WEEK# 15, 8 – 14 April 2019
In this issue:
(i) Welcoming our two Vice Presidents
Email from AIT President (2 Apr. 2019)
Dear AIT Community,
I am pleased to announce that effective 1 April 2019, our two new Vice Presidents are on-board. They can be contacted at the following details:
Name: Prof. Deepak Sharma
Position: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Room No: 206 (2nd Floor of the Administration Building)
Telephone No.: 5002 (direct), 5071 (secretary)
Email: deepaksharma@ait.ac.th , vpaa@ait.ac.th
Name: Dr. Naveed Anwar
Position: Vice President for Knowledge Transfer
Room No: 201 (2nd Floor of the Administration Building)
Telephone No.: 5089 (direct), 6306 (secretary)
Email: nanwar@ait.ac.th , vpkt@ait.ac.th
Let us all welcome them and give them our support and utmost cooperation.
Dr. Eden Woon
AIT President
(ii)AIT Names New Dean of School of Management
AIT is pleased to announce that Dr. Roger Levermore of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will assume the post of Dean of School of Management on August 1, 2019. He will concurrently bear the title of Associate Professor. Dr. Levermore is presently the Associate Director of CUHK’s MBA Program and Associate Professor of Practice in Management, and prior to that he was the Associate Director of the MBA Program of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Associate Professor of Business Management Education. Both MBA programs have been consistently ranked within the top 60 in the world in the past five years by the Financial Times. He moved to HKUST in 2012 from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. At Liverpool, he was Director of both MBA and undergraduate business programs. At all these institutions, Dr. Levermore has won prestigious teaching awards, excelling in teaching and extremely popular with students.
Dr. Levermore received his PhD from the University of Plymouth, UK, with his research conducted at the South African Institute of International Affairs in Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. (See his CV at http://bit.ly/2FPFvCb ).
President Eden Woon said: “Dr. Levermore has almost twenty years’ experience working as a teacher, administrator, and researcher in three university settings. I am excited we are getting someone like Dr. Levermore who has the energy, the passion, the love of teaching, and the experience to take our School of Management to a higher level. He will be working closely with me and the leadership team on transforming AIT. He will engage with the students, with the business community, and with the other Schools and Centers of AIT, including the new Entrepreneurship Center, to significantly upgrade the education experience of SOM and other students.”
(iii)Condolence: Passing away of the mother of Mrs. Jennifer L. Esguerra, Teacher in AITIS
Email from OHRS (1 Apr. 2019)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Mrs. Julieta. A. La Torre, mother of Mrs. Jennifer L. Esguerra, Teacher in AIT International School, on 24 March 2019.
The interment took place on Friday, 29 March 2019 in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines.
On behalf of the AIT Community, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Mrs. Jennifer and her family during this time of bereavement.
(iv)12 April 2019 is a regular working day and 6 May 2019 is a holiday
Email from OHRS (3 Apr. 2019)
This is to kindly inform the AIT Community that 12 April 2019 is a regular working day for AIT. Songkran holidays will start from 13 – 16 April 2019.
Furthermore, the Royal Thai Government also declared May 6, 2019, as a special national holiday due to the coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
AIT will observe May 6, 2019, as a special holiday as a show of respect to our host country.
Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year and a safe and fun-filled Songkran celebration.
(v) Photography Competition Jan'19
Email from SU Media (6 Apr. 2019)
Dear AITians,
Greetings from the SU Media JAN'19 team.
Student Union Photography competition is an open call for AITians to express their talent, creativity and visual language. This semester SU Media presents the photography competition with a theme namely 'AIT at 60 years'.
“This year is the moment to look back on the birth of AIT back in 1959 and to acknowledge the many accomplishment achieved. It is time to look forward to what kind of university AIT will become beyond its 60th anniversary” (Dr. Eden Y. Woon).
Therefore, this is truly an exciting opportunity for the students to bring out the creativity inside and visually express how they see and perceive AIT at 60 years and its celebration. Selected photos will be used for the AIT 60th anniversary campaign.
Details:
Deadline: 18 April 2019 (Mid night)
Entries must be submitted online at photocomp.jan19@gmail.com
Prizes:
1st place : 3,000 THB
2nd place : 2,000 THB
Popularity Prize: 1,500 THB
For further information, please contact SU Media at email: sumedia@ait.asia
(vi) Invitation to 2nd Food Market
Email from Student Union Campus and Environment Committee (9Apr. 2019)
You are cordially invited to the second Food Market event of this semester. Details about the event are as follows:
Super Food Market - A food trip around the global village
Time: 5pm - 8pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Venue: Open Space behind SU Snack Bar
Please kindly note that we urge visitors to bring their own utensils (your own food container, spoon, fork, water bottle, etc.) to avoid the use of disposable products for the sake of the environment. By showing us the utensils that you bring to the event, you will get a ticket for lottery drawing and have a chance of getting gifts from SU Campus and Environment.
(vii) CALL FOR JJWBGSP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS OPEN
http://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships#3
2. Master's in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM )
3. Master's in Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM )
4. Master's in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT )
5. Master's in Gender and Development Studies (GDS )
6. Master's in Natural Resources Management (NRM )
7. Master's in Regional and Rural Development Planning (RRDP )
8. Master's in Urban Environmental Management (UEM )
9. Master's in Water Engineering and Management (WEM )
(i)EVENTS
(a)Schedule for weekend EET for March – May
Email from AIT Language Center (6 Mar. 2019)
As discussed in the Admissions Committee meeting, AIT Language Center (LC) will offer EET (English Entry Test) testing at 9AM on selected Sundays in March to May as follows:
On campus
May: 5 / 12
At SOM Bangkok Campus
April: 28
For the special weekend testing, it is important that applicants register online 3 working days or earlier before their chosen weekend testing (Wednesday before the selected testing Sunday). Applicants can pay for the test (800 bht) through a bank transfer using the following information:
Account Name: ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Account Number: 468-046301-2
Bank Name: SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK
Bank Branch: Thammasat University Hospital Branch
Address: 95 Moo 8, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand
Swift Code: SICOTHBK
Message to Beneficiary: English Entry Test
Applicants must email proof of payment with ID to lctesting@ait.asia at least 3 working days before the test to confirm their spot for the test. The test registration will be automatically canceled if applicants fail to provide proof of payment on time.
We have already added this information on the Home page of LC website.
(b)Orientation for New Students: 2 Aug. 2019
Fri Aug 2nd 9:00am - 5:00pm
Orientation Day for new students will be organized at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 2 August 2019 at the AIT Conference Center.
More details at this link: https://www.ait.ac.th/event/orientation-new-students-2-august-2019/
(c)"100 Innovations and Entrepreneurs": 14 – 17 Aug. 2019
"100 Innovations and Entrepreneurs" is the name of a grand event being organized by AIT that seeks to celebrate the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of AIT. Featuring 100 innovations and entrepreneurs, the event will be organized from 14-17 August at Centara Grand, Bangkok.
More details: https://www.ait.ac.th/ev…/100-innovations-and-entrepreneurs/
(ii)LECTURES / SEMINARS / CONFERENCE
(d)ICT Seminar on "Virtual Reality (VR) Technology": 10 Apr. 2019
Telecommunications & ICT Department will organize ICT seminar on "Virtual Reality (VR) Technology" by Dr. Sirisilp Kongsilp, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University as following schedule:
Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Time: 13:00 - 15:00 hours
Venue: Room TC103, Telecommunications building
https://www.ait.ac.th/event/seminar-on-virtual-reality-technology/?fbcli...
For more details, please contact: Tel. 02-524-5733 or email premma@ait.ac.th
(e)Schneider Electric Career Talk: 10 April 2019
AIT Career Center will organize a Career Talk by Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation . Please find the details below and pre-register to reserve your seats.
Program details:
Date: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday)
Time : 4 pm - 5 pm
Venue : Milton E. Bender Auditorium
Speaker:
•Mr. Andre Young, HR Director-Thailand & Laos, International Operations, Schneider Electric
Preferred Academic Program: Engineering
To pre-register, please fill up the link below :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6M4RMwtRgkjX4zAT2JnYU7Y1jupk4...
•Delegation from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Papua New Guinea (PNG)/ 8 - 12 Apr. 2019 / to have exposure visit to Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) in Thailand and to view the demonstration of Solar Septic Tank at AIT
•Delegation from Kathmandu University (KU), Nepal, led by Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor / 19 Apr. 2019 / to discuss and initiate the activities between AIT and KU in the areas of Water Resource Management, Hydro Power Engineering, Bio based Energy and Environmental Management
(i) Installation of new LED street light in the residential area from 1 April
Email from OFAM (26 Mar. 2019)
Please be informed that the contractor will start the installation of new LED street light project in the residential area from 1 April and is scheduled to complete by 6 May 2019. The street light installation work is planned for, route-1 and route-2 as shown in the maps below and following is the schedule plan for the project.
During this time there might be loud noise and few areas might be closed due to the renovation work. So, people living around that area are requested to be careful when passing through those areas. We request your kind cooperation on this.
Preparatory work and wiring
Installation wires for route 1: 1 – 10 April 2019
Installation wires for route 2: 18 – 30 April 2019
Installation main wires and control panel for route 1: 18 – 20 April 2019
Installation main wires and control panel for route 2: 28 – 30 April 2019
Installation street light poles
Installation poles for route 1: 18 – 25 April 2019
Installation poles for route 2: 25 – 30 April and 2 – 5 May 2019
Inspection system: 4 – 6 May 2019
(i) Schedule for repair of rooftop at PPT and ST-11 building 23 March to 7 April
Email from OFAM (20 Mar. 2019)
Please be informed that the subcontractor will start the repair of rooftop at PPT building (additional work) and ST-11 building as per the below schedule. During this time, their maybe loud noise, smell and dust due to the repair of rooftop. So, people working / living in PPT and ST-11 are requested to close their doors and windows of the rooms properly.
Schedule of work for repair rooftop at PPT building and ST-11
ST 11
- Dismantle the old materials on the rooftop: 29 Mar. – 2 Apr.
- Prepare the surface and adjust level on the rooftop: 3 – 4 Apr.
- Fill 1st layer with chemical polyurethane – 1st step: 5 – 6 Apr.
- Fill 2nd layer with chemical polyurethane 2nd step: 7 Apr.
(ii) Installation of new LED street light in the residential area from 1 April
Email from OFAM (26 Mar. 2019)
Please be informed that the contractor will start the installation of new LED street light project in the residential area from 1 April and is scheduled to complete by 6 May 2019. The street light installation work is planned for, route-1 and route-2 as shown in the maps below and following is the schedule plan for the project.
During this time there might be loud noise and few areas might be closed due to the renovation work. So, people living around that area are requested to be careful when passing through those areas. We request your kind cooperation on this.
Preparatory work and wiring
Installation wires for route 1: 1 – 10 April 2019
Installation wires for route 2: 18 – 30 April 2019
Installation main wires and control panel for route 1: 18 – 20 April 2019
Installation main wires and control panel for route 2: 28 – 30 April 2019
Installation street light poles
Installation poles for route 1: 18 – 25 April 2019
Installation poles for route 2: 25 – 30 April and 2 – 5 May 2019
Inspection system: 4 – 6 May 2019
Dr. Indrajit Pal / Kyoto, Japan / 11 – 17 March 2019*
Position: Administrative Staff (Academic Quality Officer) (Office of Academic Affairs)
Ref. No. 22/19
Deadline: 12 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/596
Faculty Position: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 01/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/577
Faculty Position (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 02/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/579
Position: Research Staff (Research Assistant/Associate) (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 14/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/588
Position: IP & Licensing Counsel Officer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 16/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/590
Position: Business Development Officer
Ref. No. 17/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/591
Position: Program Officer for Professional Masters in Tall Buildings Program of AIT Solutions (PMTBP) (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 18/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/592
Position: Senior Software Developer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 19/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/593
Position: Software Developer (JavaScript) (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 20/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/594
Position: Structural/Project Engineer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 21/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/595