The video on “Super GABA rice” by Mr. Ekkapong Cheevitsopon, a student
of Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology in AIT’s School of
Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) was declared the winner
in category of “technical expertise”. His research was conducted under
the supervision of Prof. Athapol Noomhorm, Coordinator, Food
Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Field of Study.
Mr. Chanchal Saha, of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME)
from SET with his video “Spinning Around” was the winner of the
People’s Choice award. His research supervisor is Dr. Huynh Trung
Luong. His team comprised of fellow IME students Mr. Chawit
Chongwilaiwan and Ms. Tharinan Rattanalert.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy of Environmental and Engineering Management
(SERD) won the President's choice award. Her video was titled, "Human
powered drinking water treatment" and her thesis supervisor is Prof C
Visvanathan.
The eight entries were evaluated by a panel of five judges including
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Peter Haddawy; Vice
President for Research, Prof. Sudip K Rakshit; Mr. Shane Muangkroot,
representative of AIT Alumni Association; Mr. Les Nordhauser, Managing
Partner, Greenlight Films;
and Ms. Nathaporn Karnjanapoomi, Lecturer, Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology, Silpakorn
University.
Prof. Haddawy complimented the participants and stated that the
quality of videos produced by students was remarkably higher than the
previous year. “It was very difficult judging the videos, since each
one has its own distinctive style,” he remarked.
Mr. Les Nordhauser appreciated the initiative and remarked that the
video competition is akin to a one minute presentation. Ms. Nathaporn
remarked that the content and the message was the most important
element while producing a video. Mr. Shane, who has worked in the media
industry stated that the quality of video produced by AIT students was
of a professional level and could be used for wider broadcast in the
Thai media. Prof. Rakshit stressed the need for effective
communications for scientists and researchers. Managing Director of
Royal Broadcasting Station, Mr. Sompop Punsri along with his team also
participated in the event and offered a partnership in broadcasting the
AIT student videos.
Organized by the Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs, the
AIT Student Office and the Media and Communications Unit (MCU), the
event was supported by the AIT Alumni Association, the AIT Student
Union, and the Offices of the three Vice Presidents of Academic
Affairs, Research and Resource Development respectively.
