WEEK #39: 25 September –1 October 2017
In this issue:
(i) AIT HOMECOMING FOR NOTABLE ALUMNUS FROM CHINA
Message from AIT President: 15 Sept. 2017
Prof Zhang Wei left AIT after having spent five humble years as master's and doctoral student at AIT's School of Management (SOM); that was 17 years ago. Today he returned to the Institute as a powerful Chair of the Governing Board of three major universities in China.
Chairman Zhang led a five-member delegation from Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) to AIT to sign an agreement on building an “International Community of Innovation and Entrepreneurship", aiming at sharing “Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) initiatives” between NPU and AIT. The two parties stressed the importance of I&E in an international environment and agreed to extend the invitation for other universities to join later.
“We believe the age of cooperation between AIT and NPU has just begun,” Chairman Zhang said. AIT and NPU will organize a joint workshop to encourage sharing of experiences of I&E among the communities of both universities. In addition, a unified Master's and Doctoral Degree Program will be established to recruit talented students from the region to study partly at AIT and partly in NPU, under RTG Scholarships for GMSARN and scholarships from China Scholarship Council (CSC) and from NPU directly.
My first visit to Chairman Zhang Wei was In 2015 when he was Governing Board Chair of Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). Last year in 2016 I led a delegation to visit Chairman Zhang again while attending the Global Partners’ Week at NPU. This year, during September 21-27, I am scheduled to attend "the Belt and Road" University Presidents' Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education (UPFIEE), in Xi'an, among university presidents and vice presidents from over 100 domestic and foreign universities.
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), located in Xi'an was the gateway of the ancient 'silk road'. It was originally founded as an Institute of Science and Technology. Today, NPU is a key university in China’s 985 and 211 Projects, and also a member of the “Excellent Union 9 (E9)” of China.
(ii) Acting President between 21-27 September 2017
Please be informed that President is now on an official mission to China until 27 September2017.
Therefore, during the above mentioned period, Mr. Surendra Shrestha (Vice President for Development) and Prof. Sivanappan Kumar (Vice President for Academic Affairs) has kindly agreed to serve as Acting President to take care of urgent matters related to the Office of the President as follows:
25 September 2017 - Mr. Surendra Shrestha, VPD
26 – 27 September 2017 - Prof. Sivanappan Kumar, VPAA
(iii) Acting Dean SET, 21-27 September 2017
Please be informed that Prof. Voratas Kachitvichyanukul, Dean of School of Engineering and Technology (SET) are now traveling abroad to China from 21 - 27 September 2017. Dr. Matthew N. Dailey has kindly agreed to serve as the Acting Dean on his behalf.
(iv) Confirmation on 2 additional Special Leave
This is to convey the approval from the AIT Management Team to grant the special leaves to AIT employees as follows:
1. Friday, 13 October 2017 - H.M. late King Bhumibol Memorial Day.
2. Thursday, 26 October 2017 - Royal Cremation Ceremony for H.M. late King
Bhumibol Adulyadej.
(v) AIT logo policy
This is to reiterate the AIT logo policy.
While using the AIT logo, please ensure the following:
1. The old AIT logo was replaced in 2008, and a new AIT logo policy came into force. Kindly do not continue using the old logo. The AIT logo should have the central meridian passing through Asia, while the previous AIT logo had the central meridian bisecting Australia. The central focus of the AIT logo is the Asian continent, and the AIT logo aptly reflects this.
2. Please do not merge, mutilate, disfigure or use the logo in conjunction with extra text or logos. AIT logo is a standalone entity and it should be treated accordingly.
You can read the logo policy here: http://www.ait.ac.th/media/documents/Use_of_AIT_logo_guideline,_FINAL%20PAC-APPROVED.pdf
If anyone needs any clarification, feel free to contact the Office of Media and Communications (OMCO) in the Library Building.
(vi) Personal data for Income Tax
To ensure that personal income tax of AIT faculty and staff members comply with Tax Regulation, it is imperative that Office of the Human Resources Services has a correct record of personal data in HR’s system. Please log in the web link, https://hris.ait.ac.th to update personal data. Use AIT email account credential to log in and then click “View Employee Profile”. Furthermore, please update or complete contact information such as the name and telephone number of emergency contact person.
For employees with children, particular attention is required in the status of your children in the system, check if it is correct. Update the system if they are studying or working either here in Thailand or abroad. Please request to amend as appropriate.
Any changes on personal data from previous to current year should be supported with documents in hard copies. These include passport copy, marriage certificate, birth certificates of your children as well as receipts of investment in RTF/LTF and personal life insurance.
Please submit it to Khun Denphoom in the Office of the Human Resources Services (OHRS), Room 223, Second Floor of the Administration Building within 13 October 2017.
(vii) Staff English Development
Please be informed that Staff English Development still exists. The Language Center is now available to provide such in-needed training, starting from Friday, 12 January 2018 from 09.00 hrs to 10.30 hrs on every Friday, continuously until completion of 20 sessions.
(viii) Unidentified money transfer to AIT account of Baht 21, 509 from IVAX PAPER CHEMICAL LTD. on 6 September 2017
Thank you for your kind assistance to help clarifying the unidentified money transferred to AIT bank accounts.
Please kindly check and inform Finance at Finance@ait.ac.th or contact Finance cashier within mid of October 2017 if you are familiar or be able to identify this amount from IVAX PAPER CHEMICAL LTD.
(ix) Free trial access to Taylor & Francis Online from now to 31 October 2017
AIT Library has been offered a free trial access from now to 31 October 2017 to Taylor & Francis Online at this URL link:
http://tandfonline.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EmailStudio&utm_campaign=TFO_TH_Asian+Institute+of+Technology+(AIT)_Lib_2284514JMI02392
(x) Global Engineering Academic Challenge 2017 – AIT
Elsevier is running the Global Engineering Academic Challenge (EAC) 2017 from 18 September 2017 – 22 October 2017.
https://eac.elsevier.com/
The EAC 2017 is an partnership program created by both Knovel Team and Drexel University which allows thousands of engineering students from hundreds of institutions around the world to participate and challenge. Solve 5 real-world questions about a trending engineering topic for 5-weeks and get the highest ranks on the leaderboard and win great prizes!
AIT faculty, students, and staff members are invited to join this activity. Please register at www.elsevier.com/eac to join.
(xi) Request for cooperation from AIT Library
AIT Library requests cooperation from the library users on the following matters:
1) Personal belongings
Personal belongings should not be left unattended. The Library has provided lockers for your property. Please do not leave your notebook / laptop, purse and other valuable things on the table or try to keep your seat by leaving those things on the chair and table. The Library cannot be responsible in case of loss. Please be advised to keep your things in the Library's locker. Please also note that the locker must be cleared when you leave the Library. If not, there will be a fine of Baht 100 per day.
The Library reserves the right to check all the knapsacks and bags if they are not kept in the Library's locker.
2) Food and drink
Food and drink are not allowed in the Library. The Library has provided drinking fountain in front of the elevator on the ground floor and near the toilet on the second floor. You may bring bottled water, but soft drink, coffee, or snacks are not allowed. If such drink and snacks are found, a fine of Baht 100 will be charged.
The Library requests your cooperation in order to keep the Library clean.
3) Library patrons and external users
Faculty, staff and students who have AIT faculty ID card, employee ID card and student ID card can access the Library via the entr
(i) LECTURES, / SEMINARS / CONFERENCE
(a) Professional Development Workshop on "Water Resources Planning and Design for Unknown Climate States": 25 – 26 Sept. 2017
AIT, Institute for Water Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers (IWR, USACE); and the United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID RDMA) are organizing a professional development workshop on “Water Resources Planning and Design for Unknown Climate States: Collaborative Risk Informed Decision Analysis (CRIDA)”. The objective of this workshop is to develop the capacities of interested experts in the knowledge and application of CRIDA, and facilitate the use of this expertise to advise governments and other stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific for projects related to climate change adaptation in the water sector.
For more details of the workshop and CRIDA, please visit the link http://agwaguide.org/CRIDA/
The relevant details of the workshop are:
Dates : 25-26 September, 2017
Time : 08:30-17:30
Venue : USAID Asia Regional Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand
A few seats have been reserved for AIT participants. Those interested please send an email to Dr. Victor R. Shinde at victorshinde@ait.asia or victorshinde@yahoo.com )
There is no fee for participating in the workshop. The organizers will provide coffee and snacks. However, all participants need to cover their own travel and lunch.
A certificate of participation will be issued to all participants.
(b) Special Seminar on "Research for Impact: Experience of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – CSIRO (Australia): 27 Sept. 2017
A Special Seminar on "Research for impact: Experience of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – CSIRO (Australia) will be delivered by Dr. Shahriar M Wahid on 27 September 2017 from 1030-1200 hrs in Room 204A, AIT Extension Building.
More details: http://www.ait.ac.th/news-and-events/2017/events/special-seminar-on-research-for-impact-experience-of-commonwealth-scientific-and-industrial-research-organisation-2013-csiro-australia/#.WcSBD8alaUk
(c) International Forum on Education for Rural Transformation: 13 – 15 Nov. 2017
AIT and the UNESCO International Research Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) is organizing the International Forum on Education for Rural Transformation (IFERT) during 13-15 November 2017, at the AIT Campus.
More information are available at www.ifert.ait.asia
(d)International Expert Forum: Mainstreaming Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education: 1 – 2 Dec. 2017
An International Expert Forum on "Mainstreaming Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education" will be organized at AIT on 1-2 December 2017.
Registration Open: 15 August 2017
Full Paper Submission: 30 September 2017
(ii) COURSES / TRAININGS
(a) Foundation English Program for intake January 2018: 28 Aug. – 17 Nov. 2017
The AIT Language Center is offering an extra Foundation English Program from 28 August – 17 November 2017. This program aims at those applicants with high academic skills potential who were unable to meet the English language entry requirements for admission in August 2017, but who would like to apply for admission in January 2018 instead and need an extra hand in developing their English skills.
In some cases, half fee scholarships are available for applicants with high academic potential. Please contact the Schools and relevant departments for more information.
For more information, please contact the Language Center: Languages@ait.asia
(b) EL classes for the August 2017 semester: 28 Aug. – 16 Nov. 2017
The registration for EL classes for the August 2017 semester is now open. Please choose from the available time slots in SIS: https://sis.ait.ac.th (Register/Enroll menu) before the deadline on 18 August at 16:00 (Adding/Dropping).
CLASSES: 28 August – 16 November 2017
NO EL CLASSES: Monday 25th to Friday 29th September
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October
EL COURSE EXAM: Monday 20th to Tuesday 21st November
After registering for an EL course you will not be allowed to change the class time on SIS. Students will only be allowed to change EL class times from Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th August before 15.00 at the Language Center, Room 216.
Students with English scores below AIT’s admission requirements will be automatically enrolled in the mandatory English Language (EL) courses listed below. Students will need to pay a registration fee at the AIT Cashier for EL courses before they can attend. The EL course level will be automatically assigned based on a student’s current English score:
5.0 - EL15 Intermediate English Composition
5.5 - EL19 Academic and Technical Writing
English course fee:
· 5,000 Baht one-time flat fee to all new students.
· Students who have attended EL 15 or EL19 once will be charged an additional 2,000THB; the total amount will not exceed 5,000 THB.
· Students who have attended EL13 and EL15; EL15 and EL19 or who have already paid > 5,000 will not be charged again.
Students who joined AIT before January 2016 are allowed to drop EL courses. If you joined AIT after January 2016, you are not able to drop EL courses. The EL courses should be your first priority, therefore scheduling problems and conflicts are not valid reasons to request to unregister from the EL courses. To unregister from the course, you will need to create a memo requesting the EL exemption on a semester basis. This memo will need to be approved by your advisor and submitted to the Language Center before 18 August 2017 (AIT adding/dropping date). If you fail to drop the EL course you are enrolled in before the 22 September, you will still be graded for the EL course you have enrolled.
As you have been informed during the orientation, AIT maintains a strict policy on English language requirements and if you have not met the English language requirements by the third semester of study, you will not be allowed to register for thesis or research credits. Review the Graduation Requirements here.
(c) Thai, Chinese and French Courses for Beginners: Aug. – Oct. 2017
The Language Center will conduct languages courses as follows:
Thai Courses for Beginners
· 21 August – 4 October 2017
· Monday and Wednesday
· Time: 17:00 – 18:30
· Total of 20 hours
· Course Fee: 2,000 baht
Chinese Course for Beginners
· 21 August – 4 October 2017
· Monday and Wednesday
· Time: Group 1 (17:00 – 18:30) Group 2 (12:00-13:00)
· Total of 20 hours
· The course fee is 1,000THB due to the kind support of the Chinese Government through the Confucius Institute. (Refunds are not available.)
French Course for Beginners
· 23 August - 6 October 2017
· Wednesday and Friday
· Time: 17:00 – 18:30
· Total of 20 hours
· Course Fee: 2,000 baht
Register and make a payment at the Language Center, Room 216.
(d) Reading and Writing Thai for Beginners: 5 Sept. – 19 Oct. 2017
The Language Center will conduct “Reading and Writing Thai for Beginners” course as follows:
5 September – 19 October 2017
Tuesday and Thursday from 17:00 – 18:30 hrs.
Course Fee: 2,000 baht
Class Size: 15 persons
Register now at the Language Center, Room 216
The Language Center is pleased to announce the opening of French course!
(e) French for Beginners: 6 Sept. – 27 Oct. 2017
The Language Center will conduct “French for Beginners” course as follows:
6 September – 27 October 2017
Wednesday and Friday from 17.00 – 18.30 hrs.
Course Fee 2,000 baht
Interested persons please register now at the Language Center, Room 216.
(iii) ACTIVITIES
(a) AIT Career Fair & SU Research Exhibition: 1 Nov. 2017
AIT CAREER FAIR
Ten (10) organizations have confirmed so far to join the AIT Career Fair scheduled on 1 November 2017 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the AIT Conference Center.
Come to explore and uncover opportunities offered by the companies that are joining the event.
COMPANIES who have confirmed to join so far:
1. Siam Makro PCL – wholesale center for professional business operators
2. Amata Corporation PCL - world’s leading industrial city developer
3. Siam Cement PLC (SCG) – largest cement and building material company in Thailand and Southeast Asia
4. Bouygues-Thai Ltd. - leading construction company in Asia
5. TOA Group - leading paint manufacturer in Thailand
6. Pylon PCL - specialty foundation contractor company
7. Lazada Ltd. - leading online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia
8. Kasikorn Bank – leading universal banking group in Thailand
9. TEAM Consulting Engineering and Management Co. Ltd. – Thailand's largest conglomerate of consulting companies
10. Double A (1991) PCL- manufacturer and distributor of pulp and paper in Thailand and internationally
CAREER TALK schedule:
¤ N-Line Career Talk on 20 September 2017, Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm by AIT alumni Mr. Keeradit Bovornusvakool, Managing Director and Mr. Veegrit Bovornusvakool, Engineering Director
WHAT TO EXPECT:
¤ Long-term career prospects
¤ Job placements
¤ Internship opportunities
¤ On-the-job training
¤ Research partners
¤ Networking with company representatives
¤ Student Union Research Exhibition!
Please help AIT Career Center in spreading the word out about the Fair!!! And let us know as well if you have any company contacts that you want us to invite to the Fair.
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, please drop by at: www.careercenter.ait.asia
or check/like: https://www.facebook.com/officialaitcareercenter
or email: careercenter@ait.asia
or contact AIT Career Center via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326
or check: https://www.facebook.com/officialaitcareercenter/
or email: careercenter@ait.asia
or contact AIT Career Center via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326
(i) New AITCC Annex & renovation of car park near Arcade
A new AITCC Annex building will be constructed opposite to AIT swimming Pool/AIT Solutions. The construction work will start from 1 October 2017 and expected to be completed by April 2018. To prepare the area for construction, the car park area opposite to swimming pool/AIT Solutions will be demolished partially and a new sewage line will be laid from Arcade area.
During the process of this work, the area will be barricaded and there might some disturbance as well as noise.
Please be also informed that currently partial section of car park area opposite to Arcade is being renovated. It may take a week to complete the work and the area will be closed.
(ii) Temporary Relocation of Photo Vending Machine from Administration to Cafeteria
Please be informed that due to the renovation of the ground floor of the Administration Building, the photo vending machine has been moved temporarily to Cafeteria (entrance opposite Korea House).
Prof. Mukand Singh Babel / Germany / 14 – 24 September 2017*
Ms. Aakanchya Budhathoki / Cologne, Germany / 16 – 26 September 2017
Dr. Chotchai Charoenngam / Vietnam / 17 – 18 September 2017*
Dr. Manzul K. Hazarika / Assam, India / 17 – 20 September 2017*
Dr. Victor R. Shinde / Cologne, Germany / 17 – 23 September 2017*
Ms. Rasita Srikerdkruen / Qingdao, China / 17 September – 3 October 2017
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai / Xi’an, China / 21 – 26 September 2017
Mr. Shawn P. Kelly / Xi’ An, Xianyang, P.R. China / 21 – 26 September 2017
Mrs. Wannapa Pliansri / Xi’an, China / 21 – 26 September 2017
Prof. Sivanappan Kumar / China / 22 – 25 September 2017
Miss Aye Sandar Phyo and Miss Soe Soe Htway / Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, Myanmar; Chiangmai, Thailand / 22 – 27 September 2017
Dr. Lal Samarakoon / Tokyo and Tsukuba, Japan / 22 September – 1 October 2017
Mr. Voravate Chonlasin / Vientiane, Lao PDR / 23 – 30 September 2017
Dr. Noppadol Phienwej / Bali, Indonesia / 23 – 28 September 2017
Ms. Narumon Wangnai / Vientiane, Talad, Lao PDR / 23 – 30 September 2017
Ms. Chatchata Prasongsuk / Vientiane, Talad, Lao PDR / 23 – 30 September 2017
Ms. Thaniya Jirasathitpornpong / Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Indonesia / 24 – 28 September 2017
Mr. Md Omar Farouk / Jakarta and Yogyakata, Indonesia / 24 – 28 September 2017
Dr. Naveed Anwar / Tokyo, Japan / 25 – 28 September 2017
Dr. Teerapat Sa-nguankotchakorn / Seoul, Korea / 26 September – 2 October 2017
Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul / Hanoi and Danang, Vietnam / 26 – 29 September 2017
Dr. Manzul K. Hazarika / Baku, Azerbaijan / 30 September – 5 October 2017
Mr. Furqan Ali Shaikh / Tokyo, Japan / 1 – 7 October 2017
*(Staff or faculty member travelled and returned to AIT prior to documentation received for publication)
Position: Research Staff (Research Associate ) (Geoinformatics Center)
Ref. No. 36/17
Deadline: 26 September 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/468
Position: Administrative Staff (IT Officer) (Geoinformatics Center)
Ref. No. 37/17
Deadline: 26 September 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/469
Faculty Position: Assistant or Associate Professors Positions (School of Management)
Ref. No. Fac 2/17
Deadline: 30 September 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/451
Position: Structural Engineer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 38/17
Deadline: 30 September 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/470
Position: Administrative Staff (Academic Quality Officer) (Office of the Academic Administration (OAA))
Ref. No. 41/17
Deadline: 3 October 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/473
Position: Administrative Staff (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 39/17
Deadline: 15 October 2017
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/471%20