WEEK #5, 1 – 7 February 2016
In this issue:
Announcements
AIT Newsletter: February 2016
The February 206 edition of the monthly AIT Newsletter has been released.
The Kindle edition can be downloaded from the AIT website.
Download links:
PDF: http://goo.gl/kjMeD2
EPUB: http://goo.gl/zVVY7u
MOBI: http://goo.gl/R6SW1X
Media and Communications Unit (MCU)
AIT will sign an MoU with Industrial Estate of Thailand on Excellence Center Cooperation
There will be an official opening of the Excellence Center at the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T) on Thursday, 4 February 2016 from 13:30 – 16:00 hrs. at Uthai Meeting Room, 6th floor, Headquarters of Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. A Memorandum of Understanding on Excellence Center Cooperation between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and I-EA-T will also be signed by Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, President of AIT, and Dr. Verapong Chaiperm, I-EA-T Governor at this event.
Under the MoU AIT and I-EA-T will cooperate in sharing information related to industrial development and to exchange, develop and consolidate their knowledge and know-how including support for human resource development related to industrial development.
SERD welcomes a seconded faculty from India
The School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) welcomes Dr. S. Suresh seconded by The Government of India as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Environmental Engineering and Management Field of Study for one semester (starting 21 January 2016).
Dr. Suresh received his Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering, Environment, Energy and Biochemical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India in 2010. Dr. Suresh is an Assistant Professor & Editor (IJFT MANIT Journal) at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (MANIT), India. His main areas of research include Separation Process, Catalysis & Reactor Design, Wastewater, Waste-to-Energy, Nanomaterials.
He has held various research positions at a number of Universities in India including Pondicherry University, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and International Centre for Materials Science, JNCASR, Bangalore.
He has written a number of international research articles (more than 50) and books/book chapters (more than 13) in his area of research in the good reputed publishers such as American Chemical Society, Elsevier, Wiley Science, Taylor-Francis (CRC press), McGraw Hill, BSP and Studium press (India) Pvt Ltd. He also filed 2 Indian patents and authored over a dozen International and national conference proceedings papers.
In recognition of his research contributions, he has received a number of awards and honours including Young Scientist Award instituted by Government of Uttarakhand & DST, India; Visiting Research Fellowship from International Centre for Materials Science, JNCASR, Bangalore, India; Prof R C Singh Medal and IEI Young Engineers Award given by Institution of Engineers (India); Rashtriya Gaurav Award from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
Many societies have honored him as Life Member such as ACS, AIChE, IIChE, IEI, IESI, ISTE, BRSI, CRSI, CSI, IWRS, ICCE, MRSI, IWWA, IPHE, ISCA, BiGFIN. He has been nominated in the various organizations /institutes as a member of expert including MPCST, solid waste management under urban development and National Innovation clubs, Rashprati Bhavan, New Delhi, India. He has been reviewer of many reputed International Journal papers such as Chem. Eng. J, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., J. Hazard. Mater, CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water, Can. J. Chem. Eng., Bioremed. J and others.
For more details: www.manit.ac.in
Google scholar:
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=WgcujRQAAAAJ
Dr. S. Suresh will be responsible to teach the course ED78.21: Water Quality Management, 2(2-0) in January 2016 Semester.
He can be contacted in the following:
Room No.: W105, EEM/SERD, Academic Building
Phone Number: 66-2-524 5626
Email Address: ssureshmanit@ait.asia
Condolences - PASSING AWAY OF PROFESSOR S.C. BHATTACHARYA
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart to have to inform members of the AIT Community that Professor Sribas Chandra (S. C.) Bhattacharya has passed away on the evening of 29th January 2016 at his residence in Kolkata, India. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Professor Bhattacharya was a faculty member of AIT for more than two decades at the Energy field of study, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) during 1982 – 2004. Since his retirement from AIT, Prof. Bhattacharya was still very active in his profession as the President of International Energy Initiative; Vice President, World Bioenergy Association; Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, India; and Associate Editor, J. Solar Energy.
Just this April, Professor Bhattacharya was among the first group of former faculty members who have kindly accepted my invitation to serve as AIT’s Distinguished Adjunct Professor. In his response to my call to re-engage with AIT, Professor Bhattacharya told me in his email: "I look forward to getting involved in AIT's efforts to overcome its present difficulties.”
On behalf of the AIT Community, we express our heartfelt sympathies and sincere condolences to his family during this time of bereavement.
Professor Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai
President
Asian Institute of Technology
31 January 2015
Extension of Deadline – “AIT Distinguished Research Awards 2016”
The deadline for the applications of the "AIT Distinguished Researcher Awards 2016" towards recognizing the valuable contributions and professional accomplishments of its Faculty and Staff in research has been extended to 15 February 2016.
The awards have two categories namely:
1. AIT Research Leader Award
2. AIT Young Researcher Award
Applications are to be submitted to vpresearch@ait.ac.th
Seeking contributions for the CCA2@AIT Program
Building on the previous work carried out under the Center of Excellence on Development in the Context of Climate Change (SDCC), AIT is launching an initiative called "Climate Change Asia-Catalyzing Capacity for Action @ the Asian Institute of Technology (CCA2@AIT)."
This initiative emphasizes capacity building, and endeavors to "build the capacities of the various actors and stakeholders in the regions in order to effectively address the challenges of climate change," in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the 2030 Developmental Agenda.
The institute needs some help from AIT staff members and students in designing the following materials:
1. Logo for the initiative (which reflects the name of the initiative "CCA2@AIT").
2. Original creative artwork on themes, which reflect the initiative's premise and agenda. Examples include (but are not limited to):
•Controlling GHG emissions to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels (as per the Paris Agreement).
•The three core areas of action according to the climate agreement - Finance, Technology, and Capacity Building.
•Climate change impacts on various sectors (e.g. water, agriculture, infrastructure; among others)
•Building the capacities of the various stakeholders in Asia to respond to climate change challenges.
•Climate change' at the heart of decision-making.
•Low carbon development pathways
•Climate-resilient societies
SDCC will choose THREE best submissions (1 logo and 2 artworks), which will feature on the website and in all publicity material of this initiative. In addition, as a token of appreciation, each chosen submission will be awarded a prize of USD 100 (in THB).
It is an opportunity from staff members and students to use your talent and creativity for a notable initiative. Deadline for submissions is 5 February 2016. For further information and submissions, please contact Dr. Victor R. Shinde (victorshinde@ait.asia )
Campus Updates
Delegates from University of Tarumanagara, Indonesia, visits SERD
35 students and 2 lecturer (Ir. Liong Ju Tjung, M.Sc (mastering about city and housing infrastructure) and Drs. Putu H. Aryana, MM (mastering about real estate marketing) from Tarumanagara University, Jakarta, Indonesia visited AIT/SERD on 27 January, 2016. This university is one of the oldest private universities in Indonesia.
The purpose of the visit was to meet the faculty members related to RRDP and UEM and interact with them. This was organized as part of their education tour themed “Highlight the Dynamic Temple City”. The delegation was welcomed by Dean SERD, Professor Rajendra P. Shrestha. A special lecture was given by Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, Coordinators of RRDP Program and Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon, Coordinator of UEM/GDS program in SERD.
Dr. Liong, who is also an AIT alumnus, gave a brief presentation about their university and the projects undertaken. After the program, the group visited the Energy Park.
More details:
http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/wpserd/delegates-from-university-of-tarumanagara-indonesia-visited-serd/
Availability of Trend Micro antivirus software
AIT Helpdesk is pleased to announce the availability of Trend Micro antivirus software (OfficeScan) for Windows. To download the software, the users please go to the Helpdesk's website and then click "TrendMicro Antivirus" under the menu "Services" or you can directly go to
https://avserv.ait.asia:4343/officescan/console/html/cgi/cgiWebUpdate.exe
Then select whether you need 32 or 64-bit version of the software. Once you download it, then install it by right-clicking it and choose "Run as Administrator".
If you encounter any difficulty, please contact Helpdesk.
Survival Thai Course for Beginners
The Language Center will organize a Survival Thai Course for Beginners as follows:
- Survival Thai Course for Beginners
From 8 February to 23 March 2016 (20 hours)
On Monday and Wednesday, from 17:00 - 18:30 hrs.
Course Fee: 2,000 baht
Class Size: 15 persons
Interested persons, please register and pay at the Language Center, Room 216.
Survey for Talad-Thai Car Pool Service
AIT Campus Sustainability Club has recently started its Green Initiative to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bag project and is now promoting carpooling from AIT to the local vegetable market Talad Thai.
The club is interested to host a shared Songthaew rouond trip to AIT-Talad Thai to reduce the consumption of plastic bags while shopping. The club encourages the AIT Community to “bring their cloth bags” or “buy cloth bag from the club” and be a part of plastic bag reduction campaign.
A part of the campaign, the AIT Community are invited to fill our a survey form below for Talad-Thai car pool service:
Space for lease at Energy Building
A vacant space at Energy Building (Coffee Lounge) is available for lease
Interested parties are invited to submit your proposals within 3.30p.m., Friday, 5 February 2016 at OPIA (Purchasing Office).
Contact person:
- For Bid information and submission: Pakkamol: Tel - 02524 5029. Email:
- For Space information & requirements: Elizabeth: Tel - 02524 6323. Email:
Events
Seminar Impacts of Electricity Access in Developing World
A seminar on Impacts of Electricity Access in Developing World will be delivered by Dr. Govinda R. Timilsina, Senior Research Economist, The World Bank on 9 February 2016 from 10:00-12:00 hours in Room ET238, Energy Building, Asian Institute of Technology.
More details:
Professional Training Program on Overseas Training on Contract and Procurement Management
AIT Extension will organize a Professional Training Program on Overseas Training on Contract and Procurement Management to be held from 1 -2 February 2016 at AIT Conference Center, Room B 115.
The training program, which is supported by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Afghanistan, is prepared for the FAO professionals in Afghanistan and is designed to meet the requirement of the client, based on the assessment of organizational needs.
The mandate of FAO in Afghanistan is to support agricultural and environmental rehabilitation and assist the country to become a food secure and self-reliant nation in accordance with the principles of the National Development Framework of the Afghan Government.
The objective of the Organization is to improve livelihoods for all sections of the rural community based upon economically viable activities – food production, off-farm employment and trade - social cohesion and sustainable use of natural resources.
Visitors
- Delegation from Hydropower, Poyry PLC, Energy Business Group,
Finland / 2 Feb. 2016 / to visit AIT campus and explore future collaborations
Faculty and Staff Travel
Mr. Mathew Kuruvilla / Hanoi, Vietnam / 6 – 12 December 2015*
Dr. Jagath K. Rajapaksha / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 15 January – 1 February 2016
Dr. B.H.W. Hadikusumo / Vietnam / 16 – 24 January 2016*
Dr. Masahiko Nagai / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 19 – 21 January 2016*
Prof. Chettiyappan Visvanathan / Chonburi, Thailand / 22 – 24 January 2016*
Mr. Krailak Fakkaek / Chiang Rai and Phayao, Thailand / 29 – 31 January 2016*
Ms. Worawan Sumroetrum / Pattaya, Chonburi / 30 – 31 January 2016*
Mr. Dmitriv Lagura / Pattaya, Chonburi / 30 – 31 January 2016*
Dr. Anil Kumar Anal / Kolkata, India / 31 January – 4 February 2016
Prof. Voratas Kachitvichyanukul / Kolkata, India / 1 – 4 February 2016
Dr. Manzul K. Hazarlka / Guwahati, India / 1 – 4 February 2016
Dr. Sangam Shrestha / New Delhi, India / 1 – 4 February 2016
Dr. Shobhakar Dhakal and Mr. Ashish Shrestha / New Delhi, India / 1- 4 February 2016
Dr. Noppadol Phienwej / Incheon, Korea / 2 – 5 February 2016
Ms. Kluaymai Thongkham / Bangalore, India / 5 – 14 February 2016
Mr. Christoffer Larsson / Bangalore, India / 5 – 14 February 2016
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dash / Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Malaysia and Singapore / 7 – 14 February 2016
Mr. Sanjeev Pradeep Jayasinghe / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 7 – 14 Feb. 2016
*(Staff or faculty member travelled and returned to AIT prior to documentation received for publication)
Classifieds (Jobs)
Class Teacher (AIT International School)
Ref. No: 01/2016
Deadline: 15 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/357
Assistant Facilities Officer (Office of Facilities and Assets Management)
Ref. No: 02 / 16
Deadline: 15 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/358
Assistant / Associate Professor (RRDP) (School of Resources and Development)
Ref. No: Fac 06/15
Deadline: 28 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/311
Internal Auditor (Internal Audit Office)
Ref. No: 15/15
Deadline: 28 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/305
Dean, School of Management (School of Management)
Ref. No: 60/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/354
Laboratory Supervisor (Environmental Engineering and Chemical Analyses)
Ref. No: 57/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/350
Senior Technician (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No: 58/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/351
Assistant / Associate Professor (IME) (School of Engineering & Technology)
Ref. No: Fac 09/15
Deadline: 31 March 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/355
Assistant or Associate Professors Positions (School of Management)
Ref. No: Fac 5/15
Deadline: 30 June 2016