, RRC-AP/ Srilanka/ 17 - 27 July 2025
- Mr.Thanaphol Boodchuang, GIC/ Nepal/ 28 July -1 August 2025
- Mr. Syams Nashrrullah, GIC/ Nepal/ 28 July -1 August 2025
- Dr. K.R.Salin, Faculty-SERD / Nigeria/ 20-28 July 2025
- Prof.Kyoko Kusakabe, Faculty-SERD / Nigeria/ 20-28 July 2025
- Dr. Thaung Htut Aung, Executive Director, AIT Solutions / Indonesia/ 16 - 21 August 2025
E. Classifieds (jobs)
| Ref.no | Position | Type | Posted date |
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| Fac 6/25 | Faculty Position - AI in Business, SOM | Faculty | July 2, 2025 |
| Fac 5/25 | Faculty Position - Human Resource & Organizational Behavior, SOM | Faculty | July 2, 2025 |
| Fac 3/25 | Faculty Position - Business Analytics, SOM | Faculty | July 2, 2025 |
| Fac 4/25 | Faculty Position - Sustainability, SOM | Faculty | July 2, 2025 |
| Fac 2/25 | Faculty Position, SERD-DPMI | Faculty | June 26, 2025 |
| 16/25 | Recruitment and Data Analyst, OHRS | Staff | July 17, 2025 |
| 19/25 | Administrative Officer, SERD-FANR | Staff | June 26, 2025 |
| 18/25 | IT Officer, AI Center | Staff | June 25, 2025 |