Batch 111 Graduation Awardees

UMESH ADHIKARI
Y.Y. Kishida Prize

Umesh Adhikari receives the Y.Y. Kishida Prize in recognition of his
outstanding academic performance in the field of Agricultural Systems
and Engineering. Mr. Adhikari, a Nepali citizen, obtained his B.Eng.
degree, major in Agricultural Mechanization and Automation from
Zhejiang University, P.R. China in 2001. He was admitted to the AIT
Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a
thesis entitled 'Assessment of the Potential of Sustainable Farming
System through Farm Level Energy Generation: A Case Study of Sijuwa
VDC, Morang District, Nepal'. Prior to joining AIT, he worked as
Agricultural Engineer at Nepal Agricultural Research Council (National
Wheat Research Program), Nepal. The Y.Y. Kishida Prize was established
in 1992 by Mr. Yoshisuke Kishida, owner of the Shin Norinsha Co.,
Tokyo, Japan, in memory of his son, Yoshiyuke.

RANDY GOSHORN
Chintana Boonthamjinda Memorial Prize

Randy Goshorn receives the Chintana Boonthamjinda Memorial Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management. Mr. Goshorn, an American
citizen, obtained his B.Sc.Eng. degree, major in Civil Engineering from
the Geneva College, U.S.A., in 2001. He was admitted to the AIT
Master's program in January 2007 and completed his M.Sc. degree with a
thesis entitled 'The Effect of Varying Light Color on Giant River Prawn
(Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Larvae and Juveniles'. Prior to joining
AIT, he worked as Engineering Designer at the Dennis E. Black
Engineering, Inc., U.S.A. The Chintana Boonthamjinda Memorial Prize was
established in May 1998 with funds from her family, AIT alumni, faculty
and staff in memory of Mrs. Chintana, a long-serving, dedicated staff
in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management.

MD. RAKIBUZZAMAN SHAH
Yoshiro Takasaki Prize

Md. Rakibuzzaman Shah receives the Yoshiro Takasaki Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Energy. Mr. Shah, a Bangladeshi citizen, obtained his B.Sc.Eng. degree,
major in Electrical & Electronics from Khulna University of
Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh in 2005. He was admitted to the
AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree
with a thesis entitled 'Interconnection of Photovoltaic Base Generation
and its Impact on Stability of the Electric Power System'. Prior to
joining AIT, he worked as a Lecturer at the Chittagong University of
Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh. The Yoshiro Takasaki Prize was
established from funds provided in 1999 by Mr. Yoshiro Takasaki,
Chairman of Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd., Japan, member of the AIT Board of
Trustees since 1994.

AMILA ABEYNAYAKA
Robert B. Banks Prize

Amila Abeynayaka receives the Robert B. Banks Prize in recognition
of his outstanding academic performance in the field of Environmental
Engineering and Management. Mr. Abeynayaka, a Sri Lankan citizen,
obtained his B.Sc.Eng. degree , major in Civil Engineering from the
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2006. He was admitted to the AIT
Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a
thesis entitled 'Thermophilic Aerobic Membrane Bioreactor for
Industrial Wastewater Treatment'. Prior to joining AIT, he worked as an
Instructor at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The Robert B. Banks Prize named after Professor
Robert Banks, one of the Institute's former Presidents, was awarded for
the first time in 1994 from funds generated by the continuing education
and consultancy activities in Geotechnical Engineering led by Professor
A.S. Balasubramaniam and his colleagues.

PRUET PATHIRAPONG
Hisamatsu Prize

Pruet Pathiraphong receives the Hisamatsu Prize in recognition of
his outstanding academic performance in the field of Food Engineering
and Bioprocess Technology. Mr. Pruet, a Thai citizen, obtained his
B.Sc. degree, major in Biotechnology from Kasetsart University,
Thailand, in 2007. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program in
August 2007 an completed his M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled
'Modification of Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles by
Probiotics'. The Hisamatsu Prize is awarded from funds provided in 1982
by Professor Yoshihiro Hisamatsu, former Dean of the Faculty of
Engineering at the University of Tokyo and now Advisor in Technology to
the Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd. of Japan.

NIR PRASAD DAHL
SUFIA KHANOM
Alastair M. North Prize

Nir Prasad Dahl and Sufia Khanom receives the Alastair M. North
Prize in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the
field of Gender and Development Studies. Mr. Dahl, a Nepali citizen,
obtained his M.A. degree, major in Population Studies from Tribhuvan
University, Nepal in 2001. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program
in August 2007 and completed his M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled
'Gender Implications of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Among Home
Based Workers in Nepal.' Prior to joining AIT, he worked as a Research
Manager at the Nepal Institute of Peace, Nepal. Ms. Khanom, a
Bangladeshi citizen, obtained her Master in Social Science degree,
major in Women's Studies from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2005.
She was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and
completed her M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled 'A Comparative
Analysis on Insecurity among Thai, Thai-Karen and Karen Women in the
Context of Forest Livelihoods in Kaeng Krachan Complex, Thailand.'
Prior to joining AIT, she worked as a Research Officer at the
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies,
Bangladesh. The Alastair M. North Prize was established from funds
contributed by Professor Alastair M. North, former President of the
Asian Institute of Technology.

THITIKAN SATCHABUT
Tim Kendall Memorial Prize and Yoh Kurosawa Prize

Thitikan Satchabut receives the Tim Kendall Memorial Prize in
recognition of her outstanding academic performance in the field of
Natural Resources Management and the Yoh Kurosawa Prize in recognition
of her being the most outstanding academic performer among female
graduating students in the School of Environment, Resources and
Development. Ms. Thitikan, a Thai citizen, obtained her Bachelor of
Environmental Science degree, major in Regulatory Science from the
University of Arkansas, U.S.A. in 2007. She was admitted to the AIT
Master's program in August 2007 and completed her M.Sc. degree with a
thesis entitled 'Gender-Based Community Participation in Biodiversity
Conservation Activities: A Case Study from Ratchaburi, Thailand'. The
Tim Kendall Memorial Prize was established in 1981 from funds provided
by the United Kingdom Appeal, in memory of Mr. R.M. (Tim) Kendall,
member of the Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1981. The Yoh Kurosawa
Prize is funded by KEIDANREN, the Japan Federation of Economic
Organizations.

N. SRIKANTH
James A. Linen III Memorial Prize

N. Srikanth receives the James A. Linen III Memorial Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Pulp and Paper Technology. Mr. Srikanth, an Indian citizen, obtained
his Bachelor degree, major in Chemical Engineering from Indian
Institute of Chemical Engineers, India, in 2003. He was admitted to the
AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree
with a thesis entitled 'Effect of Bio-Polymer Latex on Properties of
Coated Paper'. Prior to joining AIT, he worked at the Ballarpur
Industries Ltd., Unit Bhigwan, India. The James A. Linen III Memorial
Prize was established in 1988 in memory of Mr. Jim Linen, a charter
founding member and life member of the AIT Board of Trustees.

POONAM SHARMA
James A. Linen III Memorial Prize

Poonam Sharma receives the James A. Linen III Memorial Prize in
recognition of her outstanding academic performance in the field of
Regional and Rural Development Planning. Ms. Sharma, a Nepali citizen,
obtained her M.Sc. degree, major in Environmental Management, from
Pokhara University, Nepal in 2004. She was admitted to the AIT Master's
program in August 2007 and completed her M.Sc. degree with a thesis
entitled 'Impacts of Conflict Induced Displacement in the Livelihoods
of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nepal'. Prior to joining AIT,
she worked as a Programme Officer at the Rural Reconstruction Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal. The James A. Linen III Memorial Prize was established
in 1988 in memory of Mr. Jim Linen, a charter founding member and life
member of the AIT Board of Trustees.

FAISAL MAMICPIC ALIH
John A. Hrones Prize and AIT Alumni Association Prize

Faisal Mamicpic Alih receives the John A. Hrones Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Urban Environmental Management and the AIT Alumni Association Prize in
recognition of his most outstanding academic performance in the School
of Environment, Resources and Development. Mr. Alih, a Filipino
citizen, obtained his B.Sc. degree, major in Architecture from the
University of the Philippines-Diliman, Philippines in 2002. He was
admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his
M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled 'An Analysis of Paratransit
Services from a Multi-Benefit Perspective: A Case Study of Jeepneys in
Cebu City, Philippines'. Prior to joining AIT, he worked as a Project
Manager at the Siquijor Heritage Foundation, Philippines. The John A.
Hrones Prize is awarded from funds provided in 1996 by the AIT
Foundation Inc., U.S.A., in honor of the late Dr. Hrones, who served as
a member of the AIT Board of Trustees from 1968 to 1998. The AIT Alumni
Association Prize is awarded from funds provided by the AIT Alumni
Association (AITAA).

PRANAY KUMAR DAS
ISHA VASAN
Wilhelm Hill Prize

Pranay Kumar Das and Isha Vasan receives the Wilhelm Hill Prize in
recognition of their outstanding academic performance among MBA
students in the School of Management. Mr. Das, a Bangladeshi citizen,
obtained his Master in Social Science degree, major in Economics from
Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh in 1998.
He was admitted to the AIT MBA program in August 2007 and completed his
MBA degree with a research study entitled 'New Business Opportunities
in the Mobile Telecommunication Market of Bangladesh.' Prior to joining
AIT, he worked as Principal Officer (Credit Section) at Pubali Bank
Ltd., Bangladesh. Ms. Vasan, an Indian citizen, obtained her B. Tech.
degree, major in Computer from Jamia Millia Islamia, India in 2005. She
was admitted to the AIT MBA program in August 2007 and completed her
MBA degree with coursework option. Prior to joining AIT, she worked as
Software Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation, India. The Wilhelm
Hill Prize was established in 1996 from funds contributed by Professor
Wilhelm Hill, Head of the Strategic Studies Research and Publishing
Unit, University of Basel, Switzerland, and a member of the AIT Board
of Trustees from 1993 to 1999.

RIDDHI GHOSH
Thyssen Budd Automotive Prize

Riddhi Ghosh receives the Thyssen Budd Automotive Prize in
recognition of her outstanding academic performance in the Executive
MBA Program of the School of Management. Ms. Ghosh, an Indian citizen,
obtained her B.Eng. degree, major in Electrical Engineering from
Vidyasagar University, India in 2002. She was admitted to the AIT EMBA
program in January 2008 and completed her MBA (Executive) degree with a
project entitled 'Corporate Communication - from Communication
Facilitator to Business Enabler: A Case Study on ITC Limited, India'.
Prior to joining AIT, she worked as Engineer at Tirathai Public Company
Limited, Samutprakan, Thailand. The Thyssen Budd Automotive Prize is
awarded from funds provided in 1998 by Member of the AIT Board of
Trustees Mr. Winfried Haastert. A part of Thyssen AG, Thyssen Budd
Automotive GmbH with its 40 production plants, is a full service
supplier in the automotive industry around the globe. The company
provides design, development, photocopying, engineering, manufacturing
and technical services.

PIYATAT CHATVORAWIT
Hisamatsu Prize

Piyatat Chatvorawit receives the Hisamatsu Prize in recognition of
his outstanding academic performance in the field of Computer Science.
Mr. Piyatat, a Thai citizen, obtained his B.Sc. degree, major in
Mathematics from Khon Kaen University, Thailand in 2007. He was
admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his
M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled 'Distributed P2P Search in
Data-centric User Communities'. The Hisamatsu Prize is awarded from
funds provided in 1982 by Professor Yoshihiro Hisamatsu, former Dean of
the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and now Advisor
in Technology to the Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd. of Japan.

SAEED UL HASSAN
James A. Linen III Memorial Prize

Saeed Ul Hassan receives the James A. Linen III Memorial Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Information Management. Mr. Hassan, a Pakistani citizen, obtained his
B.Sc. degree, major in Computer Science from University of Central
Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan in 2006. He was admitted to the AIT Master's
program in August 2007 and completed his M.Sc. degree with a thesis
entitled 'A System for Benchmarking Research Performance and Tracking
Research Trends.' The James A Linen III Memorial Prize was established
in 1988 in memory of Mr. Jim Linen, a charter founding member and life
member of the Board of Trustees of AIT from 1967 to 1988.

NATTAPONG AKKHANIT
DAO DUC CUONG
Tim Kendall Memorial Prize

Nattapong Akkhanit and Dao Duc Cuong receives the Tim Kendall
Memorial Prize in recognition of their outstanding academic performance
in the field of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Mr.
Nattapong, a Thai citizen, obtained his B.Eng. degree, major in
Chemical Engineering from Khon Kaen University, Thailand in 2007. He
was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed
his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Development of a Hybrid
Backlog-Lost Sales Inventory Control Policy.' Mr. Cuong, a Vietnamese
citizen, obtained his B.Eng. degree, major in Mechanical Engineering
from Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam in 2006. He was admitted
to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng.
degree with a thesis entitled 'An Adaptive Hybrid Algorithm for
Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problems.' Prior to
joining AIT, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at the Canon Vietnam
Ltd., Vietnam. The Tim Kendall Memorial Prize was established in 1981
from funds provided by the United Kingdom Appeal, in memory of Mr. R.M.
(Tim) Kendall, member of the AIT Board of Trustees from 1971 to
1981.

PORNNALIN KUAGOOLKIJGRAN
Yoshiro Takasaki Prize

Pornnalin Kuagoolkijgran receives the Yoshiro Takasaki Prize in
recognition of her outstanding academic performance in the area of
Design and Manufacturing Engineering. Ms. Pornnalin, a Thai citizen,
obtained her B.Eng. degree, major in Mechanical Engineering from King
Mongkut's University of Technology, Thonburi, Thailand in 2007. She was
admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed her
M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Toward a Design by Customer for
Multi-Color Nested Pattern Products.' Prior to joining AIT, she worked
as Production Engineer at Thai-Yazaki Electric Wire Co. Ltd., Thailand.
The Yoshiro Takasaki Prize was established from funds provided in 1999
by Mr. Yoshiro Takasaki, Chairman of Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd., Japan,
member of the AIT Board of Trustees since 1994.

METHEE SRISUPUNDIT
Werner Von Siemens Excellence Award

Methee Srisupundit receives the Werner Von Siemens Excellence Award
in recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Mechatronics. Mr. Methee, a Thai citizen, obtained his B.Eng. degree,
major in Electrical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
in 2004. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and
completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Development of a
Localization System for an Intelligent Vehicle.' Prior to joining AIT,
he worked as a Maintenance Engineer at the Siam Kubota Industry Co,
Ltd., Thailand. The Werner Von Siemens Excellence Award is given from
funds provided in 1999 by the Siemens Company, Ltd., one of the major
partners of the Mechatronics field of study of the Institute.

TANUJJAL BORA
Infineon Prize

Tanujjal Bora receives the Infineon Prize in recognition of his
outstanding academic performance in the field of Microelectronics. Mr.
Bora, an Indian citizen, obtained his B.Tech. degree, major in
Electronics and Communication Engineering from the North Eastern
Regional Institute of Science & Technology, India in 2006. He was
admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his
M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Studies on Zinc Oxide Nanorod Dye
Sensitized Solar Cell.' The Infineon Prize is given from funds provided
in 2003 by the Infineon Technologies AG, through its Asia Pacific
Office in Singapore.

JAGADISH GHIMIRE
Aoyagi Prize

Jagadish Ghimire receives the Aoyagi Prize in recognition of his
outstanding academic performance in the field of Information and
Communication Technologies. Mr. Ghimire, a Nepali citizen, obtained his
B.Eng. degree, major in Electronics and Communication from Tribhuvan
University, Nepal in 2007. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program
in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled
'Analysis of Supernode based Peer-to-Peer System for IP Telephony over
Wireless Ad Hoc Networks.' Prior to joining AIT, he worked as a
Teaching Faculty at Himalayan Whitehouse International College, Nepal.
The Aoyagi Prize was established from funds provided in 1994 by Prof.
Yukio Aoyagi, former AIT faculty member.

SALINTHIP KUNGVALCHOKECHAI
KYAW NAING WIN
John A. Hrones Prize

Salinthip Kungvalchokechai and Kyaw Naing Win receives the John A.
Hrones Prize in recognition of their outstanding academic performance
in the field of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. Ms.
Salinthip, a Thai citizen, obtained her B.Eng. degree, major in Survey
Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in 2006. She was
admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed her
M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Improvement of Local Maximum
Fitting (LMF) for High Temporal Remote Sensing Data using
Meteorological Data.' Mr. Win, a Myanmar citizen, obtained his B.Sc.
degree, major in Geology from Yangon University, Myanmar in 1996. He
was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed
his M.Sc. degree with a thesis entitled 'Opium Poppy Cultivation
Detection using Moderate Resolution Satellite Imagery: A Case Study in
Myanmar.' Prior to joining AIT, he worked as GIS Analyst at the United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Myanmar. The John A. Hrones Prize is
awarded from funds provided in 1996 by the AIT Foundation Inc., U.S.A.,
in honor of the late Dr. Hrones, who served as a member of the AIT
Board of Trustees from 1968 to 1998.

PHAM NGOC LUAT
Sonera Prize

Pham Ngoc Luat receives the Sonera Prize in recognition of his
outstanding academic performance in the field of Telecommunications.
Mr. Luat, a Vietnamese citizen, obtained his B.Eng. degree, major in
Electronics from Cantho University, Vietnam in 2001. He was admitted to
the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree
with a thesis entitled 'Efficient Locationing of Dispersion
Compensating Fibers for Optical Fiber Communication Systems.' Prior to
joining AIT, he worked as Technician at the Power Transmission Company
No.4, Cantho City, Vietnam. The Sonera Prize is given from funds
provided in 1991 by Telecom, Finland.

NATASHA SHRESTHA
WPMC Prize

Natasha Shrestha receives the Wireless Personal Multimedia
Communications (WPMC) Prize in recognition of her outstanding academic
performance in the field of Telecommunications (Wireless Multimedia).
Ms. Shrestha, a Nepali citizen, obtained her B.Eng. degree, major in
Electronics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2007. She was admitted
to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed her M.Eng.
degree with a thesis entitled 'Dynamic Subcarrier Allocation with
Transmit Diversity for OFDMA Based Wireless Multicast Systems.' Prior
to joining AIT, she worked as System and Network Administrator at
INFOCOM Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal. The WPMC Prize is given by
Yokosuka Research Park R&D Committee and Communications Research
Laboratory of Japan, from funds established in 2001 in recognition of
AIT's contributions to WPMC.

H. M. S. P. HERATH
A B Sharma Memorial Prize

H.M.S.P. Herath receives the A B Sharma Memorial Prize in
recognition of having the best thesis from the fields of Information
and Communications Technologies and Telecommunications. Mr. Herath, a
Sri Lankan citizen, obtained his B.Sc. Eng. degree, major in
Electronics and Telecommunication from University of Moratuwa, Sri
Lanka in 2005. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August
2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Spectrum
Sensing in Cognitive Radio-Fading, Diversity and User Cooperation.'
Prior to joining AIT, he was a Software Engineer at the Millennium
Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. The A B Sharma Prize was
established in honor of Professor A B Sharma as the founding Professor
of Telecommunications and former Dean of the School of Advanced
Technologies with funding from his family, friends and former
students.

KRIANGSAK KIATKITTIKORN
Mahesh Varma Prize

Kriangsak Kiatkittikorn receives the Mahesh Varma Prize in
recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management. Mr. Kriangsak,
a Thai citizen, obtained his B.Eng. degree, major in Civil Engineering
from King Mongkut's University of Technology, Thonburi, Thailand in
2007. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and
completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'The Practice and
Management of Property Fund: The Case Study of Different Asset in
Thailand.' The Mahesh Varma Prize was established from funds provided
by Prof. Mahesh Varma, former AIT Faculty member.

AVIRUT PUTTIWONGRAK
Deeswasmongkol Prize

Avirut Puttiwongrak receives the Deeswasmongkol Prize in recognition
of his outstanding academic performance in the field of Geotechnical
and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Mr. Avirut, a Thai citizen, obtained
his B.Eng. (Hons) degree, major in Civil Engineering from King
Mongkut's University of Technology, North Bangkok, Thailand in 2007. He
was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed
his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Interpretation of Seismic
Data using Open Source Environment (OpendTect).' The Deeswasmongkol
Prize is awarded from funds provided in 1996 by Dr. Niyom
Desswasmongkol, Project Manager of the MDX Power Public Company
Limited.

JIMMY CHANDRA
Wen-Jei Yang Prize

Jimmy Chandra receives the Wen-Jei Yang Prize in recognition of his
outstanding academic performance in the field of Structural
Engineering. Mr. Chandra, an Indonesian citizen, obtained his B.Eng.
degree, major in Structural Engineering from Petra Christian
University, Indonesia in 2007. He was admitted to the AIT Master's
program in August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis
entitled 'Seismic Retrofitting of Mid Rise Reinforced Concrete Frame
Buildings with a Soft/Weak First Story using Buckling Restrained
Braces.' The Wen-Jei Yang Prize is awarded from funds contributed by
Professor Wen-Jei Yang, Professor Emeritus of the University of
Michigan, U.S.A.

TAWIN TIRATANAPAKHOM
Barbara and John Hugh Jones Prize

Tawin Tiratanapakhom receives the Barbara and John Hugh Jones Prize
in recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the field of
Transportation Engineering. Mr. Tawin, a Thai citizen, obtained his
B.Eng. degree, major in Civil Engineering from Kasetsart University,
Thailand in 1999. He was admitted to the AIT Master's program in August
2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled 'Network
Design Problem with a Stochastic Traffic Assignment Technique.' Prior
to joining AIT, he worked as Civil Engineer at the Department of
Highway, Ministry of Transportation, Thailand. The Barbara and John
Hugh Jones Prize is awarded from funds provided in 1994 by Professor
John Hugh Jones, former Vice President for Academic Affairs of the
Asian Institute of Technology.

NGUYEN THI THU HA
Hodaka Prize and Hiromichi Seya Prize Prize

Nguyen Thi Thu Ha receives the Hodaka Prize in recognition of her
outstanding academic performance in the field of Water Engineering and
Management and the Yoh Kurosawa Prize in recognition of her being the
most outstanding academic performer among female graduating students in
the School of Engineering and Technology Ms. Ha, a Vietnamese citizen,
obtained her B.Eng. degree, major in Hydrology and Environment from
Water Resources University, Vietnam in 2006. She was admitted to the
AIT Master's program in August 2007 and completed her M.Eng. degree
with a thesis entitled 'Water Resources Management in Ba River Basin
under Future Development and Climate Scenarios.' Prior to joining AIT,
she worked as an Asst. Lecturer at Water Resources University, Vietnam.
The Hodaka Prize is awarded from funds contributed in 1990 by Professor
Hiroyoshi Shi-igai, President of Japan River Association and a member
of the AIT Board of Trustees from 1980 to 2000. The Hiromichi Seya
Prize is funded by KEIDANREN, the Japan Federation of Economic
Organizations.

VICTOR RANA SHINDE
AITAA Prize

Victor Rana Shinde receives the AIT Alumni Association (AITAA) Prize
in recognition of his outstanding academic performance in the School of
Engineering and Technology. Mr. Shinde, an Indian citizen, obtained her
B.Eng. degree, major in Civil Engineering from Karnatak University,
India in 1999. Mr. Shinde was admitted to the AIT Master's program in
August 2007 and completed his M.Eng. degree with a thesis entitled
'Urban Water Demand Forecasting using Artificial Neural Networks: A
Case Study of Bangkok'. Prior to joining AIT, Mr. Shinde worked as a
Lecturer at Seychelles Institute of Technology, Seychelles. The AITAA
Prize is awarded from funds provided by the AIT Alumni Association.