Week 36, 31 August -6 September 2026

In this issue:

A. Announcements 

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing 

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

 

A. Announcement

 

 

1) Promotion of Dr. Krishna R. Salin, Dr. Indrajit Pal, Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat, and Dr. Wenchao Xue from the rank of Associate Professor to Full Professor

Email from AIT President on 26 August 2026

Dear Members of the AIT Community,

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I am pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Krishna R. Salin, Dr. Indrajit Pal, Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat and Dr. Wenchao Xue from the rank of Associate Professor to Full Professor, following the approval of the Board of the Trustees at its meeting held on the 20th of August 2026.

Dr. Krishna R. Salin joined AIT in August 2014 as an Assistant Professor in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM), an academic program under the former School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD). He was promoted to Associate Professor in January 2018. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mariculture from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University), Mumbai, India, in 2003. He also earned his Master of Fisheries Science in Aquaculture in 1997 and Bachelor of Fisheries Science in 1994 from Kerala Agricultural University, India. Dr. Salin’s research encompasses cleaner aquaculture production systems, applied genetics in aquaculture, stock improvement and management, aquaculture-environment interactions, innovative hatchery techniques for fish and crustaceans, and climate-smart fisheries and aquaculture production and consumption. His professional distinctions include receiving the Australian Endeavour Award, the Cutting-Edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training Award, and the Merit Award of the Asian Fisheries Society. Beyond AIT, he has served as President and elected Director of the World Aquaculture Society-Asia Pacific Chapter, Honorary Director of the Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific, and an editor or associate editor of several international journals in aquaculture and fisheries. At AIT, he chaired the AARM Academic program and the Doctoral Progress Review Committee and served on the Research Ethics Review Committee.

Dr. Indrajit Pal joined AIT in December 2014 as an Assistant Professor in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM), originally an interdisciplinary program jointly administered by the former SET and SERD. He was promoted to Associate Professor in November 2021. He obtained his Ph.D. in Geography and Geology and Geophysics from Vidyasagar University and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, in 2009. He also earned his Master of Arts in Sociology from H.N.B. Garhwal University in 2011 and Master of Science in Geology from Jadavpur University in 2001. Dr. Pal's research focuses on disaster risk governance and policy, disaster risk reduction and resilience, GIS and remote sensing applications in disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, community-based disaster risk management, critical infrastructure risk, systemic and cascading risks, and public health risk assessment. His professional distinctions include being named a Fellow of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and serving as a Visiting Professor at Keio University. Beyond AIT, he has served as an adviser to the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System, a board member of the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes, and a working group member of the Himalayan University Consortium. At AIT, he chaired the DPMM Academic program and served on the Faculty Relations Committee and Doctoral Progress Review Committee.

Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat was appointed Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RSGIS), an academic program under the former School of Engineering and Technology (SET), in July 2015. He was promoted to Associate Professor in November 2021. He obtained his Doctor of Creative Cities in Urban Information from Osaka City University, Japan, in 2009. He also earned his Master of Science in Space Technology Applications and Research from AIT in 2002 and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Silpakorn University, Thailand, in 2000. Dr. Ninsawat’s research encompasses applications of machine learning, remote sensing, and GIS in agriculture and natural resource management, web-mapping applications and frameworks, Open Geospatial Consortium web services, and location-based applications for logistics. His academic distinctions include receiving the Monbukagakusho Scholarship, a prestigious national scholarship awarded by the Government of Japan, to pursue his doctoral studies at Osaka City University. Beyond AIT, he has served on national committees concerning fundamental geospatial data and disaster management, including committees under Thailand’s National Geo-Informatics Committee and Senate. He also serves as a Board Member of the Geographic Association of Thailand and is a Charter Member of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, a global nonprofit organization that advances the development and worldwide adoption of open-source geospatial technologies. He also represents the Foundation’s Thailand Local Chapter. At AIT, he currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology. He served as Head of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Department and Chair of the RSGIS Program.

Dr. Wenchao Xue joined AIT in April 2018 as an Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM), an academic program under the former School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD). She was promoted to Associate Professor in July 2022. Dr. Xue obtained her Ph.D. in Urban Engineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan, in 2013. She also earned her Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering in 2010 and Bachelor of Engineering in Water Supply and Sewage System Engineering in 2008 from Tsinghua University, China. Dr. Xue’s research encompasses environmental membrane and electrochemical technologies, resource- and energy-productive wastewater treatment, sustainable watershed environmental management, microplastic pollution in aquatic environments, and the monitoring and elimination of emerging contaminants. Her professional distinctions include selection as a UNESCO–The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Young Affiliate for East and Southeast Asia, a highly selective six-year recognition for outstanding scientists within its global network. Beyond AIT, she serves as a Senior Advisor to the All-China Environment Federation, Co-Chair of the Chinese Academy of Sciences-supported Digital Belt and Road Task Force on Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals in Southeast Asia (DBAR-SEA), and Secretary to Thailand’s National Committee for the Digital Belt and Road International Science Program. At AIT, she is the founding Director of the AIT Belt and Road Research Center, chairs the EEM Academic program, and has served on the Academic Development and Review Committee and Sustainable Campus Committee.

We warmly congratulate our newly appointed Full Professors on their promotion.

 

2) AIT welcomes Dr. Milad Armani Dehghani, Associate Professor, School of Management
Email from AIT President on 28 August 2026

Dear Members of the AIT Community,

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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Milad Armani Dehghani as a new faculty member in the School of Management.

Dr. Milad Armani Dehghani has joined us as an Associate Professor in the School of Management. Alongside his faculty appointment, he has also been appointed as the MBA Program Director. He received his PhD in Technology Management & Industrial Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. He has over a decade of international academic and professional experience across the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Canada, and Southeast Asia.

His work sits at the intersection of FinTech, digital innovation, patent analytics, IP strategy, and emerging technology commercialisation, including AI and blockchain. His previous roles include Senior Research Fellow in FinTech at Nottingham Business School, alongside adjunct faculty appointments across multiple universities internationally. Dr. Armani is the inventor of three FinTech-related intellectual properties and the founder of the FinTech start-up LayawayGo, an AI-enabled savings and payment platform designed to promote responsible consumption and financial wellbeing. His research has been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Business Research, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and other internationally recognised outlet.

Dr. Milad’s office is in Room 213 at the SOM Building and he can be reached by email at milad@ait.asia or at his office extension number 5666.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Milad Armani Dehghani into the AIT family.

 

3) RRCAP webinar on “Air Pollution Impacts on Health, Ecosystem and Climate Linkages in South Asia”, 31 August 2026 at 14:30

The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT RRC.AP), in collaboration with the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), is pleased to invite you to the 6th Webinar in the Malé Declaration Series on Air Quality Management-Science & Investment for Sustainable Development in Malé Declaration Member Countries. The webinar will be held under the topic: “Air Pollution Impacts on Health, Ecosystem and Climate Linkages in South Asia.”

Webinar details:

Date:   31 August 2026 (Monday)

Time:   13:00–15:00 (Colombo/Delhi Time (UTC+5:30)) | 14:30–16:30 (Bangkok Time (UTC+7))

Platform:         MS Teams

Registration: https://gqr.sh/vVuC

This webinar will explore the impacts of air pollution on public health, ecosystems, and climate in South Asia. Experts will share recent research, impact assessment, policy insights, and approaches to strengthening regional cooperation and investment in air-quality management.

Policymakers, practitioners, researchers, academics, students, young professionals, development partners and anyone interested in cleaner air and sustainable development are warmly invited to participate.

Join the discussion and help advance healthier, cleaner and more resilient communities across South Asia.

 

4) You’re Invited: AIT Library Day 2026 – “Make Your Research Shine

AIT Library, in collaboration with the Library Committee, AIT Faculties, and the Student Union, is delighted to invite you to AIT Library Day 2026: “Make Your Research Shine”.

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Venue: AIT Library

Join us for a full day of inspiring talks, research showcases, exhibitions, a research poster and pitch competition, games, free creative workshops, and many other activities throughout the Library.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, please collect your Bookmark Passport and begin gathering stamps to complete your Library Day journey. Participants who complete the journey can join our free creative workshops.

 
 
 
5) Blood Donation Announcement
 
Email from AIT Medical Clinic on 7 August 2026
 
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, 2nd September 2026, 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
 
6) Invitation to the webinar on "From Data to Development Impact: The Future of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and AI"

AIT Extension is pleased to invite you to the webinar, “From Data to Development Impact: The Future of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and AI,” on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bangkok time.

Webinar details:

Date:   Thursday, 3 September 2026 
Time:   3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Bangkok Time)

Platform: Zoom

Registration: https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-_rGaopJRKu9sCzhvTYs7w

 
7) Know our Researcher series: August Edition Featuring Dr. Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij
 Email from SCPO on 18 August 2026
 
It's our pleasure to inform you of the release of the August Edition of  the “Know our Researcher @ AIT” series. This publication is a monthly series that has been initiated to highlight and promote AIT’s pioneering and innovative research and capacity building engagements undertaken by its researchers across the Faculty and Centers of excellence.

This series aims to make the AIT community and its external stakeholders aware of the diverse array of quality research being undertaken at the Institute by its reputed researchers.

This month's Edition: features Dr. Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij, Assistant Professor from the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development. 

Visit the Web link: https://ait.ac.th/know-our-researcher/

 

8) Campus GHG Emissions Report—AIT's Net Zero 2030 Journey—Every Action & Idea Counts
Email from Director, OSC on 28 August 2026

AIT’s journey to Net Zero 2030 is progressing—and every one of us has a role to play.

AIT’s total campus GHG emissions in 2025 were 8,770 tCO₂e, down from 9,221 tCO₂e in 2024 and 9,629 tCO₂e in 2023—a 4.89% reduction from 2024 and 8.92% reduction from 2023.

While AIT continues to advance major initiatives in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, waste and water management, and Nature-based Solutions (NbS), achieving Net Zero cannot happen through infrastructure projects alone. Community participation is equally important. For more comprehensive information, please refer to the attached report. If you would like to know more detailed information, please contact director-osc@ait.ac.th.

Join Us in the Net Zero Mission, Here is what we can do together!
Save Energy – Set AC at 25–26°C and switch off lights, ACs and equipment when not needed.
Travel Smart – Walk, cycle, carpool, use shared/public transport, and consider EVs and lower-carbon travel options.
Reduce Waste – Refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle; segregate waste correctly, and minimize food waste.
Conserve Water – Use water responsibly and report leaks promptly.
Go Digital – Reduce unnecessary printing and use digital processes wherever possible.
Protect Nature – Support AIT’s trees, biodiversity, water bodies and Nature-based Solutions.
Participate & Innovate – Join sustainability activities and bring forward ideas that can make our campus better.

Have an idea? Make AIT your Living Laboratory!
We especially welcome innovative research ideas, student projects, sustainability campaigns, technology demonstrations, and pilot projects from the AIT student, researcher, and faculty.

Whether your idea can be tested in a dormitory, classroom, laboratory, office, or a new innovative idea across the campus that could be replicated, OSC will coordinate with the relevant AIT faculty experts to explore its feasibility and potential development into a research activity, pilot project, or campus-wide initiative.

Your idea could become AIT’s next sustainability solution.

For more details, suggestions, or recommendations, please contact director-osc@ait.ac.th.

Every Action Counts. Every Idea Matters.
Net Zero AIT Starts With Us.

 

9) Medical Privileges at Partner Hospitals for AIT Employees & Dependents 

 

We are pleased to announce the medical privileges available to AIT employees and their dependents at the following partner hospitals:

1. Pat Rangsit Hospital (Link)

 

  • Inpatient (IPD) Care: 10% discount on selected medicines and room charges 
  • Outpatient (OPD) Care: 10% discount on selected medicines
  • Note: These discounts exclude dental fees, childbirth costs, alternative medicine, acupuncture, manual therapy massage, and vaccines.

2. B-Care Medical Center (Link)

  • Inpatient (IPD) Care:  20% discount on room charges 
  • Outpatient (OPD) Care: 10% discount on selected medicines
  • Dental Care: 10% discount on general dental treatments (scaling, fillings, and extractions).

3. Bumrungrad International Hospital (Link)

 

General Medical Discounts: 

 

  • 15% discount for cash payments; 
  • 10% discount for credit card payments.
  • Applies to: IPD rooms, medication, specific laboratory fees, specific medical supply fees, and standard imaging. 
  • Exclude:  Doctor’s fees, chemotherapy, and other specialized tests, procedures, or medicines.
  • Dental Care: 10% discount on dental treatments (excluding orthodontics).
  • Note:  Discounts cannot be combined with other discount vouchers, promotions, or packages.

 

4. Paolo Hospital Rangsit (Link)
  • Inpatient (IPD) Care:20% discount on room charges   
  • Outpatient (OPD) Care: 10% discount on  selected medicines 
  • Dental Care: 10% discount on dental treatment
  • Ambulance Services: 15% discount on ambulance services

 

5. Bangpakok-Rangsit 2 Hospital (Link) & BPK Piyavate Clinic at Future Park Rangsit
a) Cash Payment Discount Privileges:
  • Inpatient (IPD): 10% discount on room and medicine charges (excluding non-formulary drugs).
  • Outpatient (OPD): 10% discount on medicine charges (excluding non-formulary drugs).

b) Insurance Privileges After Fax Claim 

 

  • Applies to out-of-pocket expenses exceeding your insurance limits:  
    • Inpatient (IPD): 30% discount on room charges and 20% discount on medicine charges (excluding non-formulary drugs).
    • Outpatient (OPD): 10% discount on medicine charges (excluding non-formulary drugs).

c) Emergency Ambulance Services (Available 24/7)

  • Contact: 062-603-0714 (ER) or 062-603-0673 (Supervisor). 
  • If Admitted as Inpatient (IPD):
    • Free/Waived Fee for distances up to 15 kilometers 
    • A 10% discount applies to the ambulance service fee if the distance exceeds 15 kilometers.
  • Other Cases (Not Admitted): A 10% discount applies with no distance limitations. 

Important Instructions

 

To avail of these privileges, please present your AIT ID card along with either your passport or Thai National ID card at the hospital's registrationcounter before your consultation.

Please continue to use your AIA insurance card as usual; these privilege discounts will apply to any remaining balance that exceeds your insurance coverage limits. 

 

10) Introducing our New Employees  

We are delighted to welcome the newest members of the AIT family. Let us all wish them a successful and fulfilling journey with us.

Welcome aboard!

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 Workshops/ Trainings/ Conferences  

 

 

 

1) Tilapia Farming: Seed Production, Grow-out, and Health Management

Date: 30 August – 5 September 2026

Venue: Asian Institute of Technology

Course Introduction

This course introduces participants to Nile tilapia aquaculture, covering the complete production cycle from hatchery-based seed production and nursery management to grow-out systems and fish health management. Through expert-led lectures, hands-on practical sessions, and technical visits to commercial hatcheries and farms in Thailand, participants will gain practical knowledge and technical skills to support efficient and sustainable tilapia production.

This program covers:

1. Nile tilapia strains, culture systems, and aquaculture trends in Asia

2. Broodstock selection, hatchery management, and seed production including sex-reversal and mono-sex fry production

3. Larval rearing, nursery management, and fry transportation

4. Grow-out systems: pond culture, cage culture, Biofloc technology, and RAS

5. Water quality management and pond/tank preparation

6. Fish health management, disease diagnostics (including PCR-based methods), and biosecurity

7. Farm design: hatchery tanks, incubation units, nursery and grow-out pond/tank layout

8. Farm management economics: cost structure, profitability, record-keeping, and farm action planning

9. Field visits to commercial hatcheries (including Manit Farm, Phetchaburi) and cage culture sites (Kanchanaburi)

10. Group Action Plan (GAP): participants develop and present farm-level action plans for peer review and discussion

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Understand tilapia biology, reproductive cycle, and commercial strains.

2. Apply broodstock management, breeding, egg collection, incubation, and sex-reversal techniques.

3. Design and manage nursery and grow-out systems (pond, cage, Biofloc, RAS).

4. Implement water quality monitoring, feed optimization, and stage-specific feeding strategies.

5. Apply disease diagnostics, biosecurity, and health management in tilapia farming.

6. Evaluate farm economics and develop evidence-based farm action plans.

For more information and registration, please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/tilapia-farming-seed-production-grow-out-and-health-management

 

2) Tropical Finfish and Crustacean Aquaculture: Professional Short Course Series Integrating Seed Production, Sustainable Farming, Health Management, and Smart Aquaculture Technologies 

Date: 30 August - 24 October 2026

Venue: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

As global demand for aquatic food continues to rise, the aquaculture sector faces the challenge of balancing higher productivity with sustainability, aquatic animal health, and climate resilience. In response, AIT Extension, in collaboration with the Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) Program and FutureFish, offers the Tropical Finfish and Crustacean Aquaculture: Professional Short Course Series.

This series brings together three specialized training programs — Tilapia Farming, Sustainable and Smart Shrimp Farming, and Mud Crab Hatchery and Farming — equipping participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience across the aquaculture value chain, from seed production and hatchery management to grow-out systems, aquatic animal health, sustainable farming practices, and smart aquaculture technologies.

More details: https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/tropical-finfish-and-crustacean-aquaculture-professional-short-course-series-integrating

extension@ait.ac.th |  +66 2 524 5338 / 6100

 

3)Transform the Way You Work with Generative AI

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the future of work across industries. Organizations and professionals are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and accelerate decision-making.

The AI-Driven Productivity: Mastering Generative AI Tools for Efficiency and Innovation program is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in using Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and other advanced AI tools to improve workplace efficiency and innovation.

Through interactive workshops, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to integrate AI into daily work processes, automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality content, and enhance data analysis capabilities while understanding the ethical implications and limitations of AI technologies.

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications
  • Explore practical uses of AI tools such as ChatGPT for workplace productivity
  • Learn techniques for automating routine tasks and improving workflow efficiency
  • Enhance content creation, communication, and data analysis using AI technologies
  • Apply strategies to maximize AI effectiveness while ensuring quality and accuracy
  • Understand ethical considerations, data security, and responsible AI usage
  • Stay informed about emerging AI trends and future innovations

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Business Professionals seeking to improve efficiency and streamline workflows
  • Data Analysts looking to accelerate reporting and data-driven insights
  • Project Managers and Team Leaders aiming to enhance collaboration and productivity
  • Entrepreneurs and Startups interested in integrating AI into business operations
  • Professionals who want to gain a competitive advantage through AI adoption

Learning Approach

Participants will engage in:

  • Interactive lectures and demonstrations
  • Hands-on workshops using Generative AI tools
  • Real-world case studies and practical applications
  • Guided exercises and AI productivity techniques
  • Discussions on AI ethics and future trends

Why Attend?

  • Improve workplace productivity with AI-powered tools
  • Learn practical AI applications you can use immediately
  • Enhance creativity and efficiency in daily operations
  • Understand the opportunities and limitations of Generative AI
  • Gain future-ready digital skills for the evolving workplace

Course Information

Date: 14 – 18 September 2026
Venue: Asian Institute of Technology
Email: extension@ait.ac.th
Tel: (+66) 2 524 5338
Website: https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/ai-driven-productivity-mastering-generative-ai-tools-efficiency-and-innovation

 

4) Sustainable And Smart Shrimp Farming: Integrating Eco-Friendly Practices, Digital Tools, and Climate-Resilient Technologies

Date: 4 - 10 October 2026

Venue: Asian Institute of Technology

Course Introduction

This course introduces participants to sustainable and smart shrimp farming systems, covering the complete production cycle from pond preparation and production management to aquatic animal health, biosecurity, and climate-resilient farming practices. Through a combination of expert-led lectures, hands-on practical training, and technical visits to commercial shrimp farms and research facilities in Thailand, participants will gain practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills to improve productivity, strengthen biosecurity, and implement sustainable and smart aquaculture practices.

This program covers:

1. Global and regional trends in shrimp aquaculture

2. Sustainable aquaculture and nature-based solutions (NbS) in shrimp farming

3. Pond design, pond preparation, feeding, and water management practices

4. Biosecurity and health management strategies

5. Disease prevention, risk management, and early warning systems

6. Application of smart technologies and automation tools in shrimp farming

7. Waste management and nutrient recycling techniques

8. Climate-resilient and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Systems

9. Market access, traceability, and certification standards (ASC, BAP)

10. Economic and investment perspectives in smart aquaculture

11. Field exposure to model shrimp farms and technology demonstrations

12. Group Action Plan (GAP): participants develop and present farm-level action plans for peer review and discussion

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Apply sustainable farm management and biosecurity practices.

2. Utilize smart technologies for real-time monitoring and data-driven decisions.

3. Implement strategies to reduce environmental impact and improve water quality.

4. Assess economic and environmental performance of shrimp farming systems.

5. Develop farm-level action plans for climate-resilient, sustainable aquaculture.

 
 
 

5) Mud Crab Hatchery and Farming: Hatching, Larval Rearing, Grow-out, and Soft-Shell Crab Production

Date: 18 – 24 October 2026

Venue: Asian Institute of Technology

Course Introduction

This course introduces participants to integrated mud crab hatchery and farming systems, covering the complete production cycle from broodstock management and natural hatchery operations to larval rearing, grow-out, fattening, and soft-shell crab production. Through a combination of expert-led lectures, hands-on practical training, laboratory and pond sessions, and technical visits to commercial mud crab farms in Thailand, participants will gain practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills to improve production efficiency, strengthen biosecurity, and promote sustainable mud crab aquaculture.

This program covers:

1. Mud crab species identification, biology, moulting, reproduction, and life cycle

2. The mangrove ecosystem’s role in crab productivity; site selection for pond-based hatcheries

3. Pond design, preparation, and management for mangrove-based natural hatchery systems

4. Broodstock selection, transport, conditioning, and management of berried females for spawning

5. Natural larval production: stage identification, live-feed culture (microalgae, rotifers, Artemia), and feeding schedules

6. Water quality management (salinity, temperature, DO, pH, ammonia, alkalinity)

7. Nursery rearing: stocking density, shelter/substrate management, feeding, grading, and cannibalism reduction

8. Grow-out, fattening, and soft-shell crab production — stocking, feeding, moult induction, and harvest timing

9. Disease management, biosecurity, predator control, and post-harvest handling

10. Farm economics, marketing channels, and Group Action Plan (GAP) development

Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify mud crab species and describe their biology, life cycle, and habitat requirements.

2. Design, prepare, and manage mangrove-based ponds for natural hatchery and larval rearing.

3. Select, condition, and manage broodstock; oversee spawning, egg incubation, and larval development.

4. Apply nursery rearing techniques for crablets, including live-feed, water quality, and grading.

5. Operate grow-out, fattening, and soft-shell crab production in pond and tank systems.

6. Manage feed programmes, disease risks, biosecurity, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.

7. Evaluate farm economics and develop practical action plans for implementation.

For more information and registration, please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/mud-crab-hatchery-and-farming-hatching-larval-rearing-grow-out-and-soft-shell-crab

 

6) The International Conference on Sustainable Energy (ICUE 2026)

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is proud to host the International Conference on sUstainable Energy (ICUE 2026) from 28–30 October 2026 in Thailand. Technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES), this year’s ICUE edition focuses on the intersection of climate goals, energy security, and digital innovation under the theme “Achieving Energy Security and Climate Goals through Sustainable and Smart Solutions”.

The Technical Program Committee of the ICUE 2026 is officially inviting applications for Special Session Organizers. We encourage you to read the full details (i.e. guidelines, relevant dates, proposal submissions) available at this link here: Call for Special Session Organizer.

Key Deadlines:

• Organizer Application Deadline: 10 February 2026
• TPC Decision Notification: 17 February 2026
• Paper Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026
• Paper Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026

Organizer Requirements:

• Session Scope: Titles and themes must align with ICUE 2026 Key Conference Themes.
• Composition: Each session requires at least 10 fully paid/registered papers and at least one contributor from overseas.
• Logistics: One organizer must be physically present at the venue to conduct the session.
• Application: Submit the official form including a session title, abstract (200–300 words), technical outline (150–180 words), and organizer CVs.

Organizer Benefits:

• Registration Waivers: Main organizers receive a 50% to 75% fee waiver based on the number of registered papers (10 or 15), inclusive of a lead paper.
• Accommodation: One twin-bed sharing room at the AIT Conference Center hotel is provided during the conference dates. Airfare, local transportation, and allowance will not be provided.

Interested special session organizers should submit their application and proposal along with the brief CV via email: icue2026@ait.ac.th. Please use the downloadable form from here: Call for Special Session Organizer.

Please Visit Our Website (https://icue2026.ait.ac.th) for More Information

Important Dates to Remember
 31 March 2026
Due Date for Paper Submission.
 15 May – 30 June 2026
Notification of Acceptance (PAPER).
 31 July 2026
Camera-ready PAPER Submission Deadline.
 15 August 2026
End of Early-Bird Registration period.
 28 – 30 October 2026
CONFERENCE

 

 

 

 

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement  

 

 

 

 

 

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

 

  • Dr. K.R.Salin /India/ 26 July -31 August 2026
  • Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul /China/ 29 October -2 November 2026
  • Dr. K.R.Salin /India/ 26 July -31 August 2026
  • Prof.Weerakorn Ongsakul /France/ 2 - 8 October 2026
  • Dr. Ha Thanh Dong /Tunisia/ 19 - 27 September 2026
  • Ms. Chollada Wongpanich /Mahasarakham, Thailand/ 14 January -30 September 2026

 

 
 
 
E. Classifieds (jobs) 
 
Ref.no Position Type Posted date
Fac 7/25 Assistant/Associate Professor, FAST/ISE Faculty July 21, 2026
17/26 Administrative Secretary/Program Officer, FCCS Staff August 19, 2026
20/26 Center Manager, FCEE/GTE Staff August 18, 2026
18/26 Software Developer - Computer Vision and AI, AI Center Staff August 18, 2026
19/26 Administrative Secretary, FCCS Staff August 18, 2026
15/26 Facilities Manager, OFAM Staff August 3, 2026
16/26 IT Officer, AITS Staff July 21, 2026