AIT joins ASEAN S&T; Centers inaugural forum
From 25-26 January 2007, Prof. Sudip Rakshit, Vice President for Research, represented AIT at the first inaugural forum on network of ASEAN S&T; Centers held at the Thailand Science Park, National Science and Technological Development Agency (NSTDA). Prof. Rakshit participated in the session 'forging links between academia and the private / industrial sectors'.
The ASEAN Plan of Action on Science and Technology (APAST) for 2007-2011 has prioritized a few selected HRD and research areas based on demand considerations. The proposed flagship programs include early warning system for disaster risk reduction, bio fuels, application and development of open source systems and functional foods. These programs are in line with AIT's efforts in particular with regards to enhancing industry relations, IP protection and technology licensing.