Taiwan Minister of Education expresses interest in collaboration with AIT
Taiwan’s Minister of Education, H.E. Mr. Tu Cheng-Sheng, recently led a high-level delegation to AIT, and expressed keen interest in possible collaboration with regard to the Taiwanese Ministry of Education's global collaboration plans for setting-up sister Centers in partnership between AIT and Taiwanese universities, officials said.

26-28 September: Workshop on Biofuel Technology and Management

AIT's EPSM/Energy Field of Study is organizing a training workshop on 'Biofuel Technology and Management,' from 26-28 September 2007, at the AIT Conference
Center.

Training course topics:

Overview of biofuel technologies; Biofuels production processes for energy and transportation; Capture and production of biofuels from municipal solid waste; Biofuel technologies from waste water; Environmental impact assessment of the biofuel plant; Community relations; Grid connection issues of distributed generation; SPP and VSPP pricing and policy; Potential CDM benefits of biofuels and power generation; Biofuel power project investment; Risk management of energy projects; Technical Visit.

AIT explores collaboration with Vietnam National University and Saigon Hi-tech Park
AIT News17 August 2007This week AIT officials explored the idea of setting-up a new center in Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnam National University and Saigon Hi-tech Park, an Institute spokesperson said.

Q and A with AIT President: ASEANAffairs Interview
The founder and CEO of ASEAN Affairs (http://www.aseanaffairs.com/), Mr. S. Roy, accompanied by its editor, Mr. John Walsh, recently visited AIT to conduct an interview with President Said Irandoust.

Job vacancies

There are several vacancies available at AIT, as follows:

Faculty Position:

Transportation Engineering - Assistant/Associate Professor

Staff Position:

Program Assistant- School of Management
Research Laboratory Supervisor

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China’s Zhejiang Gongshang University proposes academic collaboration
The Vice Rector of China’s Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJGSU), Professor Wang Guo-An, visited AIT on 2 August 2007 and made a presentation on the Chinese educational system and education markets.

Doctoral Comprehensive Examinations Scheduled
Mr. Mathee Kaewnern (ASD987112), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Technical Science in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management field of study, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) will have his comprehensive examination on Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 10:00 a.m. in Room 216, AFE Building.

AIT community congratulates H.E. Professor Nguyen Thien Nhân on his recent appointment as Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam

The AIT community extends congratulations and best wishes to H.E. Professor Nguyen Thien Nhân, Minister of Education and Training (MOET), on his recent promotion and appointment as Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister, which was confirmed by the Vietnam National Assembly on 2 August 2007.

Dr. Do Huy Thinh, Director of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Training Center, in Vietnam, who was at AIT to take part in AIT's Executive Committee meeting on 6 August 2007, informed the AIT community of this good news.

Farewell lunch for outgoing Ambassador of Bangladesh
AIT President Said Irandoust, along with Vice President for Development and Resources Dr. Khin Ni Ni Thein, on 30 July, joined the AIT-hosted farewell lunch in honour of outgoing AIT trustee, H.E. Mr. Shahed Akhtar, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand.

Interim Director of AIT Center in Indonesia visits
Dr. Sugimin Pranoto, Interim Director of our AIT Center in Indonesia (AITCI), visited AIT from 1 - 4 August to finalize the internal agreement between AITCI and the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) for the AIT-UGM (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia) dual degree program in Transportation Systems Engineering.