Korea House — the focal point of co-curricular activities and campus life at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has a new look. The renovated Korea House was jointly inaugurated by the Ambassador of Korea to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Noh Kwang-il and AIT President Dr. Eden Y Woon on 28 September 2018.
The landmark building was initially opened to the public in 1982, courtesy of a donation by the Korean Traders Scholarship Foundation.
Professor Mukand Singh Babel of Water Engineering and Management has been honored with the Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources (JSHWR) International Award. He was bestowed this honor by Professor Tsugihiro Watanabe, President of JSHWR at the general assembly meeting of the Society held on 13 September 2018 at Mie University, Tsu City, Mie, Japan.
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a multi-party agreement with five municipalities, and the College of Local Administration of Khon Kaen University for furthering the smart city initiative of Khon Kaen city. The multi-stakeholder agreement includes the municipalities of Khon Kaen and Sila Town; and sub-district municipalities of Muang Kao, Samran, and Tha Phra.
Blog Post by Pragya Thapaliya
After hours of waiting at the airport for fellow students from different flights to arrive, our Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) van with Students' Union volunteers and us — the newbies finally took off around 10:30 pm.
Professor Prinya Nutalaya has been bestowed with the rank of Professor Emeritus.This was decided at the meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees held on 30 August 2018.
Prof. Prinya joined AIT as an Assistant Professor in 1975, and he was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and Professor in 1977, and 1983 respectively.
Prof Ajit Annachhatre has been bestowed with the title of Professor Emeritus. This was announced following the meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees held on 30 August 2018.
Prof. Ajit joined AIT as an Assistant Professor in 1994, and he was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and Professor in 1995 and 2004 respectively.
Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh has been honored with the title of Professor Emeritus. This follows approval by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on 30 August 2018.
Prof. Kim Oanh joined AIT as a Research Specialist in May 1994, and she was appointed as Assistant Professor in 1997. Prof.
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai has been bestowed with the title of Professor Emeritus. This was approved at the meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees held on 30 August 2018.
Prof. Worsak joined AIT as an Assistant Professor in December 1978, and he was promoted to the position of Associate Professor in 1982, and as Professor in 1989.
Prof.
Professor Jayant Kumar Routray has been bestowed with the title of Professor Emeritus. This was approved at the meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees held on 30 August 2018.
Prof. Routray joined AIT as Assistant Professor in June 1988, and was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in 1993, and Professor in 2005. He has served as an AIT faculty member for 29 years, out of which he served as a Professor for about 12 years.
Dr. Attaphongse Taparugssanagorn of AIT’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET) has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Prior to his elevation, he was serving as Assistant Professor at AIT.
Dr. Attaphongse has joined AIT in August 2015 as Assistant Professor, and he is affiliated with the telecommunications program in the Department of Information and Communication Technologies at SET. Prior to joining AIT, he was serving as Researcher in the Wireless Information Security and Eco-Electronics Research Unit (WISRU) of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Thailand.