Week 28, 6 - 12 July 2026 | AIT Campus Bulletin

Week 28, 6 - 12 July 2026

In this issue:

A. Announcements

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

A. Announcement

1) AITSPIN Professional Intelligence Master’s Series: The Flip

AITSPIN invites you to a live webinar, “The Flip: Staying Human in an Algorithmic World,” featuring Carl Boutet, author of The Flip and founder of StudioRx.

As algorithms increasingly shape decisions in business and society, this session will explore what remains distinctly human — and why human judgement, creativity, and context still matter in an AI-driven world.

Date: Monday, 6 July 2026

Time: 7:00 PM ICT

Platform: Zoom Online

Registration link: https://aitspin.wixforms.com/f/7478304388918805566

2) Invitation to VALOR Online Workshop: Marine and Coastal Hazards (Registration Deadline: 6 July 2026)

Invitation email from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dear AIT Faculty, Staff, and Students,

We are pleased to share an invitation to the VALOR Online Workshop – Module 5: Marine and Coastal Hazards, organized under the VALOR (Value Chain Transformation for Ocean Plastics Management) Project, co-funded by the European Union.

The workshop will focus on “Marine and Coastal Risks: Main Factors, Dynamics and Impacts on Coastal Systems and Communities.”

The details are as follows:

Date: 15 July 2026
Time: 15:30–18:00 hrs.
Platform: Online

Speakers from the University of Lisbon:

Ana Nobre Silva and Sérgio Oliveira, Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon
Jorge Trindade, Centre for Geographical Studies, University of Lisbon

The Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT) is the School of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon. IGOT is active in teaching, research, and innovation across Social Sciences, Earth System Sciences, and Spatial Planning, particularly in areas related to territory and the environment. Research is carried out by the Centre for Geographical Studies, a member of TERRA – Laboratory for the Sustainability of Land Use and Ecosystem Services.

Interested participants are kindly invited to register through the link here:https://forms.gle/c4LA7DEnKzYJuMs17

Registration closes: 6 July 2026

For more information:
www.valor-project.com
https://www.igot.ulisboa.pt/

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and students who may be interested.

3) New P&P (FS-9-2-2) and Revised P&Ps: Academic & Administrative Affairs (DA002 of AA-1-2-5; AA-2-1-4; AA-2-1-5; AA-2-2-2 and Annexes) and Personnel Affairs (PA-1-2-1; PA-1-2-2; PA-1-2-3; PA-1-2-4; PA-1-2-6)

Email from Director, Office of Academic Administration on 15 June 2026

Based on the endorsement of the AIT Strategy Team at its meetings on 15 May and 12 June 2026, the President has approved the following new and revised Institute Policy and Procedure (P&P) Statements. The approved P&Ps shall take effect immediately, except for PA-1-2-1 and PA-1-2-4 (see notes below). Except for the first two P&Ps listed below, the revised P&Ps were also reviewed and endorsed by the Academic Senate at its meetings on 25 March and 29 April 2026.

§ (new) (FS-9-2-2) Institutional Space Management: Utilization, Allocation, and Charging of Non-Residential Space

I. Purpose: To establish the policies, principles, and procedures for the planning, allocation, utilization, reassignment, and charging of institutional non-residential space at AIT, ensuring efficient, transparent, and strategically aligned use of space resources in support of the Institute’s academic, research, outreach, and administrative functions.

§ (revised) (DA002 of AA-1-2-5) Authority to Approve Financial and Personnel Transactions and Authorization Limits

To reflect the dual signatory requirement for bank transactions; the requirement that bank balances and cash ledger be reconciled monthly and properly approved; and cash holding limits kept in Institute safe or cash custody locations.

§ (revised) (AA-2-1-4) Academic Administrative Structure

(VI.A.8.) Restored 2nd sentence on Dean’s academic load.
(VI.C.) Removed items on Establishment/Re-establishment, Recruitment, and Appointment; Contract Renewal; and Promotion under Faculty Members, for direct references to PA-1-2-1, PA-1-2-2, and PA-1-2-3.
Minor edits, including changing degree program to academic program; Faculty to Faculty/School

§ (revised) (AA-2-1-5) Academic Curriculum Structure

Minor edits, including changing program (doctoral, DBA, MSc) to degree; Faculty to Faculty/School; Faculty of Business Management to School of Management

§ (revised) (AA-2-2-2) Introduction of New Academic Programs

Annex 1 - Template for course outlines

Annex 2 - Template for program learning outcome (PLO) and relationship to courses

Annex 3 - Template for the semester-wise study plan and matrix of course contribution to the academic program learning outcome

Revised title: added Academic
(II.D. and II.F.) Added definitions of Minor and Diploma and Certificates
Minor edits (also in Annexes), including changing Faculty to Faculty/School

§ (revised) (PA-1-2-1) Procedure for Recruitment and Appointment of Direct-Hire Faculty Members

NOTE: Ad hoc Faculty/School Search Panels constituted under the previous version of this P&P shall continue until they complete their ongoing tasks.

(III.1.) Revised composition of ad hoc Faculty/School Search Panel
(V.3.) Removed 2nd sentence on communication of shortlisted candidates.
(V.6.) Revised required positive votes to make an offer to a candidate.

§ (revised) (PA-1-2-2) Procedure for Evaluation of Faculty Members for Promotion

(II.1.) Revised frequency of call for applications for promotion
(II.2.) Revised period to respond to the call
(II.3.) Renamed and revised composition of a standing Faculty/School Promotions and Renewal Committee
(II.7.) Removed requirement to solicit written evaluations from external experts for promotion cases to the rank of Associate Professor
(II.10.) Removed requirement on reporting of minority point of view
(IV.3.) Added criteria for external evaluators
(IV.4.) Provision of a list of external evaluators
(VI.) Revised date basis for re-application
Minor edits, including changing Faculty to Faculty/School

§ (revised) (PA-1-2-3) Procedure for Evaluation of Faculty Members for Contract Renewal

(II.3.) Renamed and revised composition of a standing Faculty/School Promotions and Renewal Committee
(II.6.) Removed reference to a Faculty/School representative for a case
(II.7.) Removed requirement on reporting of minority point of view
Minor edits, including changing Faculty to Faculty/School

§ (revised) (PA-1-2-4) Institute Faculty Evaluation Panel: Terms of Reference

NOTE: The Faculty Evaluation Panel constituted under the previous version of this P&P shall continue until a new FEP is appointed under this revised P&P.

(II) Revised FEP composition
(III.1.) Revised frequency / scheduling of FEP meetings
Minor edits, including changing Faculty to Faculty/School

§ (revised) (PA-1-2-6) Format for the Promotion and Contract Renewal Document

Minor edits, including changing Faculty to Faculty/School

These P&P statements are Intranet-published under their respective categories in Policies and Procedures , as well as attached herewith, for easy reference and guidance.

4) Revised P&Ps (AA-1-2-7, FB-3-1-1, PA-1-1-1 and PA-1-3-3)

Email from Director, Office of Academic Administration on 18 May 2026

On the endorsement of the AIT Strategy Team in its 16 March 2026 and 15 May 2026 meetings, the President approved, at the 15 May 2026 AST meeting, the following revised Institute Policy and Procedure (P&P) Statements for immediate implementation:

§ (revised) AA-1-2-7 Central Administration Structure

Central administration restructuring and organizational changes, such as AIT Strategy and Management Teams (II.4.-5.); reviewed responsibilities and functions of Service Centers (III.), including regrouping of offices (e.g., Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, Office of International Affairs, and Office of Thailand Affairs into the Office of Development and External Affairs [III.H.]), and the establishment of a new Office of Innovation and Industry Partnerships (III.M.). Also attached for reference is the full Terms of Reference of OIIP.

§ (revised) FB-3-1-1 Purchasing

Added in III.C.8. on Receiving of Goods and Services: item c. on Payment Supporting Documentation
Added IX. on Policy Review
Minor edits (e.g., OPIA from Purchasing Unit, etc)

§ (revised) PA-1-1-1 Employment of Faculty: General Work Regulations

To reflect the new salary structure in IV.B., Annex 1 and Annex 2 A.9., and their applicability on some Benefits and Welfare (VI. A.2., B.1., C.1., and D.1).
VI.I.4. on contributions to Provident Fund while an employee is on leave of absence without pay.
Discontinued Transportation Services (previously VI.K.)
To apply changes mandated by Thai labor law on maternity leave (VII.E.2.) and partner leave (VII.E.3.).
Other minor edits.

§ (revised) PA-1-3-3 Employment of Staff: General Work Regulations

To reflect the new salary structure in IV.B., Annex 1 and Annex 2 A.9., and their applicability on Compensation for Overtime (IV.G.1.d.) and some Benefits and Welfare (V. A.2., B.1., C.1., and D.1).
V.J.4. on contributions to Provident Fund while an employee is on leave of absence without pay.
Discontinued Transportation Services (previously V.L.)
To apply changes mandated by Thai labor law on maternity leave (VI.D.2.) and partner leave (VI.D.3.).
(VIII.B.2.C.d.) removed references to ‘outstanding’ and unsatisfactory’ from Performance appraisal (VIII.B.) Criteria and ratings (2.).
Other minor edits.

These revised P&Ps are Intranet-published at Policies and Procedures, as well as attached herewith for easy reference.

5) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Gulay Jannat (121665)

Ms. Gulay Jannat (121665), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophyin Gender and Development Studies at the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, will have her final examination on 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) via Zoom. Her dissertation title is "Women and Community-Based Adaptation (CBA): An Intersectional Analysis from the Context of Bangladesh."

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe(Chairperson)

Dr. Joyee S. Chatterjee (Member)

Dr. Julaikha Bente Hossain (Member)

Dr. Indrajit Pal (Member)

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

Zoom Link: https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/2302335171?omn=97245259830

Meeting ID: 230 233 5171

6) Doctoral Final Examination - Mr. Richard Deverson Andrew Selemani (121619)

Mr. Richard Deverson Andrew Selemani (121619), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 12 July 2026 (Sunday) at 20.00 hrs (Bangkok Time) via Zoom. His dissertation title is "Entrepreneurial Traits and Smallholder Cotton Farming Performance: Evidence from Malawi on the Roles of Quality Orientation, Support Services, and Warehousing Facilities."

The members of his Program Committee are as follows:

Dr. Lakeesha K. Ransom (Chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Dr. Farhad Zulfiqar (Member)

Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka(Member)

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

Join Zoom Meeting https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/97955939891?pwd=mi2yC0z924o2MyfLbpgWLOQzJsymuV.1

Meeting ID: 979 5593 9891
Passcode: 794802

7) 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!

Workshops/ Trainings/ Conferences

1) An Asia–Africa Aquaculture Partnership Forum

We are organizing an Asia–Africa Aquaculture Partnership Forum, to be held on 10 July 2026 at the AIT Conference Centre, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
The Forum aims to promote South–South cooperation in aquaculture and to identify practical pathways for long-term Asia–Africa collaboration, including technology transfer, capacity building, investment, research cooperation, and private-sector partnerships.

If interested, all should register at this link: https://a3centre.org/become-partner.htm by Monday, 6 July 2026.

2) Professional Training Course on Nature-Positive Policy Tools

Background

Public and private decisions increasingly require defensible evidence on how nature contributes to welfare, livelihoods, and economic performance. “Nature-Positive Policy Tools” responds to the practical need to quantify nature-related benefits and costs and use that evidence to design and appraise interventions. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity intensify, policies and investments increasingly require credible estimates of ecosystem values, trade-offs, and distributional implications.

Unlike technical carbon accounting, this course focuses on the economic valuation and policy appraisal toolkit for nature-positive action. It introduces natural capital valuation, benefit-cost analysis (BCA), and survey methods and analysis that can be applied to forests, protected areas, water resources, and climate-smart agriculture. Participants learn how valuation evidence is translated into decision-ready metrics using social cost concepts, time discounting, and sensitivity analysis, and how these outputs inform instrument design, including payments for ecosystem services (PES) and carbon market mechanisms.

Course Highlights

Module 1: Ecosystem Valuation: Market and non-market valuation methods, with a case on forests, national parks, and biodiversity under climate change.

Module 2: BCA and Survey Methods: Benefit-cost analysis (BCA) metrics and application; survey design, sampling, measurement, pretesting.

Module 3: Statistics in R: Reproducible workflow in R, descriptive and inferential statistics, and applied regression.

Module 4: CSA Policy Design: Climate-smart agriculture (CSA), adoption, and instrument design (targeting, conditionality), with a case exercise.

Module 5: Carbon Applied Skills & Practice. Carbon markets, project integrity concepts, measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV), and capstone presentations.

Target audience

Government officers and policymakers in environment, agriculture, water, and planning;
NGO and development agency professionals working on nature-positive projects
Corporate sustainability and CSR managers, including supply-chain and climate teams
Faculty members, researchers, and graduate students in environmental economics, sustainable agriculture, and environmental policy
Consultants and analysts supporting natural capital valuation, BCA, CSA, and carbon market prices

Why should you attend?

Nature-positive strategies increasingly require numbers that stand up in policy and investment decisions, instead of generic sustainability language. This course provides practical skills in natural capital valuation, benefit-cost analysis, survey design, statistical analysis in R, and the basics of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and carbon markets, so that participants will be able to appraise programs, justify budgets, and communicate trade-offs with credible evidence across public, private, and development settings.

Key takeaways

Apply market-based and non-market-based methods to value ecosystems and interpret results for decision making.
Conduct benefit-cost analysis (BCA), with social cost concepts, discounting, and sensitivity analysis.
Design surveys and run reproducible statistical workflows in R.
Understand how valuation evidence links to climate-smart agriculture (CSA) program design and carbon market concepts, including measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV).

Format and Fees

Date: 6 – 10 July, 2026

Duration: 5 Days (5 Modules)

Format: In-person / Online

Target Size: 15–20 participants

Fee:

USD 1,500 / All Modules (In-person)
USD 1,000 / All Modules (Online)
USD 300 / Each Module (In-person)
USD 250 / Each Module (Online)

Early Bird (Before 7 June, 2026) & Group Discounts Available (e.g. Enroll 3 colleagues, get 20% off), including Accommodation + Meal for those who enroll for all 5 Modules.

Enroll today and gain the skills of Nature-Positive Policy Tools
Highly welcome to the AIT Alumni Community

Contact: AIT Extension

Course Coordinator
Sk Shahin Hossain
Email: shahin@ait.asia
Mobile: +66 850196532 (WhatsApp)

For more information and application, please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/professional-training-course-nature-positive-policy-tools-natural-capital-valuation-bca-csa

3) Professional Development Course on "AI in HR and Superworker Organization Transformation"

Date: 24 – 28 August 2026
Venue: Asian Institute of Technology

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of AI transformation in HR and workforce management, focusing on building talent density and high-performance workforce ecosystems, creating AI-native learning organizations and dynamic skilling ecosystems, redesigning HR and L&D operating models for future-ready organizations, and applying AI tools for workforce intelligence, capability development, and strategic talent management.

For more information and registration, please visit
https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/professional-development-course-ai-hr-and-superworker-organization-transformation

4)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

5) 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

Prof. Pai-Chi Li, AIT President /Vietnam/ 6 - 8 July 2026
Prof. Manukid Parnichkun, VPAR /UK/ 15 - 25 July 2026
Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe /Vietnam / 14 - 20 July 2026
Prof. Shobhakar Dhakal /Nepal/ 17 July -10 August 2026
Dr. Tatchai Pussayanavin /Vietnam/ 5 - 8 July 2026
Dr. Djoen San Santoso /Hanoi/ 10-12 July 2026
Dr. Vanisa Surapipith /Maldives/ 6 - 11 July 2026
Dr. Indrajit Pal /India/25 June - 9 July 2026
Dr. Sushil Kumar Himanshu /ndia/ 4 - 9 July 2026
Dr. Lon Pichdara /Cambodia/ 17 June -18 July 2026
Dr. Guilberto Borongan /Maldives/ 6-11 July 2026
Ms. Chotiros Mongkolchotirat /Vietnam/ 6-9 July 2026
Mr.Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director, AIT Extension /Switzerland/ 10-15 July 2026
Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA /USA/ 27 June -13 July 2026
Dr. Simon Guerrero Cruz /Spain/ 1 June -1 August 2026

Ms. Chollada Wongpanich /Mahasarakham, Thailand/ 14 January -30 September 2026
Dr. Manzul K.Hazarika, Director, GIC /Belgium/ 28 June -6 July 2026
Mr. Myatthu Kyaw /Maldives/ 6 - 11 July 2026
Mr. Furqan Ali Shaikh /Saudi Arabia/ 28 June -7 July 2026
Mr. Ranadheer Mandadi /Japan/ 12-19 July 2026
Ms. Chanya Prachakrich /Chiangmai/ 3-10 July 2026
Mr. Bishal Bhari /Vietnam/ 5-8 July 2026
Ms. Nadia Almarri /Saudi Arabia/ 28 June -7 July 2026

E. Classifieds (jobs)

Ref.no	Position	Type	Posted date
13/26	Senior Accounting Manager, OFIN	Staff	June 29, 2026
9/25	Motorpool Driver, OFAM	Staff	June 18, 2026
10/26	Senior Driver / Motorpool Supervisor, OFAM	Staff	June 8, 2026

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