NECTEC, AIT to further develop automotive electronics technology
Realizing the importance of research and development in automotive electronics technology, the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) agreed to establish collaboration for development of new technologies and prepare human resources in this field so that the research can be further developed for commercial purpose.

A seminar on "A Comparative study of Water Resources Management in Georgetown, Malaysia and Pattaya, Thailand with Emphasis on Households, Hotels and Gender" by Prof. Ngai Weng Chan, a Visiting Professor, Urban Environmental Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) will be held on Wednesday, 25 April 2007, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at room S101, SERD building.

Delegation from LG electronics visit AIT

On Wednesday April 11, 2007, a delegation from LG Electronics (Thailand), comprising Mr. Hae Gyu Lee, Admin. Advisor and Ms. Na-kwan Yodcharoen, Manager, HR and General Affairs, visited AIT. They were met by Amb.

NECTEC and AIT to sign an MoA on Academic Cooperation in Automotive Electronics

Realizing the importance of research development in automotive electronics technology, the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) agreed to establish foundations for development of new technology and to prepare human resources in this field toward further development of research in commercial industries.

Paper by AIT alumnus and SOM faculty receives Emerald Literarti Network Award

Congratulations to an AIT alumnus Dr. Anote Chanopas and co-authors Dr. Donyaprueth Krarit and Dr. Do Ba Khang, whose paper entitled 'Managing Information Technology Infrastructure: A New Flexibility Framework' has been selected as a Highly Commended Winner at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2007. The paper was published in the Management Research News.

AIT and Chalmers University, Sweden, jointly develop a proposal for collaboration in geo-engineering education

AIT in partnership with Chalmers University, Sweden is currently developing a proposal for collaboration in the area of geo-engineering (which could also be expanded to water engineering). Many of the geotechnical and foundation problems encountered in the lowlands in Southeast Asia are similar to those dealt with in Sweden, due in part to similar geological conditions.

23 July: Coastal Institute Asia program

The Coastal Institute Asia is an intensive three-week program for coastal resources management professional. The program will be offered at AIT from 23 July to 10 August 2007, by the Coastal Resources Center (CRC) at the University of Rhode Island and AIT.

For program information, please click the information as follows:

CI brochure: Download CI Asia brochure

Application form: Download Program Application form

For further information please contact:

Lucia Sukhanenya
AARM/School of Environment, Resources and Development,
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel.

Doctoral comprehensive examinations scheduled
Ms. Julaikha Bente Hossain (GDP999861), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development Studies field of study, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) will have her comprehensive examination on Friday, 11 May 2007, 9:00 a.m. in S101, SERD Building.

‘C40 Large Cities Climate Summit’ selects Waste Concern in Bangladesh as case study
‘Waste Concern’, a pioneering CDM-based compost project in Bangladesh headed by two AIT alumni Mr. Maqsood Sinha and Mr. Iftekhar Enayetullah, has been selected as a case study for the `C40 Large Cities Climate Summit’ to be held 14-17 May 2007 in New York City, USA. Waste Concern was established by Mr. Sinha after graduating from AIT in 1993. Over the years the organization has received numerous international awards including the one by Mr. Kofi Anan on behalf of UNDP. The second `C40 Large Cities Climate Summit’ will gather leaders of municipal governments and international businesses from over thirty world cities in New York City.

AIT Field Coordination Center in Udorn Thani established
On 2 April 2007, an AIT Field Coordination Center was set up in Thailand’s Udon Thani Province. The Center’s establishment is in response to over 20 years of collaboration between AIT and Udon Thani.